Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-20

TIoN AT THE W. L. 1. CORPS ARMoRy-wHAr
WAS DONE TODAY.
The famous New York It'll regiment arrived
In this city last evening under somewhat diff
ferent circumstances than II did twenty-five
years ago, when 1t came here In response TO the
call of the government to defend the nations
capital from armed invasion. On both occasions
they were received with every demonstration
of popular applause, but last evening they re-
cefved as hearty a welcome a. 1t was possible
for community to extend. The Washington
Light Infantry Corps, whose guests they are,
turned out In full force with the complete COM
piiment Of stan. officers and men, and, pre-
coded by the third artillery band, marched 10
the 9th street depot. and received the visitors
as they came in, a little before nine o'clock.
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION,
composed of well-known citizens, headed by
John w. Thompson. Noble ID. Larner, Geo. w.
Cochran, Major Vandenburg and others accom-
panied the Infantry TO the depot and the
representatives of the citizens. made the WISH
tors feel that they We're the guests OF the entire
city. While the regiment was disembarking
rom the cars and forming into line, not a pro-
longed operation, in consideration of the TACT
that IL required two sections of a long train 10
bring the 500 men with their luggage to this
city. the avenue was gradually filling up with a
dense throng OF people. From curb to curb OF
SO great that it was difficult for vehicles TO
make their way through, and the street cars
could only make slow progress. Every avail.
able place for observation in the fronts OF build
ings along the avenue was occupied with sight
seers, and flags and bunting foated I'm the air
showing their ruddy coiors under the glare Of
the electric lights.
So great was the crowd and the noise that
arose from the constant movement of feet, and
the murmur OF voices, that 1t was impossible to
near the music of the bands at any distance. The
coming OF the troops was only announced TO the
expectant throngsb by the flashing In the air OF the
rockets and bombs and the glare OF the colored
lights. 1t needed no announcement when the
troops turned into the avenue from 9Th street,
for the street at once became agiow with light.
From all sides burst forth q general display,
ana as the brilliant glow was reflected upon the
dark clouds, the procession seemed to move
along under canopy OF living ire. The spec
tacular effect was very hne. As the men
marched they were greeted with cheers from
the spectators. which made the progress up the
avenue grand ovation. First came the artil-
iery band, then the infantry, marching In COM
pact columns; then the committee of citizens,
some one hundred strong, wearing high silk
hats, black coats and carrying canes, and hav-
Ing on their breasts the white badge of the re-
ception committee. The band belonging To the
regiment, dressed in SNOWY uniforms with a full
drum corps, preceded the famous 18th regiment,
which marched up with the companies in COM
pany front as far as il was possible in the
crowded streets. The visiting soldiers presented
a fine appearance, and their soidierly bearing
and excellent drill was remarked on all
sides.
Their uniforms of gray, trimmed with black
were relieved by the white piped belts which
crossed their breasts and held their knapsacks
ID, y
small pompon, and their uniforms, while not
SNOWY, made a pleasing effect. As the ten COM
panies passed along they were cheered heartily,
ana 1t seemed as II every one was anxious To
make them feel that they were welcome.
AT THE ARMoRY.
Upon reaching 18th street the companies
wheeled about and marched down that street
to the Washington Light Infantry Corps
armory, where the Infantry was drawn up i'm
front. The visitors marched into the armory
and taking their position in front of the balcony
on the north side, formed a solid mass nearly
filling that immense room. Then the Infantry
Seated in the balcony were Commissioners
Webb and Wheatley, Representative Viele,
United States Marshal Wilson, Colonel Wilson,
Mr.. John w. Thompson, Major Eandenburg
James +. Wiiiett, Noble ID. Larner and other
members OF the citizen S reception committee.
Mr.. John w. Thompson then stepped forward
and introduced Commissioner Webb, who
made a hearty speech OF welcome. He said
that IT was "a privilege ana pleasure TO vel.
