The New York herald., 1862-01-03
Arrival Of Congressman Ely.

HIS RECEPTlON BN, AND sfEECa IOt Tue ofrASS"c "
THE OLD sIxTY.NINTH AND OTHER CITIzESs-THS
UNION PRISONERS TO BE RELEASED, ETC., ETC.
Congressman Ely, of Rochester, recently released
from the hands Of rebels at Richmond having parta
ken Of hosptaes Of the tobacco factory for ovss
five months, arrived in this city from Washington 81
eight O'Clock last evening. He arrived by the Camdes
and Amboy route and, taking the boat at Camden pro
ceeded to New York where he was due at six o'clock
but owing to low tide and rough weather. the boat wal
unable to make her accustomed landing. and it was fully
eight O'Clock before the distinguished gentleman se foot
on shore at the Barclay street wharf Here Mr.. James
Connolly brother Of Lieut. Connolly Of tho Sixty ninth
who was also prisoner but now released
took him into his wagon and drove him to the Sc
Nicholas Hotel where Mrs. Ely anxiously awaited he
husbands arrival. Tho interview was very aaectinse
Tho following officers Of the Sixty ninth present.
pay their respects to Congressman Ely together WITH
q number Of citizens
Quartermastor Tully Captains Kirker and Dempsey
and Lieutsnants Bresn, Canton oBoyo and OFiars.
band was present in tho vestbule Of the St. Nicho
las, and as soon as Mr. Ely made his appearances ths
musicians played the "Sar Spanged Bannsr and othes
popular airs.
About half past nine o'clock tho above named delegates
from the Sixty ninth regiment proceeded to the oi
Mr.. Ely, who received them individually in the most
cordial manner
Quartermaster fully on behalf Of the delegation wei
cornod Mr. Ely from bondage in few appropriate 70
ar. Ely responded in a conversational tone. He re.
marked that between himself and Colonel Cor.
coran the strongest bonds Of friendship existed.
or the ssfsacrce evfcsl BY him in his present trying
condition He regretted TO say that he r Ely) was the
first who drew for Colonel Corcoran as hostage or
Smith and he ventured TO say that II there any
hanging DO done the Coonel would be the rst to SAT-
fer He also said that the Colonel eood health and
spirits when he las, him. and he hoped the day was
not far dist he would be restored 10 his family
The delegation then withdrew with hearty expressions
for the welfare Of Ely who shortly after appeared
tao st landing Of tho hotel and addressed those
bied to receive him below rs follows =
REMARKS CONGRESSMAN ELY.
Mr. Ely said:-GentemeG-ln my forced sojourn In
distant city have endeavored. through prolonged
nfnemen to conduct myself that neither my pa
triotsm my patience could be called in question: and
am reoiced to believe that this cordial reception Is in
eI prova Of my course. (Cheers) hesitate not TO
say that with sight exception the treatment atm shown me me
and my release was attended with cour-
teses which 1 can never forget. Yet language can.
express TO you the eagerness with which, IN common
S;tL NV fellow prisoners In the Richmond tobacco fac
torv watched "the door that looketh toward the
gladly saa sSeEy sr n sssss sss
oy with which turned my back upon the rebel capital
and the flag which misguided People would suostu!s
for the glorious aud Stripes Chsers lhe greet
es Of friends are at all times grasfu but The ereum
stances under which tonight add ~ the pi asure
with which receive your congratuations iNa .h;o
20 again stand the chief city OF tho Empire state
has done much to hclp on the great contest for
Union and tho government (Cheers.) Even in my nA
prisonmsnt have been constantly reminded of its noble
contributions to the army mashslod in defence Of the
old Tag cloud srplause) Ny prison hours have been
relieved Of much of their edm by the society OF brave
soldiers from New York. (Applause.) Corcorsn, who
led the intrepid Sixty ninth 10 noble deeds at Ma
went with to Richmond and there remained for two
months or more, until placed Ia close coninemen, "a
Charleston. (cheers.) woed, Of your sister city Of
Brookiyn was my companion, until dragged TO ieons
cell, TO be held like Corcoran, subject to the Treatment
TO the patient and heroic endurance Of these dstin
gushcd officers, and that Of all the captains frm the
Empire state well as those from other paris OF the
Union, bear cheerful testimony (Cheers.) We have
right to glory the conduct Of these gallant men, On
the ned and In the dungeon they havc never failed 10
manifest a spirit Of true ana uudauntcd patriotism
worthy the warmest admiration (Cheers) Let US ro
member them In their lonely cells aud hope that at the
earliest moment consistent they may be restored to their
homes and friends. cloud applause) Gentlemen. ]
am persuaded that the vast army committed TO ths
trusty hands of General Mcclellan has too much To
do II I have learned anything IN tho past II
is that we tight people terribly in earnest
kpifen-is stin their cry. Firm in the belief that we
seek their subugaon they have waxed desperate and
neither life nor treasure will be spared to prevent the
advance of our arms rebellion extensy and Jealous
AZ that which regns throughout the South can only
be overcome by the best and strongest efforts united
North. We must, az man shoulder 10 shoulder,
heart to Leart orgeul of party OF prejudice Of all bus
country join with the in its excrtons Cor the
preservation OF the republc soonly may we py Gods
rudey and by conquest, win enduring peace ana
establish power to with traitors at home a. sue
checrs.) ,..,-.. :.
tired TO his apartments amid applause.
THE PRISONERS TO BE RELEASED.
The Hon. Mr. Ely, in conjunction Win Quartsrmas.er
Murphy oil the Thirty eighth New fsrk reg'men. VINO
was taken prisoner at Bull run, ooohnea ~ ~ NenmVna
jal and subsequently escaped, succesdeu IN proeurme
the consent OF the at ior INC cn
change Of the following prisoner now IN Kcnmona lal.
They may be expected have their freedom ssh' or
ten days -, A.. val, c,v,v r,r,h ,se,rnsce
I;or,en .nt pooth Wisconsin regiment.
iievtsnant Campbell, New York Seventy ninth regi'
ment. - 49, v.,,, c.,ous ror,v.ort
iieu,enant Hamblin, New York Second regiment
a,,sn Manson New York seventy ninth regiment.
Sap,an Spraguc, Ohio SeveEth regiment:
Ssptan McQuade, New York Thirty eighth regiment.
SIntsircuce has been received tongat that the lasA
naned gentleman is dead; but an endesvor will DO made
o substitute for him Lentenan Irwin, os tho New forS
s,cond regment.I
Captain Hunt, ---- - -. ,
Captain Griffin, New York Eighth regiment.
Cantain Shliuslaw New York Seventy ninth reeaaeass
60 bo n ,eportsd TO be on his way home.