The New York herald., 1876-07-09

Old G uard OF New York the Washington Light Infantry
Of Washington D. c., the Fayetteville Light Infantry
OF North Carolina, the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues,
together with officers and OF the Washington
Light Infantry OF Charleston, s. C., and Clinch Rifles,
aud the officers OF the Richmond Commandery OF
knights rcmpars. Immediately upon their arrival the
several companies formed line South in the
following order
Platoon OF Mounted Police.
Mediord Brass Band.
Clarkis Independent Drum Corps
Captain n n Noyes and san accompanied by Major
Aolineau Bell, Captain J. E. Bailey and
Lieutenant Charles G Childs, oi tho
Old Guard OF New York.
Boston Light Infantry.
The Execulive Committee,
Cliuch Rifles, OF Augusta, Ga.
Fayetteville n c., Independent Ilght Infantry,
Captain J. b. Smith IN command Of detachment SER
geant K B. Luterioch; privaies, j. H. Banks, j. b.
McRae, W. A. Robinson, j. D. Williams. &. II. Hall, j.
Bibson. Walter coney, j. II. Myrover, r. 5. Husk.
Hodges; Lieutenant II. c. Whitehead; Lieutcnants,
n. Burness. j. Brakeman, F. n. Sanderson, W. .H
Washington Light Infantry, Of Charleston, s. c.
Captain, X. L. Gilchrist
The column marched through South, Summer, Win
ter, fremont Park, Mount Vernon, Joy and Beacon
streets the State Heuse, where halt made, and
HIS Exceency Governor Rice was received, accom-
panied by Colonies Hutchins, Tower, Lyman Kings
bury Blackman, stevens Ingalls, and Rice OF his staff
The march was then resumed down Beacon and School
streets.
CITY pIGSrrARiRs sALUrED
In front OF City Hall, Hon. John +. Clark, chairman
OF the Board Of Alderman, accompanied by Chief Of
Police savage aud City Messenger refers appeared and
was saluted by The military, HIS Honor Mayor COBB
being absent in Saratoga Alderman Clark, as the rep
resentaiive OF the city, was taken under escort and
the march continued through Washington, Mix kilby
and State streets and Merchants 10 Faneui Hall.
The military deposited their arms IN the armory OF
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery and prepared Tor
treakiest
LADY VISITORS AMONG GUEsrs
I,pl.f Into
the following lades:-Mrs Robert +. d. Nure, Miss
Ella A. Kelley, Miss Agatha Dnge and Miss Horbcck,
OF Charleston :. Z. MAYOR Bell, ci New York, was
accompanied by Mrs. Bell and Miss Bell, his wife and
daughter These ladies' were received by Messrs
Blanchard and Ciapp oil the Executive Committee. and
conveyed in carriages TO Faneu Hail. where they
met by Mrs Jerome Jones and Miss Jones aud Mrs
Kingsbury wife OF Colonel kingsbury, assistant I'D
iutant general. and breakfast being announced the
ladies we're escorted the table, followed by Governor
Rice and stan and the other invited guests
kREAKFAsT SPEECH WELCOME.
John w. Gambler, Esq, Chairman OF the Executive
Committee, presided, aud without ceremony invited
the company to par,akc OF the edibes spread before
been appeascd Mr. John ". Gambler delivered an ad-
dress of welcome
..As Chairman of the Committee OF Reception ex-
tend 10 you fellow citizens OF the Old Dominion, the
Carolinas and New York. hearty and cordial greeting
tAppause.) Here, within this honored hail. sacred
liberty aud the nallenablc rights OF men, dear to
for all the words of wisdom and patriotism that,
within Its walls, have fallen from the lips ol those
have most honored and loved IN the past in hours
FOR the state, here n this centennial year OF the
public, we give 10 YOU cttzyrs Of. our sister
States ofthe south, sincere and irsterua welcome
thearty app ause.l We arc glad that you have come
up here to the old Bay State TO spend a few days in
social enjoyment with one ol our generous and hospa-
BILE citizens We believe that II Is well Tor the people
OF cnerent sections OF this great country TO cultivate
q per onal acquaintance, to cement friendships 'rhat
exlenson will not sever.n IL will chase away miscon.
