Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07


dndon Of greatness and prosperty-ocp yng the front
nk in the nations Of the world. The exist may show
tie world that in great national enterprises and interests we
firm and united and that the flower Of bur country, with
out distinction Of party is always ready oEndcae the ma
tDnal honor the battlefield Should id be lot TO re-
same offensive operations this line shall move with every
nfdence in the galantry and of e forces have
Int little doubt that those who have but ecdy into the
trd, and have not been able to participate active service as
w.t. will distinguish themselves greatly b those who have
gne before That thousands of volunteer who have, many
ohem been brought up in auence havee their pursuits
ad comfortable homes encounter the hahps of an active
csmpaign is sufficient guaranty that the rights and honor OF
or country will always be maintained"
la general shaking of hands and congratulations here took
pice for some moments after which Col WRIGHT, of the
Massachusetts, volunteers, by invitation read he Declaration
81 Independence. The company then parto of substan
till lunch provided by the hospable commander who had
sbe and pleasant word for ALL and seemed happy in being
abe to make others He dressed in udress uniform,
aid looked little like the brave old hero that he and
aitte less like the plain unaffected count gentlemana
wy litte-than have yet him. AT o'clock, while
ue company were yet at camp national saltte fred by
aggs battery, and before the sound Of the list gun had died
ayay the booming Of from the black fort seemed to
eho back the salute.
About o'clock Gen. TAYLon and staff with escort Of
dngoons came into town. and with Gen. CUsHISG and the
ocers OF the Massachusetts, Regiment proceeded to Astas
gsden, or Arstas house should say, where table
spead in the broad CORRIDOR opening into the garden, with its
bright green shrubs its crimson bushes covered with fra
grnt flowers its wellkept walks, and the gurglng stream
tM meanders through it. Every one was surprised the
pon of good things and the variety that was placed upon
the taue &c.
Whenthe substantias had been discussed and removed
Gen ouaSG, who presided the head of the table, with
uen lAEoR on his right arose, and after some remarks
complmehsy to the Committee of Arrangements for the
faithful man in which they had cared for their guests pro-
ceeded 10 annance the following regular toasts
The day we sebrate AS dear to US in a strange cline
anu pie must o'war when welcomed at peaceful
homes. \
The President oithe United States. ...
Inc memory OF Washington: frightening with time, all
nations VIII at last beAold and admire its lustre
have conquered all but kace
me Navy OF The Unite States With amphibous facility,
hnang no enemy on the ers ii has constantly sought and
successfully encountered hin on the land
The Constitution May iteyer he in the shirt
which controlled its first formation
The Surviving Heroes OF the revolution Length ofdavs has
been vouchsaed to them that they might behold the marvel
ous results OF their youthful toa honor to their venerable
Names "
Our Brethren in Arms the South They have lighted
their paths with blaze of victories
Mexico: Blessed with genial cline and tie physical eIe
mens OF greatness and power she prey civil strife and
bad governments may the influence of wise rulers and free
institutions restore her to her proper rank mg the nations
of the earth
The Spirit of 70 1t burns as brightly among the noun
ains Of Mexico as OF old at Trenton. 'Slies not souls
they change who cross the sea-" -
The Mexican War Waged to secure an honorable and
lasting peace, may such be its early contamination
The lllustious Dead From Palo Alto to Cero Gordo
every heid consecraed by the sacrifice of gallant spirits
sympathzng country yields spontaneous and grateful hon.
age to their memory.
The American Fair Wny,Lx JosoorJ,r.- a., ,...,..
the Revolutions their hearts and prayers with those
who uphold their country cause in foreign land.
These sentiments having been all drank with the strongest
testimonials admiration, volunteer being called for
Lieut. CRowSISsHIELD, of the Massachusetts, regiment gave
Andrew Jackson Sacred be his memory. [Drank stand
ing in silence.
Lieut. FuILEn, of the Massachusetts, Volunteers, gave
en- Taylor: We hail him the next President may
his civil be as brilliant his military career. This
ment was drunk with three times three.
Gen. TAYLOR rose and responded to this sentiment
"k. President and Gentlemen | have never had the
vanity aspire look forha elevated situation which has
just been alluded To- but if my felowcountmen think pro-
per 10 elevate distinguished and honorable position
certainly shall do my best discharge the duties of that re-
sponsble position faithfully But if any other candidate is
preferred by the People competent than myself
need not that shall acquiesce most cheery in their
decision, and shall rejoice that there worthy
represent them in tie highest Office in their gift"
Inc UeneraI tnen gave as TOAST
g The State of Massachusetts, and the Cfy of Boston
The place where liberties Graded whose sons have
borne so conspicuous part in the establishment and main
enance OF the principles of independence and the con-
uton and have CALAMITY maintained the by and
land"
Col. WRIGHr responded
Massachusetts, and the city of Boston is my native State
Ind my native city, and the State where many of us who
been compmented this day born We have Just
ecei ed compliment and great from the commanding
general Massachusetts, has heretofore done her part her
name reads WE'LL her shines brightly in the national ga
lazy. In former times she known well and did well
She then held and does now her most sacred spot what
zoe call the cradle Of bcrty"-old Faneui Hall We may
all securely praise the past because be changed and
may it be LOT make the future brilliant as the
past and perhaps more so We are here with our arms
in our hands, her colors bearing the figure of that proud
warrior and that good old shield with its lone sar twin star
that of Texas do not believe, gentlemen, Massachusetts,
has son on this soil who comes not with the same feelings
and sentiments that inspired their res of old whose whole
heart is not in the cause and who will do all he can in
supporting the and the honor of his country in main
tanning that bright chvay Of which she is proud and dis
playing courage and good conduct when the foe is in sight
will give you gentlemen
"The Past and PreSeat-Palo Alto, Resaca, Monterey
and Buena VISTA the Bunker Ill., Princeton, and Yorktown
of the present century"
By Capt MONTGOMERY, L. s. A.-The Orator of the
day, Scholar statesman and soldier An ornament to his
country at home and abroad We doubt not that his sword
will prove irresistible as his eloquence.
Gen CUSHING rose and said
Gentlemen beg to return you my heartfelt thanks for the
kindness