The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-08-28


The report of the reception of General
Michael Corcoran, yesterday, By the peo-
pie Of Philadelphia, will form one Of the
brightest chapters in tbe history of that
city. 1t was az ovation which must have
satisfied the distinguished Irish patriot
of the sincerity of the feeling which all
true men entertain for the heroic who are
periiling their lives in the defence of the
Union and it must have assured him
that there is an element of Irish enthu-
siasm in the city Of Brotherly Love, which
can yet be welded with great force in the
struggle for the government.
1t is impossible for US to condense
either the speeches welcoming Gen. Cor
coran to Philadelphia, or the glowing
eloouence with which he replied to the
He spoke at the Volunteer Refreshment 1
Saloon, at Independence Hall, aud also
from the portico of the Continental Hotel.
In reply to Mayor Henry in Independence
Hall, Gen. Corcoran thus spoke:
"Mr. Mayor and gentlemen of the
Councils of the city Of Philadelphia !:
Permit me to express my heartfelt thanks
for the kind and generous reception you
have given me- That which I have
received in your city is more than sufficient,
Mr.. Mayor, to pay man for years OF
sufering-it is sufficient to stimulate any
man to sacrifice where the cause is that OF
the Republic. But here, in this ancient
hall, whsTe the declaration Of Indepen-
dence was slgned-here, where the nation
had its birth-and here, where the glad
tidings were rung forth to the people that
new nation of freemen had sprung into
existence-how can l conceive, especially
in looking upon those noble etfigies of
departed statesmen, which | see displayed
around me-how can | conceive that the
degenerate sons of these men, ere their
bones We're mouldering in the dust, should
endeav0r TO drag down that noble edifice
they labored to rear Yet we know IT is
so. 1t has been the aim of the present
treason TO trample under foot all the lib
erty that we now enjoy. Here, in this
hall, the patriot dead, the warrior and the
statesman, have met together, each will
ling to throw away anything and conccde
anything for the sake Of unanimity.- How
is it to-day But LET us not look at the
gloomy scenes which now present itself,
but wait for brighter sky.
''Sir, permit me to say that this demon
stration to-day has flied my heart with
Joy. 1t gives me fresh hopes, fiji my soul
with buoyaney, makes me strong again,
ready to commence my work, to fulfil the
promise l made at the South, that, before
twenty-four hours rolled over my head
after my arrival at Washington, l would
have commenced my labors in organizing
ali the recruits | could obtain, and going
again at the foe with renewed vigor. Ap- !
plause, and cries of ave are with you. u !
[ know, and | am proud to be able 20 say, |
that my countrymen have done their |
share, are doing their share, are and have
always done their share of labor TAp- |
plause
81 am proud to be able to say that their
labors will be unceasing, and while they |
may not earn the laurels already won by |
American valor, yet my countrymen will |
vie with those "to the manor born," for |
their possession. l tell you, sir, Irishmcn |
are determined to rush as one man to the |
rescue, and endeavor to restore the insti-
tutions of this country to the same posi- |
rebellion commenced. Think, gentlemen, |
you understand precisely what we are
fighting for, and l think l do. l ana
going to fight for the restoration of the |
Union according to the Constitution !; |
nothing more and nothing less Cries |
Of good aud cheering.] l know that the
authorities have now determined to pros !
ecute the war in earnest. and | am with !
them. After the lapse of the few days |
that it may take to raise my troops, hope |
to get into the field, as | Go not desire to |
be seen in my uniform in any other place
han the battlefield. [Applause.l Permit
me again, gentlemen, in conclusion, to say |
hat l am deeply thankful for your kind !
1 have been saying a great
deal since [ left Washington. [ have
,ndeavored to say much where thought
much was needed, and | hope it may be
IF some service. 1 have much to say,
perhaps tonight, and am sure to- msrrow;
therefore excuse me, with merely expres-
'ing myself deeply thankful and grateful
or the compliment you pay. am not
rain enough ID think it is paid me. 1t is
riven to the cause of the country, and
therefore feel doubly proud" Immense
,heering.]
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