The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
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NJ Buck acted commander Of The escort battalion
Md managed keep HE command in excellent discp
NE designated hour FOR the arrival passed without the
sn1icuely expected steamboat and her precious load be-
ING s.gkted Wood piles, pier spiles and even the roof
covering the dock mounted by the anxious spect
SORE t. catch FIRST glimpse Of the vessel The surround
M piers and shipping thronged by immense
multitude DESTROYS Of evncng their patriotism and assist
ing N nskinS the welcome hearty one Colonel rcmp-
Ans o. the Second regiment having volunteered al es
eort with his command, had them drawn up in line, at
two o'clock on Battery place where the men rested until
their fellow soldiers should arrive
At three O'Clock the booming Of cannon reused the en-
nEsasm OF the multitude and shortly after the steam
cheers that went up from thousands OF throa.s made
ahe weakn ring Before the vibration OF the cheering
.se State Of Maine had arrived opposite the pier
granted Colonel Borden, agent OF the Fall river line, to
ksd the troop. upon rhe steamboat experienced some
vc9es a backing into the slip, owing to the many small
Mr.. Buck, Chairman Of the Committee, vert sooard as
room ss the vessel made fast I, the dock, and
few eloquent remarks welcomed the regiment TO the
sty behalf of the natives of the state Of Maine resi-
Aens Coonel Jameson and MI Buck proceeded to the
dock, where q few OF the most prominent personages
introduced 70 the former, aud the two sought
eut 5ol Tompkins TO arrange the march to the City
HsA
urng absence Of the Colonel the regiment formed
n kne the dock, presenting a magnificent view by
,hcr s,a!worth appearanoeiand sodierlRe demeanor
After little delay consequent upon such occssors the
sTder Forward, march, was given, and the regiment
Soyed off amidst the pliuds of the vast assemblage
The Second Maine regiment numbers thousand
picked Their attire is somewhat similar that OF
DE Vermont troops that passed through this city last
week with the exception that the outfit is not quite
extensive and the frear OF such modern make other
wise the equipment Of the substantial kind The
regiment accompanied by hne brass band from
Bangor, which, the boat neared the pier, played the
soulstirrng air OF "0ur Country, IT'S OF Thee and
S.he- patriotic melodies.
ne troops marched from the pier TO the Battery and
received there with military Donors by the Second
New York regiment The line of marsh was then taken
M IN the following order
platoon Of the Broadway police squad In command Of
Sergeant Nathaniel r. Hills.
Delegation OF Maine citizens, fou- abreast, numbering
about six hundred.
file Of Police officers, charge or Captain Huchings
Of The Second Precinct Police.
Captain 7. p. kotts Howitzer Corps dragging two
Eey's Band, Of the second (New York; regiment,
Itn Companies Of the second New York; reg nent in
command of Colonel O. W. p. TompKins
Bangor Brass Band GFteen pieces.
Second Volunteer Maine Militia Regiment Of one thousand
men, commanded by Coione G. u. Jameson.
