New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-19
BOSTON'S GUESTS.

PARTING WITH THE MILITARY VISITORS.
yHp RAIN NrERFKREs WITH THE PROPOSED PA
RApEs AND ENrxRTAINMRNTs-THE GUESTS OF
TIE CITY ENTERTAINED AT THE COMMONWEALTH
HOTEL PRESENTATION by THE CHARLESTON
TROOPS TO GOV. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ALONG
THE COAsT-GEN. sHERMAN's SPEECH AT con-
CORD.
tpY TELEGRAPH PROM erAfF CORRESPONDENT OF THE
TRIBUSE.l
BOsTON. June 1S.-Few of the visiting mill
tary organizations distance left this city last
night or this morning, and to-day would have been
marked by several fine parades and variety OF enter
tannents given by the Bostonians to their guests had
weather been fine. As it was, although there was
steady rain throughout the day. and the crowd on the
streets was greatly lessened by the departure OF the
morning trains and the resumption Of business by many
citizens who made yesterday holiday, the Centennial
did not subsde and the movements OF the military
and their escorts attracted great deal Of attention
At the Commonwealth Hotel where many OF
the guests OF tie city, including the Governors OF
States and Mayors Of cities who attended the celebration
entertained there several interesting scenes
The Washington Greys, favOritc military organization
Of Philadelphia, was quartered there, and received
great deal Of attention from the citizens OF
Of Boston. In the afternoon the ladies, who
were guests of the house, extemporized
reception honor Of Gov Hartranft OF pennsylvania
and staff and Gov Bagey of Michigan and staff, which
was largely attended and greatly enjoyed although Of an
entirely informal character Another pleasant reception
was given the Washington Grcys and the Washington
City Light Guard The Greys left tonight by the shore
Line 10 New-YOrk
Early in The morning the Washington Light Infantry OF
Charleston, S. c., marched to the State House, and
through Col Thomas Y. Slmons and Major K. C. Gil
christ thanked Gov CASTOR warmly for the hearty and
cordial reception which the company had received at the
hands Of the citizens Of this Commonwealth. When
they left their homes, Major Gchrist said they
thought they coming among strangers and
II they had been received with few
waving of handkerchies it would have been all that
they expected But the reception accorded them yester
day. as they marched in the procession through the
streets filed their hearts to OVERLOOKING and he major
Gilchris knew that the citizens Of his native State
would cherish the remembrances of the reception they
had received As a mark OF its gratitude the company
presented the Governor with elegant gold-beadcd
Palmetto
The Charcstown cadets entertained several bodies of
the visiting military At 1Ol9 O'Clock they embarked on
board the steamer Gov Andrew. having as guests the
9th Maryland Regiment, Washington Light Infantry OF
Washington D. c., and the First Company OF the Gov
ernor's Foot Guard Of Hartford Conn. The steamer
went to Nantasket Beach, where the party
enjoyed clan-bake The officers Of the
lst Pennsylvania Regiment visited the City
Hall before departure, and paid their respects to
Mayor Cobb. His Honor Mayor Wckham OF New-York
also waited upon Mayor Cobb The Boston Independent
Fses continued their attentions to the State Fencbes
and entertaining them in very handsome style. The Bos-
ton Light Infantry presented gold medal to the Charles
ton Light Infantry and another to the Old Guard OF New
York Patriotic speeches were made on both Sides and
reconciliation was tie burden OF all
During the day Gen. Sherman visited Concord, by
Invitation OF the Hon. f. r. Hoar and others Although
the notice intended visit had been very short the
Concord Company Of the 9th Regiment, with the
American Band Of Boston and large gathering OF
citizens, including the Centennial Committee awaited
the arrival Of the General Judge Hoar met Gen.
Sherman at the door, aud after shaking
hands with him, conducted him to the station,
where they waited few minutes. When the General
came out upon the platform the band played HAL TO
the Chief" and the citizens cbeered heartily Tue Gen
cra raised his hat and smiling and chatting pleasantly
entered q carriage with Judge HOar. The military
formed as an escort, and members Of the Cen
tennial Committee having taken carriages be-
hind Gen sherman's, the column marched OF
70 the tune OF Marching through Georgia"
The route led directly to the historic bridge Hav
ng reached bridge the party left the carriages and
the distinguished visitor shown the points OF interest
by Judge Hoarthe graves Of the British soldiers the
signs Of the old road the statue OF the Minute Men, ETC.
The General examined the last named with much inter-
and remarked loosely, glancing at the face Hes
In The party having returned to the other side
Of the river and gathered about the monument Judge
Boar, addressing Gen. Sherman, said
In behalf of the citizens Of Concord am happy to vel
who has done much to secure TIE safety and
Preservation OF TINS nation, 10 SHOW
where the first military order was gwen whlch arhoa
the commencement of our nations existence.
Gen. Sherman said:
One would suppose gentlemen tn at in the last few
DAYS had spec enough to last another nun
drtd years. OF course what we say to-day but the
br atl OF tie mouth which will blow away ana never DC
heard again but these monuments VIII enuure
long after gone and teach our emu,
d. en- tine lesson of pure patriotism which inspired
your fathers mne here this spot TO resolve that
and that even En- gand, proud England good old Er-
gland those days must be told to stop And here en-, Is
the spot where she first learned the lesson winch snc
recognizes to-day. l feel, like most OF you here tne
power of this act, which was heard the , world
over, and never will . cease to DO heard.
Every one OF you who lives here must feel the
oratiOn OF the thoughts Of and its consequences
winch hardly yet begun At that time Tins was AZ
travel to Oregon southern California 5000 miles
and everywhere they will show TO you these ltte sen
fences, so simple and grand, by which 80 many are
Inspired with patriotism Thereiorc, all hon nor
longer, and TO the good and true men
who gathered here and said, We will stand by you
Small In number though they that resolve changed
The lives Of the thousands then the hundreds OF tnou-
every within the sound Of my voice Is as true TO the
principles OF patriotism man can DC, anu lou nave
rghi to be- for all drink inspiration from New Engio,
and New England from the spot where stand tnauk
you.
At the close Of his speech Gen. Sherman chcered
Aeary and reentering the carriage, he was driven TO
Judge HoaIs house, where dinner was served
DEPARTURE OF THE NETWORK AND
MARYLAND REGIMENTS.
PARADE OF THE SEVENTH DEFEATED BY RAiN-TnE
REGIMENT TO BE HOME ON sATURDAY-NEw-