The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-23
The THRTY-SEvENTH REGIMENT.

TIE THRTY-SEvENTH REGIMENT.
THEiH DEPARTURE POSTPONED UNTIL TWO O'CLOCK
THIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF SPLENDID
SWORD AND REVOLVER TO COLONEL MCUNN-
TIKI FRESHMEN OF FONTENoY REDIvIvUs-PRE-
SRNTATI0N OF FLAGS, ETC.
The Thirty seventh regiment, Colonel NcCunn. to
have taken ts departure yesterday afternoon for the seat
Of war but owing to the arrangements not having been
Completed In detail the order couutermanded by the
Colonel whose only motive for doing h the desire to
have his regiment fully prepared to meet active service
hn sny emergency which may arise.
In consequence OF the announcement havipg gained
pdcit7 that the regiment to start yesterday the
Battery presented very lively aspect The Hiberuiap
element, whose prepondersnce On oc6Ako Of patriotic
excitement 10 always observable was there almost as
hky represented the blades Of grass which sprouted
up from the old historic ground which they Stood
every seemed anxious 10 give the Thirty seventh
xousng and honest parting cheer their exit for the
Camp Of the battle field. Every OF the regiment
vino understood that they TO depart in few hours
dor Washington, seemed flied with joy at the pros.
pect OF speedy release from the dali monotony
Of camp life inactivity the Battery and accordingly
throughout the day, from early morning until about
four O'Clock NJ, the din aud hum Of preparation were
constantly recurring to the Of the observer Abou
shroh the CDe that they would NOT dsps ua. two
O'Clock this afternoon, when all things would be in rea
mesa, to the satisfaction OF all concerned.
PRESENTATION OF SWORD AND REVOLVER TO
COLONEL MCUNN.
During the afternoon splendid sword and revolver
mreFs Both weapons Of death were made Of the most
coetly and ela0orateay wrought material The
was composed Of solid silver gold and ivory, aud bore
Colonel McCunns likeness the handle. The sword II
not genuine Toledo at least came TO in quality
might be- The scabbard richly gill; and also
Mr. Richard Murphy, Of the Eighteenth ward made the
presentation in few appropriate remarks, to which
Colonel McOum responded % follows
RESPONSE COLONEL M'CUNN
Mr.. MuRpHY AND GET1MKS-I assure you that this act
OF Kindness on your part has quite unnamed me- feel
as did not merit this compliment feel as ii have
been but performing my duty The great city OF New
York ami It's people land when speak Of the city
Of the country s.s s and sss ssssa
him; he was hungry and she fcd him" She
has caused rejoicing 70 many Of my friends on the
dearly allied to me-(cheers)-and, therefore, ii did
give the little breath Of life have to the city of New
paause) This war viii show Europe that this great
country governed as God designed men to govern, can
M the W
cheerngl s only two months since the first gun Of
war was fred apd now We have three hundred thousand
Tnea In the field (Applause) 1t took Europe six
We nave now during the ormean war. am not
cause trust that the Great Bsae whose
hands al the affairs OF the country are, will be with
nAI a. s v sDS
hope In ny bands that tarnsh shall never rest upon
the blade Cloud cheers
PRESENTATION OF A BANNER FR0M THE MER.
Y CHANTS OF NEW YORK.
At six O'Clock the officers were drawn up in line In
behalf Of the mercantile men Of New York. proceeded 10
present the regiment with splendid silk regmenta flag
In doing % he spoke as follows -
Coloaan, OpFICWS SOLDIERS OF THE THIRTY SEVENTH
aEGMESr-On behalf Of your merchant friends present
shis resmenta color, our country's flag We know no
Your care, never aishonored Let ts folds wave You
&Gl protect II, our glorious Stars and Stripes Under
abouaands from every cline have found shelter home,
2ey have contributed largely TO the development OF
countrys resources. Now, when the integrity Of our
seo:ion are her SONS The Sixty ninth onward,
soon ably seconded the Thirty seventh under
gallant Colonel We pause not now to inquire the
causes Of this war tits enough every American
be TO the born It's adopted sono know our
capital reatsnea our ana our avs are IN
aan netonsl honor Soldiers OF the Thirty seventh
you have our warmes. sympahy'ur prayers for your S
emblem your country, s honor will be protected at
every hazsrd
Colonel McCunn returned thanks for the gift and in
Abe couree Of remarks took sson to speak word
of praise behalf of lrshmen whom he designated as
Are brayest and truest earth BE concluded his re
marks by 90 eloquent tribute to ireland the land OF his
Mr. J. T,den then spoke at some length in vindica-
lien of Irish vaior and muscle
PRESENTATION OF GUIDE COLoRS.
Mas Mary Ntzhugh, sister of Captain McHugh, OF Com
ID, then presented Bp0uulu Suiuo S0oi
the regimen. in a few happy and well timed remarks
The coiors are made of the most costly green Six aud
bear representation Of The Harp that once' &c, Sc
in bold relief. 49,, -
Captain McHugh responded TO the honor conferred on
ahe regiment end hoped that the day might come wnen
irishnen had saved the American flag from spot or
bIemfh, they would have opportunity 10 Cross tue
and their native land from the grasp OF ~
Fenny. (Applause)
The regiment will start by the Camden and Annoy
route at Two O'Clock this day, for Washington:
The following list Of the officers 80 far as ascer
1ained -
FssId OEc~s--Coonel, John h McCunn; Lieutenant Co
Sonel John Burke; Major D. G. Mnton Adjatant, e. Muir
STAFF Obors-Doctors, John McNuy and william O.
Neasher; Lieutenant George W. Clarke; Colones Aide
de Camp and Quartermaster, Hoyt.
- Company Captain, Gilbert Riordan First Leuten
mt, Philip Dohery Ensign Anarsw J., pregnan ,
ant, David Rem; Ensign, Robt !ohnstone Bassett
Company Captain Michael Doran; First Lieutenant
Martin q iayior Ensign, Josiah W. Wileti.
. Coqppanv D-Captain, F. McHugh; First Lieutenant
-lnes d Clarke; Ensign, p. Fl. Hayes
6ora,srrp captain, John kavansgh; First Leuteu
ant, j. Mcscr,nan; Ensign, James T. Boyle