The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-19
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adopted citizens, 90 ready to hy to arms on tn,
frst monaco against our glorious Union.
Although the ceremonies were announced to
begin at ten O'Clock, it was nearly hilt-past
twelve when the head Of tn, military column
appeared In Madison avenue coming up ssh
street First marched platoon Of Polc'men'
fdlisred Ivy about Sky members Of the Guy
Horse Guard LIST Rcgt., ~ Y. ). NJ then
came Col Mcaghcr, Acting BdEadier-Gtnoral,
with his staff officers of tho Ith and oh reRi-
vrcnts of the Brigade, and, closing the process
sion, tho entire First Regiment Of Ia, Brigade, |
in marching trim.
The regiment having been drawn up in line
extending nearly three Mocks along the avenue
Acting Brig. Gen. Meagher, Coils. Nugeni and
Baker. and the field Officers Of the several rcgi-
rnents, took mp their petition in the centre AMI
the ceremonies were opened by a hr'ci a lr'''
by Very Rev Father Stars, in behalf Of the Most
Rev. Archbishop Hughes, who wis unavodaby
absent. lie said;
Soldiers IF he TrA B,igm M 'f,s aHd
Jfea-Thc Mos, Reverend Archh,hofoi N'w
York previous TO HE dcptr' lro for Europe r.
quested me 10 att, nd On TIL, ocH'i"1 "7 h'
representative, 90 open th' pto.os ihe' 10y al
dressing YOU lew N'INlNs NV l.''''
in oomplyin with his requc-t. r"tr ihr
he Is not present, because ] Lu"" lIN N""
syould he pleased 60 see him and hear h's voice
However, I know thai h. ha. ,o.h lenr' ~ yoH
patriotism and loyalty o. thr Ulion an ll'
Constitution, and Know thn' hC mas '2!n-
dence IN the fidelity OF th' lsh sol I"r, Tor his
tory tells US that the lr-h soldier has always
done his duty, 10th at home an ahrotl'
Wherever his services have been employed ne
has never boon found wantnf he Ia. AWAY,
been faithful to the trust conhd'd to NM !
regret very much the disturbed STATE oil our
country, 60 see this grand republic, so long Ia.
wonder of the world ~ distracted by 'lNl
war. trust that, ere long, the cry Of war mat
has taken possession Of all parts Of the nation
will pass away, and peace viii be restored ON an
honorable and just basis, and that all VIII be
come again united AMI happy. ! will not de-
tain YOU any LONGER, ne cOlors are 10 bc pre-
scented to the Colonies Of each oi the regiments
by kind and patriotic ladies who take an inter
est in your welfare, and addresses on their he
half arc to be delivered by distinguished gen
tiemen present. Allow me 10 conclude thcn
by oxhorting you TO he faithful soldiers, iIlhiul
IN the discharge Of your duties, and IN the
time Of trial, forget not your Gol ~ Chris-
elan soldiers and NAV he who holds IN his hands
the issues Of life and death and the destinirS ot
nations he with you and direct you in all your
action.
The first presentation in order was that TO
the 69lh Regiment. Tho colors, magnificent
stand consisting of regimcnlal and national
flags and two guidon', having been brought
out, Judge DAILY led forward the fair donor.
Mrs. Chailin, and in her behalf addressed the
regiment, in substance ~ follows g.
