New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-14

ssAntal sympathy entertained toward TINS enIne ~, ~
Nv tassu. 0aoipg from citizens II New YORK, IL was
tic xt Proper that they should be presented to TINS reg
imaSE ofaeSfst for tie most pdt, BY Now York gem
.Iepef and commended by yourself who, in TIE Army
Of the Eptouaa gained ly your services part Oh Inc
glory whoh belongs great State in consequence
on tie services OF her sons many bloody HELD In
common with others this regiment is known for its de
yoton 10 our during tie trying days OF the pass
,vbep We were besiegng this place. l can hardly bet
Ter cypre the wishes of TIE gentlemen who send these
than 20 use the words Of the poet who said on sn
occasion like this
Fer ever floats that standard sheet,
Where breatbes the foe bnf falls before u.s.
with freedoms SOL beneath our ieet'
And freedoms banner waving q usF
SPEECH OF col. CLARK
Col. Clark on receiving the colors, sAo; IA ochn1
of the officers and soldiers of the Corps GHI1que,
tender through you to those citilenS OF new Ioix
who have honored with trust 20 sacred ~ inc Bs
of standard Of regimen tai and Union coofs our poes
sincere deep and heartfelt thanks In receiving tnls
emblem OF strength and unity the flag Of our country
our nations pride borne by thousands Of brave men DER
every sea- honored ard respected by every nation,
proudly waved in the face Of every foe we fee a. ne
protectors deep responsibility. Coming as 1t does.
from the Mayor and leading citizens Of mighty city.
the Metropolis Of the Empire State. our responsibility
vastly ncreased and while We feel justly prond to DO
thas honored al reminded Of our duty 70 those
who sustain us. aud 10 our breeding country.
You will say 10 the gentlemen sending this elegant
gift to the colered soldier but Yesterday slave now
freeman and soldier r the Union. doing duty for hs
country that he would rather die under the folds OF
these Banners, fighting for the Union, than i've ID
palace the master Of slaves icn wii also say the col
ored soldier v do his duty Oh the field OF battle Has
he ever been tried where be did no' Has he ever failed
to follow his officers into the thickest Of the light even
10 the cann0ns mouth and will he not DO 1t again.
say he can and WILL and through his aid the Union
shau be preserved and fac again triumph and wave
over every State city ard village in THIS Umo1; aye
every hamlet shall boast OF its protection, aD0 IL VIII
wave more proudly than ever.
We recognize in this tribute encouragement 70 tho
coored soldier not alone In this regiment but N s LILO
regiments Of colored troops Wherever they may Dc.
n ItoL sor wi .lpnpe
colors shall be dishonored every officer and soldier IN
this regiment will offer his life in their defense Ihey
shall not be trampled on by any foe and no uaiio. 20
his country sinai dare to lay his hands upon them while
we raise arm in their defense. We wln wave
them dehantly In the face Of our enemies. We WIZ
shield in the day Of battle our winding sheet In the
hour OF death, and our war-cry will DO that ia.
scribcd on this banner" God and Liberty" Again 1
SOW many thanks for this elegant tribute from the Union
men of the North Their encouragement Is appreciated
and them that We will 20 on while life asts
fighting. If needs be, for our country our nag anu our
Union.
Here three hearty cheers were given for the
flags three fox Gen. Andrews and three more fos Gen.
Unmann. =, =, a.,
only stain which crippled our republic was Deing ast
bolted out. No nation can in future point 70 slavery
and disgrace ls By the AID Of the colored soldier, ss
shall go under these noble banners TIL the monster
Of Slavery is completely strangied.
SPEECH OF GIN. ULLMAHS.
OFFICERS AND soDDIEEs or TIE an kEGihEAI: J ae'
as the General commanding this Division, should ad-
dress TO you few remarks. .
This regiment being Of the FIVE constituting Tue
brigade which by order o! the President orgihAy
raised and organized in this Department. shall ever
cherish profound interest In Its welfare Wnate,.s
concerns it, affects me. 1t gratites me to asse@o'e
with you on so pleasing an occasion as TINS.
