The national Republican., 1862-01-02
PRESENTATION OF A FLAG
To the New York Eighty.ninth.
Daniel 8. Diokinson's Speech,
AND THE
REPLY OF HON. r. n. DUELL. .

1 VT SSsessr
Yesterday was decidedly devoted 10 New
York In the cit, and among the soldiers. The
occasion was the appearance Of Gov. Dlckin
son, one Of the noblest son, Of the old Empire
State, among u.s. He brought with him a stand
Of colors, which he presented yesterday to tho
Eighty ninth regiment of New York, at their
camp. Gen. Casey and staff were In attend.
ance. The Governor was accompanied to the
ground by Vice President Hsmlin, and other
distinguished persons among whom were
Messrs. Croswell and Schell OF New York. There
we're many New Yorkers present to witness the
ceremonies. Gov. Dickinson, upon presenting
the colors, addressed COL Robbie as follows:
A few short months ago, this country, from
the Norih 10 the South, from the East to the
West, was blessed with peace-a peace that
| was the result Of the most bene6cent Govern.
ment ever known to man. No foreign footsteps
/ uow press our soil; no king or prince now de.
mands Of us surrender Of our liberties; and
yet our country, baptized In the blood OF pat.
riotism, Is threatened by hostile armies. A
bydra.headed and accursed rebellion had arisen
in our midst, which threatened TO demolish the
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the priceless institutions Of q land that crowned
heads have been compelled to envy and admire.
This grand army Of frcemen which came TO Its
defence, had come forth At their country's call.
not to destroy, but 10 save the Temples Of Lib.
erty; not to tear down, but to complete the
mighty edifce Of American independence.
This guard had come from their happy
homes, and the scenes of their youth and child
hood; they had left the associations Of early
days, and the tonbs Of their fathers one Of
which told them of the innocence Of early
days, and the other admonished them TO con.
tinue pure; they had come TO defend this sacred
city from the contamination of the invader.
foot, aud Ia the name Of the holy and blessed
Union-in the name of the Empire State
the name Of the Revolutionary slres in the
name OF the loved ones at home, In whose
happy circle no demon could ever enter-in
the name Of the sarred dead, and in the name
Of those whose prayers were ascending to
Heaven, like sweet incense, and returning
upon their heads like the gentle dews, pre-
:, sent you this stand Of colors, as testimonial
Of confidence at home, aud the emblem o
your noble State. May It be unfurled only In
You have great AMI Irresponsible. duties to per.
form. We all lament that our once happy
) country is shaken by a civil and inhuman war
: but II must be met upon the field Of battl'
and blood; and you, know, will not ialteI
" hea you call to mind the struggles that our
freedom cost us, nor will you hesitate to max,
J the generous sacrifice Of life itself, If need be
to consecrate and sanetify our blissful inhe
ritance by baptism of blood. expect TO Sc.
you, and hope to greet all you again when thi,
rebellion shall have been crushed, amid ouI
own green hills and pleasant vallies and silver
streams. If you fall, remember 1t Il o gloriou
cause, and your children aud your children,
children shall rise up and call you blessed.
| Whether on the scaffold high,
Or In the army's van;
The fttest place for man to die,
| 1s whore he dies for man.
The "colors" we're received on the art q
the regiment BY Hon. R. h. Duell, In the fol
lowing appropriate aud elegant speech, sd
dressed to Mr.. Dickinson.
On behalf OF the Eighty-nnth regimen, o.
New York State volunteers, have the honoI
to accept this beautiful stand Of colors, aud In
the name OF each officer and each private,
return you their most heart and sincers
thanks.
The words of kindness and encouragement
with which the presentation has been made
adds value to the gift, and renders the octssion
one long to be remembered. The members oil
the regiment are your neighbors and friends
i Th, y have been accustomed, In times past, Ia
look up to you as their counsellor and friend
whose friendship they have ever labored to de
serve. and In whose fortunes they have evel
felt the livliest sympathy. This testimoni Il
presented to them by your own hand, ACCOM-
panied with words Of cheer, and appeals te
their patriotism aud love Of country, has more
than passing value. Standing here In th+
city founded by the Father of his Country
the immortal WashingtOn-aud Within sight o
the National Capitol, the members Of this regi
ment pledge to you heir sacred honors thai
they will rally around this standard to the last
and that by no act Of theirs shall II ever b,
disgraced. Further, sir, let what will come
they, In common with the soldiers Of the loya
States everywhere, will stand by the flag o.
our country; and before that emblem of fre,
people shall be trailed in the dust, our enc
mice, whether foreign or domestic, must walk
over the stalwart forms of the brave men who
have come forth to battle for the right.
Sir, we all remember the excitement at th.
North caused by the rebel attack upon For
Sumter. Men Of all parties rose above theil
political prejudices, and united, as one man, ir
q resolve to preserve intact this Union and III
glorious institutions A more sublime and elo
quent expression Of attachment and devotion
GU the part Of u brave and enlightened peopl,
to their Government, has never been witnessed
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nary prompttude, thousands rushed to arms
formed themselves into regiments and hurried
to the defence Of the National Capital.
And here, Sir, permit me 10 say that thoul,
but teebly discharge my duty we're | to omi
, un alusion to tAe pstiiotic course pursued b,
yourself in your efforts to maintain the integri
~ O. the Constitution and the Union. From
P the breaking out Of this rebellion to the pres
, ent moment, you have taken bold and fear
lees position on the side Of the Government
Your individual sentiments In reference to par
ty policy ceased when the Union itself wa
? threatened. You came forth from your retire
ment to rally the people to the defence of thi
Government, which our fathers pledged thei
lives, their fortunes, and their sacred Donors +
d establish. The State Of New York, aud all tn
!, loyal States, are deeply grateful to you 70
= your efficient services in defence Of our glorl