New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-16
TIE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
THE LONG MARCH IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AT CAPE MAY-THE PROGRAMME THERE.

THE LONG MARCH IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AT CAPE MAY-THE PROGRAMME THERE.
| CAPE ISLAND, July 15.-The 18th II, giment
left Philadelphia evening leaving behind them their
grateful acknowledgements OF the hospitality which had
been extended to them. Some indignation, IL may be,
was manifested not only by the rank and fe but by the
officers of the th on account Of the long march which
they were compelled undergo the afternoon OF their
arrival in Philadelphia, and in consequence OF which er
formed as was under brong and over cobbestone
pavements), few Of the men were overcome Win eA-
haustion and fantnes and could not accompany their
comrades a moonlight ride to this CITY, Inc long
train OF - ears packed with soldiers and baggage car
equally laden with military baggage made the quickest
| trip il is said that has been made before
| ON the road The run from Camden TO Mill
| vile, about 40 miles, was made In one hour
and 90 minutes, and this speed persevered
in brought Cape May about o'clock this morning.
The arrival at the depot hailed with shouts OF well
come on the part the citizens and the firing OF sky
rockets and Roman candles the bursting OF tOrpedoes
and gorgeous exhibition OF fireworks AS the regiment
| preceded by the Reception Committee, who accompa-
| MED it from Philadelphia (under whose management
the arrangements for the comfortable disposal OF me
men completed), proceeded toward the stockton
House, crowds pressed into the ranks ana expressed
their welcome The whole island alive to receive the
guests. All along the line of march the windows were
Illuminated and the houses decorated and the light OF
blended with blue lights and torches From the depot 10
Congress Hall lawn, the drum corps, numbering
9s the hotel was approached Grafua's full band
burst forth into grand martial strain They had hardly
ceased when Hasslers military band stationed at Con
gress Hall to welcome them reechoed notes OF thrilling
| music. The route along washington ana ocean-sts'
served for the Stockton House to effect the grand
climax Decorative fires blue. red, green, and white,
cleaned along the entire length OF the hotel. A
fine piece Of pyrotechny bearing the words
nrrYS of the seventh Which was received with rounds
Of cheers and % aS5 ali TGG did T ha
ception Of few, who took advantage OF the moonlight
to battle their dusty bodies in the cool surf the CITY OF
Cape May as those who dwell within It's favored con
fines fond Of designating IT, presented TINS
morning OF in S ndas Ssor@
about the long piaz1as the regmental band striking az
his Instruments, was busy photogfaphing the groups
upon the lawn The season brilliant and the arrival
the elite and fashion Of NewYoTk city. CON cor.
MnoTGeb O' Meade due arrived last evening, and is
stopping at Congress Hail. Chief-Justice Gilpin
son, Major DanIei Bell Lieut. Col p H. Nuirhad of
philadelphia, Mayor Fox and VIM McMichael esIMay9r
arrivals, and are the guests Of Mr. Chas Duffy OF the
Martini W. F. Neyer, j. ]. Brooknan, H. !. Leach, and
d. s. skinner, the members OF the eth who were
in Philadelphia arrived to-day all well. In
| the forenoon, the regiment was formally
the large paror by the Committee on ReCep-
ton and Gen. II. ). Bingham, Postmaster Of Phladel;
pha and Chairman Of the Committee rendered cordial
welcome to Col. EmmOns Clark, behalf Of his regi
ment. in pleasant speech He said The American PEG
meut with its deserved national good name for
thorough discipline accurate military drill unquestoned
tried CALAMITY and brave record only cquaed by the
admiration and affection which its many friends through
out its long history have and are continually and ON all
occasions uncOnsciOusly extending and exhibiting fou
and your command with here to-day in this great
Phlade leading gentlemen The charm OF your ed
ucated social manly Qualities so de agd1 cluster cluster
day, and many who with Joyous hearts made glad by
and earnest friendship. The military efficiency which
developed from the ranks OF your command upward OF
service during the late war; recognized by all and
warded with the love OF fair women and brave men, In
and chiyalry, where youth and pleasure meet
to chase the glowing hours with flying feet,
arises with its voupuous eyes look love
eyes which speak again. There can he no more fitting
he I"n6T a. Chairman Of The Committee on recep-
ton TO tender you in behalf Of the friends of the
eth Regiment and which trust you viii be pleased,
afternoon the dress parade ana review took
place in front of Congress Hail. which was reviewed by
scarcely necessary to say that the eth acquitted itself
commercially, and received a Thousand plaudits from
Keen are S at Scdef this eTsS well
| as some members Of the Old Guard Of New
hOrA' honor "''' of the gran" Visit of the 7t6
The grand BAN and reception Of the I'm REGIMENT at
large crowd OF prominent persons were present, m
GLIDING Gen: Meade; The dancing wa at It's hlgnt
weak and afrward the lights in the hall went out
the disgust the proprietor OF tnt
the management Of the BAN and guests This unfortu
partially broke up the festivities and
many Of the guests retired. The gas relghted In
about quarter Of hour and the festivities con
tnued as well as the miserable condition OF the gas
| would permit, until a late hour
DEPARTURE or col. FISK AND STAFF.
At early hour yesterday morning Col. James FISK
r and staff assembled at the Grand Opera House, and
soon afterward entered the Erie Omnbuses and were
driven TO the ferry Twenythirdst There they took
the boat in waiting, and in a short time were at jersey
City. Without delay the Observation-Disclosures Olhcers
took seats in special car and departed amid loud cheers
|
in the glores of night The following are the names
| of the officers who accompanied Col. fisk; Lieut.
Col Charles II. Braine, Major j. T. Hitchcock, Adju-
ant T. :. Allen, Surgeon G. w PaoTd Assistant surgeon
g. Thompson COmmissary, l.. 5. Stocks, Quarerlasler
| Jordan s. Bailey, Aids-de-Camp T. W. Smith, H. W.
Blanchard Lieut.. L j. Lewis Co. i, Capt. Pryor Co: ~
Lent Cubel Co. X Lieut. Fuller Co. c, Lieut. TherriOtt
Co d. Capt Graves Co, ], Capt ii. Miller Co. A. Capt
! w. T.. Van Wyck Co. r, etc. .
on arrival Cape MAY the corps attended the seveh
Regiment Ball by invitation which was held at the
Stockton House, and proved brilliant success.