New-York tribune., 1874-07-30
A MILITARY RECEPTION

MILITARY RECEPTION.
TIE FIFTH MARYLAND REGIMENT THE GUESTS OF
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
The soldiers of New York have not for sew
years had the pleasure of extending their hospital
ity military representatives of Maryland The last
time was when, before the Of secession the Bati
City Guards visited tins city and were received by
the 7th Regiment. Yesterday the 5th Maryland Regi-
ment OF Baltimore, in which are enrolled many OF tho
members of the Guards entertained here, and the
7th Regiment again the host. The visiting regi-
ment which for several days has been in camp at Long
Branch, struck its tents at Camp Monmouth at noon
Yesterday and about p embarked on the Neyersink
from Sandy Hook this city 1t arrived here about
D. IN. Col Clark, Capt smith of Company H. and Adiu-
tant Fitzgerald of the 9Th, at Pier NO. l. North
River TO welcome them. The 7th Regiment, parading
ten companies of ls files front, under the temporary
command of Leut.COl. Ryder, arrived there very
soon afterward and the two cOnmands-the 7th being
at the head under command Of Col. Cark-started on
their march up Broadway. The Baltimore regiment
consisted of 10 companies numbering about 400 men,
accompanied by the Uaited States Marine Band from
Washington. The regiment has its own band, equipped
at its expense but many OF Its members had mace
Summer engagements aud could not be brought to-
gether for this trip The commanding officers are Col
sricker Jenkins Lieut.-COl. Henry ID. Loney, Major
George A. Catcher and Adjutant Thomas A. symlng
ton The uniform is very much like that of the 7th, so
much so that If they had white trousers, as the
7th did, instead of gray, with the perfect marching
which both regiments exhibited even member OF the
7th itself would have bsen puzzled to tell 10 which lie
belonged The only difference is that the 5;h has three
goldsurrounded buttons upon the sleeve wle the other
has four II was unfortunate that the weather was so
unpleasant. the rain made the streets slippery and
consequently rendered marching difficult
The route of march up Broadway 10 the plaza at
Uuion-square, where the regiments paid marching
salute MajorGen. shaer, VINO was with his stan at
the reviewing stand IN seventeentst The lines OF the
visiting regiment as 1t marched 10y the stand fine,
and drew the applause OF the spectators who lad
crowded there. From Uaionsquare the visitors were
escorted Ivnepace, and there, in front OF Irving
Hall the two regiments stacked arms and fled into the
hail. III which. in consequence OF the damage done TO
the 7th Regiment Ar1nory the social reception took
place. Here the members OF the two commands fra
ternized and celebrated their pleasure in songs and
speeches. The officers received in a side room.
Here besides the officers OF the regiments were enter
tanned the invited guests, among whom were Gen Frank
Bond, AdjntautGenerai OF Maryland LeutCoi Mac
Williams of the staff OF Gov. GrOOme OF Mary yand Major
John NJ. Miller of Maior-Gen Cars staff OF the same
State; Gen. H. c. Gibson, L. 6. A.; Lieut. Muse OF the
L. s Marine Corps Gen. Knox and Col. Morris OF Gov.
Dx's STAFF MaorGen. shaer and saf, and Gen. Varian
and staff As soon as the guests flushed the repast
COL Clark called the assembly to order, aud addiessed
Col jenkins as follows:
COLONEL: 1t pleasure 10 welcome 70 Sew-York your
gallant regiment, an organization whose fame is not
cuufaed TO the Monumental CIty, bus mas extended 10
parts of the country. II is not the first time that the
9TH Regiment has had the privilege OF extending It's
hospitality to the citizen sOldlery Of Baltimore. Previous
TO inc war. the Baltimore tliy Guard visited THIS city
and among the older officers and members OF tins
regiment, there are many who recoloct with pleasure
their friendly intercourse with that DISTINGUISHED corps
Last Saturday there wac saved from the hames whieh
tnveupcd the 7.h Regiment AimOTy q VauLble has
toIica painting Of the British attack on Fort McHenry
dJring the War of 1872, which was presented to this
regiment by the Baltimore city Guard, ana which has
the friendship which existed between the two
organizations During that unhappy period wren Our
country distracted 10y civ. war the III n simelt
was stationed for several months at Fort Federal HILL
Although IN those days. men who should have been
presence IN your city was not agreeable 10 all .ts cit
zeus tact that lot was cast III Baltimore for 30
ouc pcroCinaturaly resulted In lasting In
its history aud welfare, and most kindly feeling to-
ward lis people And now that pace smiles upon a
Lap2y aud united cOuntry, ana tue auiIIOstes aui
bitterness OF the past are forever III oblivion buried
there is 10 place within the borders OF the Union whose
military representatives are more sure of hearty wei
come Than those who nail from the grand old ciy of
Baltimore
pearanse OF your conna @ an Sa rgsmtnt % ~, ,a Is an
reputation which you have earned By your Grill and
discipline be lasting as the patriotic monuments
which crown the liiis OF your native city AID may
tie friendship which exiss between the Marylaud Jth
aud the NewYork 7th which tins happy occasion firmly
uude; the same old tag. and allie glance aud
service to our common country. IAp2laus J.
To this address Col jenkins answered:
THE OFFICERS AND MRS OF IiII SENENIH: On beEalf
OF my command, desire 10 return sincere thanks
TO. your sOlderiy welcome and the sentiments which
have kindly express ID are Teeiprocned only
by Self bat by every member o. my command IL
been long desire TO meet IN friendly union
1th NewYork. We look 10 you a., par excellence,
the standard toward whion wOald strive. Toe 7th
NewYOrk has aiwaye maintained reputation for dis
cplne equaed 10y organization IN TINS country aud
II has been my ambition ana PRIDE to have
that should in some measure apprOsch yourselves LAD
piause IL has been sad, and truly, that imitation
the sncerest natlery ttinB might apply tnat 10 my
command and yours We have initiated you III dress
endeavor IN some measure 10 initiate IN drill and
discipline. IL attain 10 that my ambition grati
ned. reciprocate most heartily your sentiments; and
again, III behalf OF officers aud most sincerely
thank YOU lApplausel
TIE speeches ended the reception and the men were
quickly interrupted n their friendly Offices by the COM
Inand fall in. From Irving Han the line OF march
was through Fourteenthst., Fifthaye., and Twenty
thrcst., to the North RIVER. large crowd followed
the soldiers their march and the stoOps OF the houses
also hed with people, While liberal display OF
fireworks lighted up the route. At The foot OF Twenty
fourthst. the 5tb Regiment embarked the steamer
River Belle for Sandy Hook where they Will take the
cars for Cape May. They seemed 10 be well pleased
with their reception, and the steamer left the pier
the air filled with the sky kets Of 7th aud
the answering cheers OF the 9th The 5th will remain
at Cape May Tor day only tue guests OF Col Dudy Of
Stockton House, who will tender them grand ball.
Thence The 5th will return 10 Baltimore
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