Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-05-10

There was pteaSurabe excitement in wash
ington to-day, over the arrival OF the 5th resi-
ment OF the Mary land stional G uar,l one of the
finest military organizations in the country on
their way to the tomb OF washingto at Mount
Vernon. large number of our citizens assem-
bled at the railroad depot TO welcome the visit
OrS. Among those in waiting at the depot were
Col. 4. Nj. Alexander, Col. James A. TAFT
Major Robert Clark, and Others Who were once
prominent in the military organizations OF tins
~. - - DctiI aI' Le"Is, Sister,
and Chts' =, OF the City Councils committee o
reception.
ARRIVAL OF THE VISITORS.
i he train entered the depot about 10 clock
and in some OF the cars the men were singing
Praise God from whom AL blessings How"
Not man LETT the cars until orders were given,
on the platform. Major Richards Cant Brock
Lieutenant Kelly, and a squad of police kent
space open IN the depot, aud soon the advance
guard, squad OF twelve of the finest looking
men OF the police force-privates Homer FIAT
He's, Mills, Boyle, Perry, Powell, Osterhout
Reardon, Hollinberger, Mckee. o'Hare-uuder
from the depot, followed by
THE REGIMENT.
FIRST came the drum corps Of twenty, Dr um
Major D. Bruce Barrett. ana the band of twenty
eight pieces. Lewis Winter leader, then the neid
officers and staff, as follows: Colonel j. s. .Jen-
kins, Lieut.. Col. H. ID. Loney, Adjutant Thos
Quartermaster +. F. Pointer, Surgeon Alan r.
Smith, Assistant Surgeon L. NJ. Tiffany
AT CITY
The regiment marched in fours past the CITY
Hall, and countermarchipg, after going through
with some portions Of the drill before Mayor
Emery, Gen. Croker, Mr.. 8. p. Robertson,
Capt. Slater and other members OF the CITY
government, and large assemblage.
Mr.. McCathran addressed the command ten
dering Col j. and his officers and men the con-
CALCULATIONS OF the city on their visit TO the
capital OF the nation, and referred in appro-
pirate terms to their visit to the tomb of Wash
ingt0n at Mount Vernon.
Emarv w aa hon MT
coined the regiment most cordially TO the cap
ital, expressing the hope that their visit would
Colonel jenkins, on behalf of the regiment.
replied, thanking the Mayor and committee for
the reception, stating that they had not ex-
pected this authorizing and welcome from the
citizens while on their way to the tomb OF the
Father of his Country, and he doubted not that
they would return uSm Mount Vernon with q
higher regard for the naeloory Of Washington
tban they Lad ever had before.
The regiment then took up the line OF march
down Louisiana avenue to 9th street, down that
street to Pennsylvania avenue, and up the
Avenue TO the Presidents House.
This was
TEE FINEST MILITARY DISPLAY
seen on the Avenue since the years Immediately
succeeding the war, and win do much to en-
courage the revival OF the military feeling in
this District, which Is leading TO the formation
of numerous volunteer organizations here. The
cellent one. we'll balanced and well drilled, aud
received large share Of the commentator be-
slowed on the regiment.
THE MARCH
Of the regiment from the depot to the Presi-
dents House was perfect ovation. judging
from the immense crowds on the sidewalks and
IN the roadway, besides the profuse Haunting of
the national bunting from the various hotels,
public houses, and many private Dwellings.
The soldiers marched with a precision that
betoIened long and successful drilling, and
ELECTED the admiration q all who saw them,
both In thie respe CT and their neat and cleanly
Appearance. All the portiooes of the Treasury
and points from where a view could be had,
were taken possession Of long before the regi-
{ SALUTE TO PRESIDENT GRANT.
Turning flom the avenue BY way OF 18th
street, the regiment marched 70 the west gate
Of the Presidential grounds and halted to form
n 60 m
the White House, the band playing Hail to the
Chief, % and giving three rolls Of the drum, the
dent, de ocsrs pressntns swords. 'n and dT ss
Yates carrying arms, and bags dipped. The
salute was acknowledged by the President who
way with Postmaster General CresSTl s"a
Senator Sherman on either side OF him. The
regiment then passed out the east gate, down
BY way Of tn street to the whs1f VSete sSes
TOOK the steamer Vanderbilt for Mount Vernon.
AteI Their departure from the white Houee,
the the, resident expressed himssif highly pleased
drill.
THE UNIFORM OF THE REGIMENT
Is neat black fur hat with white pompons for
privates, tlack plrme for officers and red pom. |
pom fog band and drum corps, the Erst havinc a l
brAA piece with the letters an. N. c. grsv
and white shou' Ter knots, and oficers hesvv
gilt epaulettes. The men carried knapescks /
tblackl with white figure thereon md their i
gray blankets neatly rolled on top.
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