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


Union army prenaring to Co. Hc thsn spike Of th
sm 1nrtalce OF his .nLymcn joining the Army
C0ursc Of cparatiDn for uthor work, and he assure<
them that when the next order was given 70 the trpoi-
~ rnirch forward they would 60 10 the O. r. and woult
not stop AZ Richmond. He dad not Of what natl
atty tho mon composing his brigade were. bat wanted
mon who would be unit 70 crush out Tho ruels, and
after that no Thought te Irish In this country uii
whip Esland that shc could mos get foorold I'd ths
This concluded the great demonstration dsv ard
space being with great dfcIsy made clear for hScr
rage. the Gsuerai was driven ~ h hoteL
BANYc Kr AT TIM HEvEEE HOUSE,.
The banquet " the Revere L,use n the evening waz
presided over by his Honor Mayor wighman, and vas
attended by the wealth worth aud patriotism Of Boston.
Genera Cororan, who received with three hearty
choers the whole company rising. and the band playing
national the Mayor said that their distinguished guest
desired some ns ration not only from tho star spaOg
complied with the band playing the stv with great
spirit aud calling forth the utm'st entArs asm-
sPEEoH OF GEN. cOEocBAN.
.u a'r ass nm . m.a nsst yh S w x
has been received here to-ngla. desired
osss ssy s. sss
the hast threon months whore TO give utteranos 70 It's
stirring notes treason What Americas, two years
ago. dreamed that soldier with fixed bayeaet, would DO
marched Into any ia any part OF this great rs2ub
Ito, and there announce that that song had become
the Lieutenant OF the Eleventh Massachusetts, VIM sits ~
the head Of yonder table iieuenant Calii aud ovesy
prisoner who was IN captivity with mo- saw ssas ao
an American (Appause he other air that called for has
boon for years. almost say for
IN the land which gaveb birth The single fact of play
ing that nasIona air singing the song to which tvas
dedicated, sufficient to send Irshman into exte
and perhaps has been the o. sending many
freshman the settle among you proud
that there Is Of that Green Isle who Is not
willing TO resign his life in sustaining that national
banner and planting il upn every fortress from which
II has been tgnOminousiy torn down cloud chocrs.)
Yes. feel proud, because am thoroughly convinced
that there liz Irish heart which does not beat 70
night with The most intense desire for the restoration o.
this Union and the authority of that national Dag Kenew
ed appause) And in fighting the battles Of this country
we only dscharsng duty which, good citizens
or this country, owe the American people, but we
have another consideration dear to US. aud that b.
we wish TO maintain tor ptetery and f,r the op.
pressed OF all nations this land OF Freedom this beacon
Of hope to every oppressed nationality all ovcr the
world loud applause and cries OF Good.'D trust
may be excused from making any extended remarks,
because the Mayor has said very truly this Is not
sme for the making Of speeches. but cannot allow this
cd 10 every loyal American citizen ON this continent for
the great interest they have manifested in me. and
for the en- ts that have been made 70 procure my re-
lease. and am particularly indebted 70 the citt-
Of Boston FOR tho interest they have takon in OBJ
the gathering that took place In this city which
presided by his Honor tho MAy0r-when road
tho long list Of names connected with the meeting and
read It's proceedings, Y iightsned my captivity and
made feel that could bear, my life spared 70
mo, century Of suffering for such apeope (Applause
thing 70 offer the people OF this contnentbut my
vices my ls and they frosty the disposal Of
and my life shall b. freely devoted in lnmon with those
OF my fellow citizens OF American birth to restore the
Union under the constitution.
The gallant General here took his scat when the CON-
pany rose, and gave hun three rousing cheers, after
which the band played .sThe Red, White and Blue"
At the conclusion OF this air the General again and
said-pardOn me one moment further. A word Ii due
from to tho noble and patriotic Mayor Of this city not
alone for this grand ovation q which he perhaps has
been the principal Instrument In carrying forward but
for his exertions In behalf take the liberty OF pro-
posing the heath Of the Mayor aud Municipality OF the
city Of Boston Drank with enthusiasm and, LOUD
cheers.)
