Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-10-24
GALA DAY AT LAMBERTv1I1E.
PARADE OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.

Yesterday was an eventful one in the
history of Lambertville. Bunting was
displayed from the houses of the patrio-
tic citizens, while business seemed sus-
pended-every one being intent on do
ing the utmost honors to Colonel Angel
and his splendid command.
The various companies of the Seventh
regiment, arrived at abont ten o'clock
Governor Parker and staff, and others,
arriving at about noon. At ten o'clock
the line was formed, and the command
inspected and reviewed by Lieutenant
Colonel D. B. Murphy, after which the
men were dismissed for dinner-gener-
ously provided by the citizens.
At two o'clock the regiment was re-
formed, and marched to the cricket
ground, where it was reviewed by the
governor, who was accompanied by
Generals Perrine, Stryker, Mott, land
staff,) DeHart, land staff,) Colonies
Drake and Morrell, Major Rose and
Paymaster Wilson.
The appearance of the command
elected the warmest praise from all, and
when the regiment marched through
the crowded streets the people could
not resist applauding the handsome fell
lows. The dress parade on the main
street was the feature of the day, and at
its conclusion, arms were stacked, and a
serenade by the Mt. Holly band tender
ed his excellency, who made speech
congratulating Colonel Angel upon the
success which had attended his efforts
in organizing one of the best regiments
to be found in the country. Cheers.
At four o'clock the Governor and the
officers present, together with many
prominent citizens of Hunterdon county,
were entertained at banquet, given by
the people of the town. Mr.. Skillman
made the speech of WELCOME. He said
that Lambertville was proud of its his
tory. It's people had nobly responded
to every call of the government, during
the rebellion, and the hundred dead
heroes, now reposing in the cemetry,
fully attested the bravery and devotion
of its sons. Lambertville had done
more for its sanitary commission than
any other place of it's size. The speaker
was quite eloquent, and his re marks
were highly interesting.
Governor Parker responded in his
usual happy manner and before taking
his chair, he called upon Hon. John l..
N. Stratton, to add n word. The last
named gentleman kept the company in a
continual roar of laughter while relating
his military experience at the old fash
Toned training days.
Colonel Angel was the next speaker,
He was proud to be connected with the
National Guard and he was thankful
for the encouragement given it by the
authorities and by the people. He
would not boast of his regiment, but
would ask Colonel Drake to speak OF
that matter for him. Cheers.
The Colonel of the Third regiment
said that he was pleased to be present,
to. add his congratulations Col. Angel
had served with him in the same regi-
ment CThird) at the outbreak of the re-
bellion, and more gallant officer than
A. W. Angel New Jersey never had at
the front (Applause.) Colonel Angel
to-day commands a magnificent regi-
ment and the people of the state are
proud of it. The people see that their
money is well spent, and they will en-
courage it so long as the national guard
is in competent hands. The Third
regiment thought great deal of the
Seventh, and always hoped to. In con-
clusion, the speaker said the people of
Lambertville ought to feel satisfied with
Colonel Angels untiring labors in be-
half of the interests of the National
guard.
Major Stratton, of the Seventh, an
swered to loud calls. He made one of
his felicitous speeches, and was warmly
applauded. The handsome major, I"
as the ladies call him, concluded by
paying just tribute to Governor Par.
kes, who, he said, had brought the Ma
tional guard to its present high state of
perfection. (Cheers)
Hon. Frederick A. Potts, of Hunter
don, was the last speaker. Mr.. Potts
was pleased to see such fine military
display in old Hunterdon. He felt an
interest in the National guard, and
would use his best endeavors in giving
it proper encouragement. Cheers
The National guard is ably differed,
and is n credit to our patriotic people.
AT half past five o'clock, q special
train conveyed the visitors away from
the town, large crowd of people ac-
companying the regiment to the depot.
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