The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-22

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Brigade longer existing felt that would DC psrpe
tuatng great deception were TO retain the authority
runk Of brigader general nominaly commanding the
same therefore conscienousy, though most reluctant
ly resigned my command That resgnauon has been ac-
ceped aud as your general now oid you a. ahctonase
the Of the happiness the gratitude and
prdo with which revert TO the first days OF the irish
Brgade when struggled IN its infancy and sustained
by its native 81 engh and instiocts, ami etrace
from the field, whore Il first displayed It's brilliant gal
lantry ali the efforts all the hardshps all tho prvations
all the sacrifices which have made its history-brief
though II besacred and iucstmable Shali ing with tbs
hunbest soldier freely Irty all hardshi,s and
dangers OF the battle neld-never having ordered al
that did not take the lead my sell thank God
that have been spared 10 do justice to those whose hero
ism deserves from grateful commemorative, and
that have been preserved TO bring comfort 10 those Who
have lost fathers husbands and brothers IN the soldiers
have fallen noble government under tho green
flag My lie has been varied one. and have passed
through many distracting scenes But never has tho
noun aims that overlooked the paths Of my Childhood.
have the old walls that claimed the curiosity aud
research OF insurer days been enacea IRON ny
glorious picture indeble Not less vivid not less I'M
esceabe viii be the recollection o my companionshiP
with Irish Brigade In the service OF the United states
The graves many hundreds OF bravo and devoted SOL
ders who 10 death with all tho radiance md en-
thus Of the MODEST chvary, many guarantees
aud pledges that as long there remains officer
soldier the irish Brigade, long shall there be found
Tor him. for hts family and his little II any there be-
u devoted friend in THOMAS FRANCE MEAGHrR
HOW mx Address WAS xnsxvED
At the conclusion Of the remarks zine enthusiastic
chers given for the General after which the com
mssioned officers came forward and sho, X hands with
him. bidding him an aIectionatc and fearful farewell.
The General then passed along the lines and shook each
and every soldier by the hand saying goodbye ana
a"God bess you" to each one separately soth officers
and men were Affected 10 tears, and the separation
seemed truly painful one to all parties concerned
Hs SUCCESS n,
Colonel Koy Of the Eighty eighth regiment, thon as.
smed command OF me brllade as the senior ocer snu
dismissed the column AT the conclnshn OF she pnoic
quarters, where refreshments were served ara couple
OF urs were spent in renearsn2 the Incidents hai nad
Meayher will leave Cor New York on friday. He has
rendered Ibis services to the government In any military
THE hRGADE oFri' FRS TO The COMMANDER
The officers OF the brigade have addressed the follow
Itself
CANP or THE IRISH BRdADs HANoocK's DIVISION
- o aa.m ns tn. way s;y,v -, , lsSs sI,v
third AID ighty eighth regiments New YORK state
Volunteers, forming portion OF tho second sr gade
condition respective regiments, and having
fi up our ranks and preserve the existence
II the brigade, are OF opinion that the first and
be by allowing these regiments 70 return
the city OF New York, where they we're originally
hs an
renewed ergy and full complement Of men,
commanding the division that. n not nconsistent with
the interests u the service, no would use his influence
and go Offices with tho government Washngton Ia
forward ing this object az soon a. possible rTT'
But In case IL should be considered by the pro
per authorities inexpedsnt 70 allow our sevc-
raj regiments 70 90 on recruiting service,
also respectfully suggest 10 the Major General command
ing the necessity OF eonsoda.ing three regiments
into one regiment, on the following basis, viz
L. The new regiment havc the number OF either
of the three existing regiments but TO have new state
number IT, be known by distinctive name ndica
tive nj its orig and mn
formed 10 be- filled up TO The maximum standard by
the same sympahics and nation the members VI
thu present regiments.
9. The officers and men Of the three regiments,
present and absent who are unit for neId duty
1.-THE disability 10 be established according TO the
provisions Of General ORDERS No los, War Department,
April % 1869 and who have earned distinction on tho
Held shall DO detailed TO the Invalid corpe.
The oces OF tho said three regiments ablo TO serve
In the Held and competent to command shall have their
present grades In the new regiment. providing there
shall not be supcrabundancc OF officers to MI vacancies
Onicors OF the several regiments At present holding
commissions In tn regiments and who are DESTROYS Of
leaving tho services shn be mustered out o. The service
and receive honorable discharges.
o. That stsa oincss coming under the provision OF
parcel by the commandments OF the sovera regiments the
same to b. submitted 70 the MAJOR General commanding
the division for approval
Kelly, Colonel, SSH New YORK lrisn b,ieaoe;
John smith. MAJOR. SSth New fork, irsh brigavc,
VIM. j. maggie, eept 6otn New YORK 70 nsn D' gaoo'
Jno. z. Foley, Assistant Adlutant, 5sth New YORK. .
John Blake, Capt. Ssth Now York, ABIDE lamp Co. b,
Irish Brigade. ...
staff General Mcagher
Maurice ". Wall, Capt and A. A. A g., Irish Brigade
Richard Powell, Asst sarseou, ssth New York
John O'Ne Lieutenant, SSth New YORK.
Jno W. Byron, LIST Lieutenant, ssth New YORK, Co. f.
tdwd D. kagie, "a Lieutenant sstn New YORK, 90. d.,
WIN McceiIano ~. L'eu'.' esan Now Now lorn' TO-
"a , ui Il, Ton, ss,h Nc,v yorr 20 y
r. G. isontIy, Lieut. Col. Commanding G3d New York.
LAMBS a. Mccormack. Lieut.. and SD New York