New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-16

20, there superior to it in ability or ID 'n'
Lilac. j. proceeded.
MILITARY GALA DAY.
rh. s9d Pennsylvania, Col. Birney' had
,.g yesterday at their beautiful camp be-
gan 49, a., 0ll Soldiers Home on the occasion Of
yO"" ,.ot,ton of the first OF the thirty-fOur
,h' -, 10 as many regiments by Pennsyl'
M. The camp was adorned with evergreen
'"u,s' hearing patriotic devices, and its streets
'''D', rooa with cedars. Conspicuous above all
Wv. .n,m. bore an efigy of JEFF. Davies with
"Iet ne alone" An OK and many
.o..ted whole, were disposed of in the
Psn ,,, Of the DAY, aud classic games, such as
,ss creased pole creased pig and sack racing
s,,,ooead de festivities til sunset
T1,e serious part of the entertainment was
all, .oe,essful The regiment was drawn
n a ,o.low square incosing Gen. Graham
commands the brigade. Col. Ccchrane,
81 =. Colonies, the speakers and other IL
,.J ouo,ts Lieut.-COl. Puleston, Military
,aent PENNSYLVANIA, gracefully introduced
-. cr,cv who on behalf o. Gov. Curtin
made the speech of presentation lie. illustrated
-. t,ntb that the banner represents national
no,rsr and i. the shield of nationality abroad
.al At home. By tie case of Martin hozsta,
n. -rmipded the regiment that the old flag was
Co.. Ae fiat time dishonored at Fort Sumter.
40 ;,,or,.,iyely urged the grave duties which
5e,ogeJ u,on tie army, aud closed by abiding
=, the egod service the regiment had done in
la.,enipg ore Of the first three to the defense
Of Ito naicnal Capitol.
Il, eogrluoirg addressing the soldiers he said:
y.,,,e,,r ,our fate the prayers OF the Common
reslIh whose IONS You aIei The 6en2Jns OF the re-
,bi- wioss citizens you are Will 90 with and sur
onnd yca amid ali the ycissituces ol the future and
tbe esfs OF coming generations viii moisten your
pslos;
Wb,,is- ol the fcafold high, or IN the srmy's van,
Tbs usbss lace to Ole l. where he dies for
No orc Eyss in vain for himself or dies too soon
who talls deciding the liberties Of his country OF
tie right o. mankind. Take thy banner, and be-
nta'h the battle clouds encircling death,
Guard e TIL our homes are free
Gssrdit GJd will prosper theei
~ tie darS sud trying hour.
In the bsesking foith Of power,
fr thc rush OF ste eds and men
f risht hand win shield tnee then.
1cse toy banner and If Ger
Thou sto1i6s, pIess the soldiers bier.
and tho rlgHied drum shouid beat
To tie tread Of moufDlul iect
1Ieu this crimson alg shall a.
Naftisl cloak and sh4ogd for thee
IInoo the history of the 23d as a three
months regiment Congressman Kelly, Of Pbila-
delpbia. in taking the flag, dNelt at length,
with warmth giyen by bs personal obserya-
ton Of is early services. In conclusion, he
expressed the hope that The flag would be
upflrlod. ret housed, AID thet the war would
be- made worthy Of the country and cause.
Senator Cowans and Representative Wright
presented swords to Cspts. Dil,ey and Wallace
and Lieut.. Reese with few remarks, to
which Co. Biruey replied. These ceremonies
being over. the guests gathered about Col. Biz
news Widespread table. Among the tCasts
drank with most hearty applause was the
health II Goy. Curtin aud that Of Secretary Of
War Simon Cameron. Col. John COchrane.
who is one of the colonies Of the brigade, WIS
nrgeutly called upon TO respond TO. the latter,
the Secretary being absent. lie at length
arose, and piayfnly remarked that:
The Secretary having endorsed him he should now
endorse tht Secretary. lie knew Of no other reason
why he should Re selected for the honor OF respond
,ag 20 ihc oest hut it occurred 10 him that the re-
cpUcai ayt might present kind Of seasoning in 9,
tilcle which would endlessly refer tie opinions OF
zach edGrstr 10 the expressions % his absent pin
cilal. li.lnChier. Inc Colonel AFTER having re-
tered ai admirable felicity 10 The characteristic.
OH al ana Iryc.e, Of Secretary Cameron, and te-
s'oweG aroI the Presidert AID lis CABINET q
praise which was highly appiauted, SAID tina, IL
20. Biz purpose 10 discus Tie gave qDestiOl
which bso caused the war tbs. afflicted orr country
When civil action assumed the gigantic proportions
OF rebellion aspiring 10 be the Instrument of fuccess.
iul cyo'1'i9u i, compelled LOYAL msn 20 the artiirs-
ment o! anus. This vast army, composed Of VIOLIN
teens from peaceful life, supplied win marital energy
aud lOrgftd ~ military pref araiOn Ii actuated BY
bit one !hOEgLt and shOuli be by only one pulp0.e
the thought the dancer Of the Government the pm
poe tho determination 20 save \. Great cheeriuc
AId Res ,a attentive world heed wei. thar this srniy
i, "a earlct. rot in earnegi alone Tor progress il
military requirement Tor Improvement IN drill OF IL.
battalion. or tor The experience winch transforms
Tie raw levy into the irlec soldier but IN earnest IL
hQht tae great fight which shall impose defe,,l
upou rebellion and eouies uFoa the Govern
uent unity, strength and perper,ity. Cheers.
iud In earnest as il is. lie confidence m liz lesiei
removes floU it iInrafienee. We are taught that IN
patience there b. strength and sufely tia, Lesson bas
H. l8rest complication IN tie condition Of that
qimv whose Oliisfs reliant mon The patriotism.
the prudence. aud the skill OF Their commander.
Tle speaker coutDded % say thai be was OF opinion
,pi tie strc42le in which the country was engaged
was not "a struggle for forms ii the rlde perturba-
ions oil should render impossible the restoration
,i I'll our previous political landnarks, ne would
establish o hers suitable % the eXigency,
and possible 10 the changed condition Of affair.
If The tl,DsuutafOns OF conflict, or be Influences q
imo ana events, should forbid the return Of the
uion ia IN respects, as il had been, he for
ablisbiLs lie Union as II ought 10 DC. Vehement
and ioud appbluse.l And he felt assured that bis
friend the Hon. Member from Peunsy lyania who
had 80 eoquer;ly spoken that day iOr a readlnsted