The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-18


oorcaa retired. and the gallant regiment took up i,s
limo Of march.
ives INTENDED 70 hare public reception Of these on
this evening, but araagoments have made
that ceremony at Wizards hotel tomorrow evening
Hon Alfred Ety. In Washington ofioiai business
the Old friend and fellow prisoner Of Colonel
tho other ooers seleoted make the wsIccm
ing address, and replies expected from Colonies Oorco
and Wilcox.
Senators Harris, Of New York; Chandler, Of Michigan,
and Sumner, Of Massachusetts, here expected to
speak in welcome 10 the distinguished prisoners.
The old Sixty ninth regiment formerly under command
Of Colonel Corooran s ordered up TO Washington to be
present at tho reception and the Of tho people
viii have opportunity TO express their fervent admra
tion Of tho gallant who have long suffered In the
oAuse Of the Union. II will be an impressive demon
stration.
The steamer Henry Burden came here direct from
Aiksn's Landing, on James river General Thomas
turned upon her. and will 60 back 70 James river. The
only other passengers three ladies and citizen,
who was III at the landing Arrangements have been
made for transport to 60 TO Akens Landing FOR hun
bred and fifty Union officers who temporarily psrolod
until they shall DO exchanged by tho retarn Of an equal
number Of rebel officers from the Western Department TO
vicksburg appears that the number Of rebel officers
in exceeds that or the Union officers who
have been taken prisoners; but they have larger num-
Der OF snliatsd prisoners than have at this
time Of theira.
Il will be remembered that Colonel Wilcox was taken
prisoner badly wounded, ct the battle Of Bull He
Ia entirely recovered from his wounds and "a now
better health than when he first went into the field.
Lieutenant Colonel Bowman was captured at Williams
port Md, in tho early part Of the Hs has been
the longest Of any OF the prisoners In the hands o.
the rebels. Major vodges was taken prisoner during
ha ,xtc tttt.x rxy;c>
beach near Fort Pickens These gentlemen all look
well. Their good health is attributable to the privi
lego enjoyed at Salisbury, N. c., Of exercise In
six lot attached TO their prison. Their fare before
going to Salisbury hard and their confinement close
Even at Salisbury the food for the prisoners represent
ed to be such that could live upon for sixty
days
When the regiment was forming In front Of Wizards
today, Colonel Corcoran remarked that there could
be found many uniforms In whole division Of the
rebels.
most exact discipline and vigorous measures will
he necessary to put down the rebellion. They
say that under the iron despotism Of JET. Davis,
not only tho military affairs, but the labor Of
the rebel States has been systematzcd and that every
energy OF the whole population Is either willingly Or
orcIby compelled to promote the purposes Of the lead
crs No man now walk hundred yards in any city
occupied by rebel troops without showing his authority
DO abroad The strictest discipline is maintained and
pon that in opposition 10 the axty allowed in most or
in the fold the rebel chiefs build their hopes
OF ultimate success. 1 aa
MEETING AT THE sIxrY-NINTH REGIMENT ARMoRY-
GRAND DEMONSTRATION TO THE RELEASED COLO
MEL, ETC., ETC.
Tho news received yesterday Of the release Of Colonel
Michael Corcoran has od the hearts Of all interested 10
he welfare of that brave and gallant officer with reoic
Ing and there is doubt but that the reception which
about being accorded to him in this city his arrival
he accept Of the same will be Of the most extended
and cordial which has taken place since the
ment Of the present The sucrings and endurance
of Colonel Corcoran since his confinement among the
rebels have been OF such nature that the hearts Of al
patriotic individuals must beat with the highest COM
nendation for his deeds as Q man and his stern
Integrity a. an American soldier. Colonel Cor
IL at present in Washington, and may
expected TO arrive in New York tomorrow
tho day after. sub committee Of the Common Council
rom the Committee on National Affairs has gone to
Washington to tender him the Inequalities Of the city
he following gentlemen compose the committee Al
iermen Smith ana welsh and Councilman Hogan.
Yesterday afternoon at three O'Clock meeting to make
preparations for the reception held a the Sixty
ninth regiment armory, over Essex Market. Captain
Clarke was called 70 the chair with Lieutenant Duffy
secretary Lieutenants Dalton Brssn and Hone Of the
sixty NINTH and Colonel Allen, Of tho Stanton Legion,
were also'pressut.
communication was handed in from Captain wheeler,
connected with the Commissioners Of Emigration,
questng the COMMITTEES v accept OF the Of Castle
Garden the occasion Of the reception Of Colonel Cor
coran.
Captains Brsslin Krker and Lieutenant COnnsy were
appointed COMMITTEES ON behalf Of the military, and
Captain K B. DAILY, Of the Seventh regiment added,
to proceed to Washington 70 meet the Cosnsl.
Judge DAILY, Richard O'Gornan, John Savage and VIM
KAns requested TO represent the citizens and viii
also proceed to Warrington. Delegations from nearly
every Irish society in the city also present. and
stated that they had appointed committees from their
Organizations TO represent them In Washington.
Another meeting 81 the committee win be held at three
o'clock this afternoon 81 the armory In order TO confer
with other organizations wishing TO join in the reception
THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE.
Tho committee Of she Common Council, Aldermen Smith,
Walsh and Councilman Hogan, have gone to Warrington
meet Colonel Corcoran. They will meet Councilman
Stevenson 1t Baltimore who with the Thrtyseventh
regiment NJ Y. 8. NJ at Camp Belgsr, who Is Of the
committee TO see the Colonel about reception when he
arrives In the city. The members Of both branches Of
the Common Council have been requested 70 meet 81 the
City Hall tomorrow At twelve o'clock, TO make arrange
msnts
NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.
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