Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-03

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a full turn out Of members for drill is ordered on
oetS ISAIAH WARREN, Lieut..
E8THE SoLDIEEs' DEMONSTRATIONS oS
THE IsLAxD-USBouxDED ESTHus1Asx.--
Yesterday afternoon free lunch was pro-
vided for the soldiers now encsmped on the
Island. The lunch was abundant, consist
ing of fresh bread, bologna sausage, lager
beer and other refreshments. 1t WAS pre-
pared by a number of our patriotic clti-
zens, who appeared in person and indus
triousIy waited upon the long line of hun
cry and appreciative soldiers.
After the lunch WAS over all the soldiers
ON the Island, infantry, cavalry and artil.
lery were formed into square, and sue
cession of desfeuing cheers announced that
the tall form of Gen. Milroy was mounted
upon box IN the center of the square,
he was greeted with such demonstrations
ofenthusiasm as we never before witnessed.
The General said that he had been cap
tured and placed upon the box almost by
main force. There were many persons
present who knew that he was not a talk
ing man. he had endeayored 70 do his
part in acting during the present struggle,
and hemueh preferred that branch of the
service. He said that the rebels had re-
possessed the ground which we had taken
from them, and that the house of the nation
was still on FIRE. Win you go forward aud
extinquish the flames?
(Here the Generals voice was drowned
in applause.)
1t griSved his heart to see how the ranks
had been thinned, and to think how many
brave men were left upon the field of bat
tie. You will meet them again. boys, at
the great final roll call. Don't be afraid of
that.
The applause was here renewed during
which there were cries for Gov. Peirpoint
The Governor was assisted on the box,
but owing to the vociferious applause of
the soldiers and the brisk shower of rain
that then commenced to fall and the con-
segment busting which 1t Occasioned, we
could not hear his remarks. The feeling
indicated, however, that he had touched
the right key.
Col. X. v. whaley, who happened to be
resent, was called upon and made brief
speech which was enthusiastically received.
he was followed by Auditor Crane, when
Col. John L. ztegler, of the 9th Infantry,
upon whom the boys had been calling,
was introduced by the Governor, as the
old Royal Tiger" Col. Ziegler said he
had been through this little war for while
and what he didn't know before about
hating rebels, he had found out in his
late campaign. He wouldn't trust rebel
anywhere on the face of the earth, not
even at the altar. They were the same
men who tried to deprive our forefathers of
Constitutional Liberty in the war of the
Revolution. The Colonel spoke at some
length and was warmly received. He
complimented Gen. Milroy for his bravery
and efficiency land which the soldiers all
atteEted) when the General re-mouuted
the box aud said: Boys, you do me too
much credit. never killed a rebel in my
life. 1t is you who have killed them.
You have done the fighting and to you and
you alone belongs all the honor We have
won. CCries of Yes, but you led US.
You went in first. Hurrah for old Grey
Eagle" &e)
Gen. Ailroy was then picked up by main
force aud carried by the soldiers to the
ambulance which was standing ready to
receive him, and the companies and regi-
msnts, all by this time pretty we'll soaked
with rain, were marched back to their
camps.
The gentlemen who deserve particular
credit for the entertainment of the soldiers
are E. N. Norton, Esq, John List, Isaih
Warren, John Bishop. John Hubbard and
others.