The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-30
Presentation OF a Stand Of CoIors'
from the City OF New York 70
the Thirty-eighth Regiment.
Speec hes Of General Hirney ana
Colon ell De Trobriand.
The Return Of The Thirty-seventh and
Thirty-eighth Regiments.
Generals Ward and uaymnm to
Accompany Them.
LETTER FROM GEN. SCOTT,
&C.. &c. as. 9

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Correspondence OF MIR. Thomas M. Cook.
HEADQuA RrERs, THIRD Army CoRrs, May ~, 1853.
I have already in another Communication, described
the interesting attending the Distribution "
the "Kearny Crosses in the First division OF his
At the conclusion OF those interesting ceremonies. The
Thirty eighth New York regmeItthe Second Scott Life
Guard--was ordered to the 'front.' whom beautiful stand
Of colors was presented by division comnandor
in behalf o. the authorities OF the city Of New York.
General Birney, presenting the coors adds eseoa Tho
regiment follows
GENERAL BRssY's PRESENTATION rmcH ~
OFFICERS AND MEN Thirty EI0ir.st the request
Of the City Councils Of New YORK have agreel 10 pre-
you these beautiful cclor Had been asked io
do this years ag,, when, with full ranks, Msx-
perenced in you LETT tho great ine.r polis volun
ieerng your lives in aiding the 70 crush the
traitors then fomen,ing rebellion, mirnt have hes
tated in connding this great honor =, you But NOW,
defiant bearing, and know that YOU have cnred your
old colors proudly and honoraby nj Bull run, wsans-
Fredericksburg cedarr and charlottesville. all hesifs
ton - lost, present them with full cOnfdenco
can produce record equal 70 yours Now the time vim
soon me for us 70 part and your term Of service having
mohes SISTERS aud reiives waiting assiSusiy your a.
rival When the paudits Of the adinring citizens shalb
nsss aed o and s ySu uk ya
again in body 10 tins redwch division, where
welcome will be as hearty as brothers In arms cam
give and brave soldiers who have shared many
dangers with them. Take these coors. Use them 10
rally on and bring them again W us, with your ranks
full, your drums boating and your hearts confident
now. We're speaking before strangers might say
more; but the glry OF regiment Is known 70 every
soldier present II is part OF the history Of this divstoA-
You well be proud of belonging to the Thirty ghth,
and colors never given to more trusty guard
Colonel rerrobriand, receiving the coors in behalf
OF the regiment, spoke as follows
4 COLONEL HANDS RxxARKs.. .
GrSERAL BIRNEY-In the name Of the thirty eighth New
York, under my communal receive with pride and srn-
valued for be ng presented by yon whose brilliant ser
vices arc intimately Connected with those OF the IcgI
since you pleased to speak such gratifying
f the services OF tho Thirty eighth, allow me W avail
gratuaic you GU their lckncw by the Presisn.
OF the United states Your promote General has been
under your Command act OF Justice you,
and am Above 10 say so, 70 W as Whenever 10
served distinction 10 granted 70 the commander the ccn.
mand feels desire to take morn therein. Justice has
been done, and are all happy General 70 hear that
your promoton assigns you tue rank o. maor general
Vile, where distinguished Yourself 81 CHI, as WE'LL
by your superior abilities commander BY your per
sona gallantry and contempt Of danger. While am
speaking or the Thirty eighth New York vohEsers,,
there Is another general oecer VIII name CONES
re Win lbe HSery 70 n
General Hobart Ward. To him besone
and brought the high Of discipline sfenscp
for which II has been always distinguished Since Cad
Wards good services were rewarded by his promosson
TO the rank Of bgader general has the good for
the Thirty eighth reinai stl under kis COM
tween hem has been severed since the first day
the organization Of the regiment until the last day Of it,
mentioned among the members of the Thirty eighth VIM
esteem respect and love. General the Thirty eighth MIA
while tho old ones torn by The Ore Of The eSsmy
WIN be living evidence Of the gallsntry OF the regiment
been appreciated a. well at hume = In he srmyservcs
forever associated with the names Of Brney and wasA.
.ond sSo~ 70 sny ere 70
the best one that ALTHOUGH heart fully Amor cas,
; my e mot yet Up 70 rs mari ss D no
language very orokeuiy -RErosrsR win therefors,
S ry p n y yOu again. T. The
that they win not be quite forgotten In tho DIVISION
they do not GENE back in body 70 join the red patch
Al the conclusion Of these proceedings the dfvhipc
was dismissed when the officers repaired Gen. PAP
neys headquarters, where refreshments in abundance
were served and q most agreeable evening was spens
during which d the hoe. received the hearty consrasu
nction OF division or corps Of all the officers present.
psrAsrvss OF o. m rH,srY .x,oHrn uorrwAsD. ser
The term q service The Thirty eighth together with
that Of the Thirty seventh, will expire the TN a.
ordered home before that time are
entertained that thsy win 10 home early hext week
OFFICERS ov RANK 10 WET NEW
think am authorized 10 state that the original CON-
manders OF both these regiments now ranking az bri-
participate In the reception intmaed The ci,izsns,
q the great metropolis purpose giving them BrEaIisr
General Hobart Ward Formerly OF the Thirty eighth lea
the brigade Of which that regiment forms part iu Tho
battle OF Charlottesville, and Colonel Hayman OF tho
Thirty seventh, promoted 10 the Of brgndie
for his gallantry In leading the brigade which his ola
regiment 10 attached In tho battle. They win
both visit New York the OF the regiments and
the people Of New York bcstow honors upon moro
deserving subects. .,... TI-, .
LKTTxR GENERAL SCOTT
General scott invited 10 be present and review tho
Thirty eight regment-the Second Scott Lie Guard-on
~ return. The following letter the veteran WIZ
fully explain why he will not be able ~ do so:-
NEW York, Nay Is, 1863
Mr. DEAR GEURAf>-rhc two regiments Of New York
volunteers, formed the basis OF the Scott Life Guard
all organized by you, have donc In the ncd great honor
10 my name, and, what better, great honor 10 our
country am proud OF them; and they emitted =
nations gratitude. WV n u
am sorry that shall be In the city 10 receive tho
salute OF the Thirty eighth intended shake
hands with brother veterans Of Mexico their no
BILE ass cates; but am quite invalid, and can make
but two mgraticns In the ycar between New York
West Point.
Tho promotion and other honors (sword and medal,
you have achieved In the field, NY dear General though
they have greatly delighted, have AT all surprised mo-
Hoping that you may live long for the bcnet yoar co
try, remain yours, very truly, WINFIELD SCOTT
Ny kind regards " Colonel Hayman. whom srcat-
~ nor W.
The Winnebsgo India Ne Moving.
A QUALIFICATION IN ST. JOSEPH No.