The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-02
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sommand. only briefly express my thanks and
those Of the brave men of my command, TO whose
For myself can Claim no merit beyond that Of sharing
and sncounterng danger with them. You have traced
gress Of our country from the commencement to it's
present condition Of greatness and prosperity
plying the front rank In the nations of the world The
existing war may show the world that In CREST ma.
onal enterprises and interests firm aud united
and that the flower Of country w,thout distinc-
honor on the battshsd should it be our lot to re-.
sumo offensive operations on this line, shall move
the forces have but little doubt that those who
have but recently come into the field and have not
been able to participate in active service yet will
distinguish themselves greatly those who have
gone before That thousands Of volunteers who have
many Of them. been brought up In afiuence have left
shsr pursuits and homes encounter the
hardships of an active campaign Ia sufficient guaranty
that the rights and honor Of our country WI" Do
general shaking of hands and congratulations here
took place for some moments; after which Colonel
wright Of the Massachusetts volunteers by invitation,
read the Declaration Of Independence The company
then psrtook of substantial lunch provided by the
hospitable commander, who had smile and pleasant
word for ALL and med happy in being able to make
looked little moi like the brave old hero that he is
and little like tn plain, unaffected country gen
iIeman- very litte-than have yet seen him. At
IL O'Clock, while the company were yet at camp, ma
ton salute fred by Braggs battery and before the
souud the last gun had died away, the booming OF
cannon from the black fort seemed to echo back the
salute. - 49, ~, -.
of dragons. came into town, and with Cen Gushing
and the officers OF the Massachusetts Regiment, pro-
seeded to Arists's garden Arista's house should
saw where table was spread In the broad corridor
opening into the garden with its bright shrubs
~ crimson rose bushes covered 18th Grant flowers
;ts well Sept walks aud the gurgiug stream that me-
anders through 1t. The smell OF the bright gems OF
t Des for for
immediate consumption Every one was surprised at
the prosion of good taugs and the variety that
placed upon tho table all owing to the exertions Of
Capt. Glover, merchant residing here for some
years. of tho committee OF arrangements, whose
TO hat Nth hnnlI ha
wanting He performed his duty to perfection. Caret,
Madeira and Champagne in abundance served to give
the repast and aid in the sentimental expression
When the substantials had been discussed and
With Oen Taylor his right, and after some re-
marks complimentary to the coumittee Of arrangements
guests proceeded to announce the following regular
toasts which think you will admit better than
s" The Day we Ceebrate-As dear to us In strange
CLINE and the midst OF war as when welcomed at our
The President of the United States.
The Memory of Washington Brightening with time,
The Army and the Volunteers Of tho United States
They have conquered sll but peace. ,
The Navy Of the United states-With amphibous
facility finding enemy the waters, it has
stauty sought and successfully encountered him on the
The Consttution-May 1t ever be administered in tho
spirit which controlled its first formation.
The Surviving Heroes OF the Hevolution-Length OF
DAYS has been vouchsafed them that they might
hold the marvellous results Of their youthful toall
honor their venerable names
Our Brethren in Arms at the SouthThey have light
I'D their paths with q blaze Of victories
with ma genial o lime ana the s
strife and bad government may the influence OF wise
rulers and free institutions restore her to her proper
rank among the nations of the earth
The Spirit of '76-It burns as brightly among the
mountains Of Mexico as of old at Trenton Skies, not
souls they change who Cross the sea"
The Mexican War-Waged to secure honorable
and lasting peace, may such be its early consumma
The Ilustrious Dead-From rao Alto to Cerro Gordo
every field consecrated by the sacrifice of gallant spirits
sympathizing country yields spontaneous and grateful
homage to their memory.
The American Far-worthy descendants Of the wo-
men of the Revolution, their hearts and prayers
with those who uphold their countys cause in foreign
land.
testimonials of admiration and all harmony. About
seventy persons including number Of citizens partook
Volunteer toasts being called for. Lieut. Growing
shield, of the Massachusetts, regiment, gave:
Andrew Jackson-sacrsd be his memory Drank
Lieut. Fuller, of the Massachusetts volunteers, gave
General Taylor-we hail him as the next Pres lent :
may his civil be brilliant as his military (Ths
sentiment drunk With three times three)
General Taylor to respond to this sentiment and
Mr. PRESIDENT GENTLeMFv--I have never ad
vanity aspire TO or look for that elevated situation
which just been alluded to, but II my fellow-eoun
trymen think proper elevate to distinguished
and honorable position certainly shall do my best to
fully But II any other candidate Is preferred and
offered who may be more competent than myself need
decision and shall rejoice that there is worthy
10 represent them in the highest Office in their gift
He then gave a toast
The state of Massachusetts and the City of Boston
The place where liberties Graded whose SOM
naTe s of thS If our
aud the constitution and have CALAMITY maintained the
same by sea and land.
Col WRIGHT responded
and the city of Boston; Is my native
state and my native city, and the State where many OF
US who have been complimented this day born.
We have just received compliment, and great one,
from the commanding general Massachusetts has here
tofore done her part her name reads WELL her star
shines brightly in the national galaxy In former times
she was known WELL and did well She then held and
rrade of Liberty'i-old Faneuii Hall We may all &C.
crey praise the past because cannot be changed and
now may be lot make the future brilliant
the past has been, and perhaps We are here
with in our hands her coors, bearing the fl
ure of that proud warrior that good shield with
It's lone twin star to thai Of Texas do not be-
lsve, gentlemen, Massachusetts has on this soil
hut who comes with the same feelings and sentiments
that inspired their rss Of old whose whole heart is
In the and who will not do all he can in support
ing the and the honor of his country in maintain
ing that bright chivalry Of which che Is proud and
displaying courage and good conduct whom the foe In
eight. | viii give you, Dtlemsn--
Tho Past and fresent-Palo Alto, Keeaca, Monterey,
and Buena Vista the Bunker Hill Princeton, and York
town of the present century.
day scholar, statesman, and soldier An ornament to
his country at home and abroad We doubt not that
his sword viii prove rs irresistible rs his eoquence
Gen CUSHING rose aud said
GEsTLENEs-I beg to return you my heartfelt thanks
the sentiment presented Kindness With
which you have received IT. know and that those
who bravest in the battle field the
GUS In the saloon that the best soldier the best gem
tlsman appreciate the kind feelings which dictated
this sentiment and when look on them nm ready
say as Marshal Boursicanlt said In the face of thu
chiv Iry of France, they not only competent Il
sustain their counrys honor but Heaven ITSELF upon
their lance points Let repeat what has been said
at home fact which has struck them with well found
cd admiration that whereas In all the contests OF Tn,
American and Mexican armies the Mexican officers have
followed the American officers have lod Our officers moi
only the plan of battle ordered the crntes and
planted themselves in the first rank but placed them
post Of danger and where the Of danger
lsudest the boom Of heaviest and the iron
haistorm thicket there found the gallant general
aud his officers Il not in the cathedral OF Monte
rey that the American commander found beneath
tn. impervou walls OF the city that gallant officers
NJ he MI took