New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-19
The championship record up to June II is as
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.

Y. REGIMENT IN THE EAsI-A DAY OF MUSIC
AND MARCHING.
BOsToN, June 1S-The journey of the 9th
Regiment was without events Of special interest AS no
liquor was allowed board the steamboat, the pr0V
dent Colonel had sate-rooms Nos TO- 70 H. co. and few
others provided with medicinal drinks" The constant
calls on the "physicans" showed how feeble many Of
the members Of this redoubtable regiment become when
on the water In the evening beautiful badge was pre-
sented to Adt Alien by the Colonel, and number
of speeches helped to while away the time The boat
arrived at Newport at a. The drums awakened the
seepers and the regiment on shore where they
we're received by Col Finan Of the Massachusetts, 9th
and delegation of officers Col Finan made brief ad
dress of welcome. Col. Fisk replied follows:
We feel very grateful indeed for the great compliment
you have paid us in leaving your own state ana coming
This great welcome and TO accompany us 10
your own city Boston. We feel very deeply the kind
visit and II in years you any Of the Assoca-
you represent should have occasion TO visit New
YORK you that the members officers and stan
and the entire Organization of the 9th Regiment will be
only happy TO do much or more possible in or
der to return IT,"
Both speakers were applauded The trip thence to Bos
ton was pleasant one marked only by the Colonel smss
ing his sword which made necessary to back the train
to the wharf again. The sword found behind the
Coones bed The religious service question, though not
alluded TO by either Of the speakers, was prominent
topic Of conversation among the members OF the reg-
ment and the suggestion concerning the state Prison
reached Boston, just before O'CLOCK and several thou
sand persons had gathered in the vicinity of the depot
TO witness of the visitors An escort was here
formed, consisting oghe LIST Battalion Of Infantry one
company each from the 9TH 5th and LIST Massachusetts
regiments On the way to the hotel the visitors were
loudly cheered the music of the band and the fine ap
pearance of tho regiment eciting high commentator
from the citizens After breakfast Col Johnston Of the
LIST Regiment NJ. V. NJ delivered address of welcome
as follows:
Col FISK As senior officer offhe organizations taking
mart in this reception, becomes pleasant duty TO
Welcome You and your command TO the City of Boston.
believing as do that your visit VIII strengthen tne nohI
zens two great States whose stood shoulder 10
shoulder in all the great battles of the late War for the
Union and who now join in doing honor TO the men OF
rs and 76 whose deeds of vaor in the cause OF liberty
and independence the common heritage not alone OF
MASSACHUSETTS, but Of every State and Territory in the
land. trust that your stay among us VIII De an agree
than TO hope that your command will De well pleased
with your visit know the different organizations here
represented are in receiving you.
Col Fisk returned his thanks to Col. Johnston, spoke
of the pleasure gave him to visit Boston with his
mand and stated that the 9th Regiment fully appreciated
the kindness shown TO them. Between 10 and II O'Clock
the line was again formed the escort being augmented
by the remaining companies of the 9th Massachusetts
Regiment company of cavalry and section OF the LIST
Light Battery On the march, Col Fisk's regiment
In the center of the procession The sidewalks windows,
and every available spot along the route occupied
by men, women, and children, many Of whom had been
waiting hours for sight at the visitors, who were
frequently cheered as they marched along.
The celebration Of Bunker Hill day in CharestOwn is
made up explosions Of crackers and small arms pro
cessons music dinners and artillery and yesterday
differed little from its predecessors The weather
very clear and COOL and the programme would have
carried out TO the letter but for delay OF couple
Of hours caused by the military visitors IRON SeWYork
early O'clock and the procession was TO move at II
xUar all IN a
ayed. At last, however the procession started Col
Fisk was OF course the cynosure OF all eyes and dc was
His horse also attracted much admiration and in point
of gloss divided the hOnOrs with his waxed mustacbe.
He saluted the ladies at the windows in true military
style After marching through the principal streets the
troops furnished with collation. and the local
companies subsequently had their annual spreads.
The 9th, LIST, and 5th Massachusetts, Regiments, and
the New-York 9TH had a brigade dress parade the
Boston Common at 8 O'Clock. Col Johnston of Boston
acted Brgader General The three bands embracing
that of the 9th n Y Regiment GilmOres and the Shaw
mutt passed up and the line while the troops
at rest" elictng hearty applause The drill OF the
other regiments although some military gentlemen pres
ent criticised them rather severely After me dress pa
The concert given the Common last evening by the
9th Regiment Band was decided success About 10000
people were within sound of the music either massed
In a circle around the stand scattered about the
various malls The programme was generous, and won
the appreciation of audience familiar with Gimores
best music.
The regiment was awakened at O'Clock this morning
by the drums LieutCoI Braine sent down an impera.
tive order 10 the captain whose fondness for military
discipline Overcame his discretion TO stop that thing"
1.-THE idea" said the Colonel, cot waking up men at
who did not get TO bed before or last night and did
not sleep at all the night before that" At D. the
regiment was present at the Boston Theater, where
divine service was conducted by Chaplain Flagg At
the close Of the religious services Col Fisk made ad
dress, expressing thanks for the hearty welcome ex
tended 10 ement by the citizens OF Boston and re-
feTring with pride TO the excellent conduct of his
The omission OF the regiment TO salute the Mayor and
the CITY Government the march yesterday he said
was owing the short notice given that IL expected
their Colonel paid the proper salute He desired thus
publicly TO apologize for the apparent breach of cour
hoped to enjoy with his regiment several excursions
during the Summer and their experience IN Boston led
repeat the visit The subject 81 the sermon Bunker
Him. and the lesson IL teaches. After the sermon the
troops marched directly 10 the boat and about o'clock
departed for home.