The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-23
PRESENTED TO BRl GADIER GENITAL
THOMAS FRANCIS AEAGHER,
BY TER OFFICERS or TIE
IRISH BRIGADE,
AS TOKEN OF
THEIR HIGH APPRECIATION AND ESTEEM.


}. Tho cicsan. parlors filled with select Assem-.
bixo u lsdies and gentlemen. Among those present
were Colonel Nugen, e the Sixty ninth; Colonel Fow
Ter OF this sixty hd Assistant Adjuant General Turner
James 7. Brady, Daniel leyeu, CITY ,ham6erain Judge
O'connor chae Phelan, John OHahony Daniel Bryant
Neil Bryant Christopher OConnor, John Mullaly Patrick
hehan Captains Wall, Cartwright Hogan, Burke, Hart
LeNsnant Granger and number of officers OF the irish
,Br e ldc whose Dames could not ASCERTAIN. aLA
Inc took place about four o'clock, tolone
bert Nagent making the presentation on behalf 81 nis
Cjloncl NUsESr IN presenting the medal made short
but eloquent speech, abiding to the noble manner n
which the Irish Brigade od by General heagher who
always at post 10 the hour OF danger sharing
with the humblest OF bis the g,ores trumphs aud
perils Of the battle field. TN behalf OF Mr. Neii Bryant
Coiore Nugent presented to General Meagher pair
OF brgadrs shoulder straps expressing the hope al the
same time that would not be loog before another star
would DO added TO the straps testimony OF the recp
ents distinguished services TO the country.
General NEAcHm took the medal and straps into his
hands, and having examined them responded As fol-
10 an officer charged with the command OF good and
brave soldiers nothing be cheering, nothing
be more conducive 20 the elevation Of his aims his oue
his spirit than the dence and devotion Of those over
whom he has been placed 70 authority a. pledge o.
relations with which are today TOO well known TO be
formally referred TO berei accept with gainess.
with thankfulness with very great pride the beau
tifu aud superb gift which, on behalf OF the brigade,
you, my gallant friends have now placed in my hands
An officer charged with such duties and responsibilities
"a those which have had acquit myself for the last
sixteen moGths stands In position which necessnates
worrying and unjust in life. Faithful to his military OBJ
LEGATIONS and the stern requirements 81 the service,
he has TO rsprove the indolent and negectfui,
curb the refractory, shame coerce the strag
gcr, brand the coward and in doing this has TO
incur odium SANDER mpcrtiueccs crowd Of cnmtics,
cousprac against his character visible as well
invisible host OF revenge and defamation. That have
had my share OF these penalties nsed not remind the
officers who afectonatcy group themselves ab ,ut
this evening" as well those whom they here to
present and Who uncomplaningy aud msniuly despite
The deso,su of their camp await their fate on the Rap
tondn nj IN me n
every the discharge even OF my most painful
and rcpulsive duties. To claim that had the good for
tune TO escape the consequences which the just prompt
fearless exercise OF sautary authority provokes,
would be claim that the Irish Brigade miracu
lousy rom human inlrmtes the island II repre-.
sens Is free from reptiles But whatever penalties may
have mpaned the pleasures aud high honors derived
from my connection with the IRISH brigade, the test
mony day rendered by officers 10 the fact that
did my duty my command from Hrst last, and in
evory nee than rcdresses the injustice done
mo however scandalousy, by those whose irregularities
had orcuiy rebuke aud correct, and from the
taminatiOn OF whose cowardice had, In exposing and
branding the craven ones 10 yindcate the purity
iustre 81 our sacred coors In conclusion gentlemen be
assured Of this that whilst shall ever IN HE regard this
medal the mos, precious treasure IN my possession,
fidelity 20 the sovereign people and the constitution
the United states shall be true and lasting the
glf OF which Is made, and that grateful loving
a prugd remembrance Of the irish Brigldeof those
b comrades who may survive with me, a. well AS
those whose graves the eagle OF The republic has
scaty spread hts wings-shal be green aud right
. the emeraids with which Il sparkes More dear to
me than ships. than mines Than teeniug fields, than
ocstral forests and mansions could be, shall be-
Qleath 10 the richest legacy he could rec-ve
with the hope that, taught and inspired by its memo.
RES It's inscriptions and It's emblem he may endeayor
q serve ireland as have tried TO America
After tle presentation the company adjourned 10 the
lunch and parook Of elegant lunch prepared tor
the occasion Wines followed and toasts and eoalence
which are insepsrablc from any Irish assembly
General MraoHrR called the OF the com 10
the ne~ color. Tor Irish brigade which had been tassn
70 Frederick sourg for presentation but which were e
fused By the officers Of the brigade on the ground that
they we're not strong enough numerically 70 protect
fHU4s, "a flar.a oh fha
Carnage Tic colors he said, the st OF American
czons Of New York and he concluded by proposing the
health o. the donors. calling upon Mr. spau'dng 70 re.
spuud on their behalf
Mr. srsrlpsG IN reply said that the words inscribed
o. e nsd been prsp,iss s,.o, ~, soa ana
the GIT would not meet the merits OF the noble IRISH
brigade which had fought 50 CALAMITY for the land q
thcr adoption Nothing that Americans could oder would
be much FOR adopted citizens who perled life and
everything for the preservation OF the republic.
Mr. Axts +. BRAny was next called upon and made
Of his sparkling little speeches referring with much
warmth to the services Of the irish Brigade and coupling
with ia valor the name Of Colonel Sugcn, the gallant
commander OF the Sixtyninth regiment 10 the course
ot MS remarks he ssd that in his late speech at the de-
mocrac meeting Al Cooper Institute he expressed the
hPn W. hmerica, North ana South, would more
D. uuied pnd have the opportunity q giving England q
sound dr"bh0r for Der bsny 70 this county since III.
ri. on the occasion alluded To- the warmth n
appliance Which be nsdercd worthy Of such scntt.
NOT Is1 tg was gad y Sc that bis remark hal no,
a .elef ttom England, Addressed 10 .Jasnes r Irsdv
GeuNl l.E orator. NoN lWk3 Cn ofs,utue N he foofd
= Nbpie colnnu n printed matter, cut from ~
BsusN ff guardian, Instead q a letter "a he
expected The printed matter vas column u
81 or feyDsd to abuse Of the speaker for his remarks
a. ne democratic meeting lie was Deserted az no ~
abe lrsh Papsls who constantly keen The respectable
portion 81 rrotesan, Americans IN awe &c he uas
claf IL fra that had made the discovery tbs,
b. Wa EUd papsi, AL b. intended 70 write letter 20
4tthbuh1a Hughes shortly inform him 81 an, lac,
Nj hf.t continued for time IN the same sira,p
nfd by proposing the heath u Colonel Nuyept
whom ~ hofi sccn 2 see promoei 70 the position q i
br-sail- which be had fairly BY bis services AID
RalAnil} + the battle Bed.
Clf0ho hreKST returned thanks 10 suitable language,
ami uaIbar Il other speeches made By several u
~ r.ui men present The affair altogether Of
N. easant a the kind that has occurred 10
thBcity
Robbery OF n Banking House.