Eloquent speeches were delivered by Mr.. Ball. Presl
dent Of thu Boston In reply " Genaral
Corcorans toast; by Hon. Alex. II. Rice member Of
Congress- IL response 70 the toast enthusiastically honor
ed Of the health Of the President OF the United states
by Mr. Donahos, OF the Boston P0 TO the health or sour
Adopted Citizens" Among the speakers on the occasion
we're the Mayor OF Cambridge, Mr.. Russell; Alderman
Barney Councilman Pincknoy &c. The greatest harmony
prevailed and the company broke up e. carly hour.
THE sERENADE.
Throughout the whole evening the square In front OF
the Revere House had an excited aud enthusiastic crowd
in IT, but number OF the Generals friends marched
In companies headed by splendid band to The spot for
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approaches to the hotel without much delay General
Corcoran proceeded TO the baceny and presented him
SELF He more received with the most lively
aud noisy demonstrations OF delight. Patrcks Day,
" Hail Columbia" and other national airs were played,
lowing, considered tho best most characteristic I'D
pertinent of the day, was made by the General =
GEN. CoRC0RAN's srExCH AT THE sKRENADE.
GxNuExEx-I thank you for this demonstration In my
honor have said 50 much to-day, and since arrived
from the South that almost ut oss for anything 10
say to you although The great struggle il which we are
people here are perhaps under the impression that the
North is In part responsible for this war would say
in order 30 dispel that idea, that the North IL not
in the most remote degree responsible for IT, Cheers
and "Thats so!'o Neither IS the South, a. people,
ticians' . few thieves and traitors. who have becu
plotting and concocting plans for the destruction and
overthrow OF this republic for 81 eas, thirty years are
aoIo responsible for the msortunes that have fallen
upon II this contest attempt 10 make upon
the Southern people, To interfere with any rights OF theirs
that wee Guaranteed TO them under the constitution
would be one Of The st 80 throw myself into their ranks
aud oppose that nte ference (Chsers But no snch in
reference made al tho commencement OF this war
responsible for any Interference that has been
made upon them siuce II they have suffered any loss Of
property real estate personal estate ch3eis they
alone have brought II upon themseives and they must
has beea the manner in which they have Gu
dsavored to make us prosecute this war From the
very outset they have endeayored 20 make the people
believe that we went down and made upon them
III order to committee most Infamous crimes that
recorded against man. They did succeed in part in
making the people believe that aud what has been tho
resuit After the battle Of Manassas those poor deludcd
white men OF the South who compose their army, muir
deied thousand men after the battle. know scvc
raj members OF my regiment whom let on The battle
field and in the hospital With mere flesh wounds, aud who
have never since been heard OF. know over 600 men
pockets picked OF every cent and every little
family relic by these mol This Is no new doctrine for
preach; tbs nothing for me 70 set forth be-
cause, when in prison wrote letters containing
these facts and sent them here. loud chcsring.)
told them In Richmoid-t told tho Catholic Bishop Of
my church-hat know the soldiers OF the
North would have conducted themselves thus.
charged them with this barbarity in his presence
charged upon them sfterward In writing my letters
10 warn the people OF the North with what unsorpr
lous aud unmercfl foe they had 70 deal. What have
they done' They have conned our officers COW icted
feons every respact; and order carried
with much rigor and with such discipline
that ordor All this and more too was doue for
the purpose OF driving into unrhr-tiAn warfare
but thank God, the people o. the North-ths govern
ment under which have the honor 70 iivcfclt that
We had national honor and national character 10
tain, and desired only 70 conduct this war on the
most Christian aud civilized principles. (cheers.l
thank God not been driven into retsIatory uea
sures. when left Richmond loft twenty uinc officers
cf Gen. Popes army In solitary confinement, thank
God that treated poor prisoner Of war IN ths
mfu aud disgracsiui manner. Let those q the south
'hoy will VIII act as becomes istans, soldiers
and high civ izcd people Cheers) But " put down
this rbcllon this most infamous of all rebcilions that
has been made II Is necessary that the government