The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-14
CITY HNTELLIsENCR.
THE SEVENTH n. Y. REGIMENT,

Bere-A Warm March aud n Fine Banquet
The NotuhIes who Accompany Them-Tne
History Of the Visit, Etc.
To-day the long expected visitors arrived. For
months past our military circles have been agi-
tated over the news that the famous 9TH Regi-
ment OF New York was to visit our city. When
the first intmation was made all hands were
anxious TO provide an escort, and each regi-
ment We'd with the other TO add eclat to the
occasion. Lieuteuant-Colon Harmanus Neh,
of the ID Regiment, National Guard, at once
rendered the use OF his armory to the visitors,
and offered to do all in his power for them.
But the 9TH baG other friends, through whose
exertions resolution was passed through both
branches Of Councils, extending to them the
hospitalites OF the city.
Mayor Fox, however, with wisdom that is
now commendable, although misunderstood at
the time, promptly vetoed the same, and in his
veto message suggested that the matter be taken
in hand by some of our noted citizens. meet
ing was then called and such men as Jay
Cooke, A. H. DreXel, Joseph +. Tobias,
and others taking part soon made assu-
rance doubly sure that the regiment of New
York city would be offered such reception as
would bring no discredit upon the City of Bro
therly Love. Several adjourned meetings were
held at which the monetary matters were all
arranged. Meantime Major-General Charles NJ
Provost, of the First Division of Pennsylvania
Volunteer Militia, was not idle. Colonel Clark,
of the 7th, had visited this city, and the
two veterans being thus thrown together soon
fixed up the matter of escort. General Provost
picked from the division two of its best regi-
ments, the 1st and 4th, and ordered them to act
in the capacity named. Both of them were much
pleased with the honor conferred and have for
TWO weeks past been making active preparations
for the event. And now word for the 7th.
Considerable has been said pro and con, and
some dissatisfaction has existed, principally all
owing to disappointment
Certain officers who desired to display their
commands on the occasion were somewhat
niffed at not having been chosen and of course
communicated their displeasure to their subor-
dinates, but now happily all this has been set
tied. The 7th, as is well known, is composed
of some OF the first men of New York, mer-
chants, lawyers, men OF wealth and, we might
add, men of renown, for during the ''late on
pleasantness' as Nasby would say the 9TH fur
nished many valuable and efficient officers.
1t is true, there are some duIS amongst them
but yet they are not to be set down as a set of
bullies, nor need any trouble be anticipated
from the growing of the bears, but on the
contrary we can assure our lady readers, and
especially those at Cape May, that the bruins
are all dancers. The regulations of the 9TH con-
form with those of the regular army: all is
discipline, and the lawyer, merchant broker,
ETC., when on turnout with his pet regiment,
is lust as subservient as any member of Uncle
Sans frontier guard; and it is Just from such
course that the 9TH has gained its renown. The
following order is an example OF the manner in
which things are done:-
HEADQUARTERS 7TH REGIMENT, !
NATIONAL GUARD, 5. n. Y,
NEW YORK, July 5, 1870.
J. TINS circular is issued for the Information and
regiment during its excursion to Philadelphia and
Cape May.
ing of Thursday the 14th DAY OF July. Rol-call Of
companies at 6 A. NJ. Leave Jersey City by rail at
the Continental Hotel parade and review at PM;
after parade the regiment will be received and enter
deipnia for Cape May at p NJ, and reach that city
at II P. NJ. Friday, July lo-Dress parade and re-
M NJ reception and IL ba to
May. Saturday, July 16-Leaye Cape May at 8 A.
NJ. and reach New York at 4 P. M.
3. The assessment upon officers and members for
expenses will be collected on the train between New
York and Philadelphia
4. Each nOn-commissIoned officer and private will
be required TO carry in his knapsack the fatigue
Jacket and cap, at least two pairs of white pants
gloves, paste for cleaning belts, and the neces-
sary change OF underclothing Commissioned officers
will be allowed each one valise or its equivalent,
which must be plainly marked, and which, together
with the baggage of the band and drum corps, must
oe delivered TO the Quartermaster Sergeant, or to
The Armorer, at the armory before P. NJ. of We'd
g. One servant will be allowed to each company,
one 70 the commits stoned oflicers of each company
and one TO each officer OF the field and stan. Ali
servants must present to the quartermaster at p.
NJ, "Wednesday, July 18th, at the armory, written
viii receive their tickets for transportation.
q. Commandants Of companies will arrange for
will particularly notice that the uniforms and equip
ments Of their commands are in perfect order
7. AS the trains which convey this regiment TO
and from Philadelphia and Cape May are exclusively
for the use OF this regiment no persons In citizens
from the proper authority.
s. The battalion drill ordered for July is de-
signed expressly for practice in marching in column
every officer, n0n-commissoned officer, and men,
oer intending to participate In the excursion to
Philadelphia and Cape May should be present.
Louis Fitzgerald, Brevet Leutenant-Colonel and
Adjutant
The arrangements for the reception have all
been completed, and just here we desire to say a
word or two for that indefatgable worker,
Major Joseph F. Tobias. No man has done
more to advance the interests of the Pennsyl-
vania militia than he, and ever since this mat
ter has been broached Major Tobias has been
working like beaver. The expenses that will
oe incurred have been provided for, and through
tails have all been satisfactorily arranged,
and We hope that in the success of the
affair he will have at least some graft
hcation for the time and means devoted by
him 70 this object. On their arrival in Camden
the 9TH were rendered salute by Battery b
of the New Jersey National Guard. They at
once took the boat, and landing at Walnut street
wharf were taken in charge by delegation
OF citizens and marched up Walnut to Third,
up Third to Chesnut and up Chestnut to the
Continental. On passing the Mayors office q
marching salute was paid that official, not
Withstanding his veto. After bath and luncheon
at the hotel, the formal escort will take place
with reference to which the following orders
have been Issued
HEADQUARTERS 1sT REGIMENT INFANTRY, GRAY
RESERVES, PHILADELPHIA, July ~, 1S70.-Circuar-
J. The column OF escort for the 7th Regiment, N G.
). N Y, Will form at 3'l5 p NJ, the 14h instant
facing west, at which point that command will bt
received.
II. The following will be the order of formation =
1st Regiment Infantry Lleutenant-C Colonel X. Dale
Benson 4th Regiment Infantry, Col A. j. Sellers.
III. The 7th Regiment, Colonel Emmons Clark
will move in the centre.
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