The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17

Oub al VINO nave ther Strength ana ylgor Jeit un1m
parod have roenisted In the cause Of the Union and in
tend 70 60 back under their old commander fight until
ahe arr0ed OF the republic finally conquered.
1h noble instance scfsacrHce and devotion to the
land Of their adoption will doubtless have good effect
upon their brother soldiers IN other branches OF the
ARMIES Of the Union.
About half past twelve O'Clock the veterans formed IN
nc and headed.by Dodworhs band, marched up Broad.
way 10 Irving Hall, chsered the way by the APPLAUSE
and good wishes OF the people, The place Of entertain
nent reached shortly aftor one O'Clock, and the
soldiers marched into the beautiful hall and
seats around number Of tables which loaded with
all sne good things Of tho season 10 the way Of edbles
Ths hall was decorated with unusual good taste and
elegance The Star Spanged Banner and tho ancient Dag
Of Erin were TO be seen in every Of the ROOM deco
rating the stage galleries and candeabras stage was
particularly remarkable for its ornamentation. 10 its
cid taered and co0rs presented TO the brigade
ts departure from this city formed prominent fea
turo n this piece Of decoration bust OF Washington,
crowned with wreath Of flowers, stood just in It's 'front.'
and at zach side tho figure Of boy bearing his
Aoad basket flowers The two candeabras which rise
tho left and right OF the stage ornamented with
che colors presented the brigade months ago
Brilliant ana respienden. in ali their freshness thew pre-
scented remarkable contrast TO the old coors OF
which are worn almost TO shreds
me galleries were decorated with equal taste and
elegance profusion OF flags hung from each OF the
chandeliers and between these number Of shields,
brigade participated The Of these battles
follows,--
Peach Orchard, savago's Station.
Fair Oaks, fredericksburg,
Yorktown. ChancelorsviDe,
Brstow Station, Glendale,
Antiesan, Gaines Hills,
Malvern Hills, White OAK swamp
II should be mentioned in this connection that the gal
ladies' who took this method Of iastyns their apprecis
ofacors Of the brigade besides number Of well known
citizens, were also present. Among them may DO men,
Judge DAILY, Daniel Dsvlin, City Chamberlain; Barney
Williams, Col. r Nugent, Col Bentley, Col Brewster
Tno Isddy Capt john Sorson csps
James MCGEE, Dr. Reed Of the sixty.ninih, Capt. r.
noroney Major James Kavanagh. John McAul,e, Capt.
Purcell, O'Niel, Mulhall, Kelly, Burke, Manseyh and
Brennan, Surgeon OMeagher, Capt. Magic, Capt. Ryder,
Near two O'Clock the order 70 fall to was given by
uarermaser O'DrscoI who presided, and tho mon i'm.
good things on the tables in true military fashion The
dinner prepared in the best style BY Mr. Harrison,
and afforded entire satisfaction 70 those for whom Was
prepared. whiskey punch, should be said, formed
very prominent and agreeable feature in the ban
auei, being the Irish national beverage.
AZ the conclusion or the dinner Quartermascr 0DRIs
called the meeting TO order and introduced General
Thomas Francis Meagher.
GENERAL MEAGHER's spEEcH
General MRAGHER, opened the intellectual portion
OF banquet with Of his characteristic speeches.
9g n h hs s
b bid his old soldiers welcome, thousand times VOL
10 the banquet table. Prohibited by tho rules IS
we'll as the etiquette OF military service OF testfyng IN
she Aod TO the services and devotion Of tho men Of his
command he and his brother officers awaited themselves
and ns TIE bono and snsw, the stou. hearts and rop
arms Of the armies Of tho republic. (Appause) Tho
penal one. Having TO bear the SUMS blaze en-
the march, TO endure the blriiDg SHOWS and
swollen torrent nothing could possibly sustain him bat
his high and holy sense OF the recttude Of the purpose
for which 20 had taken Up arms He would !, say IN the
sands who fell beneath the walls Of Buda that they were
'tAe nameless denigods Of liberty" No monument rose
up In tho anticpatons OF their future They could not
expect, when they return from the MANNED and
ssckly that the hands OF tho brave and will wreath
sevs the hearty welcomes Of those who babe them go
forth Hut there was . fame mider, but perhaps for
enc he had pctursd Sero was no, one in tho srssac
10 any Of tho national armies, whether he has fallen
under The ro Of battle or remains 10 return 10 bis home
Who would mot enjoy tho fame which the venerable
mother and the fond wife lhIows around him. They
might not have municipal authorities TO meet them in
shh imperial city, nor military TO welcome them
AMOR their tresome duties, but thoy tho blessings
end greetings Of their families. This the tame, the
soldiers in their households. General Msashsr here al
lsdsA In glowing language 10 tho couduc. aud gallant
sSs o. me irsn srgrns Az ,ns os sha 70 ~ncn
hsswlsdged cheerfuly that they owed everything 70
tAer yats soldiers and he claimed hat ne and bis OF
Asers slpcs tho nrst 10 publicly acknowledge their
asd he did uvs hesitate 10 IL bcoro the highest
ecerp and dgnitares OF she naton that, thvogh the
kovWnuent might have given him higher rank Ia the
svmy 10 could not bestow higher dstlncticn upon him
sAAn inaI which DO aitaued the COMMANDER Of the
1nh Brigade tremendous oheerng) Hc you'd
eedfess 70 tbs brave men OF his old command .
Nv words OF earnest exhorlaton. They had re.
eUvned 70 thai strength and vigor OK.
psudsd In tho army so coursgeousy and herocaIly.
tbsy had come, he snid, city where the enemies Of
Ne republic had pitched camp, all the dangerous
because u was Intangible and iasidous Let them beware
q what has grown 10 be most mpoTtan. powor In
community They should bcwsre Of mo reptile copper.
With ihsm; and " any Of tbsS near them trey
should snow them no mercy, but ropudistc, taupe on
them, sauelcb them. tremendous cheering) They
Knew wbas was 10 meet southern soldiers the acil
They could respect such Tor their bravery they
could uos bss admire thom or the aud forth
tde With which ,boy ball olung 70 thor casrso ADM
yNAss could not DO from mo women Of tho Sou,h
~ the hds,y and devotion which they mad shown. But
~ tho emes tho Union 10 Tho North, who have no
eud nghs but tho cut sho bridges behind them rs ey
eh ~ July last BY raug Infamous revolt IN this cIty
Annst mo government OF Tho nntoh Tor such he aud
~ soldiers had nothing but Archaeological cheer
ns) and ~ Tor the Irish porilon them no repndiaod
and eSeofntsd lhrp Traitors TO the republic, they
also traitors 70 me ascicpt Irish namo. (rromondous
applause In ronoussc, Gen, hcagbef called upon his
men " DO ,rue 70 Inc Gag " America, and 70 striko to
SAs earth any man whp uttered q word VI disreapecl
sealsss tho INof Nssisato " tho United states There
we've bu, W., parties. he ssJ, now 10 tho oouolry-iho
ssasyal ARMY, rnscr Abraham lncoin and The rebel
srmy unAer Jocersop nays. UutU QUO party has been
uAssfr sosDsa AHd ssnh'lasu hcy shead shnd BY spe