The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-22
THE IRISH BRIGADE.

Hc ro"rth ana Fifth Regiments OF the
Irish Observation-Disclosures 10 Briga-
dier General Ieagher-i1nthn sIasm Of
4 the Irish People, &C., sc.
The Fourth Fifth regiments OF tho Irish Brigade left
this city on Monday last to join their companions arms
on the lotomac. There about eleven hundred in
oil, the remainder Of the Fifth regiment having join
the main body in Washington, they having been prnci
paly recruited in Philadelphia, The troops left Fors
Schuyler at about ten O'Clock Monday morning. en-
barking on the steamboat Atlas which had been char
tered for tho purpose They arrived In this city about
one O'clock and landed at the foot of streets
East river whore large OF people had assem-
bed not only OF those who had relatives going with the
regiment but Of strangers who had congregaed to greet
them on their landing. The regiments under tho
command OF Colonel cr of the Fourth regiment, until
their arrival in this city when Acting Brigader Genera
Thomas Francis Meagher took command. They we're, i'm
modatey after landing. formed in line the wharf and
after short delay marched through Thirtythird
street to Fifth avenue headed by splendid band full
drum corps and squad of mounted policemen, where
they drawn up in limo in front Of Colonel Meaghcrs
residence.
The occasion Of the departure Of these two ane regs
mens seized by the Irish population for out and
ed from Cotandt street up Thirty fourth street by
most enthusiastic crowd. Loud shouts and applause
greeted tho as they marched from the place Of
debakntion 10 the residence Of their commander II IL
long since have the streets crowded by
and women Of all ages. The fact that Thomas Francis
Meagher was to accompany the troops seemed to lend
additional attraction 70 the occasion, and everybody
seemed DESTROYS Of having glance at the gallant irish
man who is so popular among his countrymen.
Some time after tho regiments had boon drawn up in
front OF Colonel Meaghers residence very interesting
ceremony took place. which the presentation to that
officer Of fine horse fully caparisoned The presentation
was from his friends and made by DR.. E. Mcdonnell
Surgeon Of the Fifth regiment under very interesting cir
cumstances The regiments drawn In line, and the
band played some very beautiful selections from Irish
popular The Doctor assembled the balcony Of Colonel
Meagher's house. accompanied by tho Colonel Mrs.
Meagher and number Of other ladies' whence they
could see AZ well as be by every there
bled and tho cheering had subsidized, spoke
ACTING BRIaADER GENERAL THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER.-I
have been dsputzed by number Of your friends Of the
city Of New York to present you with token Of their
esteem and admiration for you patriot and soldier
Cheers Before your departure for the seat Of war in
which you have much distinguished yourself already
here present YOU the part of your friends with this
horse caparsons. He is noble and gentle animal,
and will stand BY you faithfully in tho hour Of battle.
lie worthy gift for you for none but the brave de-
serve tho fair {Cheers) is our earnest hope that
no will not only be faithful you battle but that after
the fight for our countrys union he may bring you back
safely from tho fold Of fame with victory encrcng your
brows. (Applause)
After the applause that greeted this short speech had
subsidized into something like a calm
Colonel Meagher came forward and made a brilliant
speech. He began by saying that no accepted the gift
with much pleasure, and in doing take the opportu-
nifty to reiterate what have often expressed
that my conduct shall always be worthy OF tho
estimation in which I am so 1atteriugy hold
by my friends and the public at large promise YOU
gentlemen that in case OF battle this horse the beautiful
gift OF friendship and esteem will be first in charge
but the last in the retreat Cheers) In case should
fall In this great contest fighting defence OF tho union
Of these States surrounded by many who like myself,
are exiles from their beloved land, though living in
country and under government the freest and happiest
in the world there is d. sire that must make and it
this-That there shall be inscribed on the stone that
shall my grave that Thomas Francis Meaehor died
the head OF his Irish Brigade while lighting for tho
protection Of the Stars and Stripes Of his adopted country
(Appause The report has reached this country by the
papers Of this day falling ike thunder bolt upon the
whole community, that England is the eve making
war upon this free republic this should be the case
repeat that which said the not many
weeks agoIhat England should attempt interfere
the present domestic difficulties Of the United States
it viii be no Irish Brigade, but Irish army that will
bring into the field. The Irish will flock not only in
thousands, but IN hundreds Of thousands for the
protection Of the starry banner under which they have
found peace, happiness, prosperity, and freedom
(Chsers If the President should send us across the At
lantic instead Of across tho Potomac, would take
Canada tho way aud meet reaDds ancient enemy but
to defeat her. (Great appause) We would go forth
and place that 1ag-he American banner-on tho para
pets Of Dublin castle instead Of on those Of Castle Pnck
Americans take care of the rebellion and we Irish will
take care OF England. (ApplaHsc)
The immense crowds OF Irish collected in the Fifth
avenue ng the whole extent Of the thoroughfare were
In their accamatons Tho illusions to Eng
land and the egons that would be raised oppose her in
OF war with this country received with great
and frequent applause After the was over
the regiments were put into marching order and cao
down to Broadway In spirited and sotiorlko
The moved through Fifth avenue to Fourteenth
str cot, through Fourteenth Broadway 20 the
Jersey City ferry Al several places the flags
displayed and the regiments were greeted with loud
applause. In short their progress the place OF embark
alton was one continuous ovation
IN JERSEY CITY AND DEPARTURE FOR
WASHINGTON.
The regiments arrived in Jersey City and were landed
the New Jersey Railway depot half four o'clock
whore thousands OF spectators and hearted friends
awaited their prcsence. On the ferry boats coming to
the ferry tremendous cheers up from the immense
which made "the welkin ring Some time
occupied in having tho troops properly settled on
terra fsma; and when this accomplished and
Colonel Mcagher (Actng Brgadier rode up the head
of the finely disciplined soldiers, in company with Col
Baker the enthusiasm and excitement intense The
men having been accompanied by their friends from New
was duly acknowledged by Colonel Msagher bow.
ing his respects TO the dense crowds. Cheers
then followed for Colonel Baker, and these
long and lasting Colonel Meagher mount
the beautiful steed which but few hours before he
had been the recipient Of having the valiant thou
sans Of hearts safely landed IN the depot through
the vast multitude and strict orders the soldiers
should he kept in their separate companies and that the
good order and excellent conduct which had marked
their proceedings during the day to be observed
unit. they LEE. for Washington This was fully compcd
with, and il is truly crcditabc remark that not a
single drunken man was to be observed in the reg.
nents.
Jersey City Fire Company No readiness to see
tina, order and regularity were carried out well as to
do honor to the Irish Brigade and the manner in which
they discharged their duty reflects infinite credit upon
every member who belongs to it,
The nents having been detained for some hours at
the depot, only served to increase the interest and
cNceuef created IN regard to their leaving and at one