Arrival of the City Greys OF Roston-Brii-


liant Reception.
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k, True to appointment, this distinguished corps
arrived in this city route for Baltimore, on
Tuesday morning At early hour the New
York Fusiliers, Captain Cazneau, who have the
honor OF extending them the rites of hospitality,
were drawn up in the Castle Garden to receive
them They breakfasted together in the Battery
Hotel; waited upon the Mayor and civic authorl-
ties, whose reception of the "Greys" was cour-
teous and highly creditable. They then made a
short tour from the Park down Centre street and
returned to their head quarters-the "Astor, stop
ping for short time at the Arsenal, where Gene
raj Storms met and congratulated them on their
visit to this city, and paid high compliment to
their soldier like appearance. AS they passed
along, the concourse of spectators who attended
them was unusually great The Fuslliers too
made beautiful display, and Lothian's band well
known in this city. supported their high reputation,
even in the presence of the famous "Boston Brass
Band" which now accompanies the Boston Greys


According to previous arrangement, the two
corps repaired at five o'clock p M, to dine at the
"United. States Hotel" where Messrs. Braistead q
Johnston had made preparations on scale OF ee-
gance and extent to satisfy the most tastidious


The company amounted TO over two hundred, a
large proportion of which were composed Of mem
bers Of other Military Companies of this city. and
not a few citizens. who felt particularly happy 10
meet Colonel Thompson, the Commander Of the
"Greys," at the social board, to pledge them in full
bumpers as citizens, as soldiers, and as the guests
| of Capt. Cazneau and the Fusiliers Of New York.


Altogether The impression made on casting a
| glance around the grand dining saloon of the
/" United States," when the Chairman took hi
| place. and the guests their seats, was emlnenty
| Insprltlng. 1t required no great acumen to per-
Io..tv hat ii
! be enjoyed on that evening beside the viands.--
| Eloquence and music were 10 follow; wit spread
| her wings in the social sunbeam, and the SONG
lent rapture to military enthusiasm Amongsi
| the many eminent guests assembled at table, W.
noticed Major General Lloyd and staff, Major Gt n
-ral Sandiord, Colonel Bankhead, U; S: Artillery
Com. Gen Storms, &c &c.-the two bands wer,
in attendance, beside Messrs Dunn, Dennison, and
Ray, Of Nblo's, who interspersed the proceedings
with some capital vocal music
Captain Cazneau did the hOnOTs Of the table az
/ President in dignifedand judicious manner. Ih,
cloth being removed, and toass being the order OF
| the day


The Chairman called for full bumper and gave


Frst--The President OF the United States Applause
second-The Governor of The state of New York
| (Three times three.) Air-Grand March.


times three) Air Home, sweet home
Fourth--fhe Army and Navy OF the United States
| (Three times three) Ar-star spangled Banner.


The CHAIRMAN then rose and calling for full bumpers
said -Gentemen-I IS with the utmost dinculty that
can nd adequate expressions introducing to you
toast which will fnd response the heart OF every
Of you am about to propose to you corps, which fo'
public spirit efficiency and discipline is an honor to Their
country They have always been accounted foremost IL
the neighborhood whence they alway distinguish
ed hospitality to strangers among them and may
well be proud OF their presence among US now. They
part and parcel OF the military force OF the United
still enable by hands and arms, citizens
to defend common country and sustain her laws an
constitution against all hostile aggression. Appause
l-..,.


"Ths Boston City Grsyys" Enthusiastic cheering
| air, Yankee Doodle /"


| Fitth-.Colonel Thompson the Commandant of thu
Greys" Vehement applause-ar, +" See the Conqueripg
Hero Comes"


Colonel THOMPSON arose and said Captain Cazneau and
gentemenI confess myself entirely unable to respond
to hatterng sentiment that has fsen from your lips
and the atterng in which has been respondet
to- Nor Sir can do justice to the discrimination OF th'
dsting Company to which you belong placing
youin honorng you with the post Of their Commander
only tender to them through you, individually
collectively my sincere thanks and that OF my
who will bear me out in saying SO, and much more,
words were to the esteem in which the,
are held ny Sir, of the most arduous Of Com
mandng Officers duties falls to my lot this occasion
and the distust which had in the adequacy Of tal
en the greatest drawbacks to the pleasure
had in anticipation Of meeting you sir think know
my self am not gifted with eloquence, and cant appea


have been preceded in my visit. by that OF corps
| whose Commander is distinguished any othe
decessor @ in in command Of the Greys" and as lis sue
cessor must appear to disadvantage (Cries OF no
no.D know WELL that when was honored by the sue
cession, it not account of spesch.making We ap
pear ng you without any high sounding name w
neither Bears Wolves Tigers although through
| your kindness transformed to " Lions" CAR
plauss aughter) We citizen soldiers to pa
you friendly visit, and il becomes my duty with all sin
rerity tender to you grateful thanks for you
warm and generous feeling evinced towards us cam
Eduly impressed with your courtesy, but did not com
expecting to be greeted BY the che in such numbers
and finish and know that it is to which every
Der Of my company will respond.


citizens now see them soldiers May our friend
ship as citizens and soldiers be forever perpetuaed
lody-" Come Soldiers, come"


Volunteer toast by Mr. j. STETsoN-


The military Of our sister cy-The more numerou
their visits the tighter the bonds friendship drawn
{ Full honors Air Friend Of my Soul"


Sixth toast from the CHAIR


Major General Lloy and the Second Division OF New
York Infantry. Three times three. Grand March b,
| the band


General LLOYD made an elegant speech in reply
and gave


The boston City Greys-U Incorporating and Arm j,
their support of the laws OF land We welcom
them TO city and extend TO them the right hand
fellowship. Melody by the Fusilier smatsurs


seventh-The Adjutant Of the Boston City Greys-
(Three times three)


The next toast was


Health happiness and prosperity to Commissary Gene
raj Storms. prolonged cheerng)


Com. Gen. STORMS returned thanks, and CAV
this sentiment


Nav the peace and harmony of the citizen soldiers
New York and Boston prevail till time is 9TH
two companies responded to this by 10 hearty cheer
elch)


| Volunteer toast


Our very distinguished guest, General g. p Norris
| Full honors.


Gen. MoRRls responded very happily, and pro
posed


woman the paragon of the world
. | Whom God created with a smile Of grace


And left that smile that made her, her face"
(Enthusiastic applausc) Albright the beams
the morning sky.


Next toast


Our worthy Colonel and Vice, High Sheriff Jones'
(Three times three)


; Col JONES responded and proposed


The union Of grey and scarlet the ladies for th
union q man. Nine cheers, and laughter.
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