New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30
col. FIsK's REGTIENT-RETURN OF THE NINTH
FROM LONG BRANCH.

FROM LONG BRANCH.
After ten deliriOus and delightful days of
martial discipline at Long Branch Camp Jay Gould was
broken up yesterday morning, and the Gallant eth
dined at the Continental Hotel, took the train at e"
route for New York, and in due time transferred them
selves their Colonel. and all their ornamental baggage
~ the spacious cabins Of the Plymouth Rock. Antic
patng her arrival, motley crowd OF darReys oaers
and gentlemen began TO swarm upon Pier NO % about
the middle of the afternoon. Twenty or thirty stray
members of Ours IN spotless trousers gorgeous COATS
and redtufted hats, mixed with the throng and pa
tently awaited ther comrades return. II was nearly
O'Clock before the Plymouth Rock welcomed herself
with three cannon shots and few extra shr1eks OF her
whistle and then flying and band playing rounded
,naiestcaly up 10 the landing Five hundred dazzling
uniforms each encasing gallant warrior, were speedily
transferred TO the pier and hastily formed in line In
about three-quaTters Of bOnr The valiant Colonel
nestrode fiery chestnut charger with gilt bride ana
ordered his mounted staff AROUND with true military
suavty. His mOustaches were twisted la Napoleon,
his scarlet pdRdehe might have graeed the martial favor
jtc of Ia Gr0nde Daehese, and he carried the tip Of
his naked blade in dangerous proximity to his right ear
Despite the impotence of the multitude outside, who
anXOusly demanded, Why don't the army move Y COL
Fisk took time 10 his courage to the sticking point
before he emerged from his shelter and boldly faced an
adniring public TWENTY three small boys instantly M
hid with enthusiasm and the regiment marched proudly
along Wests 10 Chambers. and up Chambers 10 Broad
way. The line OF march was thronged People climbed
wagons and barrels ana ratings 70 eaten glnpse Oh
the cdOubtahc cheftan IL reminded one OF the popular
head of Chambers-st tue immense crowd was with di1-
Guilty restrained from cheering. several handkerches
reekessy waved and there was sporadic III hllng
A squad of 20 policemen marched first up Broadway.
Then came the drum-maOr and the band and the drum
grandeur except when he forgot something and appealed
for information to Of his stan who rode at respect
fuI distance behind him. The 9th followed, marching by
companies and the gmenta brass feldp brought
mp the The few regiments that were expected TO
AFT az escort failed to appear, but the 9Th nothing
dannucHi 5reHeu t TS wient a ere was SIM
suIarq -riui in
was successfully controlled. knot OF gentlemanly
eIaqueus. from the Erie Railway Office opposite Madi
sonquare capped their hands zeaously but the crowd
refused interrupt the exercises in any such way just
before reaching Twenty thri-st idea struck the
Colonel, and he suddenly wheeled his horse ana
claimed, without lit Of prompting, Battalion halt!
crowd received tins exhibition Of soldery skill fatter
ing silence Charmed with his success in handling the
inspected them with severely critical eye, then re
% 4 e gSi3 % q Rf sG S IN %Slo s MN
ST. the servants rushed out Of all the Easements and
mansion waved white handkerchief from the tip of her
black paraso Arriving in front of the Grand Opera
marched and drew in line on the south side of the
street, between Eighth and Ninthayes. The Colonel
then refined his steed III front OF the line, raised his
staff Come ON this side part Of you. What are you
oTfiCERs. SOLDIERS. CITIZENS. GENTLEMEN: The en-.
campment is over lEmOtion.l We are back again.
Not a single OF Ms that started Is left behind w Cor
~ and not single one consider has done wrong
have done IL wilinglyyOu have done nObly YOu are
entitled respect not only from commando but
IN eyes Of the whole world! Tremendous applause
And intend 10 write your banner EXcelsiOri More
applause May your shadows never he less lIAughterl,
and may every tendays OF your life he from sick
ness and trouble the last days. hope 10 meet
Won again May God bless YOU Captains will take
their companies 20 the armOry, and nOwhe parade is
ended. Applause. GO It, General BOum 80 Bully
for the fat knight :" He's the bye :" &C., &c
During these eloquent remarks the Colonel grpped his
birdie rein with "a resOlutc haud aud cut down an
imaginary enemy with vigorous stroke at every en-
pAtic word. AT it's conclusion he rode back, assumed
NapOeonc equestrian pose in front OF the Opera House.
watched the companies march by on their way 90 the
pared 10 his quarters Invested himself Of his martial
g0rgeousness and down To the caTa reiIchment of
turtle soup and champagne in honor OF the campaigns
tnuMplan close.
MILITARY APPOINTMENT.
Capt Frank NJ Clark, formerly of the Ma
tiona Zouaves Tenth y. Y w. has been appointed Adju
tant Of the First n Y g. ~ O. Capt Clark enlisted asa
private 1861 and after serving through the different
grades finally appointed 10 the command OF com
pany. In the battle Of the Wilderness he was slightly
wounded and at SpOtsylvania he received severe
wound which for long time incapactated him Tor
active service. His experience in military Affairs, gained
on many hardfOught field, will enable him To I'LL his
new once with credit 20 himself and honor 10 his reg
ment
THE BROOMEsT. HOMICIDE.
Coroner Rollins held an inquest yesterday in
The case oi Thomas Shea who died the 10th inst at
y ~ In n a