The New York herald., 1844-07-25

RETURN OF THE BosroN CRY GREYs.-Colonel
Thompson and his admired company, the City
Greys arrived in this city yesterday afternoon via.
Railroad. on their return from Baltimore, for which
distant point of march we recorded their departure
some days ago. The trip has been highly rellshed
by them, having received, wherever they appeared,
a very cordial reception.
The Eighth Company Of N y National Guards,
Capt Shumway, repaired to Jersey City to meet
them, and escorted them 10 the United States Ho-
tel, where the two corps down at four o'clock to
dinner, served in the usual fine style Of that we'll
known establishment. The Greys'' were on this
occasion the especial guests OF the National Guars,
who, we are happy to say, well sustained the ex-
ample OF hospitality set by their brother soldiers
lately. As on former occasions, there were many
guests invted-amongst the rest, a number OF the
most notable milifanes of New York
The commander of the National Guard presided,
and IN the of the proceedings the following
toasts were drunk with full honors:
"The President OF the United States"
"The Governor Of the State Of New York"
"The Governor OF Massachusetts"
"The Mayor and Common Council Of the City Of New
York;
"The Mayor and Common Council of the city Of Bos-
ton"
The foregoing being disposed of, the PRESIDENT
arose, called for full bumper. and prefacing the
toast with few opposite remarks, proposed with
marked emphasis and cordial feeling
"THE BosroS Cry GRErsNoble sons Of olutionary
sires"
When the very marked enthusiasm which it ex-
cited had subsidized, Colonel THOMPSON, OF the
Greys, spoke as folows:-
GENrLgMEN,-After SO long tramp as we have had,
be expected to make long eloquent speeches
the time cannot omit expressing n this place
my own thanks and that Of my company to the ctize
stated BEFORE and here state again that did not ex
pect anything like the reception we have met with On
walk through New York and Philadelphia we did cal
culate upon the kind greetings Of friends first
arrival, but more and can only say that we all re-
turn to you he citizen soldiers Of New York our thanks
for what is undeserved part do undertake TO
that military company have ever been on SO long
march, and received much kindness. do not Look
upon it SO much a compliment to my company as TO
the city of Boston (Applause.) The National Guard,
since Its visit to Boston the 18th june Tor the hrt
time, has been looked upon by the CITY Grays OF Bos
pattern OF military discipline, and if any CON-
pany could up to them in discipline, in soldier
like conduct and military bearing it would be the
say sir and speak the sentiments Of every member
company that we are happy to have this opportunity
Of drinking the health Of friends Of June the i7h
(Cheers) As you are aware, It 10 but short time since
here receiving the kindness OF our frends and
may be permitted to refer to it, the language made
Of that occasion was sorry to say, misundel
stood by some Of the military of New York simply
said and say still that not as bears, wolves
orgersamongst although through your kindness and
brilliant reception, made lions Of Sir am
proud to among the Boston Light Infantry, some
my particular cherished aud personal friends, and
amongst the rest their commander, whom have Ions
known, esteemed and respected; and do most sin
cerey regret that language made use of should BE-
construed into an insult offence. But must be per
mitted TO sayand 1t is all matter Of tase-that thinh
it is not necessary to give any military company sucl
Names but in saying do not nor did not intend any
offence Had wished TO do so would not have attempI
AL On enn aftprt hpnar
received with enthusiasm friendship, and hospitality ar
brothers It would he bad taste gentlemen, anr
or insulting my Boston Brethren. No such thinl
intended suppose 1t is very well understood, III
relation in which the commander OF that company stand
to this. Capt. Parks my immediate predecessor and
do say that genlemanike one is not in Englan,
The company that have now the honor to command
proud Of him officer and regretted his resig
ion but they thought tina he intended to retire from
military life and reconcied When he took charge
Of another company they felt slighted and fanced tha
perhaps he did not think enough Of them; but although
there prevailed difference OF opni IN about It, 1t Is IN
worthy the dignity of officer to take notice OF suc'
things desire the good will Of my fellow soldiers It
necessary and expedent that should be unted II il
rue that now merely nominal force-that thert
necessity for our service at present; but still n
cessity may arise for the whole ma o the country e
b. under arms and how should able to act such feel
ngs prevailed am proud OF my company as any mar
be, but why should how well drilled other
may be? / am not jealous of any other appause)
therefore wish it TO be distinctly understood hat di
not intend the slightest insult to the Boston Light
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but at the time do not take back single word
uttered loud cheering) If soldiers assume nam'
they must expect pIsys upon it, and II they came
bear joke why say they had better drop at once
what did say then do not wish to be understood a.
backing out will conclude by proposing toast
THE MILrARY COMPANIES OF orR LARGE CrTIEs-A'
citizen soldiers Of country, may they ever re
member the motto In union there strength and may
the time speedily arrive when the only rivalry whcf
shall be suffered to exist between them consist OF tn
sincere desire Of each to excel not only in military dis
cpne but in good feeling kindness and courtesy to
wards each other"
Great applause followed this toast-after which
Gen. SANFORD gave
"THE THREE GREys-Of Boston, Philadelphia an
New Yo, k may their friendship be as imPerishable
the Bunker Hill. Monument"
The next toast was
1.-THE National GuARD-May they retain the honor
they so gallanty won"
The drum here beat to arms the two companie
forthwith took their departure-the Greys TO
home-the Guard as an escort. We left them o.
board the Cleopatra, and heard the loud hurrah
from the North Carolina, whose crew manned tn
yards, and gave them hearty salute in passing
worthy and honorable termination OF the visit Q
the g Greys"
Let us hope to see them soon again.