The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-08-09

The Return of the Goth.

Inc government having suddenly deter
mined to send home all the three months
Volunteers, the Goth Regiment, contrary
to expectation received the order to pro-
pare to return to New York on Wednes-
day of last week. But few hours we're
allowed to get ready; and the men were
marched into Washington, where they
slept for the night in the Park opposite
the White House. Next day, about one
o'clock, they were started off for Balti-
more, in the usual decentralization" style,
no provision whatever being made for
their subsistence on the route; so that a |
committee of the officers had to be sent |
on before to purchase provisions for the |
Regiment. At Baltimore, in passing
through the city, from one depot to an
other, the Regiment was loudly cheered,
mark Of respect not accorded to other |
bodies in the Monumental City, at pres
ent.
At Philadelphia, the reception of the
Goth was most cordial. The people We'd
with each other in rendering them servi-
ces, some carrying the men to their homes
and feeding them, others providing them
with clean linen, socks, shoes, handker~
chiefs, &c. In many instances these little
attentions were much needed: in all cases
they were properly appreciated.
The arrival of the regiment in New
York, was anxiously looked for by thou
sands, the telegraph having intimated that
they might be expected on Thursday af-
ternoon. When the time specified had
passed the crowds still fingered in the
streets, until it was stated that the regi-
ment would positively arrive at O'clock
the next afternoon. The Convention of
Irish Societies held a meeting, and ar
ranged programme for the proceedings
of the civic bodies, who were ordered to
parade at an early hour next morning.
From seven o'clock on Friday morning
the streets in the lower part of the city
were flied with crowds of eager expect
ants. The civic societies were out in full
numbers, with their handsome banners
and regalia, and several military bodies
were also on hand ready to Join in the ova-
ton to the gallant defenders of the Union.
At two o'clock, however, word was receiv-
ed that the Sth regiment would arrive in
an hour, but it was doubtful how and when
the Goth and list would arrive. Disap-
pointment was visible on every counte-
nance as the Civic Societies took UP their
banners and moved off the Battery. Many
went home, but the bulk OF the assem-
blage remained to see the Sth Regiment,
who were warmly cheered as they marcl>
cd up Broadway.
During Friday evening the crowds again
accumulated in the streets, and when, at
a late hour of the night, the list Regi-
ment arrived, they received the benefit of
an ovation, the major part of which was
designed for their comrades of the Goth.
A great many remained all night in the
streets, apprehensiye that, after so many
disappointmonts, the regiment might come
N at an unexpected hour and so miss their
Joyous welcome.
About six o'clock on Saturday morn>
ing, the steamer which was to bring the
Regiment to Pier No. 1, was observed
coming up the Bay. In few minutes the
nows spread up town and ere long the Bat
terry and the adjoining landings were
swarming with thousands of excited men,
women and children. At the same time
a detachment of the 4th Artillery common
ced to fire salute of 60 guns in front of
the City Hall. We regret to learn that in
doing SO, private Sweony, of Co. d. met
with severe accident, from the premature
explosion of a gun, by which he was SC
verely injured about the head and chest.
lie was taken to the City Hospital.
In the meantime, as the steamer carry
ing the men Of the Goth approached the
dock, the people on shore could see the
"Green Flag" floating proudly in front,
while the decks were crowded with thc
soldiers. Cheer upon cheer rent the skies,
and the applause was continued long after
the Regiment had been landed, while
friends and relatives tlockcd round them
to embrace the returned heroes or to en-
quire after the absent ones, too many of
whom, alas, shall never moro return. The
scene utterly battles description. 20.
When the first greetings had passed,
the regiment was again formed and march
ed up the Bowling Green to Broadway,
where the It'll Regiment, the Phoenix Bri>
gade and the Civic bodies were already in
waiting. After the Interchange of the
usual courtesies, the procession gas arraLg-
ed, which consisted of military companies,
five companies, civic societies, and thou
sands Of citizens.
AS the Goth passed the different civic
bodies, these latter saluted the Regiment.
and then, under their appointed officers,
fell into the places indicated for them in
the line of march. The enthusiasm of the
multitudes who filled Broadway knew no
bounds. Peal on peal of such cheers as
could burst only from Irish lungs, arose
and spread from point to point as the pro-
cession advanced; banners were flung to
the breeze and dipped in salute, and the
fairer portion of the creation crowded the
windows, waved their kerchiefs, and show
cred bouquets on the Regiment, until al
most every musket contained one of those
floral crowns. And this was for men who
returned to their adopted homes, not in
all the pomp and panoply Of holiday show
and parade, bHt stained with the smoke
and dust of battle and unremitting toll,
their uniforms torn and defaccd many,
indeed in their shirts rs thnv had oono