The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-11
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Al this table were seated Lieutenant Colonel Frank T.
Howe presding Quartermaster General Reed OF Massa
chusets Lieut. Col Richie, OF Governor Andrew staff
Rev ~ Tying with the field aud star officers OF tho regi
ment. Whom due attention had been paid 10 the repast
Colonel HOWE arose, and expressing regret that owing
to the orders Of the regiment for hurried departure
would be necessary TO interrupt the progress OF the meal
introduced
Rev. Dr. TYING, who welcomed the regiment in fitting
manner lie delighted, he said express the pride
which he aud every citizen Of New York felt in witness
ing tho regiments which his native state pouring
forth TO the war; and that feeling only increased and
deepeed on every such occasion as called forth demon
sraons like the present. At the very dawn OF the wac
Massachusetts, blood she'd sending pang through
every Massachusetts heart From that time the regi-
mcnta Of the old Bay State had become ed
them. The New England Guard they welcomed with pc
ctiiar pleasure. They wero gong with their brethten
already combating the euey to seize the dragon Of re-
bellion by the hroatfhe might be allowed the expires
sioaHd hold him until constitutional authority should
exercise iis Jurisdiction and administer punishment
They had bat met the gaiaut soldiers OF the Twenty
foatth 10 part with them In the moment OF greeting
and he extended to them every assurance OF their
ifisResbip Virginia sacred soil to them, and the
Potomac was fevered as the Ganges, mingled they
were with the blood Of Massachusetts, sons Would they
then, ever concede them to rebels traitors? He could
say nothing 10 exa the character Of the Bay State She
the FIRST 10 abolish savery-{slight tokens Of disan
probaton)lcr escn,cheon bright, and he was posi-
tive nothing could derogate from her proud position 10
M regiment in conclusion no said that like the Spartan
mother he wanted TO see them return with their shield
untarnished or die victims Of honor courage and truth
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three Enthusiastic cheers When order was restored he
said--l thank you for the kind manner in which you
have greeted the Twenty fourth regiment its passage
through your noble city. thank you not for myself
alone, but for every officer and for every in the
mand. Were at home, nobody would expect speech
from me- for I'm not gifted ia that art But there ,s
no need OF oraory. The cause in which leaving
our home speaks every loyal heart The vnd,cation
OF the constitution of the United Staes-the Union Of
those States-the maintenance OF the laws which The
poopc OF those States have enactedheso four only pu-
poses) will inspire our hearts and dhr arms and
enable Us 10 hold the banner up. From the bottom Of
my heart thank you We going forth having laid
aside for arnc only the pursuits Of the peace
practise the arts Of II pastime us but an
rcan citizens, with the love Of country in hearts ard
arms in our hands.
Major CHI 5rErsoN now advanced Colonel Steven
son With handsome banner, which he presented on be-
half OF tho Aston House in . brief speech
Colonel STEVENSON received it, and after returning
thanks assured the donor that the which implied
was appreciated, md would not b. disregared on the
field Of battle or in the hour when the contest ragged.
ceedingS retired to get the column ready for marching
aud ia few minute. afterwards
General uRSsiDK made his appearance and was greeted
with eathusaetc cheering In response TO loud calls he
came forward aud expressed his regret that tho urgency
OF business had prevented him frem earlier attend
anee and as he DESTROYS Of seeing the regiment which
he was pst told was forming ID the Park he trusted they
weuld moi ask any speech from him. He then retired.
After brief remarks by General Reed and Colonel
Richie the company dispersed and the ons joined the
regiment at the City Hall whence the line OF march
akcn mp through Broadway TO Canal street. aud thence
TO the wharf where they embarked on board the steamers
Admiral and Eastern City. AS already stated the desti
nation Of The regiment is Annapolis to join General Burn
sides division Owing the fog the steamers did not
sail last evening.
The regiment numbers very nearly Thousand mon,
and is provided with the rided Springfield nuskst OF
1891 weapon which the regiment chose in preference
TO the Enfield. We have already given lis, Of the
officers.