The New York herald., 1862-03-08

have thus hastily waded through some OF the points
OF interest afforded at this place, which, by military or
ders, have had the pleasure Of witnessing. have
endsavored to give the most important point and have
Prepared s In haste have simply to add that the
trao ho guns has been In every particular satsacto
M to Ss 81 nn under he so
public defence will doubtless bc all PARROT guns unless
John Bull gets his back and forces into before
they can be made.
Presentation OF Colors to the Ninety
Second Regiment N. Y. s. w. Mf
The Ninetys second regiment New York State volun-
tecrs, Colonel John Sanford, was presented with
splendid set OF colors past Eve O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon, in front Of the City Hall. The snow fsl
heavily during the presentation, which made II very
disagreeabls, and prevented anything like popular
gathering.
SPEECH OF JUDGE DAVIES.
Judge Davies, Of the Court Of Appeals In presenting
the colors spoke the following eloquent and effective
COLONEL SANFORD, OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF rm NNErY
SECOND REGIMENT New YORK STATE voLuNrEmsN 1t has
native county Of ST. lawrence, this standard OF eolors
be borne by you at the head of your regiment as you
Our glorious Union You have eft peaceful and happy
homes the pursuits Of heathful agricultural e At ne
call Of your country for tho dangers harasnips ana
der emotions the loved you have lott behind you
but such recoectons should only nerve you 70 nnore
ton 70 strike for liberty with firm hearts and steady
hands what spectacle do We present to tho nations
SapDy and PROSPEROUS people rich in all the blessings
O bountiful Providence could bestow, with govern
mont the envy Of freemen In every cline, securing
Is soughs 70 be- overthrown and botted out by traitors,
without cause. say without cause, for the fact IL now
apparent that In reality existed for this unhoy
rebellion save the ambition Of its wicked leaders.
They at issue as to tho causes or this raoroao
and they ere ready % q. IN: % occasion d c1 sUr
ton which they regard plausible Day by day as the
rebellion deveopcs It's purposes do We see that the true
publican institutions in fact tho nursery and fountain
or this great treason and that the OF the
the TSon 10 set up soysrnmsn. Of thss
own subvert that which they hate only because Il
just and secures equal rights to ALL. r.
could only be maintained. as has been.
by mendacity, subterfuge and violence Private rights
OF property have been wantcny destroyed In its support,
and ali the usagcs OF civilized warfare have been tram
d on % ana is oSav Of our patriotic To- thos:
brave who like you have been willing TO brave all
for their country its honor and its dag guided and en-
couagsd this spirit has been BY our noble honest and
true President TO whom the nation debt Of grati
tudc it cheerfuIly Acknowledges and will abuncanty re-
paw our armies now march in triumph through rebsl
States now returning to their allegiance and the strong
places Of rcbcldom are laid low. brighter day has
dawnsd upon u.s. and VIC have only 70 follow up the o!ows
reign throughout our whole land, and wicked men
will bo COM PEELED to submit to tho Union and its
trust to your care, already floats to the breeze in
every State OF widely extended Union.
Scregious hands hayo been laid upon it, and those who
have insutcd IL arc reapng the reward Of their inamy
IL Is year since that solemn procession marched
through Memphis, carrying It on 6er 70 It's PRETENDED
grave and there they they f0oshy thought, inferred
Il, with solemn mockery Now the same people are nse-
ing, panic stricken with terror and guilt, from the ad
vancng footsteps OF brave soldery who carry this
dag in triumph. and plant it firmly the soil where is
was insultcd to be removed. Those guilty men
are now threatening to burn their own city the scene or
apd ,ftx ouQhf
agais welcomed By those who have lived long lives
IN lie defence and whose lifelong hope has been
that they might dic under its protection. when
our gallant tafs bore IL in triumph tho other day up
rivers and through towns, whore II had not boen
seen for year. old men and maidens, young mon and
Children rushed 10 look again upon les Stars and Stripes
rcsnrnus prosperity and o the end Of rcgn o terror.
des2ots and niquity You have heard OF tho OLD man
who was taken down 70 the river py his servant sck
eyes closed upon all OF earth, the nag OF his country,
which he had lived for which he had fought ana
nown As he beheld IL more, tears coursed down
his manly paid and furrowed cheeks and seeing now
waving in triumph over MS country ana % ns y, ~
God be praise" " he expired Bo yours tho mission
to carry such JOY to thousands Of loyal hearts, and aid N
tho glorious work OF re-esabshng peace, order and
prosperity throughout the whole land. Go on Christian
soldiers and patriots. Go as friends OF law, order,
our institutions on such basis that future atemps
shan ever bs made 10 subvcrt them. Be animated with
the thought that attain this eud much must DO en-
durcd but nothing must divert you from Its accom-
Whatoyor stands in the way OF tho restoration Of
peace order and tranquility must be removed. No dis
tnrbing element must remain. "The Union, must and
shall be preserved and whatever cannot exist within
IL must 70 Of IT, We can never havo another robe
on costing its millions Of money Its tons OF thousands
OF precious lives the hard eings Of the OF toll,
and such suffering and hardshps. No idol however
heretofore cherished but must give way II neod bc, 70
permanent restoration OF tranquility, and no seeds OK
future discomfort must be left 10 grow and bring forth
bitter fruit | have such entire confidence in
the wisdom and patriotism Of tho whom
q wise Providence at this eventful crisis called
to tho head OF our nation, that 1 am quite
certain that this war will not bo concluded
until all this rebellion against ho government shall sub
nit to its peaceful and bongn sway tho wicked leaders
shall bo brought 10 condgn punishment and such gusan
tees and securities arc obtained as VIII ensure peace nsre
after your glorious mission brave and gallant Sons OF
ST. Lawrence 70 forth TO aid in this nobo work Boar
these flags triumph, and do no act 70 arnish them or
bring dshonor upon tho fair famo OF citizen soldiers
Bring them back unslied by any stain, and never nos
never lot them DO taken from you by rebel hands.
grateful country, on your RETURN wiz AWARD you ,s uh-
Bounded praise It's unrestrained confidence andhgh-
est honors now commit those hags 10 your protecting
Take thy bannerl may II wave
Trouuly DER the good and bravo.
Take thy banneri and beneath
The war clouds encrcling wreath
Guard it'll our homes are free;
Guard it-God will prosper thoe.
In the dark and trying hour,
In the bursting forth OF power,
In tho rush Of stceds and men,
Ills right hand wiz shield thee then.
Colonel Sanford took the coors, and having placed
them in the proper hand returned thanks briefly
Guiding by assuring Judge Davies that the cmbiems OF
Iborv which had been thus consigned 10 the regiment
would never suffer dishonor with their consent
We have already published list Of the officers, TO-
The Niagara Outward hound.