New-York tribune., 1886-04-22
RETURN or THE SEVENTH.
THEIR PLEASANT VISIT TO Mt. VERNON
SOLDIERS WHO HAVE TAKEN WASHINGTON Di
STORM REACm MoME HAPPY BUT IIRED.

SOLDIERS WHO HAVE TAKEN WASHINGTON by
STORM REACH HOME HAPPY But TIRED
The gallant 7th returned from the conquest OF
Washington last night and resumed their places as ord
nary men once For three days each gray-hhoreu
soldier Obliged to hire to remind hIin' az
frequent intervals. that he mortal for the hhaD
Itants of the Capital had decreei the contrary and the
9TH had been swimming In a OF glory. At . O'CLOCK
yesterday morning procession OF street cars anu oai
rsges bore the soldiers from Wizards to the pier Whcre
the steamer Wakefield was waiting to take them 10
Mount Vernon. threatenngs OF rain III thc
sky, but after the steamer left the pier
the sun came and the clouds rolled
away II the hal out on THIS
occasion 1t would never have dared to look on Wasihg
ton again. for II never would iisve been forgiven
On the Virginia and Maryland Shores with their green
fields and apple and peach trees In full bloom Win
crowds cheering. the band playing and banners Wa'hs
the steamer started her way down the river AS the
Arsenal passed the ofcera and soldiers stationed
there at edge and greeted the 7th with
waving handkerchicfs and cheers. on the Arsehai
wharf military band stationed. which playeo az
the Wakefield steamed by. When Alexandria was
reached the steamer close to the shore
and Cappa's Band played Garry Me BacK3to
ole Virginny." This gave the people on ths
wharves and the boats in the river an excuse Tor
cheering again. fact boys Of the 7h have got SO
used having their appearance greeted with hurrahs
that for time life will desert without theso
evidences OF popular approval
II was about II o'clock when the steamer glded up
under the overhangng banks Of Mount Vernon lhe
place where nursing Nature smiled on infant wash
ingtOn" was In all the beauty OF its spring verdure
DandeIions Jespanglcd the smooth green lawns ana
leaves and blossoms were tho Discmbarksng
companies formed the wharf and then, In column
Of twos wound up tho pathway leading past the tomp
to the house. The band preceded the column
and wheeled into a position near the tomo
At the Of the hill every man took of MS cap ana
reverenty et past the iron grating OF the ton uvo
behind which, their marble sarcOphagus. inc ashcs Vi
the Father OF his Country repose in tue midst OF the peo
pie he loved so we'll Meantime the sweet strains OF
Nearer Ny God. to Thee" swelled ont from he pan.
except the music and the steady tramp OF the
soldiers heard Passing M to the lawn IN 'front.' OF
the house regiment ranks after having gone
inspected the house and the grounds lay on the grass
under trees and the white sas 20 up anu
the river. and thoroughly enjoyed himself 49, =,
soon after tho 1th re-embarked ana the wake
field took them back the river The trip up Ike ne
one down, was trlnmphal processon Iri'atJ Seup @
OF Company delivered stirring address, Nhlch con-
vused hs comrades with laughter An early dinner was
taken the hotel and at 1880 the regiment iell IN on
Pcnnsyly lnisavc. march 10 the train Ibe Nashhg
(rcguiars) out to escort the waiting soldiers
to the station All of Washington that may
amid strains OF Aud Lang Syne from he pahds anu
cheers people the special trains rolled out OF
the station and the Visit OF the IN was ended ,. N
The regiment arrived III this city shorty aiter ~
O'clock ana proceeded immediately TO its arnory, TAX
ing snecial trains the Elevated from the CITY Han
station. They reached home tiIed hut happy ana each
man tried TO outdo the other In praise or Washington
and it's people. One OF the many amusing incidents OF
the regiments visit happened on Tuesday nlght wcn
the 7ths front Of the Geherals mouse t
OF the serenadc and IN one OF the pauses OF mo
away" Immediately the whole 200 shouted in chorus
q" But he got horc-ail ilthe-samc "