Officers and .Soiii,rs + The tirt giapi
GiA BrIg1de.--l am requested 10y Mrs. thrilid
daughter Of an lrshmnn AMI wifi of an ulio'l
in the regular army of TIL United States and
the ladies associated with her TO ohcr on hci
and their behalf the accompanying stand 81
colors, 90 your regiment. This green nag, with
its ancient harp, the burst of sunlight aud II
motto In the old Irish tongue recalls that period
when Ireland was nation, anil tells Us Of how
that nationality was Lost Wy the practical work
ing Of that same doctrine oi secession for which
the rebcllious states OF the South have ttkct
UP arms. ireland presented the spec aclc q
one united people under one government unlc
Brian, "thc Brave, and her troubles bc,;l
when rcb lliOUs princes, the Jefferson lhvHr
Of that day, attempted the overthrow OF th
government, and the establishment of scpirt
roverci gniics. They succeeded, and their Il
vded weakness made them the easy prey
England. Does IN lrishmln ask his pses''
~ ..i.s ~ ..... ~,
I'VE under tn monarchy OF Great Britu
but II lrlrhmln are true 10 ii
teachings Of Tone AMI the cNamr
OF L.0rd Fitzgerald, let them rally to the suppp
oil That government Of the Union which r.
only he preserved intact. You have TAX.
the number Of The regiment thai Distinguish
ISeli in the bcginnin; Of tho war: y5n Inv
taken the responsibility Of maintaining il, re-
putatation, ard you have chosen To be- d.. in
gulshed by that prOulcst name Tho Irish Brj
gdde. Soc that you sustain well TINT resnon
simllty, for the selection Of such "A name NM
number wlll only render more glaring railur
through incOmpctcnry or in,llritncy Tn
speaker made an eloquent reference to tn, cN
PLOTS OF the ldSh Brgnlc at Families Fontc
nov AMI tTptuulI uul ulil II ip. triI.,
inc Vilor ana efficiency Of Irish soldicry, ~ re
corded by Sir Chas. Napier. lie concluded wit
reference TO the fact Of Col Nugcnt's br,rin
the name OF tho gallant officer whose conduc
decided the battle of Spires, and reverted Il
COl: Coicoran, former commander of the Ggl
regiment Of State Militia now a prisoner in Nh
iiahds oil the rebels, a. bravo soldier who Ia,
remained true TO his color', and followed thrr
INTO captivity IN preference To seeking ppfsout
safety by allowing them taniclv 10 II, Ts,rr.,
dered
The colors were borne to the centre of tn
ibe amid enthusiastic cheers from the regimen
and spectators, and the inspiring strains of
military band which struck up tho "S,ar Span
Sled Banner" "Patrick's Day" and "Rsr,
oMore successfully. Col. Robert Nuycn
Then addressed the donors as follows:
Ldd,eS aad gentlemen IL have the honor a,
Colonel OF The First Re ,iment OF the Irish l,ri.
ts"'i W receive ana acknowledge in behalf Of
my regiment, this stand of colurs which .IuJ o.,
paly has presented on the part Of Mrs Cha1in.
IN receiving these colory / shall cuniiue u,y..ll
l" the SINCERE expression Of piiIc which AZ mi.
moment aliluuatcs nay regiment. Now that such
splendid hccnliNcs 10 fidelity and bravery have
been presented to MS b., So ACCOMPLISH d., L,jv
"lh 20 much oloquouoc hy the excellent a6i
patriotic gentleman, in the name of INV rr,,i.
mehI pledge devotion in life and death to The
Jnst aud noble cause of which these colors nrc
The symbol. '''
The Colonel then called for three cheer, from
the regiment for the ladies who presented tho
hig and double the number were given with
great enthusiasm.
The officers of the 4th regiment sr the Brig.
ade, sSth regiment y. Y. 5. v, were then
drawn up in line to receive the stand Of colors
designed for them. Mr. Malcolm Campbell. in
the namo Of the donor of the coors, Mrs. r. F.
Al'agher, made the presentation speech.
lie said that the cause in which the re,jment
was going forth 10 fight, was one which needed
no eulOgy or justification II was tho prescr.
NaliOn OF government so cndelred to the trts
oil the people that at tn, first blast of the bl,,le
OF alarm five hundred thousand OF its native
AND adopted citizens spTang forth for il ,'delcuc,.
Their j. no forced, unwilling service but val
untaTy they come forth in their quiet dignity
~ integral parts ofthe popular government ia
RHinrps tho ul 90 H. .