The New York herald., 1865-07-18

Generais s:-Corcoran, Tyler Murphy, Blasdel Ramsey
Smith and NcIvor OF these, Corooran, Murphy Bais-
ed McIvor has providentially escaped unhurt he
good 10 be proud OF that legion which, under
his Command marched through Richmond and Washing
ton with the sprig OF evergreen In view and the
flag dying them.
or the coonels of the legion, three have been killed
Murphy OF the Sixty ninth Flood Of the One Hundred
and Fifty nth; J. n McMahon of the One Hundred
Sixty fourth and Colonel John Mcmahon died OF sick
In each regiment the major was killed and the adu
ans have shared the sad fate or the noble rank
s % mould Ie Sa "wn an s0 %
list ;-Of the sixty.ninth, L. x. Butler M Kelly,
Sweeney Nagent wholpoy Redmond nd. ot s,s sns one
Boyle Reddy, Waters Abrahams Mccaifrey, Saplelon,
and Mcrayish or the Quo Hundred aud Fifty nth
Dunphy. Nolan Dwight, Cronin, Davis. or the Que
Hundred and seventieth Major Connery, Captains Tur
ner, Mccarthy, Lynch, Griffin, Kelly. L"gue' Fi'z-
The honorable record Of those wounded would an
Carrsvie Edenton road Franklin, Windsor, Beaver Dam,
column.
The legion has been in action at Deserted House
yer Junction North Anna Cold Harbor No Cold Har
Dor No 2, Petersburg Deep Bottom, Weldon Railroad,
Richmond, Appomastox and 'pn, poep 1ssr Bottom No
The original officers Of the legion nearly all gone,
and those who now command have gained their positions
by honorable service and distinguished bravery.
The Irish Brigade and the Irish Legion only part
Of the many Irish regiments which, hang from every
State in the Union, have been merged in the grand
armies and whose distinctive nationalities only
known to those who take interest them. The Irish
race in America have surely done part protecting
tho liberties Of the land Of their adoption
The Irish Legion which three years ago mustered four
thousand men, now returns to New York numbering as
many hundreds.
PREPARATIONS RECEPTION OF TIE LnaloS
meeting Of ex-oficers and friends Of the legion
was held at the Metropolitan Hotel last evening for the
purpose Of completing arrangements for the reception
of the returning soldiers. Colonel Michael Murphy
OMahoney, of the Ninety ninth. National Guard Colo
mel McEvily Captain Krker Adjutant Fogarty, OF the
rs Frss New York cavary Captain 'et connolly 40 and
| Others.
despatch was received stating that the legion would
arrive this morning. when 1t was resolved that the
friends Of the organization should assemble in the rotun
OF the Astor House at nine o'clock in order to meet
the gallant fellows puncual attendance Is requested
| for this morning
Should they arrive dinner will be rendered them at
the Centre Market Armory in the afternoon, and on
Thursday Friday formal reception will take place.
when the Sixty ninth, Seventy first First cavalry and
Ninety ninth regiments, Of the National Guard, will
turn out and act as escort
THE SECOND MAssACHUsErTs-THEY ARE REVIEWED
By GENERAL HOOKER AT THE AsToR HOUSE.
The Second Massachusetts, arrived yesterday morning
and left for home at five o'clock in the afternoon On
their march up Broadway they reviewed by General
Hooker at the Astor House. The gallant soldier
peatedly cheered by the returning After the
cheering had subsidized General Hooker advanced within
few PAGES of the colos and addressed the regiment
follows:-
COLONEL AND COMPANIONS IN ARMS THE OLD SECOND
MASSACHUSETTS fSFAsrRYI thank you, fellow soldiers
for this compliment you pay me; II touches my heart,
which responds in ts quick beatings. l am happy,
brother soldiers TO meet many OF you returning to
your homes where thousands of warm hearts will give
warm welcome the moment you put your feet upon
the glorious soil Of good Old Massachusetts, welcome
you from my heart thus far your Journey 70 your
homes, for at time did not think there would any
of you be hble get far this metropolis
fellow
always been famous the Old Second Massachusetts, has
always boen famous in the army for its discipline, and
In the ranks Of the rebels you have always been moro
than famous for bravery the field Of battle and for
| votion to countrys flag Again, fellow soldiers
upon being able 70 return your good old city Of Boston,
where doubtless you will be crowned with laurcls com
fees you have rendered to Farewell, soldiers
and God bless you.
