Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-27
Tne inception OF General OOrcOran
In New York.

One Of the grandest ovations ever given on
this continent was that rendered to General
MICHAEL CoRooRAN on Friday, August ", on
the occasion Of his return to New York city
Such testimonials of popular regard and appre-
citation few men have ever received.
General CoRooRAN and party left Philadelphia
on the morning Of the 22d. At every principal
point on the route, he was greeted BY large as
semblles of people and by military displaya.-
But the great demand of the people was to hear
him speak. At Trenton, N. j., he made few
brief remarks in which he said he appeared be-
fore them upon a narrow platform, but he re-
ally stood upon a broad platform-the unlon'
the Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws.
Hitherto General CoRooRAN had worn Colo.
neIs suit, but at Princeton, N. j., he was pre-
sented with the uniform Of q Bfigadier-Gener-
al. When he appeared in the dress betting
his new rank, the air Was rent with hearty
cheers.
Arrived at the depot in Jersey City, the scene
was brilliant beyond description. Thousands
upou thousands were collected within and with
ont the enclosure. From side to side hung
American and Irish flags = the green folds
mingling with the red, white and blue in beau
.iful harmony, while the golden sun CLEANED
over all Opposite the entrance to the depot
was large flag with the inscription;
,ssWeloome to the hero Of Bull Rum
Brave in battle; patient In captivity"
General CoRcoRAN was here welcomed by
Alderman HARDENBuReH, President Of the Jer-
sey City Common Council. In bis reply the
General remarked that he was there "to say
that he was ready to sske his place again
among the supporters Of our glorious Constitu
ton, and for the restoration of the Union "
Accompanied by a large escort and many
personal friends, among whom was Father
MOONEY, Chaplain of CoRCoRAN's regiment, the
gallant 69Ib, the General entered steamboat
and proceeded round Governors Island and
then to the dock at Castle Garden. Here he
was welcomed to New York by an immense
crowd who mingled their cheers with the
shrisking of steam whistles, and the roar Of
cannon, ladies waving their handkerchiefs and
even raising exultant shouts as their favotite
emerged from the boat.
After order was somewhat restored, Mayor
OPDYKE, on behalf Of the city Of New York
bade General CoRooRAn cordial welcome to
his home, in q neat and appropriate speech.
To this welcome, the General replied as fol
lows:
| thank you, Mr.. Mayor, for your kindly
greeting. Since the time first came to this
land / have ever found warm, loving hearts In
citizens Of the Empire City. When this war
was forced upon us, you say truly, was one Of
The frat to take the field, though year ! have
spent in an enemy's city. Mr.. Mayor, you have
truly said il is not right to slacken the zeal OF
fidelity Of the Irishmen to this Government
and all attempts that ever have been made, OF
that ever may be made, will end In failure
The Irish people are true to American institu'
lions, and wherever there is IN lrishman to-day
who can speak his principles clearly without
fear or moles,alion, he will speak In support oil
our national institutions; and suffer me TO ssy,
l will feel proud that Providence has cast to me
q lot in which was called upon to prove the
fidelity Of my people. / thank God that be
gave me strength to endure.
Mr.. Mayor, ] am truly aware Of my unWorthi
neas 10 receive these high honofs have no
| thing more than fidelity to the Union and M!
| villinqness 70 lay down my life for the main
Itenapce Of its institutions, bat being persuaded
that such an ovation as this might perhaps d,
some happy good, ] willingly threw myself int
vour hands I come among you not TO stay 0
ltarrv. but to work and as speedily as possbl
lto return 10 the field, that peace may brighte
an, banners and the Union may be made th
\ same AZ when / fiEst put my foot upon lig soil
/ an proud Of my Irish brother fellow-citizen