The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-21


TOOK position on the Aaae anc played q march
when the BROOKLYN solcrers marched into the audi
forum, their bright uniforms and pleasant faces
beng special Target Tor opera glasses IN the gal.
lerlee. Al the proper moment Colonel Austin, OF
the Forty-seventh, IN few but well-timed remarks
,orned his regiment over to the command or
made brief but fitting remarks Of welcome, and then
gave the order Break ranksn Against the scenery
figures IA" In the centre OF the dress circle hung
two American flags gracefully entwined, and TO the
right and LEFT OF the stage were stacks OF muskets,
surrounded 10y Twentyl first regiment guidons.
when the rep asst was concluded colonel Austin,
OF the Fortyseventn, called his command TO order,
and Recorder Robert Il. Taylor, OF the city OF Pough-
keepsie,
WELCOMED THE REGIMENT
In handsome speech, which was heartily ap-
plauded. Colonel Austnreplied In humorous vein,
and closed by saying that their reception exceeded
the exnectauons OF the most sangulne He paid
q nigh compliment TO the Twenty-first. and invited
the members OF mat organization TO return the WISH
Mayor II. G.. Eastman was next introduced. Tie
Brooklyn people, but some one had bundered) In
behalf OF the citizens OF Poughkeepse and In accord.
rendered the regiment the freedom Of the city.
"The First division, National Guard state OF New
ork" was fesp9nded 10 Sy Le1ienans CSTmes T
the late riot in New York, charging that everywhere
the soldiers performed their duty manfnlly;
Major Gtlderseve was followed by captain d. H.
woodin, formerly Of the One Hundred and FDtieth
New York volunteers. The Captain is well known
wag. and his speech was chock luu OF merriment,
The festivities were then closed BY Miss Julia Alex
ander, Poughkeepse's favorlte singing "The Star
Spangled Banner," the soldiers joining In the cho-
rus. making the scene one OF the nvehest interest.
members OF the Forty seventh in visiting under es-
cort, the various points of interest.
One carriage load came near meeting with fatal
accident. The horses coming down a hill at
the state Hospital grounds, when suddenly becOm-
ing frightened the driver lost all control OF them
tune were Judge Voorhees,, Of the Eastern
the Forty seventh; Captain Hayes, Of the Forty
seventh, and Joseph Commose, one OF the guests
injuries about the head ana shoulders ana Is IN
great pain. Captain HAYES was cut IN the back OF
the head and mr. was
Letnbridge was only slightly injured. The driver
escaped unnurt. Or. Atwood, surgeon OF the Forty
dered all the assistance possible, and all the injured
are doing we'll At Two O'Clock this afternoon the
the iormer the Twenty FIRST being reinforced by
Company II, Of Fshkill Landing, which arrived on
When line was formed the procession proceeded
through the principal streets OF the city. The march
up Main street was fine one aud as the companies
their hands vociferously, while nags and handker-
chiefs without number were waved from windows
man Park. Fully 5000 people had assembled
and the grand stand was filed with
eegan, dressed ades wme n, shrongs 2. men
ways and shady groves, now admlring the Soldiers
Memorial Fountain, near the main entrance, then
gathering about the lake or crowdng the grants
walls surrounding the spacious grounds. At half
past three p NJ. the. regiments marched IN with
drums beating and cOlors dying and formed in line
in the centre OF the lower park, opposite the grand
stand. suddenly there was rumor That
PRESIDENT GRANT
and his party were to put in an appearance. The
report ran like wildhre through the crowd and 1t
had good foundation. The President actually did
come and II happened in this way:-It was known
that he was visit TO Staatsburg and that he
70 pass here on the Hudson River Railroad this
from Staatsburg and then he was to take the
last train for New York, due here fifteen minutes
man was NOTIFIED that the President was at the
depot waiting for the fast train The Mayor,
together with Postmaster Smith and Alderman
Parker started with two carriages for the
depot, where the distinguished party was met.
A hasty introduction followed, when the Mayor
one OF the Presidential party, objected, fearing
there was not time enough aud that the train would
be missed Postmaster Smith assured all that they
could be conveyed to Eastman Park and back IN
ample time when consent was given, and the
visitors were hurried to the park. They were at
side, and then there was
AN OVERWHELMING RUSH.
the armies Of the United States. The President
stood the gaze OF the thousands with cOmposure for
seventh passed him In review. The regiment never
marched better, 'aDd created q fine Impression The
review occupied but five minutes time, when the
Presidential party resumed their seats In their car
riages.
Al this Juncture Mayor Eastman, taking OF his
hat proposed three cheers for the President OF the
United states. The response came Immediately
from thousands OF throats. making the welkln ring,
and three more were given Immediately after, and
then the carriages. with their occupants, were
driven in great haste to the railroad depot, where
the fast train was waiting. The President and party
embarked, and were soon whirled away TO New
York.
After the excitement died away the regiments
formed In line again and marched TO Market street,
where the FOrty-seventh broke ranks. the members
repairing 10 their respective quarters for supper.
After supper tnev proceeded 10 the depot and EN-.
barked for New York a special train, AMID sa-
utes and cheers,
WHERE THE MONEY WENT TO.
Some time ago President Grant passed here on
his way When he left the railway restaurant
he accidentally lett his wallet the counter
tanning fifteen dollars. He telegraphed back 10
put the money in the Soldiers Monument
fund, and such a disposition was made OF
It, To-day the carriage containing the
President and Mayor Eastman was driven
past the Soldiers Memorial Fountain. Mayor
Eastman taking occasion TO draw the Presidents
attention TO IT, The President replied "'Well, | am
glad have seen II, for now l know where my
money went to-" Before parting with Mavor East
man the President assured MIN that at some future
time he would pay him ana the city longer visit.