The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-31
OF GENERAL BURNSIDE.

He Visits Public school No. -, ana Re-
cetvss An Ovetion-Patrtosie Remarks
OF tho General to tho Juvenilcs-Eais
Departure for Home, &c., &c.
In compliance 70 invitation from committee Of boys
attached 10 Public school No. as Twenty fourth street,
MAJOR General Burnside visited that institution at tan
O'Clock yesterday morning The committee, Of which
Master W. n Griths acted chairman, proceeded TO the
Firth Avenue Hotel about ninc O'Clock in carriage, and
conveyed their distinguished guest their Almo Mater
The presence tho General the temple Of learning was
recognized by large OF ladies' and gentleman
who greeted him entering with bis youthful chaperons
In the most 1Attering manner ..f,..,. .tt d II
Under Mr. McNary The oliie and gentlenanly
principal BURNSIDE was rst con-
Quoted tho stairs where tho future
manhood intelligence OF America We're ranged In their
proper places him. After the boys had gone
throsgh variety Of interesting exercises the General
was formally introduced % them in neat speech BY
Mr.. McNay ...s.s. - 4.. $50. ~. y .s..
wih an evident appreciation or the scene before him.
0cseral Burnside addressed his youthful audiepcc
follows n s.
MY YoUsd FRrENps--I have been induced to depart
from The course had laid down for myself, apd am
pressed 70 do 90 by number OF Your boys calling on me,
aud more particularly by the persuasion OF Master w.
NJ 0ribtE had determined 70 keep myself very quiet;
but could not resist the temptation 70 speak TO you
You do much credit 10 tho institution v which you
memoers, and am much pleased at the display II your
exercises. Nv ume 10 short now; and allow me 70 say
thst when all my arrangements shall have been made
with regard to my sirs VIII once moro return 70
me Mold q .eas.o tcncers) now bid you all fare
The General next visited tho female department which
perfectly crowded by host Of friends and admirers
The young Indies were hero put through variety Of ex
ercsss tho conclusion which the General expressed
himself IN tho following TERMS
feel greatly delighted indeed with my visit you
pay any public visits am glad now thai have broken
my resolution Let toll you that am pleased with
moi dstsin yor long, as my time is limited but win bid
you now goodby.
After the singing Of patriotic air. and the manifesto.
ton Of the hearty approval OF those assembled General
Burnside conducted 10 the primary department,
where his presence greeted In equally
After the children bad exhibited they bad gained by
the teaching Of .the young idea how 10 Shoot he
introduced 70 them by Mr. McNary. and in response
exubsrant greeting said
NY DxAR CnIpRKS-The more / see OF your insti-
tuition the moro sratiaed am ] at my visit here
In this department have experienced intense plea
sure. Your innocent manGuvrcs and the precision
with which perform them, do yourselves and your
teachers great credit. Many Of you, doubt, have
Heaven for themfor their safe return 10 you.
But should not Togget in those prayers 10 thank tic
sse ike the .p in which yoa are enabled to
receive 50 much and such good education. II is
OF the love which you should bear your country,
and the determination which you should have. not
wnhstanding your constant prayers for peace,
to do all you can and say all you can In
praise OF your and your country until You are
permitted TO rise to the Of and take places
such. much Impressed with this " talk
you uently but my heart Is with you. May God bless
You ALL Farewell. III
On concluding the General greeted with unbounded
applause After about half hour spent in
slips Of paper which were showered on him BY those
present, General made rather dcut esress 70 his
carriage amidst loud cheers and driven 10 his hotel
10 company with the youthful reception committee and.
having partaken refreshments, he together with his
lady and STAFF departed in the four O'Clock stoningon
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