New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-28
THE NINTH REGIMENT EXCURSION.

At an early hour Yesterday the members OF
the 9Th Regiment intending to take part In the excursion
TO Stamford assembling at their aImory in
Twenty-sixth.st, where the prelmnares incident TO
parade and excursion gone through with Precisely
at T. the Regiment preceded by Grafullas Band, fled
out of the armOry into the street, and took up
the line of march for the foot of Twenty.
eighthst., where the steamer Stamford was waiting
to them The embarkatlon was effected without
delay, and the steamer headed up the Sound Arriving
opposite BlackWes Island the band played lively air.
and many Of conyics work the shore INDUCED
in dance. Nothing Of special note except occasional
cheering occurred till the vessel arrived of the Americas
Yacht Club House, where salute fred by the Club
The excursionists responded by cheering, waving OF
handkerchief dipping the boats colors, music by the
band ETC. The regiment numbered 22s men, and took as
guests only the representatives OF the press The
trip was made without accident and upon the arrival
boat Stamford Geo. L. Lownds Warden Of the Bor
ough waited Gen. Wilson, commanding the regiment,
who said that he was glad TO them, and welcomed
| them to the village. Gen Wilson made a short reply,
after which the regiment disembaked and formed In
oOmpaLy 'front.' The procession was then formed, and
Warden and Burgesses in carrages Citizens Committee
in carriages invited guests Of the regiment in carriages
including Brlg-Gen j. NJ. Naflan ana STAN GTafullas
full band the members Of the regiment in companies;
citizens in carriages citizens on foot.
The line of march about three miles long, and ter.
minated IN West Park, small triangularshaped park in
the heart Of the city where the Warden transferred the
regiment nom the charge OF the Borough authorities TO
the Citizens Committee Mr.. j. H. Olnstead, Chairman,
who received them on behalf OF the cltZ6us with few
appropriate remarks. The men then stacked arms in
Concert Han. The regiment looked and marched well,
and elected frequent cheers from the spectators. At
1890 the marched Seeeys Hall, where they did
ample justice TO bOuntifu collation. furnished by the
Sad their Inc pos to Mr. sIaSder sufi e
Kenzie at r. and were very Hospitality entertained.
Short speeches response toasts by Gen
Wilcox, Gen. VaTian, Col Chees5OrO Col Kenny, Major
Blauvet Major Williams of The Ne1 York Times and Mr.
William W. Gillespie Of The Stamford Adrocate. At the
officers banquet came OF at the Stamford House There
were present beside the regnental officers and the
Town Committee Gen. VaTian and staff, Col CheesbOro,
Col Remmy, MAJOR Blauve Capt. Blaney, and most OF
the principal citizens Of the place. After the cloth
removed short speeches made by all the prominent
officers present, and by some Of the civilians.
At the band OF the regiment gave Opennir concert
IN West Park, which largely attended. An hour
later parade took place and after the parade tho
regiment was reviewed by Gen yarlan and the Warden
OF the town There also several members OF the
Amercus Yacht Club present The regiment presented
nne appearance and the marching In review excel
lent. At promenade concert given In Seeley's
Hail. and closed at H. Like all the other events Of the
day this complete success, and Immediately after
its conclusion the regiment embarked for home. Tho
all well pleased with their visit and the in
habants appeared enjoy 1t full well their guests
Much praise Is due the Committee having the matter I'm
charge and especially to the Secretary the editor OF The
Stamford Ade0eaEs, aud to the proprietor Of the Stamford
House.