The New York herald., 1862-03-04

mention. Tho various fire engines were fully manned
and decorated In quite chaste manner and sne
OF that body quite large We have ever seen IT,
Previous to the moving OF the procession Mr. o. So,
prominent lawyer Of Brooklyn, delivered welcoming
address TO COL Wood at the Perrepont House. In Mon
tague street. whom tho procession got fairly under way,
and moved through the following streets:-
Through Montague to Hicks, through Hicks TO Fulton,
through Fulton to Court, through Court TO Atlantic,
through Atlantic to Henry through Henry 70 Harrison
through Harrison to Butler, through Butler TO Hoyt,
through Hoyt Fulton avenue through Fulton avenue
TO Clinton avenue through Clinton to Myrtle ave'
nuo through Myrtle TO Jay street. through Jay
70 wloughby street. through woughby to east gate Of
City Hall Park where the procession was reviewed by
Colonel Wood, and then dismissed.
Although during the entire day the rain came down IN
slight though disagreeable manner and cold bitter
blast blew from the northeast yet did not prevent the
people from turning out moe to do honor to the re-
turning soldiers Fulton street. through which the pro-
with spectators. and every window had it's full compile
ment OF female observers who smiled down their gentle
wecomings in that peculiar and winning manner which
gives much valor TO the hearts Of those who are
prone to such tender feelings. From out every
window and from every housetop the national
coors oaed in beautiful array, ana fair hands waved
white handkerchies in the air as the Colones carriage
passed on Atlantic street was alike thronged ana the
different millinery storcs for which that locality s IA
nous, were perfectly alive with smiling countenances
and graceful crinoline Ladies' were here ladies'
there ladies everywhere you turned The different
millinery stores were also cleared OF their USUAL quantity
those artificial arrangements which generally placed
todspay the artistic proportions OF latest
OF red white ana blue nSserSa pS% .ne o % wI
hands Joined in pleasing chorus with the more boiserous
enthusiasm Of the cheering populaoe.
While passing through Hicks street, Commodore String
ham appeared the piazza Of his residence and also
ceiyed cheer from the crowd He stood there until the
entire procession had iled past.
marching yesterday quito severe but nevertheless
tho military looked remarkably wol There was largo
which acted guard Of honor upon tho occasionost
Of the prestige for appearance which It has attained
in Brooklyn.
Colonel wood, who was in o carriage drawn by four
horses the whole vohcle being wreathed in the Star
Spangled Banner looked weak and carsworn but his
has lost none Of the ustre which has always charac
greeting which he yesterday received from his fellow
citizens, though no was meek and composed, while
anxiety to do him honor Though he has narrowly es-
capod with his life and suffered much from his
wound yet he has not lost that determined air which he
has always borne Every one gazed upon him with re-
spect, and the valorous deeds which have made
his name famous among US were the theme OF
every mouth Filing into private streets from
not the less agreeable and general Flags of all ma
ons were hung out with the Stars and Stripes and at
color Of Ireland, was prominently displayed
II after six O'Clock when the procession fled down
wloushby street 70 tho City Han Park whore was
the Hall and conducted to the Council Chamber by
his Honor Mayor Kabnesch. Colonel Wood, being Pre-
placed in the chair all the Aldermen of tho city being
present The chamber was crowded with spectators,
among whom were number OF ladies', and on the
entrance tho gallant soldier three times three cheers
given with WILL Cheers were also given for the
prvates Of the Fourteenth great many OF whom were
present upon the occasion.
At this moment Mayor KALBTEsCH rose and proceeded
to address Colonel Wood as follows
COLONEL wooD-t affords me degree Of pleasure such
name Of tho City Of Brooklyn, to the home from which
you have been so long absent The citizens OF Brooklyn
entertained high hopes Of tho regiment at whose head
you marched TO the defence OF the national capital The
experience Of terrible ordeal proved that the confidence
thus bestowed was not misplaced, and the hopes which
rested tho patriotism and galantry Of the regiment
than realized. To you, sir tho eyes Of
citizens have long been wisully turned, anxousy look
ing for the hour-n0w 80 auspciously arrived-which
would restore you TO liberty and hone They felt gra
tasd pride in tho unAinchng bravery which you and
tho regiment under your command SO nobly exhibited
In the midst Of that appa the timd and the weak
They sympathized deeply in the aggravated sucrings
which you have so long and 30 patiently borne,
aud they now rejoice in your happy restoration
to tho cherished sndecrments Of home over which
community whose gratitude you have established
mpershablo claim Az member Of the city govern
the cotton Of your colleagues who selected you preside
over their deliberations your services In the coun
ellis Of the city less brilliant than those which your
country has claimed and received am confident in say
Ing they win not be less faithfully rendered less
titled thankful recognition on tho part Of your fol
low citizens. In their nams and on my own behalf,
To ths feeling and appropriate address Colonel wooD
responded in few words. He thanked tho Mayor, Al
dernen and citizens generally for the cordial reception
which thoy had gvon TO him that day. That reception
moro than repaid him for all the susrngs which he had
endured while in confinement. He oppressed his deter
mination when his health was fully recovered TO
again lead on his regiment TO battle; for
braver men no desired not 70 have under
his command. When he left brooklyn at the head
Of his regiment no was determined to maintain tho
dignity of the city which he went to represent and he
hoped that he had discharged that duty.
The Colonel was repeatedly interrupted during his
short delivery by outbursts OF applause. At the
cusion Of his speech he left the Hail. when tho proceed
ings terminated.
Accompanying Colonel Wood were seven privates Of
the Fourteenth regiment who had been taken prisoners
and released ut the time with tho Colonel. Their
names are-Erskne Rich, w. E. Ludden, Clinton Pott
Daniel McCauley, Nathaniel Lyon, William H. Campbell
George Rower They present on tho occasion and
took part In tho procession
thus terminated the city Of Brooklyns tribute to her
first and best soldier Of the present war. No matter
what may be the Of Jealous politicians, the rccep
ton Colonel Wood received yesterday was in every way
due the man and the soldier. That he did his duty II
his country no one can doubt, and that ho Is
more safe sound among every honest heart should
beat high with rejoicing.
Mr. GorrscHArx IN BRooKLYy.-Mr. Gottschalk's concert
at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music last night was not