New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-17
ARMY or TIE CUMBERLAND.

TO TRENTON FAILS IN TIE RAMA VISIT TO THE
AsYLUM-THE NUMBER OF "NEXr PREsi-
DENTS" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DRESS COATS FOR
THE BAL1,-THE MAYORS RECEPTION, THE RE-
VIEW, AND TIE BALL.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.]
UTICA, n. Y, Sept. 16-Those of the Society OF
the Army of the Cumberland who did not reunite
too much last night put in an appearance at $50 this
morning for visit by special train to Trenton Falls,
referred to two Summers ago by one of your metro
politan contemporaries as tho wonder of New
jersey" Rain fell rather copiously during the
drive from the Falls Station, but not in sufficient
quantities to danpcn the enthusiasm Of the gallant
reunited, who marched up the glen singing March
ing Through Georgia. The Rifle Team did not go
with us perhaps because they thought they couldn't
shoot the Rapids. The opinion of the Society of the
Army of the Cumberland, far as can be ascer-
tanned is that the Trenton Falls are a success. Those
who did not visit the Falls lay abed until noon.
After dinner carriages were placed at the disposal
of the guests, to drive where they pleased. The
most favorite place of resort apparently was the
State Lunatic Asylum. / visited it, feeling that If
these festivities were prolonged much should be-
come permanent inmate. The asylum is in excellent
condition. and by the kindness of DR.. Gray and bis
assistants besides seeing the building and grounds
we had opportunities for interesting interviews with
delusion that they are TO be the next President
This class of unatcs is so rapidly Oh the increase
indeed that DR.. Gray thinks of advertising that he
has no room for more.
In the afternoon and toward evening it rained
heavily shrinking the red, white and blue flannel
and fading out the bright colOrs of the cambria
which decorated the streets and stores Mayor
IIutchinson's reception, however, was very well at
tended Among those present were Gov. lllden
Vice-Presdent Wilson, Gems. Sherman and Hooker
and lesser generals and colonies too numerous to
mention President Grant was expected, but up to
the time of NY leaving had not arrived But the
Utica troops filed past the Mayors, Notwithstanding
the RAIN be reviewed by Gen. sherman, and Ill the
procession of remen the steam firecnGineS exposed
their boilers fearlessy The famous Utica corps Is
a fine body of men. Probably finer body cannot
be found in the world, but don't like the style of
hat they wear. Bearskn mui1s on the head cannot
be comfortable in Summer. Possibly they wear
them because so many Of the regiment are bald
After reviewing this fine corps, Gen. Sherman re-
marked to the Mayor1that his march to the sea
would have been but boys work. mere pastime
if he had had such troops as these. John Flanagan
said he thought so too. Gen. Grant has not yet eX
pressed an opinion about the Utica corps but Is
understood 10 be boiling with enthusiasm.
To further illustrate the generous hospitality of
the citizens, they lent dress coats for this evenings
ball to those unfortunate soldiers OF the Army OF the
Cumberland who happened to come from home
without any; and they have been lending us silk
umbrellas all day long, without asking any security
The ball and reception. now in full swing, with
which the hospitality of the citizens closes will be
great success unless the floor breaks. The Opera
House is toOred for the OCCASION and decorated
with flags and appropriate notices What with the
beauty of Utica, all of which is presumed to be
present the glitter OF the uniforms, and the graceful
fit of good many borrowed dress coats the scene is
brilliant one, certainly the most brilliant that ever
this city saw, and one of which your metropolis
need not be ashamed. When the President and his
generals entered the widest enthusiasm was mani
tested. bands playing, men huzahing ladies waving
their csmbrc and lace God bless yous." That tho
ladies OF Utica know how to dress is established be-
yond dispute. Worth is represented i'll double sense
The real business Of the evening the dancing did not
begin until late, but it promises 10 aet TIL morning.
more successful close 10 most generous munich
pal entertainment of strangers could not have been
had or hoped for and even the weather, which
promised so nnpleasantly, at the last moment be-
came pFopit0us the rain ceaslng about the time
that the coL.pany began 10 gather. Ali honor 10