The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-03

TIE SONS OF MAINE :
welcome the defenders OF constitutional liberty and
/ the law. :


The regiment after the first greeting over landed
on pier No. 5, and preceded by the committee.
escorted 20 the Aston House, where temporary halt
was for the purpose Of receiving the flag intended
Tine M Henry Dunlap was introduced who, on behalf
Of the of Maine residents Of the Empire City in the
following address presented the standard. He said
FELLOW CITIZENS SOLDIERS THE STATE OF MANI
II is with ordinary pride that We natives and former
residents CT own proud State, now welcome you
within our midst We welcome you as coming from
among thoee who have built up the civilization and
mercia enterprise Of native State; welcome you
as associated with all those fond memories which cluster
around nur earlier years but above ALL we welcome you
citizens Of common country, marching to the de-
fence Of common constitution But seven short weeks
have elapsed since the President Of the United States sent
forth his appeal to the American people to rally for the
protection OF ,he capital That appeal rang like
clarion cote through the towns and cities Of the North
the great the Northern people stirred
as 1t Fever before; and behold day, quarter Of
million Ct Dristling bayonos have answered TO that call
From the remoeat borders Of native State to the
farthest praries of Kansas has gone one united,
Simultaneous shout: 'rhe Union must AMI shall be pre-
served" Is with pride and satisfaction that we
heard your noble response to your country's call.
When your Governor asked how many Of Names
gmens were ready for the aeS he responded in one
swer not unexpected to That enterprising
spirit which has feed forests Of Maine and dotted her
sent forth her ships upon the 'arthes beneath un
familiar consultations that spirit we knew would lead
you the foremost ranks Of those who are rushing to
countr2s call The Of Maine resident in this
city, wishing to chow In degree their high appre
citation of your patriotism wishing to pay some fitting
tribute The loyalty Of native State have instructed
ne to present to you her worthy sons this fag-our
nations fagthe same glorious old flag that was first
bathed in the baptsmsl fires Of the Revolution For
more than eighty years has It foated proudly u.s.
With the smile Of God upon IT, encircng with
halo OF light its radiant folds the dear old flag
childhood, the emblem Of oil that we hold most
dear and sacred upon EARTH and never, while
81 its C w
red, star be stricken from It's radiant
field Of blae We entrust IT to you, knowing that we
have conded II to 10y oil hearts and sturdy hauds Bear
II with you TO the field whsre duty calls bear it with
you need be- beyond the Potomac not to invade the
sooalsd "sacred soil Of Virginia. but to protect and de-
be shown TO the world at large that wherever there
blood bought rood Of American soil, there the Anne
ricah flag shall wave without molestaton. You are
about to to march, perhaps to scenes of conflict
Our hearts best wishes go with you. Let the memories
rbw enjoy, let the recollection Of those you have left
behind you at your respective homes, let the heart
felt ejaculation God bless you" which rises from the
thousands around you, cheer Jou on in the path
The banner is eight feet BY ten made Of the finest
gold tinrel The frnges are gold bullion and the asses
Of red, white and blue silk The staff is made Of ash,
fastened on the stat is the inscription, TO the second
Maine Regiment from the Sons Of Maine in New York"
Colonel Nathaniel j. Jackson, replied to the address Of
Mr. Dunlap follows;-Sir, and gentlemen, Sons OF
Mainc-We did not here with the expectation of
beag compelled to do any speaking, nor are we men OF
hear. felt thanks of the First daine regiment 1t only
Aile labor for to tell you how much we appreciate
your kindness in bsetowipg us 80 handsome gift,
and tnat will defend with our hearts blood, you
may rest equally assured. We are your own brethren,
and must be willing to let history record our deeds
and speak Of bravery We go to meet our brehren
who vent before defend the constitution and laws
and nc trust that may instrumental in placing our
unhappy country once more in the same position she
occupied prior to this present difficulty
me remarks Of Colonel Jackson as well as OF MI
Dunlap, were enthusiastically applauded Mr.. Dexter A.
Hawk rs teen stepped forward and placing iu the hands
OF tbs Colonel bundle, which he said contained regu
htoc camp nag, measuring Is by IL feet presented TO
the regiment oy Mr. Henry Capen, also son OF Maipe
and he took great pleasure to introduce Rev: R. D.
remarks The reverend gentleman spoke ma follows:-
Welcome, cons Of Maine; welcome brothers am one
or you baptized at the altar am bone of the
bone, flesh of the same flesh and were ali born
beneath the same sky ] love thu State from Aroos-
took to the Atlantic, and love her granite hills
Bat, my brethren, our nrst allegiance should not
American Gag waves trumphantly from the lakes the
Pacific; to It that remains there. That flag fol-
lov.t is no ribbon, but that banner God has woven
With thirteen stripes and four and thirty stars and 1t
bchocve ypu soldiers marching undor that Asg 70
watch and cherish II, and allow no rsoelous horde TO