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Their movements were one and all performed with precision. Their arms were lowered with a sound as of a single musket ; on the march their lines were dressed to a nicety, and their discipline was uniformly excellent, and that under trying circumstances, for they were the admired of all admirers, and this was an occasion when admi- ration was openly and often loudly expressed to the manifest embar- rassment of many who were more easily disconcerted than these well-trained cadets.

They were unanimous in the expression of their gratitude to the ladies who had so kindly entertained them at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, and declared their intention of sending a written acknowl- edgement at the earliest opportunity. Their general reception, they said, had been cordial and gratifying in the highest degree.

GUESTS FROM OTHER STATES.

Mary landers' Reception North and South Carolina Delegations.

Early yesterday morning the throng of watchers who had gath- ered on the pier at West Point saw far down the stream the sable and gold of Maryland's State flag glittering proudly in the sunshine. The old banner waived from the masthead of the Baltimore, on board of which were over 200 enthusiastic ex-Confederates. They comprised the membership of the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in Maryland, in command of the president, General Bradley T. Johnson.

When the boat arrived at the pier the visitors marched ashore, headed by the band, and took the train for Richmond.

Here they were met by a committee of the Marylanders resident in Virginia and escorted to the headquarters, at 1214 Main street, by the Richmond Grays. General Johnson and his staff were mounted, and before resting the visitors passed in review before Governor O'Ferrall and his staff, who reviewed them from the porch of the Executive Mansion.

The Marylanders carried the State flag and the tattered banners of the old regiments. Four young men from the ranks of the Fifth Maryland Regiment acted as color-bearers.

The trip by boat was a most delightful one. During the evening on board the company was entertained by the band, and with songs by Professor Thomas F. McNulty, better known as the " Sweet Singer of Baltimore Democracy." The party included a number of men of prominence in the Monumental City.