It was entitled the Irish Legion, in contradistinction to the Irish Brigade, winch was already in the service of the United States, and whose deeds were reflecting so much credit and renown on the Irish name. ____. Murphy, hip, severely; Ewd. After a whole year of forbearance, they are still more determined in their resistance than ever they were. You, too, Colonel Nugent, have your own responsibility. God bless the Gallant Sixty-Ninth! B. Duff, G. B. Wilson, John Hanlon. By following their example of conscription? To Chas. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. (Cheers.) Killed.. 28 He declares that no inducements however strong, "not even the fee simple of Broadway," would restrain him from the battle-field. Benjamin Hallett sent a letter, in which he claimed that the watchword should be, "Free Corcoran, free Wilcox and the other colonels." Glory on the one hand, ignominy and contempt on the other. McCann, hip, severely; Chris. The final battles, pursuit and surrender of the rebels at Appomattox Court house found them a legion in name, but not in numbersexhausted, bur. Shall conscription be avoided? [Applause.] The several companies of the regiment thus organized will be designated by the same letters they bore in the First regiment of the Irish Brigade. OPDYKE, &C., &C. ISAAC N. ARNOLD OF ILLINOIS. Would fight to death, but ne'er retreat before a rebel knave. To these men there is only one answer, and that is the answer of the people of this great City, and of this nation, to the world, that never, until the last man is lost and the last dollar expended, shall we cease our efforts until this rebellion is crushed, Captains Turner, McCarthy, Lynch, Griffin, Kelly Logue, Fitzmaurice, Seeley and Egan. Colonel Colyer, Superintendent of the Soldiers' Depot, in company with officer Devoy, station agent of that institution, was on hand to tender the hospitalities of the State. And now I am going to give you his reason. Resolved, That each seeming disaster has only more fully developed a higher courage, a loftier patriotism, a more thorough and invincible determination, and more sublime devotion on the part of the loyal, patriotic masses, for the preservation of the Union, for freedom, and for free government. If they do not come out and enlist, let them assist patriotic citizens in going forward to prosecute the war for the country. By John Mahon. Staff Officers. COMPANY C.KilledSecond Lieut. That is what I am here for, and that is the platform upon which I expect to stand while I live. He kept his vast audience in the best of moods for half an hour, and then gave way for [Cheers.] That's what you have got to meetright square. The anniversary of national independence was celebrated in Camp Ewen with great gusto, the exercises consisting of target-shooting, dancing, foot races, and other amusements, as would suggest themselves. Let us try to emulate this spirit, and by united, vigorous effort, save the honor of our City by avoiding the necessity of a draft. The regiment closed in mass in front of the principal stand, and directly in front of the Hall. Thanking you for your patience, allow me now to retire. G. Bennett, Saml. Company GCaptain, Wm. I am a little interested in that. Heads of Departments General Mitchell very briefly responded, like Opdykewe little know but what pertained to battles, and was best used to the sot phrase of speech. Chaplain, Rev. As the time specified is too short to call a formal meeting of the Board of Engineers and Firemen, I feel convinces that this unofficial call will be responded to in the same spirit in which it is made. Faithfully yours, WM. WELCOME. Colonel Robt. MissingLieutenant John Bagley; Delancey Ryan. I was a Democrat. The best interests of humanity are involved in the issue, and our failure would cast a dark shade over the future of the race. In the beginning of this rebellion that city sprang to its feet, and poured out its treasure, and sent forth its young men by hundreds and by thousands. Shall the brave and honored Corcoran march back to the battle-fields of Virginia with 10,000 men? They must not stop at Richmond. (Hear, hear.) We fight for the rights of the people, and in defence of liberty, order and law. He was killed in front of his men. We are currently a charter member of C.R.A.I.C. Collins, thigh, severely; J ___, legs, severely; Jas. Fogarty, Company I; Michael Duane, Company E; Michael McGuire, Company D; John Fahy, Company A; Wm. Part 4: A Gallant But Futile Charge - The Wild Geese Though opposed to overwhelming numbers the Legion fought splendidly, holding their ground and eliciting the plaudits of the whole army for their conspicuous bravery. Gen. Walbridge