The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-31
caRCoRAn ~ BOSTON.

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sERENADE AND SPEECHES,
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ne ovation which General Corooran rsosvsd on Fri.
day last In Boston, like that with which he honored
here In the city and home Of his adoption return
from the prisons OF tho South week ago. far exceeded
anything witnessed there before. The whole city
poured forth greet the hero OF Bull he popu
larry dssgnassd native and adopted citizens manifest
ing In every respect like desire TO give ecla TO tho
cason. and to mark alike their appreciation OF devotion
70 country and courage undor suferngs. was indeed
significant demonstration OF honor TO the man-the re-
may DO accorded the Irish people In
this great struggeand the nationality and cause he re-
presents The surrounding suburbs and country for
miles poured into the city and lined the streets
marked a. the route Of the procession from tho
contiguous city of Roxbuy where the train stopped to
the Common, where the military pageant to BIO dis
missed and where the whom the city delighted 70
honor TO address his assembled friends
From Fall River along tho whole route to his dsstina
ton wherever the stopped crowds Of people assem-
bcd to him. to hear him speak and to cheer him upon
his way. The most gratifying enthusiasm marked hts
progress throughout tho inhabitants, from their dwell
lngs waving handkerchief and flags when the distance
was too great to allow Of their voices being heard
At Fall River Myrcks Station, Taunton and Mansfield,
the inhabitants had from early ing assembled in
great numbers 10 greet him, and u these hating points
General Corcoran made speeches. He was st each OF
these places surrounded by hosts Of friends Who with all
the warmth Of mpusve natures and devoted national
attachment, pressed together all anxious 70 grasp his
hand and speak hurried word OF welcome
At RoxBURY
the demonstration exceedingly imposing, and the
exhibition Of feeling the part Of tho people rapturous
in the extreme. There splendid turn out Of mill
tary and such display Of trade unions as only the
prosperous States OF America capable Of making
The crowd that pressed forward when the railway
whistle announced that the object Of all this exubeance
OF sentiment and welcome had arrived threatened
70 make the labor Of The few policemen around beyond
all possible performance but the rush was but the inn
pulse OF the moment, and in moment or two few
words Of persuasion the excited people back again
outside the allotted space kept clear for forming the
procession-all save old man, who would NOT be
driven from the inner magic circle, but who would see
and talk 70 the "haro" at hs leisure. was, thank
God y not tho Prince OF Wales that they this
time, but man that shake by tho hand.
salvos Of artillery echoed forth their noisy
welcome az the General stepped from tho ears
In company with Mayor Gaston Of Roxbury who joined
him in New York for the purpose the Boston Committee
Aldermen Farley aud Dayton and Mr. rinckney. Presi
dent OF the Common Council OF our own city, and attend
ed by his personal staff Under the appointed marshall
OF the day the procession took up the limo o
march through the streets Of the beautiful little city
Roxbury and the signs Of welcome which everywhere
greeted him here-for the part from the ladies'
children who crowded door steps, widows and bal
have been most gratifying TO the object o.
this attention. and who yet bore his hOnors 30 meeky
Is 10 increase the ardor and admiration OF all Their,
wore fact, two receptions horeone at R0xbury and
| the othor
| AT BOSTON.
Here at tho city line the procession halted for few
minutes enable the marshaIs Of the day. In connection
/ with the Boston programme to prepare the order o
march Here also Mayor CASTOR formally introduce,
General Corcoran TO his Honor Mayor Wgh,man, Of Bos
son who welcomed the General in the nane Of the cit
government and Of the citizens at large.
WELCOME BY MAYOR wIGHTMAN.
l He said-GLNERAI-It Is with sincere pleasure that
welcome you TO the city OF Boston, and tender you
Inequalities during your brief but gratifying visit TO h
metropolis II will be our endeavor to render your 30
journ agreeable 70 you - trust will be worthy
The General saluted the Mayor and Immediately took
seat In the barouche by his side without any furhs
| reply
| then moved TO the or cannon, the music Of TIN
| bands which headed the humorous military and civil
companies aud the cheers OF the assembled multitude
which had corgregated in great numbers at this point
Of which IL was the scene. The military display wa
acknow lodged be the finest before In Boston
and for the trades and benevolent and other ocetes
appearance and numbers their turnout beyond al
former comparison beautiful feature in the procession
carriage modelled 30 as to represent tue ship o
state, in which seated thirty beautiful youn.
girls from ten eleven years OF age, represent
ng the states OF the Union restored which, as We hope
| through the providence OF God and tho bravery d
those who fighting TO that end, 70 see II hong
| Three young dsmses were dressed in white and wor
glrlsnds of flowers their heads green satin ribbons
o.-x In hatrh apIu
fags--ths Stars aud StrIpes--which they waved
sanity. They were Enthusiastically chcercd repre-
Scntatives OF the Union along the whole line. lmmons
crowds lined the streets through which tho procession
passed. aud tue greeting from all " tho most Hat
terng and enthusiastic kind. Banners and flags wavs<
everywhere bearing notices appropriate to the occasion
and all intended as a tribute to their ciiy's guest
| on THE COMMON.
The military and civic proportion or the procession
passed TO the Common, where the barouche contain
ing General Corcoran halted favorably for view o
the scene which was here presented and which indeed
portion Of whom were ladies', occupied the slope and
surnit Of Flagstaff Ill., the line spreading 10 tho railing
the lett and 10 considerable distance again to the
right OF the platform from which the speeches "a
be delivered The scene presented BY the gay dresses
this mixed multitude, the excitement which prevailed
and the surgng motion Of all, the hum Of expectation
which gave way burst OF rapturous greeting from thu
Threats Of 70 900 people, and the waving u
AZ the hero Of the day drove upon the ground,
tho mcst beautiful and exciting kind. The troops
societies the ship Of state with its charming represen
taves of unity the youthful Zouaves, the young Asys
the Old Bay State all marched past the Genera
with Tags waving and drums and trumpc,s in harmony
TO the music Of the Union and died on the ground rhs
immense hrong the barriers being removed rushet
from the stands the HILL and ~ covered Oh,
intermediate ground up 70 the platforms the cheers f
Corcoran becoming deafenng a. they welded themselves
| together In one vast body.
Ii would have been waste Of words for any Other
toattempt ioraddress that multituds and with i,tt
parcy the Mayor presented 10 his friends General Cor
| csran who addressed them rs follows
| GENERAL coRCoRAS's SPEECH.
Mr.. MAYoR-f feel hl shly honorcd by being invited u
visit the city Of Boston. But this honor, this compli
ment this grand ovation, has not been intended Tor
personally but mark your signal devotion TO h,
holy cause Ia which have been engaged and IN which
you believe In common with other citizens, may have
| suffered somewhat. This compliment Is raid me also
know, the representative OF the glorious adopted
citizens whose highest pride is TO be true 10 the land
their adoption cheers And or their striking ohsrac
srstics am certainly proud. wonder not at IL, foI