New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-23

| The Military, upon arriving at the ST. Nicholas
came to a halt and opened files, through which
Gen. Corcoran passed TO the Hotel. where he vii
| remain few days. The remainder of the process
sion then passed on down Broadway, and Was dis
missed.
THE GENERAL AT THE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL
Gen. Corcoran dned with a few of his rnmedat,
personal friends at the s.. Nicholas Hotel at oclocl
D. H. About 9 O'Clock, an immense crowd assembled
in front of the hotel, numbering between 1900 anc
5000 persons, who called vehemenily for the Gen
eral to present himself. accordingly, be appeared
on the balcony, attended by some of his friends
when lie WAS greeted with three times three rsp.
turous cheers.
In response 10 this call, the General said that to
him it Was Il source Of almost inexpicabe saisiac.
ton to receive, as free man, the congratulations OF
those whom he was proud to recognize as bis old
friends and neghlor. He then referred briefly to
the varied experience which had fallen to bis lot
since he left New-York. All his suferings, and all
the indignities which had been heared upon him in
Rebel Dungeons Ipeared Insignificant when weighed
in the balance with such a mark OF the appreciation
of his feow.citizens as had greeted him upon his
return 10 his home. lie then spoke Of the resolnte
character of the enemy, which sought to sap
the foundations of this, the best Govern
ment ON earth, and warned them that
these Rebels must be met with a determination as
strong-even stronger than their own. This was to
be indicated in a manifestation Of power which
must be developed in the stern patriotism Of the
people, and tho numerical strength of our army. As
for him, he must repeat what be had said else-
WHERE that citizenship in this Republic was mex, 10
worthless unless the Union was preserved. He
meant to stand by not only the sentiment OF Union,
but to make ,s defense the business of his liie till
q peace WAS contaminated only on such terms 3,
should make our nation All honor to herself and her
citizoDs-our Republic firm aud s,eadlast-our Gov
erumeut the freest and the noblest in the world
The Hon. Alfred Ely being introduced, alsO briefly
addressed the multitude.
lie said be had the misfortune to have been taken
prisoner at Bull Run. AS natural consequence, be
had enjoyed for some time the hospitality OF the
Southern Confederacy 10 Richmond tobacco-iactory.
As fellow. prisoner and sufferer with their distin
guisLed gueet-and he assured them that he was
richly worth all the showered upou him since
his release--they had not been treated like human
beings; they had been subject TO toe same indgni-
ties as brutes. The spirit Of Col. Corcoran had
never faltered under these hardsbips, and his own
heart never beat SO joyousIy as when he again saw
the Stars and Stripes after an imprisonnpt of many
months.
VIM. f. Robinson, esq, next addressed the crowd,
but the enthusiasm of the people took such an i'm.
patient shape, our reporter was unable to distinguish
the voice Of the speaker.
At the conclusion OF the speeches, the band struck
up the Star Spangled Banner" yankee Doodle"
and other patriotic airs, after which three tremendous
cheers were given for Gen. Corcorsn. The party
then withdrew from the balcony, and the surging
mass of human beings slowly retired
At a later hour Gen. Corcoran rode down to his
quarters at the Astor iIouse.
1t is announced BY The Hartford Post that Gen.
Corcoran is expected to address = meeting i'll that
city in n few days lie is also wanted i'll Boston,
and, if he goes to Hartford, we presume he will
visit other places in NewEngland