The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-28
THE NINTH REGIMENT EXCURSION.
The Reception ut Stamford--Parades, Hops
and Festivities.

The Reception Mt stnmford--Parades, Hops
and Festivities.
STAMFORD, Conn.,, July q, 1889.
Since this pretty town rejoced In act Of fncor-
poration 1t has not witnessed such excitement as
prevailed to-day. The arrival Of the celebrated
Ninth New York militia threw the whole population
into nutter Of pleasurable excitement. All STAN
ford and his wife, with country cousins nnumerape,
crowded the streets In carriages, In wagons, In bug
gies and on foot, and the general dulness Of the
stald town suddenly gave way to anti Puritan hila
rity ana uproarious enjoyment.
The regiment left New York from the foot Of
Twenty eighth street. In the Sound steamer Stamford
at quarter before nine O'Clock this morning, and
arrived here about eleven O'Clock. or course the
entire command did not embark on this excursion,
few regiments ever mastering their entire strength
on such an occasion, but 1t was well represented by
200 well-ofllcered and disciplined men, who marched
down to the dock to the inspiriting music Of era
fua's seventh Regiment Band. The morn
ing was cloudy and consequently cool, and
the run down was greatly enjoyed by
invited guests While passing the Americas Club
grounds ut Greenwich Hospital Steward Gaf1ney
served out lot OF bronchial troches Then salute
OF many guns was fred by the sachems, braves and
other Wild Indians there assembled, duly answered
by hearty cheers from the boys OF the Ninth. rhe
savages sent out boat to intercept the stamford
but II was agreed on all hands That II they were
allowed board that would be the end Of the expe-
ditlon. Everybody seemed TO understand that the
hospitality or the hooraying tribe on shore was
something that should not be lightly encountered.
Arrived at stamford, the Warden and Burgesses
together with the citizens committee went on board
the steamer, when, alter the usual formallties on
such occasions, the arrangements forithe day were
parked and was received by the municipal auth0ri.
ties, who drove down to the dock In carriages for
the ufpose ana eT be a., ana a
ment took up the line OF march In muddy road TO
| the town. The sun was at this time nercely hot,
| and the onicers and men suffered considera'
| bly, During the march 10 the Seeley Hall,
| where the hop L. to take place tonight,
1 Lieutenant Andrew, Of Company one OF the vete-
\ ran officers OF the regiment, was partially sun
| stricken and had to be put in q wagon. He rocov:
cred shortly alter however, and was able TO attend
command at the stamford House at two O'Clock by
the authorities OF the town. Nothing was left un-
| stamford In giving hearty and enthusiastic wei
| come TO the Ninth. The regiment paraded through
| the streets Tor considerable time after arrival
| The men marched steadily, were soldiery and gen
| tlemanly and presented splendid appearance. Ih'
entire expenses attending the excursion up TO Uni
hour have been betrayed by the municipal auth0ri
ties who have In this sensible manner testified the
regard Tor the Ninth. As sopn as the reception b!
| the municipal officers was c0ntluded, an invitation
rendered 10 the entire command by Mr.
| Mckenzie, gentleman VINO possesses beau
c cent in the same s spirit Of coraay and Their
| champagne and more expensive wines flowed an'
speeches OF the usual sort were made al 10. tn
| reception was enliyened by the presence OF Iarg
number Of the most beautiful ladies' 10 this section
1t must be said OF the parade that II was very near
| perfect winch, In these times OF changing and suY
gestcd tactics, " good deal to say Had this beaN
ful spectacle taken place la saratoga or any othe
ultra fashionable place II would probably be declare
perfection.
| THE SUNDAY LAW TO BE ENFORCED IN CONNECT
| CUT--Chef OF Police Chamberlin IL determined
enforce the law against the sale OF liquor on III
Sabbath and the opening OF bars and saloons o
l that day. some two weeks since he notified
| through his force, every saloon keeper IN the CIT
that the law would be rgidly enforced; yesterday