The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-07


This venerable body-ons hundred .treng-undsr the
Command Of Colonel Haght reached the city yesterday
p ans shsepsS sSs
Asy excited uniysrs. observation Except the ocers
sword and small cockads with the old gilt eagle
the osnre) their hats They appeared far visor
hAd left his mark which seen in their gray hairs
tsr bent forms and trembling limbs One of gallant
cruchs he seemed as proud Of bis position the most
hale and soldier-hke Of his companions
forty years ago had met Old Engands chosen troops
the battle field and BY their patriotism ana courage
70 sns Vsr few were as thew
looked upon these gallant men and all thanked them in
their hearts, for what they had suffered and achieved for
In the evening they assembled in the Assembly Cham
her The galleries and Hobbies we're thronged and at
O'Clock Governor Seymour took the chair Colonel
HncHT the commandment OF the corps addressed the
dience follows
the Honorable Senators, Assemblymen and Citizens
Gentemen--A detachment Of the Veteran Corps of the
War Of 1872 who organized for the obe;. of aiding
and assisting each other while living and deceny in
terripg those when dead VINO without friends 10
perform this last sad Office have the honor and plea
sure of presenting themselves bcfo,e you thc worthy
those who eDergeiicay and successfully
directed the affairs of State and 20 whose mandate they
voluntarily stood forth to sndcae the rights aud honor
of their countrys cause and the protection OF its c
gems, their lives and property.
BEFORE proceeding further and proper preliminary
to what further might be done, he said the Throne Of
Grace would be addressed by DR. Peter Van Pel chap
plain OF the corps and who chaplain of the Third
Military District of the State during the war of 1872
DR. VAN PEr, attired in his canoIica robes made the
follow ing brief appropriate, and eloquent prayer He
is a venerable hale and robust gentleman apparently
seventy years OF age
Almighty God Heavenly Father our hearts and
willing voices are lifted TO thy throne oT grace from
whence flows all our mercies. We adore thee as the
sovereign OF nature the ruler of the
bless thee for the manifold mercies have received 1t
thy hand We bless thee for the precious gift of Lord
ton which he has revealed to US We bless thee oh our
Father that thou hast cast lot in this large free and
ty and also thank thee that thou dds inspire our
fathers with skill and vaor to achieve independence
We bless thee also Heavenly Father that in the second
war OF ndependence-when the trump of battle was
sounded and when the armed legion OF foreign tyrant
TO shore-a band Of brave men, patriotic and
dauntless freely responded to the call of duty and
cesu elevated the standard OF their country upon
battle field And now that we have detachment OF
these veterans who tearess braved the tolls pers
of remnant Of the gallant of that tr, ing
tme-smong us, pray thee to bestow thy blessing
upon them and especially uron those who by the re,
OF fortune, have been rendered destitute and i'm
poverishcd in their declining years Grant that relief
Justify and their necessities require and such would
become the Legislature Of the great Empire State
Of New York, toward those who defend it from
foreign fee fronted the storm of war; and who
mainly instrumental in maintaining, unmpaired,
the liberties achieved in the first of national in
dependence And being permitted to meet and with
u.s. the Governor and members of the legislature in this
cusomed to meet they feel sorry for the poor sol
diers who suffered and served their country
mitted 10 all the hardship and tolls and pers of the
last with Engand-bc moved TO such action will
enable the poor and the destitute among these veterans
to share in the rich blessings which, by their bravery
have been secnred 10 their fellow citizens Grant that
they may in their last days enjoy thy smiles and bene
dicons and be made comfortable BY the assistance and
benefactions Of the Legislature of the State that such
action may be had in this empire Stateczens of which
they and areas viii reflect honor upon the
monwes3th and show to the people Of the Union that
Il N her GA Init that
she appreciates the blessings she enjoys and which
pray thee oh God may be transmitted uninpaiIed to
children and chirens children the latest
terty in all their hallowed ustre and glory. And now
oh Lord grant thy benedicon forgive sins and
served thy purposes with US here earth and
moned to appear before thy throne, may il to
ter into that which reserved for thy penitent
obedient People and TO thy name Father and Holy
Ghost, only living and true Col, shall be offered
Inscriptions OF honor and glory and power world without
end Amen
Col HAonr continued his remarks as fellows 1T might
be deemed egotm in me ara FOR my associstes
attempt detail Of services performed sacrifices made
excessive love OF country and PATRIOTISM mani
tested But they guided and directed By the wise
councils oil their Representatives in this Capitol wherein
assembled they desire to draw upon official
remincerces OF the past from the of their most
excellent and worthy Commander in Chief. Daniel d.
Tompkns $ Speaking from the silent tomb The
record OF events at that day wherein they were imme
daiely connected TO be found in his several
to the Legislature after reading various extracts re-
counting Tie vaior and achievements of the American
army Col IL pToceeded) Thirty eight wears have now
passed away and few remain Of that great number to
tell the tale Of and affection created thereby The
Representatives OF part embodied in his organized
have since that time held the highest this State
and in the cabinet Of the United states. and in re-
tirement. most highly honored and esteemed others
holding important Offices Of trust under the general
government and of this State: few are enjoying the
wealth accumulated by years Of successful industry;
while the greater portion. in their fast declining
years Iaboring 70 sustain themselves and
those dependent upon them 1t would be wen if
this were all, but many, very many, sustaining
irreproacbabe characters for honesty sobrety and in
dustry Throughout well spent life performing faithful
ly their political and domestic duties ia the last
DAYS OF their ilgrmage without place that they
call their home solely dependent friends and relatives
for susenanee OF life while others ning away their
few remaining days within the walls Of house
Those WHO have left and to their final account
many from disease contracted in the cora Willie in per
Of their duty others in the ordinary
nature under various eircunsta trials and prya-
tons have left widows 10. mourn her los nd protec
ton whose untring energies have been taxed from the
rising Of the to the midnight Pickering lamp to
sustain and up family OF helpless children,
whom they lean for support perhaps less forta
nate dependant upon the cold charities of thoughess
community, or inmates OF an hospital aims house
For those last mentioned the poor the SICK the feeble
and nflm the widow and the friendess does their
vving detachment-tber brethren in in defence of
1neir before you, seehinS reei IRON the
the descendants and OF the soldiers and states
men OF The OF 1872 possess heats warm and
thusastc FOR their countrys honor. glory and future
property as their predecessors.
Al nine o'clock The Governor being called away the
chair taken by Colonel GanseYoort and ex Mayor
Morris, of New York, being called upon addressed the
corps lie not a veteran Of 1872 but he remembered
those DAYS He was. in Isl , bog in Brooklyn, sur
rounded by olders and camps and well remembered the
semoons Of those spirit stirring times. He recounted
Of the events Of that perOd-depicted in glowing
language the results OF the achievements of the soldiers
of that and drew contrast between tine cities of
New YORK and Brooklyn OF 1912 and 1863 But what
would those cities have beeu if tie American eagle
had been brought down by the British Lon? lie rected
numerous anecdotes Of the and the influence which
the galanry OF that period has had upon The present
time For al these thing tho remnant or the Gallant
of 1872 now asknot charity, but Justice and if
this melted out TO them literally BY the legislature
there il not miser in the land who viii dare wag his
tongue against the righteous act.
General GAysEyooRT followed briefly. He spoke as
follows-This fellow citizens, j. truly graphic scene
cannot restrain the emotions of my heart Here now
before us are soldiers who fought to preserve
and posery the blessing OF civil and religious
liberty. They Of the remnant Of the army engaged
in the var OF 1872 '13 and IA which closed glo
riousy to the republic in the brilliant victory of General