New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-18

over the railroad bridge in platoons. the regiment
resumed company front - 1t turned into
Columbus-ave. The view that burst upon
the regiment q it wheeled around from
Dartmouth-st. was grand and imposing. Every
house as far as the eye could reach was decorated
with flags banners, shields, pictures, notices refer
ring b June IL, 1775 and 1873, and comparing the
past with the present; patriotic illusions to the
union Of the North and South, etc. Across the
avenue. at intervals, hung streamers, banners
and flags. giving a brilliant effect to the
long thoroughfarc Every window was throngcd
with ladies, while the men seemed to be
contented with standing on the sidewalk. As the
9TH moved along company front, with n steady
marching step, the cheers rang loudly along the
avenue, and the continuous waving Of handker-
chiefs on both sides of the thoroughfare were like
snOwclouds. Several stands had been erected along
this thoroughfare at convenient points, and these
were crowded with persons Of both sexes and all
ages. At the head Of the avenue, at Columbus
square, large Ornamented stand, covering
the entire width Of the avenue, had been erected,
with seats arranged one above and behind the other
to great hight. All the upper seats of this stand
were filled with children who waved flags cOntinu-
Ously as the troops approached them, the waving
keeping with the music, and producing very ex-
citing effect.
At this point the columns wheeled to the left into
West Chester Park, and moved thence TO West Ches-
ter-square, along both of which the same charming
effect was produced by the universal decorations of
the houses from Columbus-ave. to Westinghouse.
The ovation to the 18th Regiment continued
along this entire route the men cheering and clap
ping hands, while the ladies' waved handkerchiefs.
When any change was effected in the position of the
firearms, the precision with which the order was
obeyed called forth still further applause. Along
Westinghouse the decorations were not so general,
although the Commonwealth Hotel was lastly orna-
mented. Along Union Puk-st., the decorations
again exhibited a spirit of friendly rivalry as to
which house could make the best display, and the
cheering of the 9TH was vigorous and con-
timed. Tremont-st. was here reached at
the ST. Cloud Hotel. The principal decora-
tons in this vicinity were n the Odd Fellows
Hall, from every window Of which was sus-
pended handsome sken banner, and at large
double house which displayed nearly four
hundred American flags. The march was continued
from This point to the Masonic Temple thence along
BoylstOn and Washingson-sts., and when the halt
was ordered the 7th Regiment was nearly op-
poste the Adams House. The precision with which
the command to order arms obeyed called
forth repeated rounds of applause, which was
followed by an unexpected demonstration. The
ladies from the windows on both sides of the street
threw to the 9TH, while at parade rest, continuous
shower of cakes, oranges candies, bananas, and
other articles which were very welcome to the par
TALLY exhausted soldiers, and tho courtesy ac-
knowledged by we-regulated cheers from the
whole regiment. The drum corps, under Major
Smith, also excited great applause by their excel
lence both here and at other points of the route.
The marching when resumed was continued along
Milk ST. through the burned district where the re-
Gently erected handsome buildings excited univer-
sal admiration from the New-York visitors. PrOm-
nent among these was the Equitable Life Insurance
building, which elegantly decorated. The
9TH was at this point sauted with discharge OF
firearms. The Custom-house was also well decor
ated, and o portrait of Robert Lincoln, the first
Collector of the Port of Boston, was dis
PLAYED opposite India-st. The 7th then
passed through South Market-st where the
halt was given. The obedience of the regiment to
the command of order arms elected loud cheering
from the crowded windows of the Shipping House.
The same manifestations of approval were
shown along Merchants-row, State and other
streets TO the CharlestOwn bridge, while decor
atoms were everywhere observable. The pro-
cesson was continued through Charlcstown
under triumphal arch erected at the en-
trance of City Square, thence along Chelsea
and other streets to Bunker Hill Monument, thence
along Bunker Hl-st. to Main-st., to Park-st., and
the City Square, where the sth Massachusetts, Regi-
ment took charge of the 7th Regiment, which
at this point left the division under their
escort The 9TH passed along Wanen-ave.
and across Craigs Bridge to and along
Beverly and Causewayss., to the Boston and Maine
Railway Depot, where, in large hall on Canal-st.,
opposite the depot, the Sth Massachusetts Regiment
entertained their New-York guests with collation..
After partakng of this the 9TH Regiment returned
to their quarters. During the evening, tne lnde-
pendent Cadets gave the 7th an informal recep-
lion at Horticultural Hall. which was heartily en-
joyed by the NEWCOMERS.