The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN REw YORK.
DEPARTURE OF Tnr slyTY.NINTH REGI-

ahNSt tubiE DAILY, MN DOYLE AND COLONEL
hNA6HER-AN AFFECTING FAREWELL TO THE GAL
LIANT 'SlArY NINTH IMMENSE CROWDS IN BROAD
WA-THE FIRST or THE IRISH BRIGADE IN IHE
FlELD-THE GREEN FLAG FLvgTERISG ONCE MORE.
The military ardor and enthusiasm Of the citizens Of
New York, which has been somewhat dormant for the
past few weeks. suddenly given vent to during
yesterday the occasion Of the departure OF the
Sixty ninth regiment the first Of the Irish brigade The
number u" itself, since that gallant militia corps So
much distinguished Itself in the presen. campaign Is IN
Itself suggestive Of patriotic enthusiasm enough TO arouse
the coolest nature and this was the result of the Immense
oupourng which took place yesterday. This the FIRST
regiment of the Irish brigade which will consist Of five In
ALL and hopes are entertained, doubts, will
be realized that the brigade will rival that Of France,
which so famed in song and story for its valorous
deeds and numerous victories.
The great OF attraction yesterday the house
Of Archbishop Hughes OF Thirty ninth street aud
Madison avenue where stand Of coors presented to
the three regiments organization for tho
brigade in this city.
At eight ocock yesterday morning the Sixty ninth eft
Fort Schuyler on board of steamboat and landed
al the foot of Thirty sixth street. from whence they
marched to the house Of the Archbishop. Thither
mense crowd had hurried, the surrounding streets
piaz2as, windows, &c, being crowded by per
Of all classes and natonaiities. In the paror
Of the house were congregated a numerous and dis
tnguished circle Of the and daughters Of the Emo
raid Isle we'll Of other nationr Among those pre-
were Mrs Thomas Francis Meagher, Miss Harriet
Lane ece OF President Bachanan) Mrs. Judge Rooso
vet N. Doyle Gate Assistant District Attorney Generals
Arthur and Sanford, Judges Mitchell and Daily Thomas
Adds Emmett and others.
Tho weather proptous could well be desired,
the shining out at the time with soft brancy Tie
Cvtv liuao M thab c,,.
aud the scene was decidedly picturesque one There
we're over thousand hearted Iishmen most Of
whom had felt the heat Of BATTLE and struggled with the
deadly bullet drawn up receive tho colos of the Amc
rcan republic, well as that Of their native country
those colors whose embems they bravey upheld at
Bull run and which about being presented them
by clergyman the representative Of their Archbishop
aud Of their religion. Every man seemed to feel this
and the gerng eye and firm men Of tho soldier Irish.
man as no stood in Madison avenue, betokened wha,
big valorous heart beat under that rough gray
overcoat The men are dressed entirely in
gray uniforms with the regular army regulation hat, to
which green feather ID attached They armed with
Enfield rifles. As guard Of honor. Major Minturn's
troop Of cavalry with Captain Hogans battery Fort
Schuyler accompanied the regiment ard also halted
on the number Of other officers attached to
the brigade also present, Colonel Meagher appear
ing mounted. Colonel kavanagh, Of the Macy Rifles
was also present with Captain T. A. N. Murphy. Every
stepped forward in front Of tho piazza and proceeded
speak the soldiers On the reverend gentleman making
his appearance he was greeted with loud cheers from the
troops He said
SOLDIERS OF IRISH BRlGApx, OFFICERS AND Mantle
Most Rev. Archbishop Of New York. previous to his dcpa
turs for Europe requested attend this occasion
his and to open the proceedings by ad
dressing to you few words. take great pleasure in
complying within request. regret that he is not pre-
sent for know that you would like to him. hear
his voice However know his sentiments In your re-
gard. know his good wishes are with you. know
that he has confidence IN your your" good patriotism and
)Applausc.) I know that he has confidence in the
fidelity the Irish soldier for history tells that the
Irish soldier has always done his duty home abroad
Where h services have been employed he has been
found wanting (Cheers) He has always been faithful
to the trust confded in him regret very much tn SEQ
the disturbed state Of our country TO this great
public, the wonder Of tho world for many years, 80
distracted by civil trust long that the cry Of
war, which has taken possession Of every part Of this
great nation will pass away and that peace will be
restored honorable and just basis aud all become
again snod and happy Twill not detain you longer
be presented to the regiment by kind and
patriotic ladies addresses be delivered their
behalf by distinguished gentlemen present conclude
by exhorting you be faithful soldiers In tho hour Of
trial forget not your God Be Christian soldiers He who
holds His hands the issues Of life and death, and tho
des.nics Of nations be with you and direct you in all
At the conclusion Of the Vicar Generals remarks Judge
Day came from the house TO the sidewalk, having his
arm Mrs Cbalfn, to whom the regiment chiefly in
deb.ed Tor The coors The different aags were also car
red behind the Judge when he proceeded TO deliver the
presentation speech. He said
Colonel NuGgNT--I am requested by this lady behind
Mrs. Chalhn the daughter Of an Irshman, and the
wife of officer in the regular army of the Quilted States,
and by the ladies associated with her 10 offer 10 yor
regiment the accompanying stand Of ccors IN commit.
