The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-27
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY.

DEPARTURE OF THE LINCOLN CAVALRY.
PRESENTATION TO COLONEL MREYNoLDs OF A WAR
HORSE, BY RICHARD BUSTED, ETC.
AFTER various delays the Lincoln Cavalry TO the number
OF about one thousand men got away yesterday after
noon, en- route for Washington which place they to
hold themselves in readiness TO take prominent part
in the bloody conflict about aaugurated for the sal
walton of the Tn and the perpetuaon of those prnc
pies of liberty handed down to by forefathers
This regiment-composed of Americans Irshmen and
Germans-is one of the finest that has left
this city yet. The men composing the regiment
want to fight for the Union, the whole
Uunion. and nothing but the union' and with
such motive and such noble field before Them they
cannot fail to make stern resistance to rebeious sub
ects and fight till they expend the last drop Of their
blood for the restoration that prosperity and happ
which have already been partially destroyed, and
which only DO regained by bringing back those to
eaty who have made the rash attempt subvcrtng the
lawful government and tried to separate from the parent
branch.
About twelve O'Clock the regiment arrived in Four
teenh street, and having been drawn in front OF the
Academy OF Music, Incorporation Counsel Buseed in
behalf of few friends Of the regiment proceeded to
charger.
Aijutant Batersby having drawn up the regiment in
Mr.. Busteed proceeded to present the animal to the
Colonel in short and appropriate speech Mr. Busteed
addressing the COLONEL said he had the happiness OF
being the medium Of presenting to him. in behalf of his
friends in New York, and for his use in the war, the
charger his left 1t presented to him in considera
ton of his character gentleman well as OF his quail
ties soldier In making this present they were not
unmndfu Of Colonel McReynods former services to the
country. In the Mexican he had been Of the
first in the field and retired wounded and with honors
and raised again he was ready for action. Although
a citizen of the United States only by adoption
his desire for the welfare of the country a second
time, impeed him to hazard the dangers OF war that
its government might be upheld. The speaker regarded
the present time Of the very deepest interest
There never time when the country more needed
heightened and courageous men than now To be one of
the soldiers whom the exgency needed the Colonel hnd
given up his government pension to rcenter the fed OF
glorious activity. He (lr b. would not transgress
the proprcty Of the occasion by referring to politics
All parties were now submerged in willing and I'M
faterng devotion to the country (Appause) 1t vast
great mistake to suppose that the war ON foot was
Of malice. 1t effort to uphold the constitution,
by irrespective of party, against intestine foe
After deciding capacity TO take Of the consti
tuition then we could settle the questions Of difference
incidental to politics He not speaking this only for
the friends Of the Colonel but, he believed in saying so
he spoke the Of all patriots (Appause) He
hoped the Colonel would return from this with more
glorious results than he had from the Mexican The
men turning to them) understood their commander
appase) -they knew ho would lead them to victory.
(Applause) They knew his past history, and will
ing to with zeal under such commander. Zap
plausc) Mr. Bustecd CLOSED by saying that he had no
doubt both they and their commander would give good
account Of themselves to the satisfaction of the earnest
desires and hopes Of their friends. (Appause.)
Three cheers for the Colonel called for from the
ranks and given with much heartness by the The
Colonel then mounted the horse in waiting uncovered,
and replied to Mr. Busteed that he should do injustice
his feelings if he failed 10 respond to his expressions
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