You cannot but DC grateful ~ those friends who, lax
away in the great city Of the North have Presented 70
you these beautiful banners. 1t is kind and thoughu.
in them thus to give to you. and to Us ALL proof that
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United States fighting for the glorious cause % ee-
dom and regulated constitutional liberty:
know these gentlemen; you may well be pr9od o. 2
gift from them they each and AL among the poet
honorable Of New-Yorh-thc peers OF any In thas
metropolis You viii appreciate and cherish tnese
tokens Of their consideration and sympathy ano VINE
you will value them beyond price, you Vui not ia W
understand that they presented 10 YOU not Only i
what you have DONE but also for what you VIII dohos
solely reward for the past, but as ~ incentive
FOX the futnre-as stimulus that may nerve your sfs
10 strike heavy blows in the da! Of battle, for your
country ard Your God.
You fello soldiers. have discharged your duty a.
became you, with willingness ana tsitlfnness w
eumstanc.s. which which we had No control haNs
prevented yOar yet attaining TO that high degree OF pro-
noiency in driu Which Is absolutely necessary 70 mn
asy organization, aud the forming Of real sonlei'
experience was in digging III tie trenehes
outside Of these works. during their SIEGE
That duty as laborons and valuable any, voc per-
formed with sllcrcty steadiness and distinguished
courage although exposed AS much ~ IT not more than
others to the dangers Of the hre OF shot and she'll
issue Since the fall OF Port Hudson your part has been
10 ory it against the attacks Of those from whom Il
was onquered These labors important and necessary
will soon trust, Deasqrably IL close; when we
shall have time and opportunity T. give Ia you that in
structon and subject to that constant di without
which ever be Transformed into a soldier.
The occasion suggests few IDEAS which are peril
neut.
The first great duty Of soldier is 10 obey. Absolute,
unqucrtOning obedience is the cflefiaw OF an army.
This rule pervades Ill ranks-fiom tho private up.
through every grade to the Commander int hlef-tbe
President of the United States Soldiers be then ever
dgent subordinate eager to learn and promPtto ooey
Officers 1t your duty In addition. not only 10 obey.
but to command. TO be ever Wiling TO instruct 10 10
patient dgent ard always careful so TO act that your
example shal be worthy OF limitations remembering
that while your country eKacts much from you she 70
aso ready generously to reward you with abund-
ant pay, and. in proportion to your merits with the
highest glory. Let theD the rigorous performance of
your duty be the high mark at which you shall am-do
what In You lies for the defense and honor of your coun
try and she will adorn your brow with aures that shall
dust" but If you prove sluggard recroant 10 the holy
trust rcposed in you by the republic, YOU shan De de-
spsed OF men, and sink into "a co"ards grave I'M
wept unhonored, and unsGng."
0ihcers and men, these dags arr the embems OF civil
and religious hberty--the significant symbols III your
countrys glory and strengths they tell Of her history
OF her hard fought battles ard her greatness around
their ample folds cluster tie dearest the sweetest the
richest the noblest Of human affections. Bear them
then trumphanty through this dreadful contest never
let them be disgraced dshonored, and, when this
wicked war shall cease and peace be again established
throughout this reunited land you will have. through
the remainder Of your lives leaving il rich legacy
10 your children the glorious recollection that yours
were the hands that dealt the blow which secured tie
enamel patton Of and hurled that huge mountain
Of crime, oppression. and suffering called human Sisv-
cry into the depths of unfathomabe ocean, never TO
reappear 10 mankind this American continent.
Tho future is full OF hope; the clouds and darkness
which rested our horizon are scattering; bright
day is ming. Even v bile speak. the news comes
on the wings Of the wind that burning CbarlestcnO
rolling high her flames. 10 be beacon forever 10 tls
world OF mankind that wckedncss Will always receive
its righteous retrbution from the just God who pre-
sides over the destiDies OF nations.
How wonderful. how extraordinary, how rapid are