Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11
COLUMBIA.
return Of the Victorious Oarsna en-

return Of the Victorious Oars,nen.
New York, Aug. 10.-The United States
steamer bearing the victorious Columbia col
lege crew was sighted early this morning, and
soon afterwards reached quarantine. The
health officer watched long for the expected
reception committee of the Columbia Alumni,
but as they were not making an appearance he
steamed to the vessel, with members of the
press, and there gave to the Henly victors their
welcome. After the health officer had passed
the vessel, she steamed for her dock, Just off
Governors Island and the steamer chartered
by the Alumni approached, those on board
shouting the well-known Columbia cry The
crew were transferred to the little excursion
steamer amid the cheers of their fellow-pa
engers, and proceeded to the ciUy, where they
We're vociferously welcomed by waiting Column
bia men, Il band meanwhile playing national
and college airs. On the dock an open carriage
with two horses was in waiting to
convey the crew to Delmonicos. The
horses quickly taken out, and ro{ss
were attached to the carriage, which were
| seized by a large party of Columbia men. Two
Others, Boyd and Timpson, took hold of the
carriage pole as steersmen. Goodman and
Redabock took the rear seat in the barouche,
and Edison and Eldridge sat opposite. The
oars with which the crew achieved the victory
| at Henly were also placed in the carriage with
the blades pointing upwards, one of them dec
grated with an evergreen wreath A procession
was then formed, headed by the seventy-frst
| regimental band and collegians carrying the
Columbia flag. Then followed the carriage
drawn by two long lines of enthusiastic young
| men, most of whom displayed the
Columbia white and blue in badges
! handkerchief or hat bands. The reception
committee walked close behind the carriage
| fbo,, k/,1x ct, 49,.
marching four abreast Before the procession
| left the pier Alderman Bigler greeted the
members of the crew on behalf of tn,
| boa,d of aldermen and rendered their con
gratulations. Capt. Goodwin arranged to con
fer with them next Monday in regard to re
started the officers and workmen on the docl
gave hearty cheers, which were responded to b,
the Columbia boys. The line of march la
through West street, Canal street, Broadwa,
and Fifth avenue to Delmonicos. Crowds o
spectators we've attracted by the long route ,ant
the appearance of the victorious crew wa
everywhere greeted with enthusiasm.
A long delay took place at the hotel, durin,
which the crowds Of students admired the sill
yer cup won by their college mates
In the absence of President Barnard and tn
acting president, the latter being detained a
home by the sickness of his family, Prof
Vananring extended to the victorious oarsrue
a cordial welcome for the courage and ski
, which did honor to themselves and conferre
. real pleasure on thousands of their fellow
countrymen. Capt. Goodwin responded. Hon
A. S. Hewitt, afumnus of the college, ais
made splendid speech and closed by reading
letter speaking of the evil wrought by Kearne
and his fellows in California, and followe
with an eloquent appeal in favor of socis
order. After the speech making the assemble
company devoted themselves to the consider
alton of the good things provided by MIR. De
( monico.