concluded by saying he had prepared some solutions which he would now submit, and if responsive to their views, he would request the Mayor to move for their adoption. The affair is of such importance in our annals that hasten to give you a succinct account of it from personal observation. Cain, arm, severely; Jno. Captain Shanley was born in Ireland early in January, 1833, and was consequently twenty-nine years and nine months old at the time of his death. In the spring of 1862, Union Army officials added a non-Irish regiment, the 29th Massachusetts, to the Irish Brigade in order to beef up its numbers before the Peninsula Campaign for the capture of Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy. Farewell of the Irish Brigade to General T. F. Meagher. He was a brave, dashing and popular officer; and the death of those two noble men cast a shadow on their surviving comrades. The committees will meet every evening at the same place at five o'clock. Adjutant General's Office, Albany, NOV. 1, 1861. I; First Lieutenant F. H. Seeley, Co. H; Second Lieutenant M. Egan, Co. K; Second Lieutenant J. S. Fitzsimmons, Co. B. An escort of police, from the Fourteenth Precinct, was present, under Sergeant Brooks. IRISH BRIGADE Formed in November 1861, the Brigade was largely recruited in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. On reaching the Cemetery, the funeral service was performed by the Rev. Paul E. Gillen, Chaplain. He discussed the present rebellion, asserting it to be the most hideous ever known to modern or ancient life. Mr. Hallett quoted a private letter, which stated that the hostages were confined in a cell seventeen feet by eleven; that for two months these brave men never saw the light of day, and yet they have never lost their Christian fortitude, nor suffered the first complaint to be made to the government. I understand them. Joseph Hyland, Sergeant, Co. E. Corcoran commanded when organizing at Camp Scott, Staten Island, in September, 1862. Resolved, That in tendering his resignation he was prompted by the highest chivalric principles and unselfish aims, and consequently meets the approbation of his men. I tell you our cause is the greatest one in which the sword has been drawn. JOHN DECKER, Chief Engineer New York Fire Department. Colonel Nugent is still in town in charge of recruiting for the corps. COMPANY I.KilledColor Corporal Samuel McGann, Corporal S. Timothy O'Keefe, John Cortland. Originally the Irish Brigade consisted of three regiments from New York City, the 63rd, 69th and 88th New York. He will be remembered as the gentleman who began the present siege of Petersburg, Va., in the evening of June 15, by attacking and carrying the enemy's heaviest works in front of that city, capturing several pieces of artillery and stands of colors, besides many 69TH N. Y. N. G. RE-ENLIST FOR THE WAR. E. Dodge, Jr., Wm. 22-24. On the 18th of May the Legion reported to Gen. Hancock, of the famous Second corps, and was designated as 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 2d Army Corps, and, though tired and weary after their long march from Aquia Creek, they were immediately ordered into the thickest of the battle then raging at Spottsylvania. Its only grievance is that the people, instead of bowing to its insolent dictation, have exercised the rights of freemen. And we have got to meet it every hour, and I ask you, are you ready to meet it? Burch, leg, severely; Patrick Burrens, side and arm, severely; Rob't Barrett, leg, slightly; Pat'k Dolan, body, slightly; Thos. COMPANY A.WoundedLieutenant, Richard A. Kelly, thigh, severely; Sergeant John Reynolds, thigh, severely; Color Sergeant Wm. News, Virginia, in November, these were consolidated into four regimentsnamely, the Sixty-ninth, the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth, the One Hundred and Sixty fourth, and the One Hundred and Seventieth. Thirteen others were wounded and missing, one of the former was left on the field. The rank and file was becoming impatient, and the General, in response to repeated requests, appeared at the entrance and addressed a few flattering words to those surrounding him, when the men, after venting their enthusiasm in successive cheers for Meagher, Bagley, Cavanagh and other favorites, retired to their quarters. As was noticed in your issue of the 26th inst., Brigadier General N. J. Jackson was relieved at his own request, in this harbor, and will report to Major General Sherman for duty in the field. Our portrayal of the 69th is as it would have been in camp in the spring of 1864. BENJAMIN B. - California Re-enactors for American and Irish Cultures, a non - profit organization, and are affiliated