The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-01

ouethosS was 70 % ptIbiy bubpchuou NV SA"fs~y~
al Adams Express Comuany had q splendid four horse
team ready 70 cut dash and the arrival Oh the tp
pointed hour, i've O'Clock p. M looked Tor Win tho
greatest anxiety But Al about two oCock there were
Indications storm and the wsathslAwiss reope Of
tbs day before proved "a be right for, with only lew
mnuiss warnhs tho rain sssa. down n torrents the
had few specimens OF Southern lightning, so satsac-
tory that desired no renewal OF them This continued
until long after the hor for the presentation, and
pestponemcnt inevitable: 30 the next Gay and the
same hour selected werwthe prayers That
II certaniy strange, and may haps laugh at
Il, that every event Of Importance connected with this
army mas taken place on Friday. Here u striking
instance Thursday was selected and everything was
"a readiness but iats as II not satisfied sent storm that
deranged our plans, Friday the day once more.
II not in bad cause); but General burnside has every
reason 70 place the greatest faith in that day May We
The 10Th was br snt and clssr Ike storm having cooled
the air and aid tbs pros ect Of One march
ing was 5000 and tho disappointment Of The preceding day
Rhode regiments marched cp 10 the Generals resi-
dsnce, and after thu band had performed lltls
manual the execution Of which greatly pleased General
Burnside There were also present with him Generals
members Of the stalls. General Parks unable 10 BE-
present, he suffering slight indsposition.
After complmentns the officers and men upon their
appearance and drill. the regiments rasssd In review
before him. and thu General retired Never did General
Burnside look well ple,ssd a. ho did while stand
Ing looking ~ the b,avs fellows from Rhode Island.
He was very tasteuy dressed bat there were ga dy
trappings visible thing plain but they bespoke
the true soldier AMI tbs tfis man
Tho selected Tor the presentation and grand re-
vie OF this portion q the corps dG NEE was situated about
halt mie from the railroad br Co. III rs svei, rather
high, and large enougs 70 permit the free movements or
Is before SAID. upwards Of fifty Thousand men, For
time before the arrival OF the rs. regiment tine
people began TO large proportion bsin. negroes
as IN tbs with all southern audiences and the road
leading 20 the county broge we'll filed with every
thing On wheels, from the huge army wagons down 70
the little donkey cart Five was the hours but AZ
there were few of the regiments the spot. shorty
AFTER however, sight presented 10 all the lockers
or this large field leading from the bridge
came long lines OF artillery and cavalry, while from
every side cane pouring to the strains Of Joyous mu-
sic regiment alter reg ment, who, marching into
the space, took up ther Positions and awaited further
ordefs. frequently number OF those regiments would
come together, aud thor appearance, as they slowly
wendsd thoir way through tho woods, was grand
bayond description. At one Time you would catch
the coors Of the regiments those would be LOST for
time behind ths trees and shrubbery,
only 70 reappear again in greater brilliancy at
an approaching storm; but Il blew over after slight
sprinkle, and the sgan made its Appearance ii
customary for tiumphal arches TO be erected for tho
passage ~ heroes; but had provided on thus
occasion by the grand Of but great.
master daned that that should not be wanting
render the more impressive few moments be-
fore General Burnside arrived very large and beauti.
full rainbow formed In tho sky, almost scty
Rhode island regime 1t created quite impression
aud tho prmse ci the Creator regarded by soldier
ana DIV uilko As good Cm6n May the rainbow
the Union bend its bow the Old Ncr.h State,
and may the grand review be made by the combined
force. Of the North and SOUTH q brohor, and not a.
enemics.
