New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-23
THE, WELCOME TO THE TEAM.


ARRIVAL or THE CITY OF BERLIN WITH THE MEM
nrRs OF THE AMERICAN RIFLE TEAM-AN EN-
THusrAsTIC RECEPTION on THE N. X HOPKINS
ADDRESSES BIZ GEN. sHALER, COL. GLIDER
SLEEVE, AND ALDERMAN PURR0Y
A hearty and enthusiastic welcome was gwen
to the members OF the victorious American Rne Team
upon their arrival in the harbor on SATURDAY evening
They descended the cOmpan0nway OF the steamer Cy
OF Berlin and alghted among their friends on the
tine steamer Nelson X. Hopkins amidst the booming vi
cannon from Forts wadswOrth and Hamilton, the arp
ping Of colors the waving OF handkerchiefs the display
of fireworks and the those who met them Ihey
arrived in tho city about 930 m, and went accoh
panied by their friends TO their homes This AFTERNOON
they will be rendered reception at the CITY HAM, anu
will then proceed up Broadway and through flfth-a'e,
escorted by several regiments of the National Guard ana
Rifle and other associations They VIII dine at the Arny
and Navy Club and in the evening attend Glmores Gar
den. where a concert will be given I'm their honor
The steamer Nelson K Hopkins which Dr. Vanderpoei
apart the OF the friends OF the Team AMI for
the Reception Committee. left Pier No. l, ~ X, at $50
p. m, with about $50 people board The Governors
Island band played patriotic airs, and the vessel was
covered with bunting. Among the prominent rifemen
and military officers board were Gen. NJ. 7. Nc
Mahon Major-Gen. Shaler, Gen. Hustled, Gen. Knox OF
tho Ordnance Department; ex-G0y. Hawley OF Con-
necticut, Coils Mitchell, Wingate, Crawford JoDn "ard
and Hitchcock Capt. j. g. Storey OF the 23d Regiment
y. c.; Major wilson, Capt. Fakner, and Adjuant W. H.
Murphy of the 10Th Regiment; Mr. Underhill OF the
Mount Vernon Rifle Association Col W. e. Behom o1tne
Crescent City Rife Club, New Orleans.
Aldermen Billings and Purroy represented the Common
Council and there large delegation from Brooklyn,
consisting OF Gen j. V. Meserole Coils. Thomas Carroll
]. IT, Bergen and Densow and Major Parker, the last
four OF Cen Dakins staff Coils. Crane Thompson John
A. Meyrenburg Chas Schurig OF the 18TH and Briggs OF
tho lith Regiment; Major James Tanner, Capts A. H.
samuells Maxwell and Mitchell George Stannard, j. r.
NJ Richardson and Joseph Robbins TO do special honor
to Gen. Dakin and Major Fulton their townsmen vi the
relatives and immediate friends OF the voyagers were
Mrs. Yale and her son. Mrs Gdersleeye, Mrs Coleman
Mrs J. II. Bird Messrs ]. c. and II. Coleman, father
and brother OF the marsman; s. g. Gdersleeve, father
OF Col Gildersleeve, and ~ E. Champion and wife OF
Goshen relatives of Mr Coleman AT Quarantine, where
a landing was made, Gen. Gibson of Fort Lafayette, Dr.
Mosher and family, and Major Colvile and Major Gill
the Quarantine Service Oh board with large
Iarty.
The steamer then proceeded down the bay accompanied
by the police boat Seneca and several tugs and when
Sandy reached seeing signs OF the steamship
City Of Berlin the boat steamed toward Shrewsbury
River and stopped at the pier OF the Long Branch Rail-
road message sent to the station OF the lookout
on the Highlands ascertain whether the steamship had
been sighted. The answer was immediately returned
that the steamer in sight and near the Lightship
Then the reception steamers bow was turned toward the
looming up beyond the sand hills Leaving the point OF
the Hook the steamboat and the steamship approached
each other until they only 400 feet apart Inc
members OF the Team seen In cluster on the ater
deck and cheers the waving OF handkerchief and the
booming of the Hopknss greeted them as they en-
tered the harbor Gen. Shaer and Col MITCHELL from
the summit of the paddeboxes and forty more people
from the frame work OF the walking BEAM salutcd their
returning friends who waved their hats in token OF recog
niton Every effort made to stop the steamer but
she continued on her course until she arrived of uaran-
tine, where she anchored.
On the way up, the Hopkins, which took a direct
course while the steamer had to follow the tortuous
channel frequently within speaking distance OF the
larger vessel all the efforts OF the officers to keep the
people from crowdng side Of the boat until the
guards were submerged proved futile The enthusiasm
was uncoItrollable. Meanwhile the awnings OF the
Hopkins had removed Chinese lanterns were hung
from bow stern, and framework was erected and
piece Of fireworks affixed upon which were the words
welcome Home" The Seneca freight, and number
OF other steamboats, were clustered about the
City OF Berlin and Hopkins, and as the Gov
errors Island Band played Home, sweet
Home" and sautes were fired from tho forts
and steamers the Hopkins steamed up on the port side
OF the Inman steamer, DR.. Mosher, Gen. Knox d. r.
Judd Gen Mcmahon. and Gen. Gibson went on board OF
the steamer and in behalf Of the rifle associations, NIL
itary organizations the Common Council, and their
friends extended cordial greeting to the members OF
the Team invited them to accompany them on board
of the Hopkins. During the few minutes spent IN pre-
pairing to leave the steamer, three times three cheers
were proposed by the Hon. John b. Haskin and given
with determination attesting its sincerity.
The band played lively air as the members OF the
Team descended the plank to the deck OF the steam
boat But they did not land their feet for the enh-
siastc crowd pressed forward, caught them in their
arms and carried them bodily TO the rear OF the vessel
and there pressed them so closely nat ,ny were fE
Hal ha.a. a
timely hint given by one OF the more hougntli per
nermted to receive the welcomes Of the Immediate
members OF their families; After greetings were over,
Gen, Snaer, h Tna IN inc few appronrate remarks
He spoke Of those present as being old ana mt
Saona Rifle and the Re Club
felt honored at having among their numbers persons
nnymonnt The General said that contemplating the
Teams visit to Europe their comrades fet that the spirit
the skill which they had exhibited at the international
contest: Sneaker This fef he rifle Sas
is shared by all Americans. Our people are
do honor to those who have honored Them and pesumng
upon concurrence the Committee propose to give i've
pan OF reception which has been published already in
The IsBUSE and in closing n, ,r as
thanked them for the honor conferred upon american
riemen and the able manner IN which they mad nm
conclusion OF Gen shaers speech, which was frequently
interrupted with applause three CHEERS were given ior
Col Gldersleeve replied in speech He said that the
only appeaton he could to those about him was the
the enaearing one Of friends" He declared it imposs
BILE to express any way the gratitude the Team felt at
such reception. Enthusiastic greetings had been re-
ceyed by them on many occasions while abroad, but
they did inspire the gratitude which they felt now
No faces like those OF friends and loved ones Their
successes were achieved through united effort; They
were due entirely their union During the whole so
ourn abroad not unkind word had been spoken by
any member of the Team to another Col Gndersleeys
sacrifices had been made for the good
rbnaT Team md he
regret To the good feeling that prevailed their success
WAS due and the Of the whole are shared