The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-18
Touching Meeting Between Col. Coreoran an
His Brothers In Arms ut Bsdl Ram.
SPEECH OF COLONEL 0oRCoRAN.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION CEREMONY
Hon. Alfred Ely to Make tho Wei
coming Address.
THE OLD sIxTY-SuTH TO BE PRESENT.
Arrangements for the Reception
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WASHINGTON, August II, 1859.
Tho steamer Henry Burden, under the command OF
Captain John 8. Stevenson Of tho Marine artillery
rived here this morning at halfpast twelve O'Clock,
bringing Colonel Corcoran OF the farfamed Sxtynnth
New York regiment; Colonel Wilcox Of the First Michi-
gan; Lieutenant Colonel Bowman Of Pennsylvania, and
Major vodges, United States Army accompanied by Ad
jutant General Thomas The arrival Of these distin-
gushed prisoners from rebeidom was unexpected. A
few minutes before they reached Wizards Hotel had
been rumored that Colonel Corcoran to arrive t
morning. and crowd Of citizens eager greet the hero
OF Bull run and long imprisoned soldier began to
bio when the carriage containing Colonels Corcoran
and Wilcox came in sight. Some one recognized
Colonel Corcoran by the time the carriage
reached the door. It surrounded by throng
and three deafening cheers rent the air given with
hearty good will and earnest feeling seldom exhibited
The returned ocers were ushered into private parlo
which has since been thronged with visitors anxious
to welcome back to the capital those who have for
thirteen months languished in rebel prisons.
The reception of Colonel Corcoran exceeded in enthu
slasm anything that has been witnessed here. Hundreds
pressed forward TO take his hand and utter their sou
greetings The meeting between hin and several Of
Ulcers Of hs regiment, who brothers in the
held Of Bull run, was deeply touching. When, with
speechess emotion they embraced kissed each other
tears nnbidden filed the eyes Of many who unused
to weeping.
Hon Alfred Ely, Of New York. and Colonel s. H. Mix
Of the Third New York cavalry, who present.
busted for hours in presenting persons who mportunod
them for introductions to the returned hero.
While Colonel Corcoran and number Of invited guests
including several Of his old Of the Sixty ninth,
n n lo wa A eQi
ment forming in front Of the hotel to salute him.
Mr. Carlos Peace of Boston, who has recently interested
himself very earnestly for the relief of sick and wound.
ed volunteers had informed the Colonel Of the regiment
that Colonies and Wilcox and other exchanged
Union prisoners had arrived.
Colonel Corcoran attended by number Of gentlemen
made his appearance upon the portco In front Of his
room His appearance was greeted by deafenng cheers
from the soldiers and the immense crowd Of citizens
sembled When the regiment had been drawn up in line
and had presented 1t the word Of the Colonel three
cheers given with viii for Colonel Corcoran three
for Colonel Wilcox three Colonel Bowman three
/ for Major vogdes and three for the Union.
In response to vociferous call, Colonel Corcoran
said
SoIpuls CnzKNs:-For this kindly greeting on my
arrival return you my most fsryent thanks. Such
cheers those just given have mot heard for thirteen
months nor h possible for such cheer 70 from
which move the men l see before me, marching, Is
they are the maintenance and support Of eoutraged
laws Of this glorious Union There nothing OF the vel
Of the tiger hyena In those cheers They remind
OF the cheers heard the Fourth Of July Salisbury
North Carolina, for the maintenance OF the glorious
institutions under which We have lived. (Immense
appause.) Massachusetts, has always done well and
l taken great part in all the struggles Of the
past II does my heart good see that she has come
who will, hope strike such blow a. win crush the
misseants that have dared 10 raise the dag Of this na
rebellion. Cheers, and cries 1--WE will We WILL ~
hope 70 hear good account Of the men who are now
before me- know shall. hope that New York will
send forth her Thousands TO your Massachusetts, thou
sand and satisfied that with the hearty cooperation
Of the ether States sha put end to this
| bsllon. Gentlemen, had hoped the whole matter
would have been settled ore now, but do not re-
grst shat am new here and shah be permitted
TO take my muskss IN my hand, in no
other position, and strike one more blow against our
enemies. hope the number that has been called for by
the President Of the United States will come forward
voluntarily and enroll themselves In their country 3
cause; but shall not regret some obliged to be
drafted for want few Of the fault finders CHEERS
and cries Of "Good, geod')-soms Of the stay-athome
military critics 70 have On opportunity Of displaying
thsir imaginary genius. shall not be sorry either for
II ] men remain
home and mind their business and after peace is re-
stored the Absr and the blood Of their more patriotic
neighbors will be the first 70 take advantage OF every
hing good IN the country they are unworthy
l and unwilling to sustain In the hour Of her
/ need. I want those men made 10 ill up the
ranks and shall not regret there is other way
getting them to draft them. (Cries or Good, good
glad to end my return here that the government
adopted vigorous for the prosecution
ami bower 70 do trust the President implicitly.
would him invested with unlimited power crush
rebellion. The rebels have given to their chief leader
dicatorial powers and must meet force with force
If the power Of the loyal people put forth the
belion will be broken and the Union sustained and
stored Gentlemen, did not intend to make speech
(cres or Go on, 60 on" and checrs)-and will
any further remarks may have TO make TO future
| cason.
At the conclusion OF Colonel Corcorans speech there
loud cries for Colonel Wilcox but he absent
from the hotel Tho Colonel commanding the regiment
seated upon his horse in front Of the regiment replied
follows;-
COLONEL CoRcoRAN-On behalf or my soldiers, and on
behalf Of the noble State Of Massachusetts, that they re-
present. thank you earnestly for the patriotic senti.
ments you have uttered. I thank you, not only for
l the past glorious deeds you have performed, but
for your promises for the future especially the pro-
mise that you viii again strike blow for our common
country II In other position, with musket In your
hand. is glorious in you. and thank you. Colonel
this not, you aware time for speeches. but for
guns; and Of tho noble boys that have 30
heartily responded 10 my call In behalf Of their country
than million Of men who have only speeches TO
make In her behalf (Cres Of "Good, good" and CHEERS
Colonel II Washington, with three millions OF FREQ people
his back could conquer sixteen millions British foes
twenty-five millions Of the descendants Of Warrington and
his associates surely not only conquer six millions Of
secessonsts but hundred millions. But Colon e the
time viii not permit me TO say more. (Cres Of Go on
90 only No, no. the rs duty OF good soldier il ODE.
| dencs, and am ordered TO be al my post at seven