The appearance OF the Genera! was signaled by So
lutte Of fifteen guns, fred by Captain Bsges Rhode Island
ceedsd to the centre Of tho sid where sort Of platform
was erected on one OF the ca sscns. The army was
drawn up, forming hollow square, Or rather
squares within squares in the centre OF which the
staff officers Of the different gene who also pre-
sent TN the platform there wsro bat four persons
US, and General Maurab and aid the part OF Rhode
Island. After the usual military salute given along with
the muttefed thunder OF the arms, General Maurau ap
proached General Burnside, bearing in his hands the
magnificent gift He said
GEsrRM-l have the honor to appear before. you, BY
command Of his Exceency Governor Spragus preset
to you sword which has been unanimously voted by
the General Assembly OF the State Of Rhodo Island, in
testimony Of the brilliant victory achieved at Roanoke
Island the 9Th February last Before formally pre-
seatng the sword permit TO road the resolutions
passed by tho General Assembly together with . com
munica lon from Governor Sprague-A y
Resolved, That, sgreeably to the Recommendation Of
his Lxcellency tho Governor he be authorized to pro-
cure asuabie sword for presentation TO General Am
br0se T. Burnside, for his recent victory Roanoke
Island one Of the most brilliant exploits OF the
Resolved, That his Exceiency the Governor be
Quested TO present the TO General Burnside with
the thanks or the General Assembly him and the gal
LIANT soldiers under his Command.
ExKcuTIvB DEPARTMENT, SrArs OF RHoDR ISLAND,
Providence, April 10. 1862
GKNERAL-Rhode Island, BY joint resolution Of her
LEGISLATURE "a cory OF which 10 herewith enclossd),
for your conduct and at Roanoke. Drigadier
General f. Z. Mau.au and L. 3. Friszc we're
appointed . COMMITTEES 70 select sword which
should, IN measure, represent tho feelings and
sentiments Of the people Of the State toward
you and the important service which, BY your gallant
conduct, you have rendered our common country.
Gen. Maurau Is charged with The delivery Of this
sword 10 you. Your qualification its reception
not be greater more sincere than mine ia IN being in
any manler instrumental executing tho above
ton Of our State legislature As from the people Of
Rhode 1sand thesiors you will please accept this SIT,
course Of ho.cr and patriotism by which 1t has
been gained. Rhode Island asks no other thanks, no
other Tscompense and NO other sacrifice.
Say TO the bravo soldiers under your command, that
Rhsde Island honors their courage, thor endurance and
their brilliant achievements by honorng their chief.
Commanding you 10 take care u and invoking tho
choicest blessing from that God who protects and
wards The brave aud he good, am, Gsnoal your friend
and obedisnt servant, NM srRAGUE.
Gen. EuRsslDE, department OF North Caroline.
His Excelcncy the Guvssrcr having IN his communica-
ton fully expressed the sentiments Ct the poole Of
Rhode Island IL bat remains for 10 make Inc presen-
tation, which now tako great pleasure Ia doing. 30
pleased 70 accept the sword and II you may have
sion TO draw It from It's scabbard know full well 1t
will be In defence OF the Unon the constitut ion aud tho
laws aud when, by kind Providence, you are again
pefmittod 10 return to thc peaceful walks Of hs
win all be proud 10 greet you as who has proved
good uld faishfu servant. % ff
He thus handed the sword 10 the General who received
IL with AL The dii ence that charAcerz hum in his
private sctsb-aye and gene. Gus bot basnfn
Of the privates might be expected ~ he sudden.
~ raisod 70 an exalted position In reply 70 the remarks
OF General Maurau, he said T4sseM
In bellal, Of this gallant little army which surrounds
YOU beg through you to thank the State Of Rhode Island
Tor this gt given appreciation OF services the
baio Of Roanoken your excellent Governor has most
ltngy said that the services OF this army have boon In
this remembered through It's commander. With
the skill courage patience and fortitde u the gene
raj ocOrss fed ard stat officers, company officers, nom
commissioned officers and priyates Of this corps
Go,nce, together with the full and hearty co.
operation OF gallant navy In these waters,
the Of Rhsds Island would have been deprived the
pleasure OF giving and dobaIed tho proud salts action
Of receiving, lbs elegant sword. On return 10
rpuch boov state, say to its gallant Governor ils
Legislature, and its brave AID loyal people, that
they represented IN my command by AS hardy aed
courageous band ever left Narragansetts th res;
and should you neot any Of tho officials citizens
sister states, that have contributed much to
strength to them that they, too have given
soldiers who have, in common with otherE, been FORE
10 the combat for the suppression OF this wicked
rebellion beg 70 thank the State OF Rhode Island
for the kind IN which she has been pleased
monbcr me- and 30 thank you for the kind interest you