Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-11


BALI Of The Cincinnati Society Of Pennsylvania, TO
the various regiments Of Gen. McCalls COM
mand The ceremony was, Indeed, an imposing
Ing. Gov Curtain .s.y.sS f,om W S R Ho,,l
for fenafiytovn, escorted by the Fifh Pennsvl-
vania reserve regiment, Col. Simmons, a squad
ron OF cavalry, and 4 portion Of Gen. McCalps
rIagss nIled with prominent Pennsyivanians-
Hon. Alex Mcclure, Morton Nc Michael Henry
G. Carey, Sheriff Kern, ex Mayor Gilpin Of Phil-
sdelphis, and others. Mrs- Curtin, wife Of Gov.
At Tennallytown Gov. Curtin was received by
General Mccall, and was welcomed by salutes Of
artillery and the cheers Of large assembiage Of
people. President Lincoln, Secretary Cameron
Assistant Secretary of wsr Scott, and Generals
Mcclellan and Mansfield, who were present. also
rendered a warm welcome 10 Gov. C. The twelve
fennsYiTsnis regiments, to whom the colOrs were
tons on the high ground, and after little delay
Gov Curtin proceeded to present q stand Of colors
to the Colonel Of each regiment.
SPEECH OF GOV. CURTIN.
The Governor having concluded the presenta-
ION Of the various banners, his carriage was
drawn up IN a central position fronting the vast
military body;when be entered IL, and turning to
Geh. Mccall, addressed him as follows:
Gen. Mccall, and men of Pennsylvania: Were
Ii not fer the surroundings, one might be struck
ov the novelty Of this scene. Large assemblages
Of the people OF Pennsylvania, on any occasion
which calls them together for the deliberation Of
subjects touching the general welfare and the
public good, are always attended with charms
which fascinate; but when look over thousands
of PennsyIvanians, away from the soil Of their
native STATE In arms, there 10 Inspiration In the
occasion. come here to-day on a duty enjoined
by the Legislature Of Pennsylvania. The rem
nant Of the descendants Of the heroes and sages
Of the Revolution IN Pennsylvania, known as the
Cincinnstus Society, presented me with a sum Of
money with which TO arm and equip the voluu-
teers Of Pennsylvania who might go into public
service In the present exigency of our country.
referred the subject to the Legislature, and they
Instructed me to make these hags, and pay for
them with the money Of the Cincinnatus Society.
In conformity 10 these instructions had them
prepared, and caused TO be placed In the centre
Of the azure field the coat-of arms of your native
and glorious State. Around II 10 the galaxy Of
stars. have given them to you this day, and I
know You will bear them wherever you carry
them with honor. and that the credit Of the State
Will not suffer at your hands. Our peaceful pur-
suits In Pennsylyania have been disturbed; our
people have been driven from those arts of indus
try which lead 20 development and progress, and
hive been forced to bear arms. We have an
swered every call of the National 6 Government and
you are here to-day In obedience to a call. Thou
sands Of your fellow. citizens at home now en-
tering the camps you have jus, left All our ma
terial wealth, the blood Of every man in Pennsyl-
vania stands pledged to vindicate the right, to
sustain the Government, and to restore the ascend
ancy Of law and order. No'object Of conquest or
vengeance, no desire to be enriched by the she'd
ding Of blood prompts you to come hither. God
forbid Our people In Pennsylvania are for
peace but while they are for peace, when violent
hands are sought to be laid on the sacred fabric
Of the Government, and their glorious Constitution
sylvania is for war. tApplause War to the
death! Applause How Is IL, my friends that
we Of Pennsylvania are SO suddenly Interrupted
in our progress and developement, How 10 it
that our workshops are idle, the arm Of the me-
chanic paralyzed and that the pursuits Of asri-
culture do not bring back their merited reward
IL 10 because folly and fansticsm, rebellion muir
der, piracy and treason pervade portion Of this
nd N fha
right, to sustain the Government, to defend the
Constitution, and to shed the blood Of Pennsylva-
mia, IL need be, to produce this result Zap
It viii do no harm TO repeat here in the pres
enee Of 80 many Pennsylvanians In arms, that in
our State the true principles Of human liberty
were frst promulgated 20 the world That In
Pennsylvania the Convention sat which formed
the Constitution; that Pennsylvania, loyal in rev.
olution, obedient 70 the call Of the Government
whenever called upon, stands solid and defiant
lion, who would tear that sacred instrument into
fragments, and dissolve this Union Of States.
