New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE TENTH
LEGiON-RECEPTION BY THE SONS OF

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE TENTH
LEGION-RECEPTION BY THE SONS OF
ORANGE AND SULLIVAN.
This fine regiment, under command OF Col. Van
wyck, and recruited principally in Orange and Sui
liyan Counties The Xth Congressional District OF
the Statel arrived in town Yesterday morning, ana
was received by the Sons Of Orange and Sullivan
Counties" resident in New-York. The regiment
broke up camp on Wednesday night, and was trans
ported by steamboat from Newburgh to the foot OF
Fourteenth street. n. r., arriving ut all esrly hour
in the morning.
ett House in carriages accompanied by committee
of the " Sons" consisting Of Messrs 81 Van Dusen,
T. d. Lander, j. l.. Woodward, &. +. Hunter, ,.
A. Walsh and d. b. Halstead. Quite number Of
who presided announced the presence OF dls,
tingushed con Of Orange the hero OF iatterss, ana
nronosed three cheers for Commodore Strlngham OF
the United States Navy, which were gwen Win
will.
and said that he did not know that be could con-
qratnlate the people of Orange and Sullivan upon
the loss Of their Congressional representative but he
certainly could congratulate the army OF the United
States upon acquiring his services, and added that
the Colonel had not simply t@o counties, but thirty
four States to look after now. lie hoped that when
the men Of the Tenth Legion returned to their
frien Is and homes they would go as patriots and
heroes should always return having done their duty
Cheer after cheer was given for Col. Van Wyck,
the whole company rising. The Colonel responded
TO the compliment in a neat speech. He thanked
the Sons for the reception aud said that the Tenth
Legion was passing to the field in the discharge OF
it's duty in defending the integrity OF the Union and
the honor of the flag. He then referred to the pride
he felt in the past history OF the Counties Of Orange
and sullivan, and highly eOmplimented Commodore
Strin,ham In concluding, be induged in the hope
that the regiment would return safely, having per-
formed its duty TO the country and the world
The officers and the Sous-a portion of whom had
gathered at the 9TH Regiment Armory-then marched
70 the foot of Fourteenth street. preceded by band
of music The troops having disenlbarked the usual
conrtesies of reception were given, when The " Sons
escorted the regiment TO the Everett House. III front
Of which a platform bad been erected Here the
men were formed IN sold square. Inc ceremonies
were opened by the soldiers singing rallying song
written for the occasion by A. j. Dubois, which we
have heretofore published.
PRAYER was offered by the Rev. Chas. Smelling,
Chsplain, after which Mr.. Woodward, on behalf OF
the Sons" welcomed the regiment to New-iork
Mr.. John c. Dimmick then presented the regiment
with stand Of colos. and in doing so made some
what lengthy speech. lie referred with mncn Jus
tce 10 the history of Orange and Sullivan Counties,
aud alluded the former county rs beng the oir'h-
place of DE Witt Clinton and Commodore String-
ham. He ssld that the Sons, as residents OF New
York had welcomed every regiment that bad passed
through this city its way 10 the seat OF war; but
they had not greeted them as they had this. They
different
Sullivan. as they were bound TO them by stronger
ties of affection. He drew q vivid comparison be-
tween the hardsbips Of war and the comforts OF
home and in conclusion hoped to greet the regiment
on lis return home again, when the national flag
should float from every point in the United States.
Col Van Wyck, in responding, returned thanks
for the noble present. He alluded to the section Of
country In which his regiment had been rsr,d, and
stated that Tor the past few weeks they mao Sss ,"
encamped on the very ground where poruoh .,
60 Wasb;ng,on' a prssd army had their camp about
Nc .o,e Of The Revolution. The confidence OF the
Sons of Orange and Sullivan shoad never De aoused
and the men would stand nooiy by their nsgs, ana
,yond nerisb themstlves before their eolors should
be tarnished by disloyal hands. He alluded to the
war as AN upholy war, brought abont ny the very
men who had 30 long enjoyed with us free govern
ment In speakiog OF the Rebels, be SAID we hsd oeeh
told TO strike hght-that we must put gloves Chi
but he held them rs our deaolles1 rs, Of nDr
10 our national reputation, enemies TO the dst OF our
fathers-and as such he would treat them wiOnever
and wherever he met them; nor would nc spare
sinp le traitor head. The I" Peace men he adVisod
10 20 down among the rebels, and there cio'he them
selves in sackcoth and ashes for II they ohiy nad
sought the downfall of this glorious Cnlon-tne eh.
initiation of ancient landmarks, the Destruction VI
onr National Capital. lie would let them go 70
Charleston and Richmond, and beseeeh the Ieoes 70
mil down the odious palmetto rattesnake flag, ana
hoist in its stead the stars and stripes the nag nuer
which all Americans have. been hohoiea s9n pIv,
tected. Ihey tilE, RDlu ntp uoout a,
as ii ITS price could be valued by doliaIs ana
cents, aud they hing their money-bsgs closely.
Let them 70 to the rebels, and when
the American flag shall again float from tho hsro9rs
of Charleston, Richmond, and throughout ali tne
Southern States, then will We sheath our swords
ard return again TO our homes; then, and not nn!i
then, will We have peace. The traitor, DAVIS, 10
the United States Senate, wanted us to roll p tue
American flag, and lay il away Aye, "rcii II up
and Law il away;' but that should never be done
and bs would have it protect johnson IN tennessee
and Holt in his Kentucky heme.
We shall all do our duty, aud shall answer th'
morning roll, but when the evening roll shail sound
many will hear IL 10 more on earth. In concluding
he again returned thanks for tho roble g't, whici
would ever be dearly priced by b nself aud tho ms'
Of his command.
Col. Van wyck was frequently and loudly sp
plauded. ,;,,.o
AT the conclusion Of these ceremonies the regimen
broke into column, and marched down btoadwa2r r. :,
the Park Barracks, where the men breskia teu'
troops were loudly cheered along The route .,,o o
TIE regimental flag bears device on essn s'u,
the National and State coat-of-arms comoineu, VIZ
the picture Of Washington old besdauatssoc cS,i;
Newburgh on the right, and saw-mii si.e y, W.,
van County on the left. Over this Is nscii9ou
Legion, seth Regiment, N. v. g. W., anu una, ,ha Ma
lths motto f" Excelsior The other hags are sne nS
tlonal s,andarde apd i've guid0ns--two i0F 'ne i's