25 March 1863

COMPLIMENT TO COL. GREGORY.--Col. E. M. Gregory, of the 91st Pennsylvania Regiment, was tendered a serenade by his friends at his residence, in the Twentieth ward, on Monday night. A numerous company were assembled, and after the performance of patriotic airs the Colonel was called out and received with hearty applause. He made a few eloquent and graceful remarks, full of soul-stirring patriotism. He fearlessly defended the course of the Administration, and sustained the anti-slavery aspect of the war. His denunciation of the copperhead fire in the rear was such as a fearless and experienced soldier might be expected to utter, and his sentiments elicited round after round of applause. Subsequently an entertainment took place within the house, at which heartily and loyal addresses were delivered. The affair agreeable occupied several hours.

Colonel Gregory has not had a furlough since the war began, having been in the field for more than a year and a half. He has for the last three months been acting brigadier general, and has filled that post to the entire satisfaction of the brigade. The compliment paid him Monday evening was a most deserved one, though his merits demand the substantial recognition of a higher rank in the army of the Union.