The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-09

York When be saw them marching through she streets
his heart bounded with pride whom be remembered thas
he once had the honor to be their commanding ofcer
(Applalfe and cheers FOR the Jndge) He had always
hefishcsl regard for the welfare of ths boys
ever shouldered musket kvelled il a. the enemy
They had shown their courage on many nersely contest
s &c 1s Sean TSey had been called upon 70
lead every oSoTn hope and 70 cover every Retreat and
they did Il brave soldiers When he was At he head
o! the regiment, while IL being Organized he know
that would provo worthy OF this great City and Of that
land which produced best soldiers 10 ths world, whom
returned would advise them % save their money be
had always ceunsetd them TO do. (Cries OF That ID
SOL and cheers When no was win mem A. me sea-
money their wives and their little ones, that they
might not suffer priyations from their negeencs Wne9
il over 10 one Of the noblest and bravest men
that ever drew sword that God ever made tCheers)
Ho ished that there were such men IN the army. He
was peace man, and no Was not ashamed TO say u
there. II the administration would place men Ike Colonel
ceIan a. Inc head q the army This excamaop which
audby heard in every part OF the room, ecited
the most tremendous cheering from the audience, which
promptly applaaded every aluson that made 70
Iie Mac.J) they would do that instead Of peaciy-
ing politicians then peace would follow before many days
With Colonel Hayman and Mcclellan 10 lead me army,
there would be running Of the Army Of the Poo
mac and the war would cease o. an early day. (Im-
s 81 ns sp 1
remained model OF bravery and efficiency. In spite
Of ts reverses II has never shown the slightest
misfor,unes. He had been told BY an officer Of the
army that the army had the battle Of Chanoelors
II onward IL would have gained complete victory on
the Rappahannock (Great applause and cheers for
Mcclelan Before concluding he had afew more words
to say TO them. (Cries, Go on" Speak 10 out,n &c)
He might part with them there for the last time. and he
reminded them that they had duties they should strictly
families so that could mot be said Of them that any
member q the regiment had ever neglected TO perform
that Se @ s sy with
that regiment he had thousand as brave as ever
faced an encmy II was sad, sad sight FOR him to meet
only remnant Of the brave fellows We were now
making merry; but there lie many widow and many an
orphan in this city who bowed down with grief be-
of the bereavement they have suffered by the loss
or father o brother He would not have them forget
these suffering He would have them remember
them amid the festivities Of this occasion. When pros.
pery should smile upon themethey must still think Of
the widowed mother and the athecss children Of their
old companions in arms who had died upon The field Of
honor liz had thousands Of dollars for these afflicted
which had Contributed for their relief by the
citizens Of this city. When no was with them in the
army vampires attempted 70 swirdle and rob them,
and he appealed 70 them II he did not always re.
monsrate against such unwarrantabe proceedings and
edeavo 10 that they were not abused OF cheated out
Maullpess compelled him 70 true 10 them From the
time they entered the field until they had left II they had
led every assault No could they had ever
failed to do their whole duty and when be said this he
would also bring IN the men OF the Thirty eighth. He
would now advise the that they had returned to enter
honorable pursuits and TO do any action that would
reflect in the slightest degree dscredt upon the memo
riss Of their glorious achievements throw blemish
upon their brilliant record Finally am for peace, with
all lts haowed blessings and trust the hour viii
when peace and prosperity Will again dawn upon
Mayor opdyke here rose and remarked that City
Judge standing Up at that time and crying "Peace
peace, time for him to say "War war 10 the bit
ter endn =
Here several parties attempted speak at time and
the utmost confusion prevailed Judge McCunu being
Immediately left and the proceedings terminated after
several other volunteer toasts and sentiments