ting your charge these two flags need scarcely remind
You that the history Of hs pregnant with meaning
in the light which il sheds upon the history Of the other
The green flag with its ancient harp its burst of sunlight
and lis from 0ssan in the old Irish tongue recalls,
through the long lapse Of many centuries the period
when Ireland nation, and convey
eloquently than by words how she lost her nationally
through The practical working Of that doctrine of
sion for which the cbeious States Of the South have
taken up The pe. od of reands greatness at
tanned when the petty princes who ruled seperate OF
the country aud kept in unceasing turmoil hnaly
srbdued and the spectacle OF united people, under
government was presented in the wise aGd bcnecent adj
ministration Of that truly great monarch, the trous
Brian Eoroihme II Is that happy period in Irelands his
tory upon which her bards luve 10 dwell her historians
to dhalc, and around which cluster the proudest
Of her historical predictions. BY what means
was that natora ty extngushed, and when Ireland
miseries begn2 When her ambitious leaders the JEFF
eron Davses Of those days overthrow the fabric Of the
national government, and instituted in is stead distinct
and separate sovercguties through whose internal
weakness and cashiug interests ireland finally
brought un lei the power OF that salworth English
narchy that has since held her N It's iron grasp Does
an freshman, therefore ask what his duty in this
est2 Let him learn it IN the history Of his country
the story OF that flag let him, contemplating the
sorrows Oh his mother Erin,
"Eem mber the days OF old.
Ere her laithess sons betrayed her.,
What asked Of freshman in this isis He is asked
create which those rshncn who signed the Decia-
ration Of observation-disclosures Taylor, James Smith and
Matthew .horntor--mcart to transmit, with its manifold
blessings every irishnan who should make this
try the land II his adoption. To the Irish it has
been In every country, country where their
native Ks and stimulated industry has with
appropriate reward, and whore they have enjoyed
OF political consequence and exercised degree Of
totcal influence not found in the land OF their
tivity. Whatever may be the result OF our
OK eriment Of selfgoverHmeit, whether successful
rot The Is IN America as responsible for the
result whatever y is any other class CT citizens.
That ii has its defects Of rs vain enough TO
deny but IT. in view Of what IL he's accomplished any
Irish adopted citizen is willing TO give up let him go
and live under the monarchy OF Great Britain But he
still has faith tho teachings Of Tone and the example
Lord Edward Fitzgerald, let him stand by that form Of
government which they sacrificed their lives obtain
for rishnen TO preserve that form Of government
this continent il INST be sustained, Ms it has hitherto
been in the grandeur, integrity and power Of nation
and not BY Mexican division into weak and
r.ckciiy republics. To secure that great end you
are now in arms, and part OF the
military force that u the Of the republic
yon and the organization of which you form part have
\ mighty and eunobng respons biliy You have chosen
to be known by the number Of regiment already lis
tngushed the beginning OF this contest the reputation
oil which you have assumed TO maintain but more than
this you and the organ 2stn 70 which you belong have
desiglated yourselves by the proudest name in irish mill
Ia annals-that Of The hish br1ace That celebrated
tie ADMITTED bravery Of its members merely, but
chiefly by the perfection Of it's discipline, and
il vii be prcc sey IN the proportion that you initiate it
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