The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-12
THE GATE CITY GUARD.

coRps-rHE SEVENTH REGIMENT AS HOSTS
A MAGNIFICENT DRILL.
The Cato City Guard. of Atlanta. Ga. numbering
forty men aud commanded by Captain J. +. Burke
and Lieutenant W. c. Sparks arrived in this city
from Philadelphia at two O'Clock yesterday after
noon. and warmly received ana entertained
by the Seventh regiment. The Guard was accom-
panied by Mayor W. L. Calhoun. of Atlanta.
II. L. Collins. james Tye. I. K Smith, J. II. Cole.
Mrs. Calhoun and Mrs. Burke. and some other per-
sons. This corps is considered the crack corps Of
the State OF Georgia. and certainly sustained that
reputation handsomely yesterday. Though COM
manded now by Captain Burke. veteran Confeder-
ate officer formerly of the Fifth battalion of cavalry
in the army Of the 'lost cause" most or the men
are young soldiers To their commanders own
words. "They merely cadets in manner of speak
ing, out they excellent soldiers" The Gate City
Guard wore navy blue uniforms with buff facings
similar to those in which the Gate City Guard Of old
were attired and mustered into the Confederate
army and presented very dashing ana military ap-
pearance when they landed in this city at Cortlandt
street ferry shortly after two o'clock. They
received by companies and Z. of the Seventh.
under Captains Barrett aud Casey. the former COM
manding the battalion.
THEY MARCHED BEHIND THE RAND.
After the customary military etiquette the Seventh.
Cortlandt street Broadway. amid tho plaudits of
the thousands who lined the sidewalks to view the
pageant and Welcome tho Southerners. At the City
Hall there great crowd Of people awaiting their
arrival and the police had all they could do to keep
the plaza clear when the drums and comets
in the distance told OF the columns approach. About
quarter TO three the troops wheeled into Nail
street, behind the Post Office. and ut the same
moment Mayor Cooper. accompanied panied, By Colonel
of the Seventh descended the City Hall steps with
Mayor Calhoun. of Atlanta, Ga, and took up his
position in the old reviewing spot immediately in
front. There was silence for few min
utes, during which Captain Barrett visited
the 9 ra ana Ieceivng ., nom
ond later the drums told that the column
again i'll motion and after the imposing form of
ern entrance to this City Hall Park Then the band
struck up and the Seventh wheeled into the "opcn"
column of companies, followed by the visitors,
whose wcl-drcssed ranks and soldery bear
ing elected hearty cheers from the multi
minutes-that is to say rs soon as the men reached
broadway and the crowds fastened aftcr them. Up
Broadway went the visitors and their escort until
they came to Eighth street. where they turned to
the eastward and proceeded to the Seventh regiment
armory, opposite the Cooper Institute.
sEvENTHs QUARTERS.
The Seventh drew up in line before the main en-
trance to their armory Sixth street. and presented
OF tours with the short company step and entered
the building They assembled the stairs and
bers of the seventh with cheers. The escort and
band followed them quickly. and wheeled
into line on the left Of the Gate city Guard.
the refreshment tables opposite. and were left
TO themselves by the officers. who with Captain
Burke, Lieutenant Sparks and Mayor Calhoun pro-
ceeded to the room OF the Board of Officers where
magnificent repast awaited them. 10 receive
the strangers there present besides the officers
of the seventh regiment. Adjutant General Wood
ward Brigsder General Varian aud staff, the staff of
Major General shaler. who WAS unavoidably absent,
Setfvtn fhnpe iuil liam
An hour was spent in discussing the collation. and
friendly interchanges between the guests aud their
hosts, and then Colonel Clark. in few well chosen
words on behalf OF the Seventh regiment, welcomed
the Georgans to New York and the armory. ~
assure you. Captain Burke, said he. ''the kindly
feelings evinced by your visit most heartily
ciprocated by us ALL"
BURY THE PAST.
Captain Burke, who Is u tall, soldierly looking
man, with iron gray hair and brown mustache.
and with much feeling spoke at
length upon the past and iuturo of his State IL de-
sire respond. said he. "by stating it is with
feelings OF satisfaction that ind permitted to
speak for the members of my command and tor
myself 1t is graft wing. intensely gratifying.
to us. far away from homes, clad
in the garb of the Commonwealth Of tho
State Of Georgia, to he welcomed heartily
by you. Gentlemen. memory carries me back now
to that period OF distress and darkness. or homes
cannot help thinking how easily that strife might
have been avered settled ii il had only been lett
TO the soldiers to do it, Cheers. 1t is but little
WHILE gentlemen. said he. after talking OF the ter
of that time rcgretfuly "sincc We, the citizens
OF Atlanta, saw around us ruined homes.
neys and d ISOLATION, but instead OF being dis
heartened by these turned our faces resoutcly
from the past and looked steadfastly toward the
future. We did not stop there We still had the
secret OF success and to-day by using 1t have risen
once more to prosperity.
him and his friends once more to meet in good fell
lowship the people of the North. ave come" said
he, 'to grasp your hands in friendship and
TO assure you OF our hearty desire to be able to do So
Though IN tho uniform of the soldier. We have no
ammunition in our cartouchcs nor any of the spirit
OF war in our hearts. You zee the Southern flag is
furlod and We come to You marching proudly be-
meath the glorious banner of stars that shall be the
emblem of our dear country. and inseparablc
for evcrmorc. (Deafcning applausc) That lac shall
be ours forever
the next feature in the reception was tho drink
ing OF the health of the Mayor Atlanta aud Colonel
Clark statement of the regret OF Mayor Cooper gt
his inability to attend. Mayor C,lhoun OF Atlanta.
responded Tie was evidently overcome to some ex-
tent by his feelings. and IN accents marked by emo
ton told now difficult 1t express his apprcca-
visit to you. We know that the war and
its evil consequences TO us arc things of the past and
should be forgotten. The past IL buried. We must
look to the future" lie then told how much the
people Of Atlanta were indebted to the North and
New York city itself for aid In tho rebuilding OF
their homes and fortunes. and concluded with q
genuine expression OF his hope OF q closer union
between the Northern and Southern people.
OTHER SPEECHES.
There were many other speakers introduced by
Colonel Clark. but most of them contented them
selves with very brief statements. For instance.
Commissioner Brennan invited both commands to
partako of the Inequalities of Blsckwei's Island
tomorrow. Colonel Jusson, OF General Shsler's
STAFF asked Captain Burke to take part Ia the First
division parade ON Wednesday, and General varian
heartily welcomed the strangers. and Lieutenant
Fitzgerald. of the SEVENTH offered the hand of fe-
lowship to them. In fact tho reception was ono OF
those genial affairs which soldiers alone create
when they have buried their diilerciices aud shaken
hands as friends.
EXCELLENT DRILL.
When the officers left tho board room they repaired
to the drill room overhead. whore Grafullas band
discoursed sweet music and tho North and SOUTH in
the person of their citizen soldiers, forgot the past
and fraternizcd once more. Then followed al exhi