Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-03-06
Baltimore Correspondence.
22d Lebr"aiy- Gata-day--FyM Regiment
MARYLAND lO1unteeys-Iloa. H. W. Hof-

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maryland Po1NnteeyS-Iioa. II. W. Hof-
man.
Though we have witnessed many a cee-
bration Of the birth Of the Father of his
Country this, for gaety, display, and joy
BUSINESS Of spirit, far surpassed any eelebra-
ton Of the 22d that has ever been witnessed
in this city. In every direction the loyal
citizens displayed, in enchaAliug profusion,
the glorious stars and stripes, and the vast
military display gave uLmistakablo evidence
that the government was aLlu to maintain its
existence, and that the loyal men of old Bal
timorc mean to stand by their government.
IN the afternoon, Col Sehley's 9TH Regiment
of Maryland Volunteers had presented to
them, in the hall Of the Maryland Institute,
Which was crowded to gepletion two national
flags. Allegany's gifted and eloquent son,
Hon. II. W. Hoffman, was chosen to make
the presentation speech, and well did he sus-
tain his deserved reputation for patriotism
and true, inspiriting, and burning eloqucnce.
Every Aleganan, and indeed every Mary
lander, felt proud as they listened with
ecstatic delight to one of the most beautiful
and brilliant addresses that has ever been
pronounced in the hall of the Maryland In
stitute. III order that our friends may have
the pleasure of reading this address we for
ward you copy for publication, intmating.
however, that 10 be properly appreciated it
should have been heard when delivered.
ADDRESS OF HON. IL. w. HOFFMAN. |
Colonel Schtey, offers and Men of The
FJM Regiment MARYLAND FoIuniccrs.
This day is most suspicious and appro-
pirate for the special services to which i am
called, both by inclination aud duty.
While the American Union survives. it is
a day which will ever be memorable in Amc-
rican annals. Applause This day, within
these walls, and throughout the loyal Union,
have the farewell words Of George Washing
ton fallen upon grateful and true hearts.
Cheers.
This day, too, in the Federal Capital have
hose words been read in tie hearing of the
Mhinet, Of both Houses Of Congress, of the
'hief officers both in the civil aud military
ervice, ard of the people assembled
How like a voice OF whitening rcbuke from
Inc grave, or some curse immortal, must
hcse almost inspired words Of wisdom and
oyaIty have seemed, could they have tits
lay fallen upon the ears Of the assembled
representatives Of treason in the Capitol Of
iebeIdom. Loud applause, .
For seventy years or more have the Anne
npDnIn IppII wont f., ID : |
National holiday; for seventy wears and
more have the citizen solliery of the country d
Glde it the occasion for full dress parade, II
ut in all that period never has Baltimore U
resented such sight as that which has 1t
reetcd my vision this day, as that which
ow sreets my eye. [AppIarsc1 y
Not that she has not had her holiday pa i
AIDES and her law parades, and that these I
nay not have often presented greater army I
Ian is here, but then there was a strange =
Of dress and Of companies. with u
o regiment complete. /
Apart from that lsindlng Of the eve. and
nat sutitlsing of the cheek with patriotic Il
ride as you catch the words Port Royal. -
oanoke, Mill Spring, Fort Henry. and Font y
'oneson enthusiastic cheering in my rear, \
Iese faces are lit with no holiday smile. but "
10 9'e"r '"G'c Is " S'eIuHeSs pi dctefmina- u
ON, that tiNcdness Of purpose. that iuGcXi- !,
Ility of resolve BETTING men Just about to L.
sai with grim viSaged civil Rebellion r,
Ulcers. |
Your Capitol mcnaccd, your Constitution -.
ltraged and trampIcd upon, your Flag in l..
llted and fired upon, your government ~
AIRED upon by Traitors, was sufficient, Il
lthn the space of thirty days from the time r.
(lT gallant Colonel received his commission, i
call from the p!ow, the workbench, the 80
uniting room, and the various avocatous Of ~ %,
My toll this Regiment, at once the pride Of =, ~
C city and an honor TO tho State and Ma
N. Cheers from the galleries. l
And permit me here to remark that this a.
ty and State owe debt of gratitude to -,
Cabinet officer tJudge Blair lap Il,
ause Tor the lnelpient aid rendered and ~
c interest he has continued to manifest in nj
G organization OF this and other regiments, ~,
oklhg as well to the pro:t elton of Mary Z,
nd as to the promotion of the general good. r,
lpplanse.I =,
his, then, Is no mere holiday parade and =,
is sarb OF the soldier which You wear to- n
y has not been assumed for the occasion, al
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