The New York herald., 1879-07-05
PRAISED BY EVERYBODY.
How the Fourth Was Spent in the
City by the Sea-
A MAGNIFICENT PARADE
The BOYS in Tents on the Cliffs Over
looking the Ocean,
GOVERNOR VAN ZANDT'S ADDRESS.
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NEWPORT r. L.. July 4. 1879
The weather for the great day has been all that
could be desired. and although the sun shonc
brightly there was a stiff westerly breeze which
made everybody as comfortable as possible. The
Twenty-thrd Brooklyn regiment. notwithstanding
their early arrival the steamer Old Colony landing
at her dock at four o'clock this morning, was net
at Long Wharf by large number of early risers.
some two thousand being on hand to witness
the Decentralization of the soldiers. AS the steamer
came through the harbor detachment of the New
port artillery company fred ringing salute and Q
number Of the yachts lying at anchor also saluted
AS the steamer was tied 20 her dock Mayor
Burdck. accompanied by General Arnold L. BUR-
dick, chairman Of the City Council Committee. went
on board. They Immediately introduced to
Colonel Ward. the commanding officer, who a few
moments later called his officers together for the
purpose Of meeting the city officials.
WELCOME RHODE ISLAND.
Adjutant General Barney, behalf of Governor
Van Zandt. welcomed Colonel Ward and his regiment
to the shores Of Rhode Island and he took the occa
sion to pay the regiment high compliment He
said it the wish of every and daughter of
Little Rhody that the visit Of the regiment might
be one of unalloyed pleasure and gave him great
satisfaction to know that it would never have
occasion regret its visit to the famous watering
place. Mayor Burdick followed, and welcomed
the regiment on behalf Of the city of Newport He
said the fair name and fame of the regiment had
preceded it, and it gave him great pleasure. the
representative of the CITY, to extend cordial well
come to Colonel Ward and his command. Everything
that was possible would be done to make their visit
agreeable one.
It was now Colonel Wards turn to speak The
genial soldier made very happy speech, in which
he referred to the numerous courtesies which had
been extended to him and his officers during their
frequent visits to the place while making the pre-
liminary arrangements for the encampment. Every
member OF his command had looked forward to the
visit to Newport with pleasure and they all
sibly of the great efforts which had been made
by the citizens Of Newport to make their visit as
pleasant possible; aud he assured the delegation
that he would forget his association with the
city officials. He paid high compliment to General
Burdick and to Colonel Sessions, of Governor Van
Zandts staff, who had rendered great service to the
regiment
on behalf of the City Council Committee, also
tended the hospitalities Of the place
DISCRIMINATION AND BREAKFAST.
After considerable delay the regiment marched
ashore by companies. They found the Newport
Light Infantry. Captain jacques, accompanied by
Ocean House. 1t was an hour and half after the
boat arrived before the column was ready to move.
BY that time the number % Of % spectators n had ma.
being completely blocked, and to the surprise
of everybody there was - large number Of
band played lively tune while marching up the
wharf. which seemed to enliven the spirits or the
was unbounded. The visitors pleased with tho
numerous banners, upon which were led
words Of welcome, but they were doubly
few hours later, whom the great process
sion took place. The regiment was accompanied by
the Veteran Guards, Captain NJ. c. Ogden. who had
the right Of the line. The route Of march was up
Long Wharf to Touro street. and thence along
Bellevue avenue to the Ocean House, where break
fast partaken Of All could not be seated At once
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breakfast the boys had stroll about the piazzas and
soon after eight o'clock were on their way to Camp
Robinson which was ready to receive them.
AT HOME UNDER CANVAS.
The companies were duly assigned their quarters
and were soon lat home and would gladly have
given up any further display. But it was not SO to
be. They called together before ten o'clock to
take part in the parade. They appeared with gray
coats and white BELTS as did the members of the
band and the drum corps as we'll. They were the
cynosure of all eyes they marched from the camp
TO Washington square, where the procession formed
in front OF Newports historic State House. Their
fine soldierly appearance was favorably commented
upon on all sides.
The route Of march was an unusualiy long one.
After forming on Washington square. 1t moved up
Kax ., to neevue p to Howerv
down Bowery to Spring street down Spring to Dear
born. down Dearborn TO Thames. up Thames to
Bridge, down Bridge to Washington. up Washington
to Poplar. up POPLAR to Farewell down Farewell TO
up Broadway where II to counter
march to Spring street down Spring to Pelham. up
A LONG MARCH,
The time for starting the procession was delayed
one hour, and 1t was evident that the entire pro-
gramme would necessarily be delayed. 1t was
deemed expedient to ''cut" part Of the proposed
the countermarching Broadway.
The line of march. Notwithstanding the cut was
as long again as IL should have been but
the local committees anxious to keep
their word. knowing the great dissppoint-
not covered. The visitors suffered considerably
from the heat and dust, and were pleased when the
final halt was ordered The procession was the
finest Ia the state In addition to the
local companies and the Brooklyn regiment, tho
United Train of artillery. OF Providence. and the
Westerly Rifles were also in line. SIX bands OF mu
sic. in addition to the drum corps, furnished the
music. The Newport artillery. with It's Colonel.
George r. Fearing, member of the Coaching Club
and the Polo clubs. attracted no little attention.
and Colonel Fearing the recipient Of much at
tention.
BEAUTY AND BUNTING.
The streets through which the procession moved
were literally decorated with flags and bunting,
while the city in general was profuscly decorated
in honor or the occasion. Fair young ladies hed
their handkcrchiefs and in wing their sweetest
smiles upon the members of the Brooklyn regi-
ment who met with q perfect ovation every
hand. They were refreshed on the route with cool
and other temperate beverages.
PEAs upoS rRkNCHER.
When they arrived at Touro Park they were not
only hungry. but were tired dusty and thirsty. and
longed Tor the secluson which their camp offered.
Their dinner hour having arrived they did not wait
to hear the interesting exercises in Touro Park but
marched to the Ocean House. as II was necessary for
them to be on time. After dinner Camp Robinson
was resortcd to, and not man IN the regiment was
heard to express his dspleasurc at the long and te
dious march beneath u hot July sun.
TIRE GUSTS.
Tho following were among the guests who occu-
pied carriagcs:-uovcmor Van Zandt. General
Howard, Ex-Governor l.. ID. Morgan. of New York
J. NJ Adden man. Secretary OF state; Mayor Burdick,
ex. Governor william Beach Lawrence. General A. q.
Ma. Srts, MAJ