New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-23
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT EXCURSION
THE TRIP UP THE INDEPENDENTLY
RIVAL AND RECEPTION IN TRof-hEflEW
BY GEN, WOOL.


RIVAL AND RECEPTION IN TRof-hEVlEW
BY GEN. WOOL.
Troy, N. Y, July 22.-The Seventh kegl-
ment n c. g. N. Y, of your city, Of which every new
Workers. proud started last evening for this place on inc
steamer City OF Hartford which had been charereu ny
the regiment for the occasion. The emOarkaioh was
effected without any confusion. number OF the Vete
rams Of the regiment were the dock to see them on
beside several Of their female admirers who from theI
waved an adeu Just as the City OF Hartford
was leaving the pier, the steamer Drew OF inc
Peoples Line steamed past, which occasloheu
more or less excitement among those OF the
members who did not relish the idea OF following III
her wake. The sharp signal OF " assembly Hoiu
the Drum Corps interrupted their EXPLANATIONS OF dis
satisfaction and with their usual aacrty they inmed
atey formed line by companies and received tho ma
orders of their commentaries In the assignment OF sleep
ing quarters there Partially shown each drew
his ticket from hat, and whether 1t was state room
BERTH sofa or shake down." all content 1t Is In
such these that the gentemany qualities OF INC
members OF the Seventh Regiment plainly perceived
The member who drew a state-roOm. and who had the
most convenences, quick in extending its privileges
to his comrades The correspondents OF the press were
assigned quarters in the ladies' cabin where tho officers
were quarered and received every attention from quar-
termaster Robert Weed who up until late hour III
the morning looking after their comfort and welfare
The passage from the start until twilight was con-
tlnuOus scene OF eXcementi pleasure anu
The men were scattered about the deck, num-
Der being on tho hurricane deck Their enthusas-
tic cheers were heard on both shores, and their
echoes reverberated from tho Palisades The band
played n number Of their choicest pieces. As the boat
neared the country residence OF Col Emmons Clark at
Pleasant Valley, salute fired from the shore The
members returned the compliment with their
well-known cheer, the "sky Rocket" which
consists OF whiz" boonglp and pro.
ionged "Ah!" Adutant Pitzgeralds friends as
sembled Tubby Hook and Of course there was con
siderable waving Of and handkerchief In that local
ity lie felt particularly hatercd. and so did the
members the that this officer Is one OF tho
favorites OF tho regiment. Between Tubby Hook and
bank, sauted tho regiment: At Fort Washington, Yam
Braisted's, and several other places parties con-
gregated on tho shore and waved their nngs
boat clubs came out In the river and rOwed close 10 our
boat. During all this time the Drew leading US,
much 10 the chagrin Of the regiment and TO add To us
disgust the Vanderbilt bound for destination, was
fast gaining Soon after passing Ionkers the van
not noticed. St there the utmost good feeling
among the members The setting sun as II sank below
the Palisades left It's golden CLEANS above The moon
already high in the heavens was IN is full and soon
shed its brilliant rays.
West Point was passed in silence there was no cheer,
no salute nothing 10 indicate that regiment which had
furnished more officers TO the Union Army during the
S %S pleasure a G and recreation Al Ye%baeh the yacht
Rambler gave a salute. The yacht was Illuminated with
number OF lanterns and the members OF the regiment
returned the compliment with nine cheers After pass
ing NcwbuTgh majority Of the members retired TO rest
The second company was largely represented on the hu
roaue deck Among the party were a number OF
veterans who had seen service during the war They
told their stories and sang their songs until nearly dawn
The most convivial party aboard was In the
ladies' cabin whore tho officers were qnartered.
Several OF tho owls Of tho regiment stayed aw axe
during the entire night. They would not sleep them
selves allow their comrades 10 sleep Practical jokes
IN order and the only persons who had any rect
two invnds. whose iuhrmlties excited pity.
The demand for cracked Ice was very constant an large
quantities OF II onnd its way down the backs OF inn0-
sleepers. Plowcases we're emped Of their ieath
ers, and many sheet was mado 10 cnyoiop sleeping
At an early hour this morning the cyo Hartford
arrived at Troy and the event was duly honored by
salute from tho oath Regiment AZ o'clock the 2ith
Regiment marched 10 the wharf, where they met the
IN aud acted as escort during Ter stay ~ the ely Inc
his residence, after which they proceeded 20 The Troy
1nsg T'rT ti TO- Tie dsot Where they TOOK the
train for Saratoga.
AN OVATION AT sARATOGA-THE GRAND BALL
SARATOGA, July 22.-The reception of the
regiment at Saratoga where they arrived At $50 tins al
ternoon like that OF Troy, was perfect ovation with
the exception in favor Of tho famous watering place
that here the representatives Of all nations have joined
I'm doing honor TO the regiment The wealth and pleasure
seekers Of the world here, aud they seem To have
taken especial pride ~ making tins occasion festive one
Authorities and took tho route through ChurCs ana
broadway 20 the Clarendon Hotel ana then counter
quarter The scene on Broadway was lne the display OF
bunting being such as is seldom seen IN country town
lite at an early hour and ready nj GEO Tor the dress
parade which attracted what was doubtless the largest
and most brilliant asscmblagc OF spectators ever gain
cred on similar occasion. The parade took place on
broadway, between the Congress and Union Hotels and
not only were the spacious pazzas and balconies OF those
Immense hOselres crowded % their fun capacity, but al
the available space IN the wide avenue Tor seVora
blocks was uncOmfOTtably packed. The simple manua
OF arms incident 20 the parade was performed IN snch
manner as elicit lively applause from the spectators
Afgp m the hop at the Union Hotel began, and The
ballroom was crowded Tho dancing was Kept mp unit
the small hours, and then the boys reluctantly retired