The New York herald., 1864-04-05

which an excellent Wow had OF tho brilliant
panorama below A, eight O'Clock, the hour appoint.
ed for opening Tho exercises, the Seventh regiment
band, under the leadership Of Nc. Grafaa, struck up
'Hal Columbia" which resoundcd through the building
anu was the signal for the multitude TO ccngregate N
front OF The balcony witness the formal inauguration Of
the Great far Vh'lo the band was performing this
beautiful national Mayor Gen DIX appeared and as
ss the vast Audience caught glimpse ot the distinguish
cd citizen soaer they gave vent 10 their grallcation In
warm demonstrations Of applause. lie was accompan led
by Generals sandford, Hall, Do lrobrand Hon John
Van Buren,, Rev Dr. Adams aud other influential oiti
sens but az the space that had 10 be allotted TO the
scans and yocasis was occupied BY them largo nun
Der OF generals and eminent melnbo OF tho legal med
cal artistic ana mercantile professions wore compelled 10
stand with tho multitude who thronged the edlnCe.
The exercises opened by inc singing or tho
''star spaogled Banner /, Messrs CoruRs and MOLTEN
performing the solo parts, whe the chorus was rem
dered by selection OF tho most distinguished members
OF the various ohors IN tho city, accompanied by the
band This tine.honored national hymn was 0nely ren
derod and while tho vccalists wcro pouring forth tho
iofty3 patriotic sentiments expressed 10 u, The amor
semblage
General HAIL came forward and said-'Iad,es and
genemen-Ihere win be prayer offered by Or. Adams
The gentlemen will please 20 BIO uncovered This request
was promptly and generally complied with, wherenpon
ny the following
PRAYER BY DIR. ADAMS, D. d.
Lord God Almighty, the God OF our fathers, Thou art
trust Some truet 10 chariots and some horses
but Thou art the confidence OF sons We bless Thee
that 10 the midst Of wrath Thou hast remembered
mercy and amid all the sorrows through which we are
passing and under pressure OF great suffering the oil
and The vine Of Christian charity have been developed,
Of Thy goodness and Of our devotedness 70 Thee
and 70 the good land which Thou hast given US
are able 10 offer 50 willingly after this SORT for ali things
come OF Thee, and OF thine own have we given Thcef
As InOa hast seen ~ 10 consequence % Of our SINS which
this great calamity Of civil We thank Thee that the
hearts OF this people have been united TO do whatever
hno MIA for tA unhn M
eostJuted government and Tor the endurance o. all
that necessary 10 our personal and national protection
OF kindly sympathy has been felt those who have
barred their bcsoms TO death on the high places Of the
70 them and to ee to ar uds and
patriotism these gifts Of our handle these bounties OF
Thine own providence. May they b. as balm and
and wilt Thou heal ihoee who subject 10 suffering In
camp and hospital because Of our ADVANTAGE and may
contribute not simply the healing OF their wounds,
but 20 every thing shall express sympathy and kind
nesn 10 their noble endurance And let Thy bless.
Ing upon the country love-upon tho Chief
Magistrate of the United States-upon army and
navy GIVE them in all their endeav0rs give 70
them more than national bravery even that confidence
o. success which from the vision Of Thine own
charois and horses Of fre-the confidence IN Thine own
good providence and blessing and let our land soon
God be upon us; establish Thou the work OF
bands yea, the work OF our hands, establish Thou ~
length ano breadth Of this land TO lift up our songs u
praise thanksgiving and glory TO God because Of leace
ship and may this land be the glory Of AL lands,
difusng light, liberty and truth all over the world
I hy 9sy viii Se aooe
as 1t Is done in heaven. Give this day our daily
bread forgive us our Y sra se az we forgive those who
trespAss against Lead not into temptation, but
deliver from evil for Thine ID the kingdom, the power
and the glory forever, Amen:
Tng Army HYMN.