The General retired amidst the cheers Of the regiment
! and the multitude.
The Second Massachusetts, organized In Boston,
and LEFT for the seat Of May H. 1851 with 1o4o
men. They first under command OF General Pat
terson, and sent up tho valley under Banks They
afterwards joined the Army OF the Potomac and were in
In a actions TINT organization up to the battle Of
Gettysburg. During the draft riots in New York the
regiment was sent 70 this city, and then despatched to
the West West under kosecr1ns They have participated in
casons that genuine bravery and co0lness for which
Massachusetts, troops are now famous The following Ii
Lieutenant Colonel, c. r. Morse, commanding; Major
Jaa Francis; Surgeon, c. +. Mum; Adjutant, John A.
r. n.
Thaysr, !. K Parker; D. Mehan, II. N. Comcy, W. E
Lieatcnsnts-J. Richardson VIM T. McAlpine MP
Richardson, Jed. G, Thompson, Richard Pendcrgast
WIN. D. Toombs Jas Hanning, Geo. H. Morse.
THE NINErY-FIFrH NEW YORK.
This regiment arrived at the Battery Barracks yester
| day morning. The organization raised In New
York and went out under command Of Colonel George
II. Bddell. The following is a list of the principal
| In tho han
mock Station Gainesville second Bull Run South Noun
tain, fredericksburg, Ftzhugh Crossing Chancellors.
willie, Wilderness Spottsylvania Bethesda Church. Coal
| Run Gravely Run, Five Forks, Appomattox Court
House There were almost innumerabe skirmishes and
raids In which the Ninety ft took part Their record
is brilliant one, and viii compare favorabIy with all
other city organizations which have distinguished them
selves in the present war The following is list Of
Colonel James Henry; Lieutenant Colonel, Robert W.
Bard; Major Samuel G Timpson; Surgeon George W.
secor Hyatt; Chaplain, L. B. Hart
! Captans--wm. sh erwood, Reuben Riggs, George q.
First Licutcnants- Charles Roberts, J. r. Campbell J.
/ Scott Dean.
second Lieutenants-John J. Titus, J. +. A. Hall.
| THE THrRrY-YiRsT MAINE.
The above regiment passed through tho city yescr
day. II was organized In Augusta, hsinc, and went 10
| the field with noariy ono thousand men The Thirty
spotsylvana Coal Harbor North Anna Petersburg June
IT, July 30; Hatchers Rum Poplar Spring Church. and
several skrmshes The following Is list OF oficers-
Colonel, Daniel white; Lieutenant Colonel f. L. Get
chcll; Major George A. Bolton; Surgeon, Kimball
Assistant Surgeons, h. B. b. Smith, s d Higgin; Quar-
termaster r. A. Palmer; Adjutant, r. s. Rollins; Chap
| lain, q. C. Crawford.
CAPITA ns-James Deane, II. r. Sargent, Z. l.. Keyss,
J. p Fall, !. d Deaes, W. b. Barker, c. ID. Rounds A
| d. Brock, J. 8 Rogers
| First Lieutenants-C W. Rollins, b. p. Bracklcy, W.
| H. Ware A. C. Hibbard, A. H. wescott, j. p. Sheahan,
T. Childs, A. Gof Y. D. Brown r. Brown, v. L. Cofn.
l second Iicutcnants--G. A. Dlckey, J. p. Toby,
George Rincs j. H. Beal, H. o. Perry, A. I. Origin,
A. Crawford, H. @. Mitchell, Gould Nsotsr, J. McPher.
son.
Tho regiment numbers SIX hundred and nfty mon