The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-18

and gorgeous Colonel FISK, OF the Ninth New York,
replied, both avoiding unpleasant subjects touching
the Mayors want OF courtesy and the Bay State
Comm wealth's stupid, narrow fanaticism, Here
is what Colonel Finan said
Mr. conMANDEn-we are committee representing the
to honor by presence. DESTROYS of estyng our great
ess
" o ns s hone peope
that pecuar!ies are not wholly IN direction
best wishes for your prosperity and the continued
success of your very excellent organization.
Colonel Finan's remarks were received with APP
plause, and at their conclusion Colonel Fisk made
brief and fitting response. He said
orrIorns, soLpIrns REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE DIFF,
grateful indeed for the compliment have paid
TOM We feel very deeply the
occasion to visit New York. you the
Ninth regiment win be only too happy to much
more, II possible in order to return it. (AppauseD
BOSTON EXCITED OVATION TO THE NINTH.
All were got on board and the train moved of,
but had TO back for Jim had forgotten his sword in
his stateroom-not being used to carrying It. The
up the well known melody IN such concerned tone
as plainly to imply, Where is the Sabre OF My
Fisk ~ The sword was found, and two hours after
ward itself and wearer were in Boston. AS the
train approached crowds were visible on every
put his head out OF the carriage window and played
'Auld Lang Syne"-a touching piece OF devotion TO
ably changed to II wish was in Dixie" desire
which Boston could not understand and PROBABLY
ended BY wishing ne was there MI Levy + from
there. Pardon him, educating Bostonl At the
depot the streets were filled with sight-seers.
ment that found Itself in their midst. The COM
mand, preceded BY their fine band, marched down
breakfasted at halfpast ten O'Clock. With drums
beating and colors lying they marched OF to
CHARM THE LADIES OF THE HUE,
the Athens, the Puritan centre or whatever It may
be nicKnamed, by Bunker1zing and marching round
which Boston believes to be the lighthouse OF the
world. The demonstration though, to speak
seriously was one not Often eauaed
that the New York warriors were not going to rob
them or insult them, and they were almost in;
cordial welcome and sincere admiration. Every
where Fisk was cheered and his men APP
and thus 1t was that Boston rebuked the hypocrisy
OF the members OF its own municipal government.
1t may be well and truly said the reception here
very gratifying to the members OF the NINTH after
the various reports which had reached them OF the
apathy or hostility Of the Hub to their organization
THE FIRST FORMAL WELCOME
OF the regiment after Its arrival IN the city was by
colonel Johnston, OF the First Massachusetts,, and
this Is what he said:-
Colonel F1sK-As officer Of the organizations taking
xGH, that sIssfs s
great States whose sons stood shoulder to shoulder
az uass s who ' ss ss
e ri s az i 5 Gss dee of
hsssse every State
stay VIII 40 and can oei NO
organisations here represented in receiving you.
In reply to Colonel Johnston Colonel Fisk uttered
q few words OF thanks and expressed the pleasure
IT gave him TO pay visit to Boston with the men
Kindness shown TO the Ninth regiment was fully ap
preclated by them.
prnp 1v flor roa Ia at ha Iam Ho
tel In Boston the regiment formed in line prepara-
tory to moving to Charlestown to participate IN the
displaying exercises and festivities Of the anniversary
OF the battle Of Bunker HUI. AT about ten O'Clock
the organizations intending TO participate in the
as they arrived, assigned 10 tneir positions by act
ing Brigadier General Johnston. The first regiment
under the command OF Lieutenant Colonel Proctor,
and TO them were assigned the right OF the line.
Then came the Nnh e sss NM
jor Douglas Frazer commanding; Prescott Light
Guard cavalry Captain Gilman; one section OF the
pany A, Fifth regiment, commanded by Captain
There was an immense throng OF people in the
vicinity, blocking up the sidewalks and streets in
1T e ing Rs
slowly with the people congregaed, as well as with
the soldiers but they seemed s 70 bear
upon their vision some time. last, at aoout half
past eleven O'Clock, the New Workers commenced to
Brooklyn street, and then coantermarched
around the square past the
ana drum CORPS and colonel Fisk and his stan, Of
the Ninth New YORK regiment burst upon the ex.
then taken along the front Of the escort the Ninth
New York marching in platoons. with well dressed
ranks and presenting magnificent appearance.
dows and doors were thronged with ladies. who
waved their handkerchiefs, while from time to
inI@ s Sesrss s9f from the spectators the whole
SPIRITED AND STIRRING OVATION
Jubilee Jim was the first to appear, IN full regl.
mentals with cords aud tassels enough to equip ap
horse, ana some were gncharItabe enough to mt.
mate therefore that tho Prince OF Evil and the
sonas S However this may be, there Is no cues;
CALAMITY. Although bit TOO small in stature to ap-
pear TO great advantage on horsebacS, as you very
kinrly grace, and looked every inch OF what he is
reported TO be-a mau I'll to command any army OF
Snty ne ne eUae W e Whole az &
rather his horses heels, and the band footing at
the top Of its several voices through city square.
and around the monument, partaking OF a cola.
ton by the way, and INDUCING IN otner
BUNKER HILL FESTIVITIES,
all OF them lasting till about four O'clock when the
nopby Ninth and It's escort went over to Boston
Common, and, unmolested save by the plaudits OF
the multitude Of spectators, executed dress pa
rade under the command OF the Erle-pressible.
Then, as the shades OF twilight lowered over the
Hub, the visiting warriors marched up to the 81.
The evening was spent by the members OF the
regiment according to the dictates OF their several
conscienees, and II Is lair 10 presume they mad an
enjoyable time, Notwithstanding none OF them were
reported for any breach OF the peace The band
gave q concert on the Common, and were
also undisturbed by the admlring applause
or thousands and thousands OF spectators. Thus,
so far, Boston Is tranquil and still enthusiastic,
amid the invasion Of the terrible Fisk brigade.
Tomorrow the warriors VIII participate IN religious
services somewhere or other, but precisely where
has not and will not presently transpire. The
Colonel and his men are
BOUND TO WORSHIP GOD
and 70 return thanks for His benigpan smiles upon
their ex cursion OF pleasure. and II they cannot DO 10
beneath the broad canopy OF heaven II viii probably
not be TOR want OF an attempt In that direction. All
Is now quiet along the Charles and Mystic rivers;
but II the praises OF the Deity are interrupted by
Puritancal force Bunker Hill Monument In Charles
town. like the Castle vendome In Paris, may be in
ruins before another moon.
OCEAN GTEA MEpS