with many other Civil War and Living History organizations here in the Southland. AT STAND NO. Resolved, That as we cherish that national pride and love that national flag, so will we do our utmost to plant that flag on every foot of United States' soil, and make this home of the brave the land of the free, [Immense applause.] Finding that General Jackson, with his family, had decided to leave the island by the morning boat, the garrison, under command of Major Ewen, were assembled to tender him the formality of a paradetheir regrets at parting. This regiment will be presented with a magnificent stand of colors on its arrival in new York, the gift of the ladies of the city. In this hour party must be forgotten. Co. E, Capt., John L. Nugent; 1st Lieut., C. Glynn; 2d Lieut., J. Brennan. Supervisors. During General Meagher's visit to this city, early in August, he was assigned to the recruiting service. Kelly, arm, severely; John Pendleton, leg, severely; Chas. The newly re-formed 69th Infantry Regiment was the first unit assigned to the Irish Brigade; as its colonel, Nugent led the "Fighting 69th" at the Battles of Fair Oaks, Gaines Mill, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, and Malvern Hill . The resolutions were, of course, adopted unanimously, and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, June 11, 1861. GENERAL ORDERS. MissingCaptain McIvor. F. Wise, leg, severely. The 69th, with full ranks, will leave at an early hour to-day. Butler; Adjutant, M. W. Redmond; Quartermaster, J. Fahy; Surgeon, J. Dwyer; Assistant-Surgeons, Fahy and Ewen. Her best and brightest spirits are earnest and faithful in the cause, laboring for it as they never labored before. The military escort was provided by Captain Wm. 78, from this department, and with general order No. John B. Sparks, Sergeant, Co. A. B. Kieker, Major Clarke, Captain Edward Connolly, Captain Kane, Captain Fogarty, Dr. John Dwyer, and about one hundred others. 6 Vareck street the ex-officers and members and the wounded soldiers of the Legion assembled at ten o'clock A.M., under Major Doran, and from thence marched to Grand street, near Broadway, where they took up a position in rear of the Legion Association. Gen. Wetmore, after awhile, remounted the platform and announced that after he had read the Hibernian U. Colonel Bartlett improved the occasion of his "accidental appearance among them" to exhibit his invulnerable iron-clad ship, five hundred feet long, calculated to destroy the whole English and French fleets with one broadside. The Adjutant General decides that the 69th is still in New York, and is one of the recognized regiments of the National Guard. This stopped their fire, and upon examination afterwards, we found that terrible chastisement had been inflicted upon them by us. [Enthusiastic applause.] AdjutantJames J. Smith. Irishmen! We are to-day fighting the battles of the liberty of the world. [Cheers.] Major, Willetts. The Irish Brigade and the 69 th earned this reputation at a terrible price, the Brigade would suffer more than 4,000 casualties . I want you to come up and do as much as Illinoisno, not quite, let us keep one step ahead of you [laughter and applause]but we want you to be close to our heels. and death struggle between civil liberty and the prerogative of caste, it is natural that the armies of the latter should be filled by the iron scourge of despotic power; but the defenders of liberty should be impelled by their own free wills and manly hearts. This was the last point at which I saw our gallant Colonel, who, I am told, was wounded in the leg. I have no doubt you will. We can make no terms with traitors who have arms in their hands, until we force them back into fealty. We want now the bayonet. You can join them, too. Irish Brigade at Gettysburg Part 12: Licensed Battlefield Guide John A. It being now half-past nine o'clock the Mayor announced that General Butler had asked permission to shelter the Maine Eighth regiment, which had just arrived, in the Cradle of Liberty. That the production of said Michael Cox in Court would be inconsistent with, and in violation of my duty as Acting Assistant Provost-Marshal-General as aforesaid--that he is now held under authority of the United States for trial. I could recite to you numerous other instances of bravery deserving of record, but it would not be possible to do justice to all. It was also the turning point for the Irish Brigade. to enable loyal citizens to carry forward volunteering, and perfect themselves in military drill, [Applause.] Those figures were low compared to the staggering losses Irish units would incur . Mr. Arnold of Illinois, the Hon. The scum and refuse of Europe. ["No! Kelly, of the Sixty ninth, and many other officers captured, and Captain Canton and Lieut. