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

known florist.
! Gen. Corcoran, in responding said that his thanks
were due for this high honor, this friendly greeting
on his arrival. Thirteen years ago he put his foot
upon this soil of the United States, and since that
time he bad taken the deepest interest in the pros
perity of this great city. When this war was thrust
upon US, it WIS true, IS remarked, that he was
among the firt TO leave for the field. The Mayor
had truly said that attempt bad been made to
shake the fidelity of the Irish people, and it had been
made in vain; and all attempts that might be made
would prove the same. The Irish people were true
10 American institutions; wherever there existed an
wherever he could speak out-be Won
speak for nstiona unity for the preservation of the
Government at all bazards and at whatever cost of
treasure and blood lie would be permitted To cay
that he felt proud that Providence has ordered per-
baps that the lot should have been cast to him that
/ be should have been called upon TO prove the
fidelity Of bis people in HE own history. lCheers.
/ lie was thoroughly aware Of bis unworthiness to
receive this high honor be the guest Of this great
city-sn honor which had hitherto been given only
to distinguished individuals. lie had nothing he
said, to distinguish him beyond Ibis fidelity TO the
Unon and HE desire TO lay down his life, if neces
ssry, for the country. Hear, and cheers. Being
u public servant and believing that such IA course
might prove OF benefit to tho Union cause, he vii.
| h1gly threw himself into their hands, He came
among them not 10 stay, not 10 tGrry, but 10 work
while here, and return speedily possible to the
| field And when be again returned lie trusted that
peace wo I'D bless our banners and that the Union
he the same US when lie first put his foot on the soil
one and indivisible. lie was proud that lis Irish
fellow cirizens had done their duty in this con-
test. They were willing to continue in the
Performance Of their duty, and he came TO see
/ if there were men willing to fight with
him. lie knew there were some. He should leave
tomorrow, to bring back the old Goth ~ give them
All opportunity If recognizing and taking tie field
under their old commander. A Major Immediately
responded: :" / am willing TO fight under you
private soldier. l hereby tender You my services
a private soldier.'l Gen. Corcoran concluded by
again returning bis thanks for the reception rendered
him, and declaring thai he was ready to lay down
his life for the perpetuity of the Union ard the up
holding of the authority of the Constitution. Pro-
longed cheering.
This concluded the ceremony OF reception, after
which the procession Was formed. The crowd, as at
all other points, was tremendous aud one gentleman
on parting with Gen. CoroorHn said: Good bye
Ill see YOU at the ST. Nicholas hope you will
live 10 get there"
OVATION IN NEW-iORk.
"For,une favors the brave" a better day for a
public demonstration could not have been chosen
from the calendar. A shower in the morning laid
the dns, and cooled the atmosphere, while the fit
ting cloud and the fresh wind made walking and
riding Il luxury in which vast multitudes INDUCED
All persous irrespective of rect or party or posi-
ton desired TO honor the hero whose home return
has been IA march of triumph, and our citzeus
swsrmed the streets, each one eager To add bis or
her quota TO the generous welcome given to Gen.
Corcoran.
This ovation 10 the first we have had since the
commenced ent Of the wGr, and the city has put on
its holiday dress; indeed it is gay ana gorgeous with
banneIs and this ID proper even in times that try
mems souls" no long as We have heroes to honor
aud victories to celebrate.
New-York is never slow TO appreciate merit
wherever it is found and when her native adopted
children are crowned with distinction, she is justly
proud Of the fact General Michael Corcorhn Is one
of our own citizens He has won green laurels and
golden honors, and we have extended him the hand
of welcome and given him hearty reception.
Early 10 the afternoon the civic societies robed in
their reg .a the iremen in their red shirts and -hin
pg hats, the soldiers clad in uniform, the various
bands of music, with Young America in pursuit
through broadway and Prniine-IIonse Square 70
the rendezvous at the battery where the procession
Was organized.
TIE PROCESSION.
Az soon ~ the ceremony Of reception at Castle
GARDEN had been completed, the Procession took M
its line of march, headed by Inspector Carpenter,
who attended to the police arrangements. lie was
seated in AN open bsrouche. Next came Brig. Gen.
John Even, the Grand Marshal, distinguished by a
buff .carf.
The First Division, under command Of Col. Post
lev, vas composed of the
81 Regiment IIns.Ns
Is. Regiment Caveiy Coz VAR Maa,r c w r rS,,s
I'm Regiment New.YOrK Volunteer. Col wilIi,m Allen
9Th Hegmrut National Guards Cob j. w Mason.
Pl.nx Brissdr, Capt ioonsrd
Officers the firs, Division, and Volunteers
of duty.
A comlany Of artillery, with one gun-a number
Of recruits belonging to new regiments, incladiig
detachment of Duryee's Zousyes, who marched
gracefully, and from the braney oil their UNIFORM
attracted considerable acntlona battalion oil lrisn
,oldiers-a number OF The Veterans OF Isls-Coi.
Mason aud Stall OF the 9th Regiment, n. 1. D. NJ,
and a body OF naval officers.
Altogether, the military display OF the First
Division was Of very imposing character, both IN
regard 10 numbers aud variety. The 9Th Regiment
winch was expected to take place ia the process
sion, WAS left AT Washington, Gen. Corcoran not DE-
airing TO take them from their post Of duty.
Tie Second Division was beaded by Provost
Ms,sbal Kennedy, who, with Deputy Provost Mar
slsl Leonard. rode in an open barouche.