The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-31

and ono in Massachusetts,. Tho command has been
offered 10 Brgadier General Shields, whose arrival
from California Ia looked for and whose accept
ance satisfactory assurances have been given The ogan
zaon Of the force Is already in state Of forwardness
but some pecuniary means are needed which the
government docs not furnish TO advance II 70 COM
pleon with the rapdy necessary Tor the public servce
Inevitable recruiting expenses but partially betrayed
by tho War Department. Temporary subsistence Of the
men from the time Of enlistment til they 50 into camp
az interval in the OF rural recruits OF some days
has also TO be borne by individuals Tho allowance made
under the acts Of Congress for military music-ndspen
sable for discipline order and cheerness In the tolls OF
the march or the inrenchment-s found inadequate alta
time when the demand has become sAddeny enlarged
The bounty promised by government to the soldiers Is
payable only At the conclusion VI their term Of SERVICE
and their pay although counted from the time of enlist
ment is not received I'LL the end Of three months Men
VINO depend FOR the support Of their families on their
daily labor, absolutely need temporary aid enable
them TO bridge tho FIRST three months which hap
pen In tho present instance BIO the hardest three
months in the year. TO aid in the formation and des-
patch o. the Irish Brigade committee of citizens who
ympathze with the movement has been organized and
now appeals 70 tho public, and particularly TO all who
clam irish birth or lineage for assistance in this most
The names Of the Sub Committees will be found below
Tho Committee on Collections Is charged with the
organization OF collections throughout tho city and
vicinity, and 10 proceeding rapidly to the for
nation Of ward collecting committees, which will be
announced In few days. Persons willing aid them
are requested to communicate with the Chairman Mr..
James OGrady, stevens House, Is Broadway. Pending
the organization Of the subordinate collection committees
all persons willing to contribute to this national and pa
whether large small any member OF the Committee
on Collections. Tho committees follows
On fsrancc-Joseph Stuart, SO Nassau street; Felix
ngoldsby, ~ West Fourteenth street; Richard Bell 80
Pine street; Charles r. DAY. "a Clinton place. Samuel
Sloan corner Of Warren street and West Broadway viii
EcecuHrs C5,nmiaee-Daniel Devn, $50 Broadway;
Richard German, l22 Broadway Richard Bell, 80 Pine
street aJosePh stuart s Nassau street Charles DAILY
James OGrady rs Broadway; Samuel Sloan corner OF
Warren street ana West Broadway; William Mitchell 90
Mail T.l,n
% Wall street.
On Equipn,en-walter Masee, Of Church street
and Park place. Edward G. Donney, 1874 Duane street,
Andrew Carrgan, 81 Chambers street. Joseph P. Qun,
707 Broadway; Eugene Kelly, 164 Fulton street
On Or Relisf-Andrsw Carrigan, 81 Chambers street;
Daniel Deyn, 259 Broadway Bernard Casscrly, Pacific
street, Brookyn Felix Rourke, 1858 Broadway Charles
Daily "a Clinton place; James b. Nicholson, 24l South
On Collections-Jamos OGrady, 25 Broadway; Stephen
Phibin, 7o7 Broadway; Edward g Donnelly, 134 Duane
street; K se u 0Goiman l22 Broadway Denis Hen
Chambers street; Edmund H. Miller, No. Hanover
street. James Murphy, II Thirty ghh street. Henry
Chambers street. Vim. L. Cole, Irish Ameiean, all Of New
York Samuel Sloan Peter Rice, Daniel O'Relly Edward
Hart Bernard Casscry, of Brooklyn.
BY order Of the COMMITTEE.
JOHN I. DOYLE, Sec. JOSEPH STUART, Chairman.
THE IRA HARRIS GUARD CAVALRY.
PRESENTATION OF SPLENDID WAR HORSE TO COLO
MEL DE FoREsT-PATRIOTIc REMARKS OF SENATOR
IRA HARRIS.
very interesting ceremony took place yesterday af.
ernoon at hapast twelve o'clock No. Of East Forty
ninth street. drawing together large of our
citizens who seemed much Interested the occasion
As has been already announced in the HERALD tho popu
lar commander Of the Ira Harris Guard Cavalry was
then and there to be presented with splendid charger
the gift Of his friends and neighbors who hold tho gal
liant Colonel tn the highest esteem Over 600 Of the
brigade landed at the pier at the foot Of East Forty
East viyo int
the Navy Yard Band matched to the Colones residence
The lined by curious crowd who frequently
expressed their pleasure at the fine appearance this ex
ceent regiment Lieutenant Colonel Johnson Of the First
regiment, In command Of the men until they reached
the Colones house. He was assisted by Majors p G.
vought Davidson and DAILY. Lieutenant Colonel Mcvcar
also the ground and the sword recently pre-
scented to him by the citizens Of Rochester.
The engine house at the OF Lexington and
Forty ninth street eaiy decorated with flags and
ners, and solid repast was laid out for the men, who
went in companies and enjoyed themselves greatly.
In the Coonel's house decuner to,rchte was pre
pared for the officers and friends Of the Colonel and is
needless TO say tia. everyone paroOk Of the good things
played some splendid selections at intervals from popular
melodies.
Tho presentation OF the steed was made by the Hon.
Daniel b. Taylor member Of the Legislature, in pa
trotic and appropriate speech The horse which
beautiful light gray brought to the front Of the
house, when Colonel dc Forest vauted into the saddle
and being seated returned thanks in the few words Of
Senator Ira Harris one OF the representatives Of this
State, and after whom The brigade Is named then
called With great emotion he responded in some
marks marked by patriotism, truth and sincerity. He
regretted that his advanced and the want of strength
prevented his taking the Geld in person; but no
felt that his and honor would be
sustained in this righteous by the noble
band Of men who stood before him, and by
their gallant young commander in whom no reposed the
fullest confidence. lie went TO speak in terms Of
eulogy OF the other officers OF the brigade.
The Colonel took command Of the men on their return 70
their cncampment They proceeded in columns thirteen
abreast from Forty ninth street, down Fifth avenue
Fourteenth street. and down Broadway to tho Staten
Island ferry They frequently cheered in tho ave-
and Broadway The appearance Of the men with
their full uniform and regulation cap was as fine as
could be expected.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO SIEGEL'S