Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-07
GENERAL sIoEL's spEECn.

Turner's of New York: l thank you
heartily for this cheering welcome. 1t is
most gratifying to my feelings as citi-
zen, soldier and brother. Ihad hoped
as you doubtless remember, to take with
me to the war, the entire membership of
the Turn Verein. For satisfactory rea-
sons, however, this could not be done.-
You have, nevertheless, sent as fine u reg
iment to the field as any there, with as
brave men in it as ever wore uniform.
lCheers. And they are ornaments to
tho service, as we'll as credit to you, while
they have done honor to their adopted
country, as they have reflected it upon
the land of their birth. Applause 1t
has ever been the Germans lot to be
mixed, more or less, in all the struggles
for liberty, Applause. but never before
did any concern them more than tho one
the country is engaged III now. APP
plause You must sustain the arm of
the best Government on earth, for its in
terests are your interests, and its success
that of universal liberty. Applause.
Those who are unable to go forth to the
tented field, ought to do their best ut
home, and no matter how dark the pres
cnt aspect of affairs may be, Ultimate
success Unjust crown our efforts. Ire
mendOus applause Words are not bat
ties, but words are good in their place,
and l wish to put on record in words
what is tho sentiment of my heart-that
rs we are protested and cherished and
nurtured and encouraged by the benef-
cient institutions Of this Heaven blessed
nation, so are we bound in common graf
itude, and by every sentiment of honor
and fealty to truth, to stand equally by
1t III its hour Of peril to assist in crush
ing its enemies to uphold, untarnished,
the purity Of its honor and to restore to
its pristine glory the majesty of its flag
Tremendous applause, and nine cheers
for. "Sigel and the flag"
After this the people fairly surged to-
ward him, congratulated him upon his
appearance, shook hands vehemently, and
cheered him again and again, until his
aids in mercy withdrew him from the
friendly presence.
sERESADE AT THE RESIDENCE OF GEN. s1GEL.,
Soon after he returned home, Gen. ST.
gel was serenaded, and :.in response to
the loud calls from the thousands present,
spoke as follows:
SECOND SPEECH ny GEN. sIGEL.
ILy Friends 81 have not come here 10
receive honors, but as plain soldier but
am greatly reioiced to see old acuuaint.
auces again, and to receive at their hands
this appreciation due loyal soldier. fan.
Plause.l Hove not war, and have not en-
tered the army for the sake of its honors
but because have come to the conclusion
that every man who loves his adopted
country must eight for it +; and as 1 dearly
love America, have done so, don't love
war, for have seen too much of its hor.
rors aud cruelties for doing so. You must
remember that this war is not one that will
last for years, but il is war on which do
ponds the life of the country, and upon
which depends the fate of your own native
country. Cheers. II we should fail to
obtain men to finish the war, where could
there DO found men enough to put down the
thlrty-tour princes of Germany. TCbeers
Citizens of this free country, DO not dis!
courAged, and do not become iisheartoned.
but remember that the soldier does moi
love the fatigue of picket duty, that he ON
ms lonely post counts the seconds until
relieved, so why should you be discour
aged See how these gallant men stand
without grumbliug, and what the soldier
does the citizen must stand. Keep up the
ship, and don't desert it. TAppiause. IL
You, as Germans, have the duty to sustain
the Government; for upon its success the
future of your native land depends. Aud
If our enemies should come out victorious,
what would become Of that dear land -
Stick together, and prove the greatness of
your mission. have been gone too long
from home to be able to discuss political
questions, but they are of no Importance
at present. and close and again thank YOU
nkn. SVNA
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