The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-24

sratulatens of the delighted company could no.
easily have been formed anywhere.
But another ceremony was TO come. The fair
upon the duties Of her high station and happily
the first act of her reign was to bes.ow upon the
bravo the rewards OF valor.
THE PRESENTATIONS.
The friends and admirers of two gallant officers
who had distinguished themselves in Mexico, de-
srous of offering some testimonials OF their friend
ship, and OF their appreciation Of soldierly service,
had deemed The occasion OF the tournament gh-
ly appropriate one tor rendering their tokeas OF
regard One of these officers. Lieutenant Colonel
]. i. Magruder, native Of Virgins but Mary
lander by residence aud alliance, saw the begin
battles on he Rio Grande ; and afterwards, under
Scott, fought all the way from Vera Cruz to the city
OF Mexico The other, Major John Eager Howard,
grandson of Col. John Eager Howard, Of Revolu-
in baltimore, was commissioned as captain in the
regiment OF voltIgeurs, and was subsequently bre-
velied for gallant conduct At the stormlng of Cha
puliapec, where he was among the first TO scale
the walls OF the fortress.
Upon the ceasiDg of the music, which had burst
forth at the concluding ceremony OF the corona
ton, the lord of the manor, standing upon ono of
the steps of the throne, and holding In his hands
a silver pitcher. OF beautiful workmanship, adj
dressed Colonel Magruder in an appropriate speech.
Col Magrudsr said in repy:-
accept SIR with grateful heart this lettering testi
token Of their appreciation Of my humble services
Mexico IT. in common with my brother ocers who have
been .oIdsd tn: have performed any ser,
than repaid by the Kindness mAnfested towards
beth by the citizens Of my native, we'll those
Of nay adopted State place In the affections Of his
country is the most cherished reward OF soldier
ambton and when that reward Is rendered him by his
friends by those with whom he s connected
In absence by the recollection Of social pleasures and
social virtues whose Wit and kindness have served
and n. 1
most lively sensbity and words become inadequate to
express the gratitude Of his heart That position sir
now occupy-a position rendered more embarrassing
and Interesting by the circumstances OF the scene
before aud around us for find myself In the midst of
assembly possessing every quality which sdorn
sosiety and ennobls lifs and upon soil halowed by
the most impressive historic associations The nrst ID
composed Of ny fair countrywome and friends; the
last the resting place Of the venerable Carroll OF Car
rollton. With what emotions must the heart OF the
soldier throb at such greeting, mid such scene =
Nine sir will to be grateful and the recol
lection Of this proud day will to the accom-
pshment Of any task by which may hope to deserve
the appreciation OF my country. Permit me 90
In hish you have conveyed to me the wishes Of my
fris nds and especially for the kind and generous
in which have been pleased speak Of my
services in Mexico No services rendered by soldier
will lose their lustre when chroncled by you who have
this occasion attributed to mine dsrss Ofmerit far
above their deserts.
Having uttered this very appropriate reply, with
the bearing of a soldier, but with the ease of a
practised speaker, Col. Magruder advanced to-
wards The throne, and received from fnr hands the
beautiful offering of friendship and regard.
splendid sword awaited acceptance at the
hands Of Major Howard. The address of presen-
tation was delivered by B G. FRESHMAN, Esq.
Receiving the sword from the hands OF the
youthful ueen, Major Howard said in repy:-
SIT uld have attempted under other circumstances,
to return thanks to the gentlemen who have been
hind TO make this beautiful present aud to you
sir FOR the complimentary remarks you haze addressed
to but receiving 1t from your fair hand 1t IL i'm
possible. This splendid sword If itself is than
merit but bestowed by the hand Of her :
cd OF beauty ard love by the choice Of the Victor
Knight and crowned before that by Dame Nature fair
est of the daughters Of 1ar land IL becomes trea-
sure indeed, OF which feel utterly unworthy. The
smile Of appreciation bsauty's brow | tball in
deed claim ter myself But the sword consider ra-
Their tribute to the gallant body Of Msrylauders
bad The good fortune 10 command in the war with
Mexico, apa who formed small part Of that gallant
amy fer whem no honor would be too great no praise
excessive and to have been but email part Of which
constitutes cur only claim to your kindness.
These ceremonies over, the banquet and the ball
followed to complete the pleasing enjoyments OF the
day snd evening The company that partook OF
the splt ndid hospitaties of The Manor this I'M
posipg occasion could moi have been less than from
three TO four hundred.