The route of march around Battery place, up
Broadway 70 re Park where the PROCESSION hed thronsh
he gate and halted in front OF the City Hall tor tue
purpose al review by the Mayor snd Common Council
and for the reception OF banner from the delegation
acting escort. The appearance Of the Park mel
festive occasion. the chains were fastened ~ 70
keep out the crowd, and about two hundred policemen
we're busy Keeping order The regmen having saluted
the Maine delegation, DBXrxs HAWKINS, ESQ., appeared
on the small platform ana proceeded present the
Der TO the regiment with the following address
you to the state Of adoption When the Presi
called upon your State 10 furnish single regime
sustain The Of country, ami the telegraph
snpoopced 70 rs that with a upaninity unparal
eed in the history Of the StSte you had voted mil
hon OF dollars and ten regiments OF troops, besides
4 coas. guard OF steamers and $500 900 10 coup
them hearts swelec with pride Cor the land OF
birth The "star IN the East yield 20 Done Of her
srs IN patriotism and devotion 10 free institutions II
her coil GOES not bring forth grain Ike the West
bon Ike the South, vet mountains 1ld hills warm
VIII nocie Of men, free and brave eagle
that circles around their homes-men who have fesc
the foTests built cities, town end villages and
aber stste WITH the wbe cottages Ct aborets, aud who
nave covered the sea with ships and carried the Stars
ald Stripes and the commerce OF Goeutry 20
fsrthest ends Of the earth. And viii that NOT
STATE her sailors dragged from the decks Of their
ships by traitors and sod into slavery, her captains
eSourfs0 southern ports within sight Of federal foe
tfessss nd her hardy ubermen while in tho rJ-es.s
n Virginia, thrust into prisons because they would
tnD against Their old flag and the most benecen govern
meat that ever blessed the human rscea government
coDsecrotea by the blood Of fathers and grand
Ltheg, and the admiration Of the world, No never,
- iong as there j. left on he- hills able
" carr rnlsket Wie1 sword ThE. ca, has usde
e p a.ts ana man seaers OF rripol and Agers treiR
BIZ l. bas stayed the tyTGnt OF AUSTRIA and rescue
FREE man from bis clutches il las made TIE lion Of reg
hHd Cur srmes friend IL has foated in triumph
Ae capital Of Mexico il has opened the pts OF Janau 70
iho commerce Of the world il has become the drcad OF
sesfots and the hope Of man the world over Tbeu
the oppre sed behold il coating their saores,
IN Seep blue SKY Of the Union Is % them radiant with
Me " bope and waving nes Of red white
the rainbow Of promise 20 the children Of Gol,
AZ Omen that the deuge Of deepotsp shall never
oyervhelm the earth. The NOBLE bird that pefches
tleepts3 yraIc e and when foul creatures cone nea@
or crceI VITO bis meet he destroys them Traitors have
been tAe highest All most sacred places OF our com
ry, and Save nei ami disgraced thCm. Condemned by
abe voice 81 an outraged ana indignant people, tey
hike ~ataae and HIS Conspratorg wc1ld ruin q country
they canEot rule. Like Catsne they nave been guilty
Of i1ct. robbery, murder, piracy and treason and Ike
ain, they Gha be swept from the face Of the cartha
Dg to the enemies n mznEnd for all future
t4e Ne have upon any section or state,
nSu are simfly gong forth against criminals, wipe
from the escschoon Of country the greatest
ma. b9tory rec0rdsthe attempted ruin of great good
aEd free government Theaa criminals would plant the
sos4Aesl Of military despotem upon the whole Aud but
traitor door awaits them. From tie hills Of Kane
- TIC valleys Of California continent Of freemen
=. M - nnng Cor the order charge upon the eueres
~ v~sfd under tho stars and Stripes 70 the music
o. We onlon This country IL not large enough 10 hold
IA ever be, nation prosperous at home and re-
sptot. aorosd Tor eighty years the oppressed OF ali
nation Laye ookee 70 our oiniry Terrestrial heaven
+ ,eand q % free sa4 the hone Of ihe brave.
we your brethren residing here say God speed Ia
sueooge is as dear 10 us az v your brother
We Sntruu this banner 20 you, because in your
sn0s We ~ viii lead in the battle for the right tnd
lot star VIII he eaced and YOU, like the spar,ans Of
ad, vii either bring triumpnanty back, you
tees wi be orIe back wrapped " it's victorious foi s
# tie conclqeior OF Mr.. Hawking remarks,
Colonel J1ssoS stepped forward, ard hsytsg received
tie banner, responded az folows,--
Psslow CrrzEss or N1IyE--on tehalf OF my regiment
gratefully accept VI generous token Of your hoeral
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A. - dsnReT the moet there will this proud embleR
pelo1d hoaiisg We will guard IL witd lives, aNd
never sfing Il back drgraced
ihs bltnf response received with enthusiastic
ohsers 40 WINE Placing the banner In charge OF the
eosr bersssnt general rush Of tho delegation was
n2sa tswhas nc Colonel every one eager 70 asp him
by IA band The line o. march was again ,afep % IN
ne order az before proceedrg IN oia,
tost o. heIven street. where Tho troops embarked on
totfd sne stNm asnsIort coatzacoalcos, Capta1 Bah
LsD dire.t.
me tr 9sriGslor was enecte4 after some ds,sv the
.rO.pp r-cgd 20 NO decks ard srnsrr tp~.o,ai,'ss