Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-07-29

to Ohio. As they passed through the
streets Of Boston they were frequently
greeted by applause-the waving OF hand
kerchiefs and other demonstrations of res
pect. No insult was offered, and if there
had been, they would have defended them
selves, for their guns were loaded and
their bayonets fixed
Quite an effort was made to get up
riot in Boston, but in their attempts to
take the Arsenal, the doors were opened
and the cannon fired upon the crowd, kill
ing about fifteen. This ended the affair.
The city is now perfectly submissive to the
draft, snd it will be thoroughly enforced.
NJ. S. HOLBROOK.
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR ANDREW.
COLONEL HALLowELr; At the request of
the Governor ofOhio and of the committee
of the eolored women Of the State Of Ohio
whose gifts they are, 1 am here first to
present to the Ffty-fifth Regiment Of Mass
aehusetfs Volunteers emblematic banners
which are presented by the mothers, wives
and daughters Of the State Of Ohio, whose
hearts are moved by interests both of pa
triotism and of personal affection toward
the regiment now have the honor to ad-
dress.
The women of Ohio who have prepared
these emblematic tokens Of their affection
ate interest and fervent aspiration and re-
gard, had expected to be represented by
one Of their own Immediate friends and
fellow-citizens upon the occasion of this
presentation. Circumstances which pre-
vented the gentleman who was the bearer
Of this mission from appearing to-day,
have in like manner rendered it both a
duty and pleasure 10 myself to appear not
only for the purpose Of delivering the reg
ulation colors Of Massachusetts and the
flags Of the Union to the Massachusetts,
55th, but also for the purpose Of passing
into your hands, Mr.. Commander, these
emblems and tokens Of the affeetionate pa
triotism Of the women Of Ohio. I take es-
pecial satisfaction in being the instru-
mentslity to-day Of expressing in living
signs and by vivid tokens the interest
(which no words can adequately convey,
which the mothers and relatives Of these
men take in the welfare and the honor not
less of the 55th regiment, than of those
whose names and whose blood they in
herit
Ipresent you, Mr. Commander, in behalf
Of the committee Of eolored women of 0ain,
this splendid emoIematic banner bearing
upon blue field with appropriate insignia
the eagle Of the Republic. Take ii, Mr..
Commander, and wherever cur eagle scars,
let the eagle of the 55th with equal fight
bear its honored, unquestioned and VIC
torious way. In behalf also Of the women
Of Ohio, 1 present to the 55th regiment this
splendid regulation flag Of the American
Union-in spite of traitors, secessionists,
rebels, Shareholders and insurreotionists
everywhere, TO be forever one and insep-
arabic.
This ceremony, Mr.. Commander, adds
another tie to the fraternal bond uniting
inseparably and indissoIubly the affections
/ and interests of the East and West, and
/ am glad TO recognize in the ranks Of your
regiment men who, for portion of their
| lives at least, have breathed the pure air
of the broad prairies of the West. And
now, Mr. Commander, present to you
/ officially as the Governor of Massachusetts,
| in conformity with a ceremony frequently
praoticed by myself toward other regiments
which have been your predecessors in the
field, the white flag Of the ancient Common
wealth Of Massachusetts. 1t bears no stain
to-day, save that which it has received
| EIOm Al4t EplucA uL0E5 VI Jul .uAOtAOAo
blood shed in its defense. Bear it, Mr.
Commander and soldiers Of the 55th, wher-
ever honor and duty lead the way. The
regulation hrg of the United States l pre-
sent to you, also, in my official capacity.
One Of the banners, bearing additional
emblems, presented to you by the women
of Ohio, is also the flag of the American
Union. But it would not become the Com
monWeelth Of Massachusetts to forbear,
even although the American flag is in your
possession, to present, in accordance with
our regulation and our customs, the ban
ner Of our country. You receive it now
from the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
which has never been, which viii never
be, and which can never be, otherwise
than faithful 10 the principles, the tradi
/ tions, the history, the origin and the des
tiny Of our united America.
I have to congratulate you, Mr.. Com.
mander and soldiers Of the 55th, that al
this hour yeu are not engaged in any e1.
pertinent, recognizing the fact that the
. rank and file of your regiment is compos
} ed of men upon whose countenanee the
D | suns Of warmer climes than these have
, embroWned o hue foreign to our Saxon
blood. l have the honor and grand salts
faction to declare that no loDgeris the en-
ployment of the americans Of African de
D scent an experiment in the camp on the
march, in the siege, or on the field Of bat
tie. Your regiment has already been pre-
ceded by brave men Of African descen
who have faced danger, who have endured
fatigue, who have assailed heights, VIII
have stormed batteries, who have met bay
onets, and bullets, and the cannon ball
J with savage, determined and sometimes
[ victorious foes. But they have never wa
Tered in the duty to their flag, in obedi
: ence to their commanders, nor have the
E wavered either from Obeying the impulses
t Of consitutiOnally brave and herOi
: hearts.
d commend to you and to your regimen
q these noble examples, and in committinl
e you as you will soon be committed to trans
b ports that viii bear you hence, have tn
= pleasure to declare now that you will sool
y be received in the department Of Nortl
). Carolina by Massachusetts soldier ant
General Of brigade, whose history from tn
beginning Of the war has been history 0
personal bravery, Of chivalrous, heroic
4 manly and honorable conduct and pur
: poses, devoted now to the especial purpos
e Of enlisting in the service of the Union tn
e native colored people Of the State Of Mort
E Carolina. have also the honor and th
d happiness to declare that the Commandin
0 General Of the department Of North Caro-
u lima, aware Of your organization, KNOWN