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, thousands of Irish and Irish-American New Yorkers enlisted in the Union Army. I am satisfied, however, that there are enough men here to fill up our first brigade. The badge worn by the association was of blue and green ribbons. B. Taylor, Joseph B. Varnum, Jr., Royal Phelps, Wm. HENRY SMITH, ALEX. Bernhard Cohen, Moses Taylor, D. Dudley Field, The following order has been issued in reference to the troop of Lancers of the Sixty-ninth: Henry Southwell, First Sergeant, Co. K. You will have to give up wife and children. Company DCaptain, ____ Shandly; First Lieutenant, ____ Moore; Second Lieutenant, Martin Scully. It was only by the bravest conduct of the men and officers that the Legion was saved from destruction. Captain D. J. Mykins, Brigadier Inspector. The opportunity, perhaps, came sooner than they expected. And when it shall be proper to state all the facts of the case, "the fortunate official who 'holds over,'" as well as those appointed with Col. C., will receive the warmest commendations of the public, in spite of the sneers and misrepresentations of the Argus. J. McCormick. Brave Elin's 'sun-burst' glitters by! In the southern counties of Illinois, where there had most sympathy with Secession twelve months ago, they were now enrolling themselves, almost to a man; they now fully understood that there was no safety in anything but in putting down the Rebellion. (Cheers.) The Adjutant-General decides that the 69th is still in New York, and is one of the recognized regiments of the National Guard. Alas! Co. B, Capt., W. J. Thorne; 1st Lieut., T. M. Cannon; 2d Lieut., Louis H. Dorett. Let not your children grow up and upbraid you by saying, "Father, if we had only been men during the time of the rebellion, we would have fought and died; would have given everything, rather than have endured the ignominy, contempt and degradation of defeat." We are my friends, I tell you, engaged in the most stupendous struggle that the world has ever known. Washington A. Bartlett made an explanation of a new invulnerable steamship for the war. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 1862. The One Hundred and Seventieth Regiment, Major Hagan. During the long and serious siege of Suffolk by the rebels, under Longstreet and Hill, the front on the Edenton road was defended by the Irish Legion, under Colonel Mat Murphy, of the Sixty-ninth, while General Corcoran was in command of the division. Secretaries.--Ethan Allen, Joseph Howard, jr., Fred. The officers were entertained in the afternoon with an excellent dinner at the State Soldiers' depot, provided by Colonel Colyer. Along the route, Robertson's full band headed the line, which proceeded to the Centre Market Armory, where arms were most decorously "stacked," and a bountiful collation, we understand, was given to men and officers by Col. Colyer, Superintendent of the State Soldiers' Depot. First LieutenantsMichael Brennan, Christopher Galvin, Richard Wallace, Joseph F. Eustace, Thomas Burke, Robert A. Lee. J. P. Kirker. The nominations were unanimously confirmed. Let it be the purpose, he said, of everyone of us to put down the Rebellion and preserve the Government. Field and StaffLieutenant Colonel, John Coonan; Major, Robert Heggart; Adjutant, William J. Nevin; Quartermaster, A. The deceased leaves a widow and five children. It is understood that the decision of Governor Seymour gives the Sixty-ninth Regiment, commanded by Colonel Bagley, the exclusive right to bear the title of the Sixty-ninth Regiment New York State Militia. That is nothing more than outpouring of the envy, hatred, and malice of the old English aristocracy upon the Democracy of the North. Green flags fluttered from various houses in honor of the departing soldiers; and, to the tune of "Patrick's Day," "Rory O'More," &c., the Sixty-ninth hurried through our principal thoroughfare. At the head of this company the brave fellow took a prominent part in every action in Virginia, in which the Brigade was engaged. THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER, Adjutant William J. Nevin, A. Father Gillen has continued with them to the close of their service. The only tribunal competent, under the Constitution and laws, to try deserters from the army, is a Court-martial When Irish voices rung on high, as in the days of old, Colonel then called off the roster, when all the officers who were present promptly agreed to re enlist for the war. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.
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