ceplions Of other that have the past TOO EN-
ostranged US tAPplause) II seemed Also
most huins and appropriate that before
ynu nd iiptp card Ind.
ence Han IN Philadcpnla in this centennial yea- that
you should make short pilgrimage up 10 old faneul
Hall IN Boston, TO refresh yourselves with its memo
ries and traditions, that you should visit for while
the city OF Boston, the home OF Warren OF Hancock,
oi James OTIS, Of Samuel ana John Adams. To re-
member and recall here with US the past eores OF the
Republic which are our common heritage, 10
reottirm with us the articles OF faith that
came down 10 US common heritage rom our
fathers aud To show and nuulgc with the bright
hopes have OF the future OF country in winch
We have a united aud common destiny. We remem-
Der. receive you hero to-day fellow citizens,
that you are also the representations OF orsanizs-
tons IN your diieren States Our reception would be
incomplete II We were unmndful OF H. And
honored on this occasion by the presence of Chief
Magistrate who VIII welcome you IA the name OF the
commonwealth with pride and satisfaction intro
luce TO you Governor Rice OF Massachusetts" Hearty
applause)
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR RICE
Governor Rice, on rising. greeted with the char
acterstic cheer OF the Boston Light infantry and the
Washington Light Infantry. the Clinch Rifles and the
yell o: the Fayetteville Lirht Infantry.
Governor Rice said IL gave him great pleasure TO
unite with the committee IN extending to the guests
most cordial greeting and an emphatic welcome TO
Massachusetts They had come from states separated
from by long distance reared in different
traditions and accustomed TO different Institutions but
their fathers had been united in the perls priva
lions which attended the birth OF the Republic He
esteemed appropriate that they should be received
In the capital OF Massachusetts ana In the Old Cradle
Liberty, which signned something than a
personal welcome. The efigies around him brought
up rccollectons OF the heroes of the Revolu-
ton and he could not but think that spirits OF the
departcu clustered around and %
visitors We give you, said the Governor not only our
hands and the tnrobb.ngs OF our own hearts but
seems no stretch OF Imagination that the hands upon
his burning to the paintnssl oustretchcd
and these marble lips are giving awecome the Wis.
nors. He thanked God q whatever their differences
may have been, the peope OF the North aud South
we're one to-day. All differences had passed away
Ne know that the RepnolIc united, and II
should ever be inipcrilled know that your swords
El be drawn In It's defence The people OF Massachu
,et,s extend you hearty greeting and the people you
represent. aud we hope you will enjoy the entertain
menI when our hosp,ablc fellow citizen 10
Blors for you
The Governor was frequently interrupted with ap.
pausc and sat down amid the cheers Of his hearers
REMARKS MAJOR CILcuRiSr.
Major Gilchrisi. OF the Washington Light Infantry,
vas the next speaker He said that the company
shcn he mad the honor TO command da not come here
strangers They were here year ago, aud stll
mernOerec the VOWS which were made At the foot OF
Bunker Hill This year they had brought with them
bbeir women who had become fully rcconcied TO tho
mutation. They were now one IA heart and one IN
their Efforts TO MAINTAIN the Onion They had also
brought with them tho old nas OF Euiaw, which
they priced dearcr Than their lives. Words Jailed MIN
10 the gratitude elt by his command Tor the
attentions they had received
SPEECH pTox BOSTON ALDERMAN
GxyrLKnES-0wng TO ihc absence OF HIS Honor the
Mayor from tho CITY, II becomes my privilege IN behalf
Of The citizens oi Boston, to congratulate you upon
your safe ARRIVAL and extend 10 you all hearty aud
0ordal welcome TO our mnnicipaity A year ago We
bad the pleasure welcoming somc Of your rumbcr 70
sur celebration OF tho annivorssry OF the Battle OF
Bunker Hill. and assure you that ei.es us The most
sincere pleasure to renew the friendships then formed
Boston stands row where she stood ther-with the
nght hand OF fellowship exlcncrd-wi'h words OF ira.
srna greetings every tongueand with offerings OF
peace aud GOOD viii to ALL knowing North or south
East or wc. but haIins you all as brethren and fe
lestIny"
We have just been participating Ia tho commcmors.
lion Of tho one handredIh birthday of our country Is