GApPlause My friends, one might regret to see
80 many men Of Pennsylvania here in arms to-
day vet there Is pleasure in the reflection that
many have been willing to volunteer their ser
vices in defence Of the great principles Of human
liberty. Let wrong prevail let treason and rebel
lion succeed, and we have no government pro
gress Is checked, civilization stands still, and
Christianity In the world must cease, and cease
forever Liberty, civilization, and Christianity,
hang upon the result Of this great contest God
Is with the truth and Tight-stand by your colors
my friends, this dav delivered to you, and the
right will prevail. [Applausel
carry TO you to-day, as the representative Of the
people Of Pennsylvania, these beautiful colors /
place In your hands the honor Of your State
Thousands OF your fellow-citiZens at home lebk
IL You fall, hearts and homes will be made desc
late. II you succeed thousands Of Pennsylvanians
will rejoice over your success; and when you
return YOU will be hailed a. those who willing
sn f0Fth frnr Dem sulu .r,fn 10 hatfl e..
night, and return to the State once more to follow
your pursuits Thousands Of people In Pennsyl-
vania follow you with their blessings. They look
TO you, my feIow-citiZens 70 ylndicate this great
Government, 70 sustain legitimate power, and to
crush out rebellion. Thousands In PENNSYLVANIA
this day who know CT this august ceremony of the
presentation Of the Gags and the honor of the
state into your hands, know would entrust to
me their blessings upon you.
May the God Of Battles, In bis providence,
guide and protect your lives, and may He See that
right and truth prevail. e..
SPEECH OF GENERAL M'cALL
Three enthusiastic cheers were Lere given for
follows:
Governor Curtin, in the name of the Peunsyl-
vania Reserve Corps, return through your Ex-
cenency TO the State Of our birth, our thanks for
the splendid banners which by an act Of our Le-
sislature you have This day presented to us The
bestowal Of these noble banners deyolves upon the
regiments Of this division heavy duty They
accept 1t cbeerfully, sir, and they will endsavor
70 carry the Stars and Stripes into the midst of the
conflict, and to redeem the faitering expressions
which you have this day bestowed upon them I
again return you my thanks, sir, in behalf Of this
division.
President Lincoln and Secretary Cameron then
entered Cow Curtin's carriage, and remained
seated there while the regiments Of Gen. McCall's
division, led OF by the fine LIST artillery, passed In
review.
The appearance Of the various regiments ELECTED
warm compliments from the spectators. Upon
the conclusion Of the review the distinguished
visitors proceeded to the headquarters OF General
McCalls command, where q splendid banquet
(GautieT, caterer, } was enjoyed by the party.
An hour after, President Lincoln, with General
Mcclellan, the Secretary Of War and Gov. Cur.
tin and suite, passed over the Chain Bridge,-re-
viewing the troops and Qualifications on the Vir.
gins side, returning to the city at O'Clock In the
evening.
To Captains McPherson, sheetz, and McCon.
key, and Adjutant Bigler, and other officers OF
Gen. McCalps, the spectators owe many thanks
for the perfection Of the arrangements.
To-day Gov. Curtin pays visit to Col. Bur-
Beyb and other Pennsylvania regiments
TIE BALLOON Prof LoweS accommodating
balloon was brought over the Long Bridge into
the city yesterday, by way Of Fourteenth street,
and taken 70 the gssometer in the First Ward,
where 10 was reinfated, and then hken TO the
vicinity Of Fort Corcoran by way Of Bridge street