The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-17
The Heights Of Charlsstown Stormsd
by Patriotic Crowds
INDEPENDENCE UNION AND LIBERTY.
The Imposing Procession Of
the Visiting Masone.
THE SATIN FLAG OF THE REVOLUTION.

BOSTON, June la lsTk
1t is the night before the grand celebration ana
tile old municipality OF Chariestown Is abiaze with
its centennial glory Since the ruthless nand OF the
destroying Brlt1sher applied the burning torch TO
the few hundred wooden buildings that hun
drea years ago formed the village OF oharlestown
sucn o brilliant illumination has not been there
Ms that which makes il conspicuous and
marks the approach OF Bunker Hills one hun
dredtn birthday. Orthodox, seep-lovng Bos-
tonians at last aroused and thoroughly alive
to sbe Importance or The day which has almost
thrust itself npon their uotice; ana now that
they have once murdered sleep IL would
seem that like Macbeth, they shah sleep
more All through the day the trains
from the suburban towns nave brought their
heavy freights OF country sghtseers, and from
further distant cities and towns, the visiting
regiments and organization have poured In until
even now, hours before the day begins, the city
has the appearance or vast anthill over which
human beings. in their search for something to
crafty their curiosity, hustle and Jostle each
other. The streets full. the houses are iull;
the public halls and every vacant lot that Is with
N mile or che 'plain snaitn which Is the centre
of interest, has been appropriated and utilized,
and where the hundreds or thousands that win
visit the city tomorrow win be accommodated, is
0 coRundrum that many sad heart and
weariec brain will with sorrow be obliged
to give up. Nerves are at discount
and those who have any win sigh for the quiet OF
the night OF one hundred years ago, when from
the Boston side Of the water, even 10 Bunker
Hill, could be heard the alse cry OF the patroing
sentinel, .All's we-v Then the dull thud OF the
picKaxe rs IL entered the plant soil, that longed
to be free. The softly whispered words OF
command OF the officers in the now memorable
redoubt, the answer OF the "embattled farmers"
made IN carefully modulated tones, ana the watch
bells upon the English frigate Somerset proclaim
ing the near approach Of the dawn Of the glorious
and momentous day might have been heard by q
careful listener close Breeds Hill But tonight
the residents near that memorable hill are listen-
ers to the sounds lar different from these,
and those that viii not live so pleasantly
in memory. The tapping OF the hammer
as It drives the nail into soft pine planks to be let
out al So per square incn as seats from which to
view the procession the swapping OF the bunting
In the air; the rafting OF the drums; the burst
ing OF cannon crackers; the nzz OF the
tapping beer barrel; the hoarse commands
OF officers in training for the NOR
rows march; the wild ranting OF tne
tinerant vendors OF small wares, as they renearse
their epfogue OF stale jokes, and doubtful With
cisms and the discordan music OF travelling brass
bands. The omnpresent but never welcome
hand organ the SOUNDS that disturb the
ear. and make the poor wretch whip has
been credulous enough TO believe that he
could sleep, wish tnat he had pitched
his tont in friendly boiler shop in active order,
Dr. that ne could exchange places with one OF the
lead heroes. His only consolation is TO lie
awake, invent some acoustic instrument OF
torture, 10 DC used in the celebration OF the BIZ
centennial
ARRIVAL OF TIE CHARLESTON Is. c.) LIGHT IN
PANTRY AND THE OLD GUARD OF NEW YORK
The reception this morning OF the Charleston
is. o.) Light Infantry and the Old Guard, OF
New YORK. was perfect ovation. The appearance
In the streets OF Boston OF a company which was
actively engaged In the late civil war on the Con-
federate side was made the occasion Ter O
reminder 70 our Southern brethren that the feel
ings OF bitterness which might have been enter
tanned toward the South during the war had been
entirely oDliteraed, and that hereafter we are TO
be brothers OF one common country ready TO DO
and die for the glorious privileges which we en-
10y N this free and enlightened republic.
The two companies lett New YORK via Fall River
on tuesday night and arrived FAN River about
four O'Clock this morning. where they took break
fast, and left the second train, which is due In
this city at quarter 10 ten.
THE RECEPTION.
AS has been previously stated, the two compa-
MES were TO &c received by the Boston Light In
fan try and that company left their armorV shortly
after nine O'Clock and marched at once to the Old
Colony depot, where they we're drawn MP in line
vt tie lower end or the depot South street.
Tne train bearing tue distinguished visitors was
nearly on time, and when 1t entered the depot
shout upon shout went up from the immense
throng which had gathered in and about the depot
&c welcome the soldiers.
THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY
IA A veteran organization and the pet, company
-. INC Palmetto city. IL Is composed or the flower
e. young men and Is commanded by Major ROB-
lC Chemist. The company has long ana bril-
Il record, having been organized 1907 and
aged IN the Seminole Mexican and civil wars.
nc company. which numbers atty men. IL a hne
ing command; the men are, however, small.
their genilemanly and sodIcrly bearing we're
.icaarly noticeable. Their Uniform consists OF
lie breasted coats Of dark blue Droadciotn
single row OF twelve gilt ball buttons on the
I and three Of a smaller size on the Gun OF
sleeve; cap OF dark blue Droadcloth, with
Ter OF leopard SKIN, "a red pompon and gilt
les IN 'front.' and gilt star On the back; Delt Of
morocco, white pantaoons and gloves.
Tus OLD GUARD
ew YORK, under command oil Major Mclean,
magnificent looking set or men, there is
sely man IN the company wno will weigh
tnan lCc pounds, and their soldiery bearing !
made the occasion for frequent nearly an- |
W.. Their uniform "a gray and TREY are ae- |
paned by James Fisk, iris Ninth Regiment |
l TINS organization - the Oldest In the state /
composed OF the leading business and military /
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