The "Army Hymn - written by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
sung by Mr. g G. Campbell the popular baritone, in
an admirable manner accompanied by full chorus and
band. The following is the
OIord OF Hosts, Almighty King,
Behold the sacrifice we bring;
To every arm Thy strength impart,
Thy spirit shed through every heart.
Wake in our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires
Thy power has made our nation free,
To DIE for neT N serving Thee
Be thou pillased fame 70 show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
sun guido us 10 its moving cloud
God oi all nations, Sovereign Lord,
In Thy dread name draw the sword
We int the starry flag on high,
That bills with light our stormy sky.
No name flaming embIems wave
To bar from hope the trembling slave;
No moro It's radiant glortes shine
To blast with woe one child OF Thine
From treason rent, from murders stain,
Guido those its folds till peace shall reign;
Tin fort and field, till shore and
Join our lo1d arthem-praise 10 Thee.
General Hall sad General Dix will now surrender the
Fair into the bande OF the ladies
SPEECH OF GENERAL DIX.
General DIX, rising greeted with loud applause
aud when IL subsded spoke as follows
LADIES AMI GrSuEafN-we have assemped FOR the
purpose OF nauguratng what, I do not doubt will
prove 10 the most munhcen contribution OF the day
10 the noblest Of all obecsto provide FOR the relief of
the soldiers no have become disabled by disease
And W % wse ,nel b es .ne va
engaged is under all It's aspects the most extrsord
nary the world has ever seen &c arms me 70 s the
OF their fathers from destruction their indomabe
courage 10 battle, their patient endurance OF hardship
their seadinees of purpose under all vcsstudes, the
readiness with which the whole community submits 10
pecunary burdens the elastic hope aud the nnshaken
confidence with which all classes look forward 10 coming
tranquility under the old institutions. remarka.
BILE as the magnitude Of the contest itself (Applause
Our enemies abroad have that tho South are ant.
by the highest enthusiasm. and thst are com.
paratvey cold and unmoved by high motives artion
il rs precisely the reverse The contributions Of the
Northern people treasure and blood have voun
tary offerings and sacrifices she altar Of
their country. On the other hand, The people Of
the south, at least for the iust year, have for
thc most part, contributed with reluctance 10 the
Of treason under the exacions OF desprc govern
tween them and than the widespread operations Of
the sanitary Commission and the earnest and devoted
by which the ladies Of the North are giving yigor
and scope 10 It's minstrations ('enewed appiause.)
10 the South Manifestations Of zeal and devotion like
these almost unknown. This Is indeed one Of the
distinguishing characietcs OF the struggle on our side
aud shows with what intensity the public feeling
enlisted in T. ltn. pecuis,ity which has marked no
with u.s. imposing taxes enormous In amount TO raise
troops the rebel government In Richmond supporting It's
armies through forced conr buttons from the Southern
people, under system Of tyranny which has already be-
come odious and every momet In danger Of deteatng
itself by provoking armed resistance Ladies' OF Nek
York, the contributions with which this vast hall is
ovsraQwDg are offered to you as tributes 10 your pstr
otIc Efforts 10 behalf OF suffering soldiers II s to
the generous Impulses Of your hearts aud 10 pa
teDt and self sacrificing labors honorable alike 10 the
age TO the country and 10 yourselves that we owe these
accumuleons OF the products OF gonus aud dusiry
aud art They do not from New York alone
New Jersey and other states are large con.
trbutors. The men OF New YORK, the aud women
OF America, a. homo and abroad, 10 the very remoes
portions OF the Old World citizens OF other countries,
sympsthizing with US because they feel that we are on
the side OF stable have responded TO your
appeals with hearts animated by the same high impulses
as your own. icheers) 10 your hands ladies, com
init these contr buttons from both hemispheres 70 be
disposed OF under ,0nr auspices And you may rest
sured that tho OF consolation and comfort which
you opening for others will be poured out In kindred
currents OF gratitude 10 you, 10 bless you with the
highest and purest OF all gratihcsoDs;hat OF alevia