New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
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THE PASSING REGIMENT
DEPARTURE OF THE SEVENTH o-MORROw

THE TRIP TO wAsHlNGToN-THE DAYS OF 81
MANY memorable expeditions have been made
by the 9TH Regiment but Of greater historic inter-
eat than the one whose twenty fifth anniversary Will DO
celebrated 10 morrow by another departure Of the
famous command for the National Capital. Under
Circumstances far different from those OF 1851 Will this
trip to Washington be made As the regiment passes IN
review before the Mayor IN ront Z the City Hall to-
morrow exciting and incidents Of the past VIII be
recalled here that 1t was reviewed prior TO the
departure for Richmond the occasion Of the removal
Of the body of President Monroe to his native SOIL
That several before tho war, and the regi-
ment received with open IN the city which was
to the capital OF the Southern COnfederacy and tho
objective OF hostile expeditions the for the Uuon
IL this spot in the Park that the regiment WAS
halted at the time of the conflict between Mayor Fer
nando Woods old Municipal Police force and the new
Metropolitan Police organization. The regiment was on
its way to Boston at the time but was wheeled into
the park and kept there until the difhcutes were
settled by the surrender of the old police force.
On April IS 1861, Immediately after the announce
ment of the fall OF Fort Sumter. President LncOlns
proclamation calling for the militia OF the several states
of the Union the number of $4,000, to suppress I'M
10 wful combinations and the laws to be duly
executed" was published. On the night before the
First Company Of The National Guard, which title at
that time belonged exclusively the 9TH Regiment bad
been ordered assemble for exhibition drill at the
new dIill-room" in TompKins Market. The arnory
was crowded with spectators, and Captain Bensel
exercised his command In various company movements,
including loading and firing, calling forth rounds OF
applause. Suddenly the news came and was announced
in the aImory that Fort Sumter had fallen. 1t created
the widest excitement. - Ysnkee Doodle The
Stsr-spangled Banner and other tunes were played
said THE TRIBUNE the next day. evOking the greatest
enthusiasm Ex. Colonel Duryee remarked to few OF
the guards standing by him, Boys you will have to get
your armor ready nowp The response generally
No Va randy
pervade the members OF tho regiment and visitors
present ALI denounced the action OF the secessonis:
and cordially approved and sympathized with Major
Anderson" On April 16 TIE TRIBUNE said ave
learn that 500 OF the gallant 9TH Regiment National
Guard, have signed paper Offering their services to the
general Government, and that a document Ia still
circulating for signatures among the members OF the
regiment The National Guard is true TO the Union and
will fight Doby in its defence" On the 18th Colonel
Marshall Leferts issued order for the departure Of
the regiment the next day, and the 10th tue CON-
mand its way down Broadway proceeding to
the Jersey City ferry to take the train for Washington
The TRIBUNE OF the Goth thus spoke OF the event:
DEPARTURE OF THE 7TB REGIMENT SPLENDID
OVATION.
Eew.York has witnessed many fete day, many dav Of
aa rd S Time lpS asvs
yea chimney tops great pageant
s a S1 q. s Of s s si
s sons to G cp s and Sen
aSs their s 90 S % 10 S Gn re s
annals Of this city and the Muse History
could they be gathered together the Of heIOsm which
he M always oss wtS
wc4 nns % list the
Of the total number Of IN he ranks
shout out pPSn and w rs bra
banners waving from the nearest housetops.
The streets were crowded, and the enthusiasm was
something utterly Undesirable. Tie friends Of the
departing soldiers crowded around the departing column
anxious say good-by and to take last look at those
whom they might never see again. The regiment finally
reached Jersey City and took the train. At Philadelphia
its original rOuts changed on account OF the
distractions to the Union troops passing through Ba
and the embarked for Annapolis, thence
proceeding TO Washington
Its subsequent is matter of history
The regiment will parade to- morrow Ill full uniform
with knapsacks, overcoats rolled The knapsacks will
contain the fatigue cap the summer blouse or the
fatigue jacket pair of white trousers the necessary
changes of underclothinG and one days ratons The
assembly VIII he sounded the armory at IL 80
and the command will proceed by the elevated railroad
to the City Hall. where it VIII Pass in review before
Mayor Grace at AS. II If intended TO reach washing
at S:45, where the regiment Will be received by the
Washington Light Infantry Corps, Colonel William o.
been engaged at the Riggs Wizards. Ebbt ana
Arlington hotels with headquarters at Willaids. On
Tuesday the officers will be received by the President OF
the United States at the White House at $50 a In
the afternoon at 80 O'Clock the regiment will assemble
for parade and review by the President. From to 10
p. the officers and members Will be received and
entertained at the armory OF the Light Infantry Corps by
officers and members OF the corps and the citizens
committee, and the regmental band VIII serenade the
President at 10 p M on Wednesday m1rnins Ap ,r
Light Infantry Corps the members OF the regiment will
Nave an e to s e o. or os % s
afternoon of that day Doubtless the regiment VIII have
a grand time.