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

hibite0 by sv"fs gaia ofhcrrs "f Ne~ f'rt
E"lunteerr. Who distinguished thems-iy-s AZ the va
rious battles in Mexico asd have done imnnrtal
honor tn. ms@lv.s and the ~ gallant
STATE. Lieutenant Boyle rod" m~tti-sone, cream
colored bor the avore Of the gallant gaxtsr which
he bad taken az trophy, In engagement from the
Mexicsns. This fine ste, was fully caparisoned IA
the usual trsppipgs Of the Mexican horse bat
rensrksbl. for their prmitvspess Of style aud RI M
n..s of construction. The saddle u unique sort
Of affair. and the tout enssabIe bore marked evil
deDee that our Mexc brethren good deal
" behind the age" Among the other officers
First Lieutenant Jehn Rafferty,, company X, whc
ato distinguished himself most creiiJaby in several
engagements during the and he cordially
greeted by several cf his friends nd ae
tapces, well his old conn on pg racog.
Dized on The Battery presous TO the arrival Of the
steamboat Columbia About ten clock large unm
Der bad copgrega..d and the balcony was crowded to
eNcess every eye being turned toe ards Sandy Hook,
looking out for the steamer. The troops 500 begau
TO arrive ut the Battery. and the Duste An excite
ment that prevailed in all quarters, showed tn" in
tense anxiety manifested by citEsns to do honor
to The occasion. The chief OF police Mr Matselt was
ako in attendance, from early hour. with large
posse Of police who were distributed throughout tue
spacious dit In Castle Cartier to the
utmost order; and but just to the force TO accord
to them their due share Of merit, for the ia
which they acquitted themselves. The steamer hove
in sight about lO1 O'clock and hailed with sue
eesSion Of cheering, waving of handkerchief, AMI
every denomination Of applause, whsn salutss were
fred from several ships and small craft in the river
which literally "mads the wekin ring" The sound
Of the "neTry fife and drum" and general note of
preparation the Battery the array of classic beau
~ from the balconies, many Of whom cast forth an
anxious gaze towards the noble steamer that was
reighiSd with perhaps, returning iovsr brother,
father or friendthe general appearance and eharao-
ter Of the scens taken connection with the beaut
full and peturtque view from the balcony, touched
many heart and the tear OF joy was visible ON many
tar cheek. Salutea, In quick succession,
fred: - the Columbia shot up the river, passing
Castle Garden, and osusing temporary feel
ing Of disappointment among the vast assemblage
who had been now collected, from q suppo- ition
some Of the vhsrves Several at this interval rushed
from their places towards the Battery, and ascer
tanning their mistaks returned only TO be disappont
ed a. those who understood the msuouvre of the
Captain remained stationary, and fell to place,
having observed the vessel sweep OF towards Jersey
made dirseter the Battery The cheering and waving
Of hats and handkerchief here renewed, and
kept up. almost uninter uptedly, until the
again fred from the Battery aud the entire body VI
volunteers landed and proceeded to the in
nom Cover nor's Island preceding them, and playing
the appropriate air of "Home Lweet Home" The
eeption and proceedings here will BIZ found under the
proper head above. The Common Council were invi-
ted during the long d. lay that occurred at the Bate
~, to the residence Of exNlayor Micke, where they
partook Of collation. Several of the troops did not
WAS slso interrupted and often blocked up with omui
buses particularly in the vicinity Of Fulton stre-t
The Museum illuminated in the evening" aud the
entire proceedings were marked with every posi- BILE
demonstration Of respect but the immense crowds in
retur ng Volunteers Their apparel and general cut
up appearance, were ut once the subjects for
universal remark. The old adage, Many a
good under plain coat" was never more
fully verified and the cry of shame, shame was
heard to ring among tue crowd AZ they marched,
some with their torn coats pants and caps, and fire.
arms bearing many marks Of service in the tented
field. The cordial and enthusiastic reception they
met with, however ed up the rtial spirit aud
Santa Anna, and his Generals in their gorgeous uni
form and military trappings might well envy the air Of
pride that marked the step Of each Ut these
brave hearted sons of New York, they more
rod their native home They will doubtless meet with
due reward for their services and the reception they
met with yesterday. will give them enconr"g- arsL.
he day passed stdelghtfuly, and the Volunteers
expressed themselves to the effect that it was one of
the proudest Of their lives The whole arrangements
were admirable and reflect credit upon all concerned
1t day which will be long mbered by those
war.woIn soldiers with pride and saisfs cton. and
which will live in their memories while life shall last