Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-12

Saturday last was great day 10
Chicago. 1t was the occasion OF the
reception OF the gallant Col. Muiligan
The City Council had previously sp'
pointed a Commute Of fifty strong, com
posed OF the most influential ci,zen', to
meet the Colonel at Joliet, and on Sstur'
day morning, these with about four hun.
dred and fifty more, went down to per-
form the duties spPertaining to their
Office.
The meeting at Joliet was grand
ovation. Col. Mulligan was welcomed
10 the most enthusiastic manner. On
the part Of the Committee, Mr.. Van
Buren, opened the formaites with very
appropriate speech, which was respond
ed 10 by Col. NJ. in the following bril-
liant style:
M. Chairman Of The Commute and FslIo'e Cts-
feel profoundly sensible Of tho honor Chicago
that shc, the great city Of the North West, has
rison in all her wealth and dignity of power, 10
honor ms, one Of the humbles' Of her children
am not vain enough 70 accept this ovation ~ a
personal compiueut, but to lay IT at the ieet Of
those gallAot men. who, with hearts OF steel and
arms Of iron stood by ne At Lexington IA the dc
fence Of that cause which 10 embalmcd IN The
hearts Of all men who stand true to the Constitu
ton and the laws, and the traditions which have
hsen handed down from their fathers.
can simply say for myself, and my command
that we, ono add all, will snxiously await the day
when We osn again ttand together in our owl,
loved Irish Brigade with cur faces set sainst re-
bell,on, and towards Missouri. l hope that day is
not tar Of, when may again unfuri that flag CO.
trusted TO my keeping, and plant it upon some
height as dangerous ~ Lexington. tor my com
ranions, Gao pledge you sir, that while tho Goa
stitution is violated, whie laws are broken while
rebellion daunts Its banners, no man Of them viii
rest until tho last blow is struck which shall re-
store our united nationality.
I eau only add 10 beg you TO remember those
shattered men who only q few hours ago in tho
hospitals, earnestly desired TO hobblo back to the
battle Aeld and nee, the enemy under the Officers
Of the irish brigade.
thank you, gentlemen Of tho Committee and
citizens Of Chicago, that you think have done
some honor to that flag which was the pride of
my boyhood and the glory OF my manhood, and
which l shall ever revere and hold sacred until
death that hag consecrated with tho blood OF
tao gallant lyon and more recently Of that noble
man who fell at Edwards Ferry, ~ the head OF his
columns with al the lionheartsd courage OF Q
Roman Senator. l thank you again, gentlemen.
and am deeply obliged for the honor you confer
upon me-nS honor for ltte tin.e-A LEGACY FOR
MANS q .DkEE.
Upon The arrival Of the train at Chi
csgo, the ball was again opened at the
fremont House. The gathering OF citi-
zens upon the occasion was one OF the
largest ever known In Chicago. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed. We
have not yet received a copy of Col.
Ms response to the people Of Chicago,
but it is doubtless q mastery affair.
The citizens Of Chicago do vol to give
the brave soldier q hearty welcome back
from tue field OF battle where he showed
himself the bravest among the brave.
Ere long we expect to see him 90 forth
with his noble soldiers, once more to
fight the enemies Of our country.