Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-06

Return Of the NohnteefA NJ Hh ems
On Friday, the I'd Of August, il was an
nounosd that "the boys"-the brave defend
ers Of the stars and Stripes from Salem and
New Lisbon--would srrive homsat So'olock
on a special train, on the P. F. W. & O.
road.
The gratitude the people felt toward those
who had endured peril, and made every sac
rifce, with willing hearts, that rebellion
might be crushed, was Ovinced by the i'm
mense crowd on hand at the depot to well
come them home. But one thought anima-
ted every bOsom-a spontaneous Out-pOur-
ing Of hearty welcome.
AS soon as the whistle was heard at the
crossing, which announced tSat they were
" in sight," the hitherto restrained feelings
Of the multitude gave way. They surged to
and fro like the waving Of grain amid
storm. Anxious fathers, eager mothers, sis
ters, and lovers, ran up the track to meet
the approaching train, 10 catch the first
glance Of their loved ones. The train ap-
preached slowly. No sooner had the cars
stopped than the boys leaped from the plat
forms and out of the windows frantic with
Joy. The sceno can be more easily imagined
than described. One good looking veteran,
sun-burnt fellow w } kissed by halfa dozen
good looking women, apparently at the
same moment mothers embraced their
sons, sisters their brothers. Such confusion
Of affectionate demonstration was never be-
fore witnessed in Salem.
As soon as order could be restored, Co. Il,
Capt. Stilwell, Salem Guards, Co. 3, Capt.
Bean, New Lisbon Guards, marched into
column and the parade was formed, led by
the Perry Guards, Capt. Boone, followed by
the Salem Cadets, Capt. Lease, accompanied
by our brass band playing splendid mar
tial music.
These were followed and serenaded by q
moving mass Of men, women and children.
They rushed up and seized the volunteers
by the hand, sticking close to the sun
bronzed and hardy veterans. The beautiful
regimental flag that had been presented by
the ladies of Salem, faunted in the breeze.
The bearer of which bore it proudly aloft,
swerving neither 10 the right or to the left
-as though, in veal or woe, he would in
life or death, now and forever, stand by the
Stars and Stripes, and as if marching TO
plant it on an enemy's battery.
On Saturday evening grand supper was
prepared for the volunteer and the military
quhar House, before which we had a mill
tery display, marching 10 the Public Square,
where the crowd was eloquently addressed
by NJ. R. Robinson, Esq, who welcomed
home to our confidence aud love the volun-
teers. He said that they had inspired the
nation with additional confidence in General
Mcclellan, by standing firm like regular
veteran soldiers, amid the hail shot Of the
rebels, and we were proud of them.
After the cloth was removed the following
toasts were offered and responded 70 by
Judge Amber, J. Eaton and Lieut.. Camp
bell.
l. "The war We wage is not of the admin.
stration, but of the Government-not OF
parties, but of patriotism not Of policy,
but of principle.'
2. " The Flag of our country. 1t will
never be dishonOred, while we have such
brave defenders as the Nineteenth Regiment
of Ohio"
8. "The Ninteenth Ohio | Rebels retreat
ed at "double-quick" from their " regular .
vollies."
4. "our boys They have done their duty
under the glorious flag OF our country, and
we are proud of them." H.