The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-28


again rsqu srvssr, VIII rraay rally
under her banners and to Ter with dying zeal and
To which the Mayor replied
AZ saiifea ior these ss o u ahch was their the o.asr
ihat Of associon OF citizens whh you
they should never e surrenr to an eery or dss,ee
G ns ros ss mh " r. s eos a & s, n % ii
gallar ard patriotism When first received
valve sassSt Dat their isaS,a Ss hey eas ae %
" with the soke and dus Of battle with their s.
suffering to imt~rhabe They will placed in the
to your count " a. ~. the story Of your sac
nee. aud achievep ent to future generations.
Gen. Scott in the city Il Mexico HI testimonial OF
his appreciation Of their bravery II beautifully
embroidered by the hands Of several Mexican ladies'
The arounn is blue with the American eagle in the
centre, holding in his talons q scroll on which is
wrought. in embroidery. lat Regiment Of New York
Volunteers, surmcunted by two half circles Of stars
This wa presented by Lieutenant Colonel Burnham.
He aid GEsri EMEN-It gives graf pleasure present
tic battle Inc city Of Mexico made BY the hands
Of Mxo and with the hae ed iards the
The Mayor made the following reply
.nn:s Of fI %saisss lss
and pe,entsd " GU by Gen. Scot as testimonial Of his
he other which GaSs rsesSsd Representing the
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nl .heh should s,.r sLaress,ize ne relations Of
American continent.
PRESENTATION OF MEDALS.
The medals were then brought forward by Aldermen
OF the orchestra They were presented by Alderman
Fra nkin in most beautiful and touching speech =
He family rvcounted the battle through which
they bad pseed and with such effect that the brave
sodis rested upon their arms and wept and the on
CO r. too who had not known what it was to Weep
save when fslow-soldier fell, were made to weep
battle Ia. eeaed and the victory won
eosny. assetd their Sonssts dsar"sa and
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spirits who Tess a~y 10 sis N y
career tade farewell their wives their children,
:.s:d and nc emblem Of peace should WIS il aisss
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u! and T. tn balm q consolation to their wounded
SsseS the .aa ~san s"Ssr:
sf Isn.n o. ne hand m garland for their
glory they achieved their names among the
career which has marked and s
rnsh has crowned your efforts in the i.rols. which
sn g. nIy At u series Of conflicts and victories
eas % % IF tine
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Of strange and unknown oou.try tos l.r with con.
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might well lie proud AID which feelings Of
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for their bravery witch lime never f.de The & rious
many fell as their canse form page
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upon orthcaton strong and extensive orsr
aid among the first to scale the castle walls
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ending ODDS Ss sas in sss
heat Of combat in the hour victory soldiers you remem
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lack upon the which has blot or bsass
se any Of their sor sna ha s
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maintain the most friendly relations throughout globe we
country from insult or oppression The
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e first Of our WIS STATE
silver medal to aeh surviving ind vda pa sas
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surviving relatives who have fallen and a the
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figure so 81 "s
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the wings grateful heart Congratulated one And ali
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have You fought e
have Won and to drop tear over The
: 70 q s as.
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s,d Vera Cruz how thrilling ASSOCIATIONS
and se Sss
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country bold aud fearless Romeine was the standard
sSa S1sasss;fi WITH
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closely 70 his breast BY the remnant hi. remaining arr
the pround and fortunate hand not more devoted
heart caught IL as be fell and finally planted upon
city amidst the an
and triumphant Take these edas then We brave and
gallant embiems victories lasting gra
tude the people city for tho services you
ndeed dwell upon the history which they designed to
comm, M and rshesrse Il TO children your
surrender your lves and yield obedience The King Of
kings, transmit them ms cous boons those who were
the mo.t nearly allied to You in life and who i'll likely
to cherish h after your deetase On behalf the Com.
Council tie City II New York tender for your &C.
the medals TO which have referred and ask You to
eff nj whsa
at,es We are will cherish with the most lively reco
c,ops the services which performed
which has aided brilliant wreath to our countr "a
glory and cast halo around your brows which peudsst
CHI on his throne might The flag which
before and the national you no noby
both Of which have been returned be among archives
Of city, together with the evidence confidence And
en-, Of the people Of the South in the presentation of the
indeed the last best gilt Of heaven to mar re condrmaon
strong proof Of Holy r that worthy our conf
dence and entitled TO our wnrmest thank
Try remain the home those who like you ready to
dene Il IN me hour Of DANGER and TO stand sentn