The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-22

! ,;l be has made similar arrangements with
The other Governments of Europe. He could,
douh,,ess. effect them with comparative ease,
for they know that il is their interest as much.
as il is ours, to facilitate communicate with
the United States.
Presentation OF a Sword and EpauIettes to
Lieutenant Charles G. Alvarado Hunter.
Four o'clock yesterday was the hour appoint
ed for the presentation of a sword to Lieutenant
Charles G.. Alvarado Hunter, IS proof of the
estimation in which the people of this city hold
his gallant conduct, in capturing the towns of
Alvarado and Flacotalpam, while in command
of the U. s. steamship Scourge. The ceremony
of presentation took place in the Governors room
in the City Hail. and among those present, we
observed several beautiful ladies, and many
officers Of the United States army and navy
Those whose countenances we recognised, were
Col Baker, of the Illinois Volunteers; Captain
Luther, U. s. A.; Lieut.. Rogers, I'd Dragons ;
Caprain" James NJ Mcintosh, U. 8. NJ; Lieut..
Charles F. Deas, U. 8. N; Passed Mdshipman
J. D. Read, u s. NJ; Passed Mldshipman R. J..
D. Price, U. 8. NJ; Assistant Surgeon ]. s Gill
liam, U. s. N; Assistant Surgeon L. H. McIn-
tosh, IT, S. NJ; Passed Mdshipman A. F. Mum
| FOE, U. S. N; Lieut.. p. d. Mead, U. 8. N.
Lieutenant Hunter entered the room, leaning
on the arm of Alderman James O. Stoneall; and
when his name Was announced, he was greeted
with loud cIapping, and other demonstrations Of
applause.
AS soon az silence prevailed, James T. Brady,
ESQ, holding in his hand magnificent sword
and epaulettes, addressed Lieutenant Hunter az
folowsi-
The very agreeable duty has be>n assigned to pre-
sent you with these testimonials offered BY your fellow
o,a no,r 70 ss Avarado
few hours after the integsnos Of that exploit had
reached our city number OF citizen: spontaneously
mbl-d add resolved that they would In more sub
ssntial than by mere praise attest their adm
ration Of your eonduet tApplsussl They had heard,
army uudsr the command Of great chief whose name
aud deeds part Of his countrys greatness But
service ana for fame which psryaded our navy, until
single gun of the Soourge announced to our glad
dsnsd that the spirit Of 1914 was still alive, and
that gallant tars could capture . Mexican town
without the presence OF large dsst, or small army
Applause
incur charge OF iugrstuds sometimes justly prefer
red against Republican governments And although
court martial mas subjected to the censure Of those
the people nave sdudged that csnsure to bs but mote
less bot the psishable record in which their gra-
titudo your service Is be inscribed (Applsuss)
We know that you would not enjoy compliment dis
paraging the discipline essential to all authority and
and many higher command. But We know also, that
your American oktcer has, for the first Time
severely reprmandsd because he accomplished for
his country by the heroic of limited what had
been jeoparded BY the Encouragement Of means more
ample (Applause.)
Exact and adherence to the orders of su
perOr not always the best method to obtain
deserve honor History illustrates by many example,
the insnty of that service which enarges
of Its directions posterty will certainly approve the
deliberate opinion contemporaries that you were for
avoiding such remiss obedience lost Napoleon
Wat Of Ohu hlfA
the chvario Nelson when he applied the his blind
eye that he might behold the signals stop his
hrng and thereby sndsnser the glory of his country
Your Sountrymen are willing to rely on your disere
ton. They give this sword with full conviction
that you when, as we'll how to use it. and that
you may be safely entrusted even with sharp an In
mighty force. We rejoice that you have deserved a
sword ind q command, and obtained both. We wish
long continuance of the health which you ready to
devote to the honor OF Republic and feel assured
that your country require your portrait be placed
amongst the faces of the heroes who look from these
walls you viii not be found unworthy of place even
beside the noble Commander see before me, Perry
whose spirit sincerely wish had survived with his
I name
AS soon as the applause had subsidized, Lieut..
Hunter made the following reply, in the course
of which he was evidently deeply affected:
cannot, my friends and fellow citizens, nor will you
expect from little accustomed express myself
before assembled body, an adequate expression of
the feelings which at this moment almost overwhem
/ The little l can however, Will endeavOr to
make concise as possible
here soemnly declare to you that my whole conduct
my every act, whilst commanding the IT, s. steamer
scourge, influenced from desire to promote the
honor aud interest OF my country and Of the navy
Lad desire to exceed the proper bounds of discretion
with which think every officer commanding q vessel of
war t. invested with neither would have done il had
not thought that circumstances and tho honor Of my
country required and demanded the responsibility u.s.
sumed; and did believe II succeeded In capturing AL
varado and FlscOtalpam, although only directed to
blockade it, would be adding little the credit of
the fer Its exertions, and receive from my
handing officer such commendation as the act was
titled to.
That my conduct on tina occasion was viewed dihe-
enty by the commander Of the home squadron indeed
surprised me- and have been mae to feel deeply by
official degradation and insult his construction
of my conduct But, gentlemen, II was disappointed
in his view Of the adair have been deeply wounded
and mortified by the course he thought proper to
Mons that can never forget, and which viii ever be
cherished by with fond and faithful remembrance,
and which YIN eve. b. Ts%'%Ssrsd By me and mine
more than compensated for my wounded feelings by
this appreciation Of my country and In having in
your decision by sgain bestowing upon confidence
! In appointing me TO another command That command
shall be dsgraced and fresponsiby Is assumed
it shall be only to add to the glory and rsnown Of
accept sentismea from your hands, these beautiful
su,e and pledge myself to you, that this s=ord shall
never be unshesthed In gnoble strife but drawn
in defence Of the honor Of my country, It shall
rstu TO It's scsbb.rd With one blot on It's blade or
with stain to Gall forth blush mantle the cheeks
those who have this day assembled 70 bestow upon me
! unlooked-for honor.
shall leave mere In very few days on foreign SER
Woo perhaps to b gone for but shall not forget
YOU my friends; and In taking leave 1t only remains -
now to thank you with my whole ART and to wish
you, one aud all, health and prosperity.
A vociferous burst of applause followed this
reply, which continued for some minutes.
Nine cheers for the gallant Lieutenant Charles
G. Al,srado Hunter, were then proposed, and
heartily given
The numerous friends of the recipient ofthest
honors stepped up to him, shook him warmly by
the hand, and congratulated him on the occasion
Three cheers were then proposed and given
for the New York Regiment ia Mexico, and the
company separated, Lieut.. Hunter being the hap
pest man among them, and all well pleased with