The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-17
Dinner to Col. Burnett and his Associate
Omcers.


to Col Burnett and his brave associates dinner at their
armory, Lafayette Hal At O'Clock, 1t announced
that the company had arrived and they after
conducted by the committee Of reception to the recep
ton room At halEpAst o'clock dinner announced,
and the line formed headed by Col Burnett This tes
timony of respect shown to this gallant officer be-
Of his deeds of chvsry in the present conflict
with Mexico, which chivAry was imbibediyesrs ago,
became q member of the Light Guards" in 1875. He
subsequently went to Washington, and was admit
20 ne oe
the Florida In 1886 After the conclusion OF that
war he returned to New York: and again beosms
until the commencement Of the present with Mex
ico He then raised regiment Of volunteers, fsrsook
the sustaining his country honor and in the battle
Of Churubusco received shot wound from the enemy
travel he sought again native CITY, and received the
hearty welcome from his fellow soldiers Of the Light
The following invited guests were present M.j Gen
Ward; Mai. Gen. Sanford and Aids; Lieut., Col. Van
Prudhemms Col Hewitt; Lieut.. shuttlsworth; Capt
! Jy r Sands; caps z. HOPKINS E. B. Hart ESQ L
Juo w. Smith, Esq; Gideon, Esq e. Ls Gal, Esq ;
D. Hubbard: Esq M. Ward, Esq J.; H. Kendall, Esq X
After partsking of dinner which reflected credit
upon host and which most satisfactorily enjoyed
by all present the following regular tossts we're read
LIST. The President OF the United States. (Three
I'd Our gallant soldiers In Mexico-Regulars and vo-
the wonder and admiration Of the world This surels
they have will endure through all time, for they
made evergreen by their countrys gratitude CHEERS,
Musie-aThe Star spanglsd Banner"
regarded by their fisnds-eyer feared by their foes
e'err to he cherished BY their country (six cheers
Music" Yankee Doodle"
4th. Col. WARD BURNETT, whose military life COM
menced in this oorps-his gallant services in the main.
tenance Of the honor and glory of Oountrys flag
will stimulate others in ranks when that country
shall call them to emulate his noble and glorious
ample. His early associates honor the soldier while
they welcome the return Of their valued friend Cheers
Music" Burnetts Quick step.n
Col. BURNETT rose, leaning upon his staff, amid the
uubounded applause Of the company respond the
sentiment just offered He said Gentlemen of the Light
and sa fellow t - when returned to my ma
but am somewhat overcome by this demonstration Of
your respect for me- and my fellow officers Being again
associated with you brings to my mind many pleasing
this corps, then a boy. Ever since that hour,
tainmens that kindness you ever manifested
spect from YOU Of which shall never forget That
conferred upon In 1884 reerring to splendid sword
the noble deeds BY tie Ist regiment
of volunteers In Mexico? They have for themselves
aures which brighten with their countys
He sat down amid the general applause and cheering
9th. The brave, who, during the present war, have
fallen In the vice Of their country They have died
the deaths Of soldiers and In their deaths have gained
the Immortality of heroes. standing and In slenoe
Music" Oft in the Silly Night
9th. The Governor Of the State Of New York
Mnsic-" Hail to the Chiefn
7th The Mayor Of the city Of New York.
sth. Major General Charles w. Sanford. CHEERS
Music" Hail to the Chiefn -.
9th. General Aaron Ward, Id division N. Y. State
Militia (Chssrss ohssrs)
lg--Hr mi bia
10th Woman-The smiles which cheer the soldier
when his country calls him from her side, welcome his
return, and reward him for the dangers, tolls, and
troubles he has passed. lNine chsers)
Music" Here's Health to all Good Lassesn
The following letter then read from Brig Gen.
Gaines expressing his regret in consequence Of inds
position, to be unable to join in the fsstvity.
ton In one of my eyes, obges to deny myself the
pleasure Of accepting kind invitation for this
feel myself in honor bound to obey most implicitly,
while favored with his professional atenten forbids
my INIT tho Light Of = New York dining room
1t deprives Of the pleasure of meeting Col Burnett
with other veteran volunteers who have achieved i'm
perishabe fame In the late brilliant battles In Mexico.
But since cannot safely bear the light Of your festive
board with much pleasure offer sentiment which the
proud Of witnessing the unsurpassed chva
~ Of New York volunteers during twenty three days
action, against British veteran corps Of double
numbers with continued success, has enabled me often
The Volunteers Of New York-They have proven
years I77s to 1914, who always, when Commanded by
men Of military mind fna.xible in Faih-invin-
chile in Arms 10
am with most affeetionste respect, your friend,
Edmund p GAINES, u s. Army.
To H. A Hewitt, C: T. Hopkins, @. w. Mclean, W. A.
Burke, and J. b. PHILIPPE, Committee.
The letter received amidst cheers and applause
Music =" Hail Columbia
The following letter and toast received from Brig
CAPT E. VINCENT My dear Captain-I regret that
this OF
my having the pleasure Of accepting your invitation
dine with the Light Guard" and their much esteemed
express my regrets to the committee and to offer the
following toas In my name to the company assembled
With sentiments Of esteem, yours very cordially,
"The West Point Academy, and the Volunteers of
America-Two bright links In the golden chain of
the utility the necessity ofths other and
country will hereafter be bothered with any more
nonsense about either" &c Yankee Doodle y
trotic spirit which influenced their worthy mothers in
the struggle Of the revolution
ITO Colonel Burnett and the American troops-Col
Burnett and the heroes Of our ARMIES in Mexico-May
their aim be to preserve rights their fame to add
fresh .hI s su to our ooun,rys WREATH Chssrs
~ Major DYcKMAs-" Lieut.. Col. Durham"
,n ny Mr. G,DDEOS-"The U. 8. Marine Corps" Wash
BY Mr. WoRpswonrH-" The South Carolina Volun.
tesrsn Mssou's Waltz
II the Baxter Blues it is win make the tr coorsd
flag look blue" Msrseilles Hymn.
By Capt FoRy-" The Light Guard--their gentle
manly and military department. only equaed BY their
hosptality.n Hall to the Chief
By JONAS B. PHILLIPS, Esq -" The Lady OF Col
Burnettthe soldiers daughter and the soldiers WIFE
(Cheers.)
By Lieut. SHUT LEwoRTH -" The health Of Com
Perry and the Gulf Squadron
By ex Aid. HART" The Light Guard-the lapse OF
years since first joined their ranks upon their organic
alton, has not diminished the interest feel In their
fare the pride and qualification experience In the
advancement OF their honorable prosperity (Cheers)
By MIR. GIDDEoN.-" The rank and file OF the New
York Volunteers -
By JONAS PHILLrrs.--" The health Of Col. Bensonn
BY Col BENSON" May bro therly love continue
BY Lieut.. J. ID. PoTTER.-" The Empire State-great
in extent Of territorygrest in her internal improve
ments, and greatest In her citizen selderyn CHEERS
Chsers)
ByIBsJ. AcKMAs, Esq.-"The foreign born volunteers
who haveso noby represented In the war Mexico
(Cheers, Cheers
Lieut. SwEENY and said: was born In q foreign
land, but by the laws Of the United States became a
citizen. | am proud to claim as countrymsn of mine