The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
The DE XALB REGIMENT.

VoN GftsEh-SPEECHkS OF Ron 9x0kuE koLSOM
NIB. AID MRS. h A. wiTTHAUS, HON. GEORGE BAN
CROFT, AND FREDERICK KAPP, Eso.-DEscRIrrIoS
OF Tas FLAGs-INCIDENrs AND SCENES AFTEsD-
ISd Use PRESENTATION.
Thirty .CuIh street, between Fifth Sixth avenues,
praertel gay and festive yesterta afternoon,
the occasion OF the presentation Of rtgimenal rag
Az eEcan ensign and get OF guide colors, By T. A.
Witthaus Esq and family, No 81 West rhirty'four'h
street. to tie De Kalb regiment The regiment, Of which
M Wmshaus the founder and patron, paradsd yesfsr
day for she first time their and handsome uniform
creating little enthusiasm in their route Of march
Al two O'Clock half OF the com Aand stationed at
YosSy4lle left their rendezvous and soon after
ioned the other portion OF the regiment al Lad,
rb,d aVenas q Forty second street through
Forty second 70 Fifth avenue fling into Thirty
fourth street where the regiment wa. drawn Up 10 Inc
10 frcrt OF the mansion Of Mr.. WitthAIs. At Forty
second street the regiment was joined by the members Of
the ieterkrauz who paraded FOR the purpose OF
giving them escort on their route OF march. The
Lieterkra7z accompanied by line band Of music
Tie police arrangements were the mcst perfect that
gould ne Superintendent Kennedy and Inspector
the police force shortly after four O'Clock the regiment
arrived and the street mme datey cleared Of all OBJ
stuctsoca Colonel Won Gsa Lieutenant Colonel puysng
Major Ho. listed and Adutant Keinschmdt were moun-
cd, w.;le ne staff and line officers marched foot
Every evolution gone through with by the regiment
preeentet ~ the regiment was two companies abreast
and nys deep thus giving an opportunity to the men to
Ing pesic cd his duties, the command passed to
Cocne ycn elisa the regiment saluted M witthauand
the assembly on the stoops and balconies.
American Gag, which was followed BY Mrs. W.tthaus,
dressed tas regiment briefly In introducing Mrs W. he
said
ossacsHs. SOLDIERS AND CIrzKss-I have the honor to
introduce Mrs r. A. Wtthaus, who will present to you
this American tag that you are to bear In the war in
which ycu about to take part.
Mrs N!11HAus N clear suyery voice addressed Col
oE1z AND SOLDIERS OF THE De ALn REGxKNr-Ita affords
rch satisfaction to meet you here upon this
sicn to oer you my thanks for noble 70
country CALI when rebellion and awless violence
branch aad the sword in seIf-defence-when
hath raised Its fratri,idal 10 strike death blow
70 that U-on which fathers made for ustherefore,
repeat, with and heartfelt gratitude that
isee such bravely standing forth in its defence
hna SsIs 70 to you Our y n,o neg en-
and star after star has been added TO Its field,
the worlds history hath recorded the manner in which
have kept the talent committed to our and
our fathers bravey fought to make for Us that Unon
are we Iow called upon to prove ourselves worthy Of
asS whca have proved 90 great blessing to ourselves
and 10 ss world at large Go forth, thea, In the
q Cod 70 uphold the authority Of law and TO wrest from
tho lard Of the free and the home Of the brave Not
for ourselves alone, but for the loyal hearts South
thousands In the rebel States faithful and true looking
on and waiting with painful anxiety for the hour in
release
reign Of terror under which they are now bowed down
and fcy their sakes mpore you in the hour Of victory
forget net mercy But while 40 instruments IN the bands
these who for taeT own sepsh .ads would sacrifice our
country, forget not that that sats God Is also the
Soa OF mercy and Is 5Sa are ms soa'S n tb "a
protection Of innocence and helpessness and ef
forts may preserve many who, when these sad
tbs podss Of old to the protection Of That time honored
nag, under Yhose folds we have become 30 prosperous
mag rnn
DO, tina. IT only return with you from victory,
ahal await with anxious heart that happy day. hoping
to meet you sgain most not all Of you, in our coun
trys zane, for the love which you show for IL in
thus gcicg forth to It's rescae, when alas, some
becoming as you will then have done doubly lie sons
By adoption and noble sons az were our
who pered their lives as you are now about TO do IN
ers with success that future generations may honor
your a. do theirs and may our nag again
IN triumph and peace over every portion OF our be-
COLONEL vos GusA approached and received the hsg.
not expect q speech from me: thank you" His re-.
marks were checked by the lady saying that she would
The Lee slkrsns accompanied BY the Band sang the
Star Spapged Banner the chorus OF which was chimed
Of and On sas Of
tho stepped forward holding in his hand
superb atee scabbard cavalry sword Of French fabric
n a,. 0s se sea be- addressed the Colonel the
thu reemer in patriotic speech frequently abiding to
tho Sseds o. ss arc the es sd AZ and
how he fell pierced by eleven wounds IN the arms OF n@
adiutant. .,-,,.- .u...., =, a..
Hessaus In furnishing warriors for the Revouti
war Of 20 and the speaker hoped thai the De Kalb
in This cause Of sustaining the best government
man instituted to wipe out the stain resting Upon
the & the bsy and &
The speaker reqenty interrupted IN nls aooreSs
and concluded by presenting the sword belt ana car
never be sheahed until the peace Of our common coun
try Il again restored and the star spaned banner
the to the sSs Of Of M
which WAS meritorious production ,.us.~,. n.
Colonel voN GIsA replied in German, 90 fohcHs:-Ar.
KApp and memberA Of the LiederkranZ-l can only n
1he OF my regiment offer you my heartfelt thanks
which feel more deeply than WORDS can express. N
ordered to maintain the honor and integrity Of the
country that will not allow our friends TO blush foI
our deeds We cannot erect stone monumen. 70 tne
bear but will erect mausoeum to De Kaos memory
ahst will after have place in the history OF oui
Tbs short and pertinent speech Of the warrior chief
tain elected the most enthusiastic appreciation. The
Singing Society then chantcd splendid chorus, entitled
Hon George Bancroft, the eminent historian led Mis
Pauline Antoette witthaus 70 the centre Of the stoop
side and the father above them On the left Mr. Jones
held in his hand the costly and chasse regmenta ban
presented to the be Kaib regiment Mr.. Bancroft in
pure German scent addressed the regiment Is follows
worthy brave and valiant solders-I gratey honor
ed by introducing 10 you this blushing maiden. who
DESTROYS Of expressing hev patriotism for her country
full banner bearing the likeness of Baron De Kalb, you
patron saint. When In the heat Of battle you rally
around this standard let that flag remind OF thu
virgin beauty who stands before you and Inspire 70,
with valor Characteristic of the brave General who's
features adorn the banner about being handed to you
(Great apphuse)
Mr.. Il. K Witthaus addressed Col Won elisa az fol
lows
OFFICER, AND SOLDIERS OF THE De KAIB REGMEr-Thi
forced upon for the necessary defence
material security for the maintenance of law
aud the constitution. The has actually begun ant
the cash Of re6oundng arms is borne to III Spon tn
wings Of the zephyrs from the sunny South We
choice which course to pursue hwess minority Of re
bells enemies to peace and strangers our law
hold the conservative and sober minded under mitar,
despetam. Each hour cries protection for them and