The New York herald., 1869-06-25

the forenoon was very agreeably spent in exploring
the city and admiring It's beauties N company WIN
members of the city militia, who took great pleasure
In acting as guides. The weather WAS most admir-
able, arording a fine opportunity to rameie % about
the hours until DINNER time In an agree
nsed nSs ae fgao ps wsen an naaoa @
from the officers OF the city government 10 meet
them at the Mayors office IN the CITY ha Ime1
Common Council. Alderman Beers represenuu8
Mayor Fitch, who had. much to ms regret eeen
unexpectedly called to the Legislature aG Hart
ford, a few well chosen words cordially wei
coined the officers to the city. and Major Rogers,
in behalf OF the BATTALION replied with many thanks
for the courtesies shown. Refreshments were again
furnished, and with sparkling wine toaStS OF an ap-
made by General Meseroe, Colonel Austin and others
They returned TO the hotel only to ma an invtaLon
Tor them to repair to Adjutant General Merwln'somce
at the State House. They did so under the escort OF
the officers OF the Second regiment g. N q: Iney
met with cordial reception from General Merwin.
around table, in an adjoining ROOM laden with
tempting array Of refreshments, to which amid
genial dow OF conversation they addressed them
selves. There were no speeches. but only very
pleasant hour OF social intercourse.
ana Al e acN aey yOox az rs me
review and parade. Their appearance was no
sooner made tnan hundreds Of people locked 10 the
Green, and the city began to assume a holiday ap-
pearance. The other city companies soon arrived
upon the Green and at four O'Clock a review Of the
whole line made by Colonel BaSserman and stan,
OF the Second regiment; Genaral Meserole OF th6
Forty y-seventh ana the Common Council OF New
Haven. At this time very beautiful scene was
many and gay colored Gordon around the
moving columns marching by IN review beneatn
the graceful elms. the band playing one OF the
gems OF the 'Grand Duchess" and the many soldier
forms stepping TO the music upon the green sward
formed picture at once spirited ana interesting:
The review over, the line then marched over route
OF about three miles in length through the principal
streets OF the CITY, moving IN the following Order:-
Colonel Basserman and STAFF; Fesburg's band Sars-
field Guard Captain keefe; Montgomery Guard,
Capraln O'Brien; Light Guard, Captain smith; " u
J. Cadets; Governors Foot Guard, captain Pniie;
New Haven Greys. Captain Howarth; Forty-seventh
band and drum corps battalion OF the Forty
regiment n. Y. s. n. g., under MAJOR Rogers.
men and women thronged the walks and filled
the windows and dOorways, and upon the
approach OF the battalion OF the Forty-sev-
enth regiment they gave them an enthu-
siastic welcome with waving handkerchiefs and
pleasant smiles AT the Wooster square church. alter
marching by Major General Russels residence and
giving him marching salute. was met large
bevy Of young ladies, who paid the FOrty-seventh
men a hearty ovation. The line arrived on the
Green about six O'Clock, when a dress parade took
place in the presence OF a large assembage OF cltl,
Zens. All the city were displayed the national
nag and other evidences OF interest In the OCCASION
Alter the dress parade the line was dismissed and
the Fortyseventh men took tea at the h0tel ana In
the evening, upon invitation they attended straw
berry festival the Wooster square Baptist church,
and were bOuntfully served About eleven O'Clock
they were escorted to the boat. and LETT, AMID ule
cheers OF their many new made friends whom tey eis
behind. We should add that accompanying the
Forty were Brigadier General Meserole,
Colonel ID. T.. Austin Captain Vandewater and
ment. wearing blue badges. This city has been
favored by the visit OF several OF the New YORK reg
meuts: but the universal verdict seems TO be tnat
none have received or were entitled 10 neartler
welcome, and none have appeared more credHaDly-
They made most excellent impression here by
their handsome appearance ana CO hoN1n
their ranks yesterday but thorough sOulers ana
accomplished gentlemen.