The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-03


manor born" as they are generously and cordially to
approve and reward IT, as your partialiy supposes.
the interest and homer Of country it is because OF
happy fortune to be associated with brave and
pstIioric comrades. Offering bright exempers in Sc
pors hearts and stout armsi juniors but mainly
the irresistible influence Of institutions and the
good cause of our country In accepting as do,
with undetermined gratitude. this splendid emblem Of
my profession. can only offer, with my thanks the
past guaranty for the future. All the tolls the
hardsbips and hurts which may have encountered.
the confidence. affection and esteem Of my native
place shall hope ever to IL as rightfully and
gratefully as 1t has been generously and gracefully
The ceremony Of the presea tation being over, the
committee. with General Worth and suite, repaired
the Hudfon House, where complimentary dinner, re-
hectiDg credit upon the host, was prepared.
THE DINNER.
At the table, the Hon. John w. Edmonds presided.
and Immediately upon his right Fat Major General
Worth. and on his left General Belknap. Colonel
who served with distinction ON the continent of Eu-
rope prior 10 his joining the American army. Lieut.
Colonel Burnbam, Capt Sprague, b. + Butler, NJ
Mitchell (the Mayor of Hudson) Judge Hogeboom the
Hon. A. l. Jordan, and other gentlemen of distinc-
tion occupied seats at the head of the table The ia
BILE was laden with all the delcacies of the season,
which were partaken Of with Zest not unworthy
Ct the battle field.
After the cloth was removed, Judge EpMoNps read
to attend expressive Of their regrets in not being able
to comply with their own well the wishes Of the
The following letter from OK President VAN buren,
was read, among the rest -
u LINpENwALD, August 81, 1S4s
GENTLEMEN 1T would afford me much pleasure to
be present at the ceremony Of tho presentation of
sword to Major General Worth by the citizens of this
his native county. and do very sincerely regret that
sion ef so much interest. The professional capacity
and unsurpassed sallantry displayed in all his cam
psigns have secured to him a distinguished rank
among the first military of the day. These tes j.
Nonias give to your appreciation of his merits stamp
Of justice and will confer your proposed compli.
who bestow it and to its honored object Accept my
thanks for your polite invitation, and believe to be-
very respectfully, your obedient servant.
To the Committee.
The CHAIRMAN then called upon the company to
charge their glasses and spoke as follows
Gentlemen THE first toast ha We to propose to YOU
lie which is very natural for you to expect and
if consulted yoar feelings, as well my own, one
which would occupy more time than you or have to
spare upon the present occasion. fear that if
expatiated upon it as my feelings would dictate
should be much in the same predcament sc nile
dience in this State and began his speech by saying
Probably that the last time he would have the
opportunity Of addressing them;" when one of the
audience cried out, Good, good.n Laughter) Fear
full that such mistake might be made now, will
not run the risk Of tempting your patience and ),
therefore. will not dwell at any length the erts
OF the gallant hero you have met this evening to
honor Loud cbecrs) will remark, however, that
there are three events of childhood of which have
glorious campaign of 1913. when of the warriors
who had taken part in it, visited Hudson and the people
turned out to 90 them honor remember after all the
firing which took place on that occasion, that saw
young officer, with hussar cap over his shoulder.
scarcely able to walk, hobbliDg through our streets
Worth. lCheers) And, without taking into
account the sufIcrngs and the privations which
thought and afsSs1 III. sen ms0sr a' o
rious and Low lucky this young soldier has been
to suffer so much for his country" (Tremen-
cences OF my childhood Little did then dream, that
after quarter of century, should be presiding in
this very place Of his nativity and mine at the cele
braton Of the glory he had and the elevated rank
he has earned by his merits alone in the
vice Of his country. will not touch upon the
Of 1872 through which the gallant whom you have
met this evening to honor, successfully passed.
loud eheers) will not speak Of him during the
time be was superintendent Of military education at
West Point will not allude to the various diplomatic
negotiations in which he has been engaged nor will
take up ysur time by enumerang his services in the
various departments he has filled during the peaceful
period our country experienced since the campaigns
Of 1872 will not take up your time with his exploits
in the Seminole war, nor the Florida war will al
ude to augbt else of those other services he has
dered to his country some Of which have been already
happily alluded to by the gentleman whom We APP
pointed organ for the presentation of the gift
which have this day made to the gallant general
Il heers) His exploits are known to the whole
Try His name IL identified with national history,
whose pages his deeds will be recorded and though
am aware that no task would be acceptable to
tie company which surrounds me. than to dwell, as
them yet must resist the temptation, and following
the example set 10 by the committee of arran.e
ments abstain from any netice of his achievements
mean to propose allude to an incident which is in
an eminent degree characteristic of our gallant towns
man. and displays the feelings which have marked his
whole career While lately passing over the northern
portion Of this State, in the discharge of my duties
fall into conversation with several who resi-.
Geo and very frequently the late
madam troubles formed the topic OF discourse At
that time, you may remember General Worth who
was then Lieutenant Colonel, was stationed on the
Northern frontier. Among the many comments
which were made, was gratifed to find that he was
universally admired for the discretion and judg.
ment he e,inced in preventing his own countrymcn,
On the one hand from Invading the British
territory, and The British the other from passing
to HI The soil s ohe, The
subject Of remark and elected the general applause
Of those who bad the opportunity Of witnessing it,
beat, hich was suFpected by tho British of having
srms nd munitions Of on board, for the use Of
the patriots (by which title thee we're called, who
lent any assistance TO the Canadaus). was boarded
ard taken pos session Of by British force sent
to examine into the truth Of this scspicion.
As soon as Colonel Worth heard Of efI'. -
seeding be demonstrated rItb ihs captain, and
.ru MA mat he as an American citizen ought not to
lave permitted ecch an unwarra ntable proceeding
,sa'nst en- American citizen, on American waters
= nc Captain Replied " what could dor Th-ra +Tre
iS woad na1e Ty g nss me- and H.
gallant friend, "and what Of that? Your never have
another such chance to die, as long az you live -
Laughter and oheers) viii no. eetain YOU any
ongtr' gentleUeD, but will at occo give you the
osst Our gallant guest, who has nobly for himself
les TO dies -
TIE toast was drank With the most rapturous and
protracted applause, which again nj again re-
he ch,,f.n ~
Cen WORTH then rose, and spoke rs follows:
MT President and gentlemen find myself called
npoI now, FOR tho second time TO express my ac-
how!edgmehs for the great honor you have done me,
and the deep sense of gratitude feel for your kind
nefs. tCheers.l 1t occurs to me- then, that can
not acqut myself better Of this duty than recall
your recollection the names of those who were the
comT anions of my youth, and who have contributed,
in no small degree to shed Ustro the historic
cords Of our country. tCLecrs.J 1t would be very
bad taste, at this festive board to summon up any
tatdenipg or melancholy refe ction and it Is not my
intention to give rise to any such feelings do not
think, however, that my observations have this
effect for hold that the greatest service patriot
can do for bis country Is 10 yrld nm his life for