TO the capital city The citizens OF the District
would never forget that the 9TH Regiment came
to this city when danger threatened il. Then
we welcomed you to muddy streets and city
OF magnificent distances, now We welcome you
to the most beautiful city in the world, adorned
with parks and stately buildings. 1--WE want
you to Think" continued the Commissioner,
"that this city Is as much yours ours and we
want you TO- make our homes your homes.
You made this possible. and our beautiful city
is yours as we'll as ours. There Is no one in our
midst who has not a warm place in their hearts
IOr Inc gallant Oh the Itn REGIMENT
As the Commissioner concluded, Col. Clark
removed his cap and, giving military salute
said: For this magnificent reception and
warm welcome, we think this occasion will
remain long in our memories and in our
hearts,"
Col. Moore then briefly welcomed the soldiers
by the hand as he did so. Then at his com mand
the Infantry gave their cheer and whoop and
the 9TH regiment returned the compliment
with a hearty cheer and tiger, followed by the
military gag, who is George Washington"
which was greeted with shouts of laughter
The order TO march to quarters was then given
and tie companies, with their muskets, started
for their hotels in double Quick-glad to nave
an opportunity Tor rest.
PREMATURE EXPLOSION.
AS usual on such occasions, the fireworks, i'm
two instances, exploded in a mass without
waiting to be fired OFF singly. A wagon contain
ing fireworks got on fire at 9Th street, an d
formed quite brilliant display to the delight
of the crowd and the consideration OF those i'm
no damage was done. A lot OF fireworks near
the Treasury building also took fire, but no
damage was done.
THE VETERAN MEMBERS.
With the citizens committee in the line of
march were eight of the original members OF
the 9TH regiment when it visited the city In
1861, but who have since become citizens of
the District They were: Gen. w. IL. Brown
Gen. Allen Rutherford, Capt. NJ. Hustled, Capt.
K X. Bromer, Major j. j. Noah, NJ. L. Brady f.
.. Ebaugh and Col. w. L. Bramhall. The guests
who accompanied the regiment are Edmund
inspector general of the New York
militia; Lieut.. Col. Fred. Z. McLewee, Edward
Kemp +. ). Clark and Col. Charles j. Murphy,
who represents the 9TH Regiment War Veteran
association.
AT 1 o'clock this morning Gen. VIM Henry
Browne received from New York this telegram:
''SiX hundred veterans OF the 9TH regiment
with the regiment into Washington in 1861,
are now celebrating in fitting manner at the
Opera House the 25th anniversary Of the de-
parture of the regiment"
THE COMPANIES AND THEIR oFFIcERs
are as follows:
Col. Emmons Clark, commanding.
Stah-Lieut. Col. Geo. NJ. Smith, Major Rich
termaster John +. Long, Commissary of sub
sistence Walter Il. Schuyler, Inspector of Rifle
Practice VIM. H Palmer, Surgeon DIR. ID. M.
Assistant Surgeon DIR. Morris MORGAN,
Chaplain Rev. Sullivan III. Weston, ID. ID.
Non-commissioned Staff-W. Is. Coughtry
sergeant major; h. q. Ray, jr., quartermaster
sergeant; Thomas Clark, lr., commissary SER
geant; +. w. Price, ordnance sergeant; VIM. Ii.
band leader; John NJ. Smith, drum major;
Peter ID. BREASTED and u. q. Stow, color bearers:
VIM. II. Heisser and John b. Green, general
guides.
Fisk, first lieutenant; Benz. Edge, quartermas-
ter sergeOn; j. r. stanton, sergeant; Chas. Cook,
sergeant.
Company B-Henry 8. Steele, captain; Geo.
A. Jones, first lieutenant; Jas. Z. Ware, second
d. A Nesbitt, sergeant; N. n. Beck
WITH sergeant; j. NJ. Schuyler, sergeant; w. =.
Wilson, sergeant; II. NJ. NesDitt, sergeant; w.
s. Merritt, sergeant
Company CD. A. Pollard, captain; j. w. Nc
Dougall, first lieutenant; E +. Young, second
geant: A. McDougall, first sergeant; w. Sprague,
Sergeant: J. w. Carter. kerReanc T. McCuy ser.