The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-23

Military Reception and Dinner. IN Honor sf the
Return Of Lieut.. Woodhouss, a Voiuntssr from
this City.
AS Hartford city, in 1872, was the hot.bed of
federalism and notification Hartford Conven-
tionsm, it must be interesting to your readers
to know in what manner the heroes of Vera
Cruz, Moino del Rey, Chapultepec, Churubusco,
and Mexico, are received here upon their re-
turn.
The Hartford Light Guard, company which,
under years of drill and command by Lieut..
Col. Thos. II. Seymour, now in Mexico, and
who so signally distinguished himself at the
Chapultepec assault and victory to the American
aims, has furnished to our army in Mexico three
distinguished officers, in their several posts,
ever drew sword In defence OF our country, viz
Lieut.. Col Thomas II. Seymour, Capt. N. Sey-
mour Webb. and Lieut.. Levi Woodhouse. Col.
5. for several years was pupil In Partridge =
Military Academy, and Capt. Webb and Lieut.
Woodh ouse Tor several years have been under
company that, couple of years since. made an
excursion to Albany and the city of New York,
attracting universal attention py their military
ski and gentlemany and soldlerly department.
Lieut.. Woodhouse, havlngrecelved a turlough
on account of serious i'll health, from dysentery
and ntltmmatory rheumatism, owing 10 expo
sures OF the Mexican campaign, was met and re-
ceived at the cars, yester afternoon, In this
by the Hartford Brass Band, "a company In
which he held State commission, prior to the
one from the United States,) and by several
thousand citizens. He was escorted by the COM
pany to the State House, where he was well
coined by Brig. Gen. Waterman, In short and
appropriate speech, to which the Lieutenant
made short reply-and after shaking hands
with multltudes OF his old mates, he was escort
ed TO the residence OF his parents The streets
were perfectly damned with citizens, to well
come his return home.
In the evening sumptuOus repast was given
by the Light Guard, 10 Lieut.. Woodhouse, at
the United States Hotel, kept by ii. lockwood.
And as the Herald has given publicity TO Its
million OF readers OF the style and taste In which
dinners In Otner sections OF our country nave
been given to officers who have returned from
Mexico, trust you VIII let old Hartford shine
up amongst the many other lights.
One hundred guests partook OF the above
sumptuous entertainment, III the United States
Hoel dining saloon, which saloon was orna-
mtnted by sundry national flags, ana with
"Cuapultepec'' aud "Churubuscu" painted at
either end OF the room; also llkenesses OF lay
Tor and Scott, sur ounded with eveTgreens, sc.
Justice having been done to the excellent vlands
OF our host, Lue following regular tOaSts were
drank by the assemblaSe:-
l. The President of the United States" (Three
cheers.
, The Governor of the State of Connecticut"
8 scott and Taylor-Their highest praise is that
they suitsbs commanders for the armies they lead
j
The return of one of the Hartford Light Guard
representatives from Observation-Disclosures Levi Wood.
house y (Nine cheers, and music).
o. The Officers aud Soldiers both Regulars aud Vo.
lunteers Of the gallant Army OF the RepubicThe past
can furnish no example OF nooer army, will more
dawn upon the world - trhree Cheers
8 The Navy Of the United stAtss-Evsr ready to
defend its lag and willing and able promote its
glory" (Three cheers. aud muse)
7. The memory Of those who have died In defence
Of their oouutry" Drank standing, snd in silenoe)
- n al R-vo tim hav
have lived to that their have inherited
the valor Of their sires." six cheers, and musio)
eulogyn (rhres cheers, and music).
To- The memory of Col Rsnsom-He fought for the
honor and died in the cause Of his country Drank
standing, and in silence).
H. Lieut. Col. Thomas Seymour and Capt n s.
Webb The Hartford Light Guard rejoice that their
old comrades have proved themselves worthy SONS Of
New England" (Nine cheers, and music
H. "A well organized miltia-The great army of the
people; the vount they have furnished war
atteet the prowess of the citizen ssldier.n (Thres
cheers)
charms bow down before them, heroes
surrender to them alone Nine cheers, tiger" and
music)
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
These were numerous-but being aware that
your space is circumscrlbed for these occasions,
| send you only :he following. The first one
was introduced by handsome speech, and hap
py aud Just tribute to the bravery and skill of
army, from the battle of Palo Alto to the capture
OF the city OF Mexico also handsome compli-
menrs to the New England Regiment, and the
bravery of our guest, Lieut.. Woodhouse, by
Hon WIN James Haumersley-"L Lieut. Woodhouse-
may his be dsting for prosperity
and happiness his early manhood has been marked
Lieut.. Woodhouss replied, tina. gentlemen must
him from speech, on account Of bis lhealth but
he would give them as sentiment May the American
army enjoy the comforts Of home.'
Ex-Governor Toucey-"A brave soldier returned from
fighting the battles of his countyHonor and gratitude
Brig Gen Waterman-"Th The Light Guard represen-
tatives in Mexico in fight last to retreat they
Hon. h. II. Enmsn-a Our army in Mexico-A band
of heroes the commander chief to the common
soldier, not a solitary coward has been found
Col. H. L. Miller-"T Hartford Light Guard-A
nursery Of soldiers seminary for officers, every mem
Der herowhen lis members fight the battles Of their
country, the enemy know they're outn
Capt. W. $ Roberts Colonel Seymour end Captain
Webb-Lorg may they live"
Col f Geer-"The Ninth, or New England Regiment
They have proved Themselves worthy descendants Of
their revolutionary sires."
Capt. c A Cotton" Our guest, Lieut.. woodhouse-
Although his house may be Of wood it requires
OF iron to face the lannon's mouth"
Col w. B. Ely" Our absent friends and fellow citi.
zens the officers and soldiers of company F. of the 9th
Regiment-May soon have the pleasure Of welcoming
their their homes and friends, and giving
them the cordial greeting Of those thankful hearts due
to their courage and patriotism"
c. Judson, Esq =" As all the American Generals have
been toasted give you the Mexican general dsfeat"'
Volunteer-"Our worthy host-Whst Generals Taylor
and scott are in the Of war; host and his sssis
tsnts Messs lockwood and Prior to the gastrono
mic art.o
Lieut.. l. N Bolles-" Gen Scott and his brave troops
at Chapultepec He gave the enemy hatty plate If
soup that digested"
Lieut. ). A. Hale" Colonel Ssymour-beloved by his
regiment aud country
T. 7. Pease-" The American Army In Me xico-Al-
ways victoriousmay fortune continue to favor them,
and the broad and stripes from end
of this broad continent to the other ~
Capt. ID w c. Freeman" The gallant deeds of our
army kinded Lexngtcn-rhey still burn brightly
the plains of Mexico"
Major S Cleveland" Colonel Seymour. the gal
liant hero Of Cbspultepec and gallant and worthy
guest. Lieutenant Woodhouse -
Capt Williams -" The sire Of LIEUT. nant Woodhouse
May his wood always be as worthly and we'll housed
at present"
NIsjor E. Fessenden" The only wood house in Next
leo located in Hartford
Capt f Hamilton TIE Hsrtford Light Guard
Having furn sbed commanders for regiment two
companies in the late brilliant triumphs Mexico
their sppesran this dc in the reception Of their honor
ed member, confirms the proverb that giving doth