The New York herald., 1872-07-04
THE SEVENTH AT SARATOGA.
Enthusiastic Reception Of the Regi-
ment-Saratoga's Streets Crowded with
Cheering Sight-Seers-A Terrific Thun.
der Storm Dampens the Enthusiasm.

CAMP SHERMAN, GLEN MITCHELL
SARATOGA, July 3, 1872 I
The journey OF the Seventh by rail to Saratoga
was as agreeable jog along as could be expected
under the circumstances. The expression "Under
the circumstances" is all very well In its way,
but people who know very little Of regmental life,
particularly OF Seventh regiment life out Of the
metropolis, may as well understand that
to get out Of city like New York for
enjoyment is an extremely difficult case
for a well regulated command, 600 strong.
There are many things which interfere
with the regular sap0tr .Eaire Of camp life and
many persons who cannot for the life OF them be
brought to the belief that gray coat can do his
duty as soldier should do 1t, and resist oil the
temptation OF the hour. The Seventh, however, is
popularity in this respect. The "boys' may be
jovial and carry on as school boys going on vaca-
tion but once the military rules demand a change
OF conduct they are all attention. Such was the
After leaving the depot at Forty-second street
the regiment made up its mind that during the few
hours which would intervene between their camp
life and their citizen liberty they free to do
they pleased, and they followed the rule strictly
THE JOURNEY FROM NEW YORK
was an ovation from beginning to end. Every
station OF any note the special train passed did its
utmost to show that the neighborhood knew that
ing were displayed at every stopping place. Great
guns were made at every depot along the route to
cheering crowds gathered at every depot the train
passed. showing that the popularity OF the com.
mand was not confined to Gotham alone. The regi.
ment arrived in good order at Saratoga about six
O'Clock, and was received with the utmost enthu-
sasm The streets were crowded with spectators.
The houses were draped with flags and bunting,
and every effort was apparently made by the citi-
zens to give the regiment hearty welcome. The
march to the camp through the village was a per-
feet ovation, and IL was with extreme diicuty the
constabes could make clear way along the streets
so great were the crowds OF hearty greeters. The
heat was intense during the march, but just the
regiment reached the camp
THUNDER STORM
OF terrific violence set In that came very near pitch
ing the tents into field five miles away. The wind
tore through the trees with malice unprecedented
In the annals of saratogians' history branches Of
sturdy oaks were torn asunder and strewn like
bouquets at the feet Of the command, until finally
double quick was ordered, and the gray coats
were ushered into their tented abode where the
Mitchell Brothers had the precaution to have a
good supper ready. that the famished companies
were not oath to seize on. Tomorrow the regular
camp duty will be enforced, and the boys viii, OF
course, astonish even Saratoga In the meantime
the Glen Mitchell folks are making great prepara-
tons for the regimental trial Of the week with the
Seventh, and friends will be here by the hundred
The man Arnold who was prostrated In Pouohkeensie