The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-21

Turn ont If the FrtierV Battalion The veteran Maio
Gally of the Artillery Battalion has been absent for the
improvement of his health the last few months returned to
town few days SINCE and yesterday resumed hs command
In honor Of the event. the Battalion turned full strength
and alte marching through of the principal Streets re-
paired to the residence of the Major ST Peter street where
fine collation. prepared. The tables spread in the
splendid grounds in of the hOuse, which decorated
with the banner of the Battalion the American flag and va
other emblems Nothing had been LEFT undone to make
the occasion pleasing The boards of generous and
noble hearted old MAJOR covered with every thing
and dnnkabe which the heart could DESIRE and full ustee
done to all. The wine circulated freely and the oa
which given in rapid succession, were responded to in
the most enthusiastic manner.
Captain Grvo of the lst Company and the senior officer
who has had command OF the Battalion during the absence
the Major announced the health Major Gay The old sol
der thanked the members of the Battalion for their nu erou
manifestations of regard and them for Their MOTTO the
words inscribed their banner" Vaor discipline honor
and country, and the Union of the States"
Cheers loud and long the AIR. as the Major concluded
and many for his health and happiness was uttered
Captain Bercier gave The Washington Artillery and iz
gallant commander, Captain Smith,
Captain s. gave The most honored of the honorary
bers OF the Washington Artillery Major Gay' Drank with
three times three.
Lieutenant Chaerey- The Champion and Defardey of tho
Union, the Press Of Louisiana
Lieutenant Marcou-'' The Ladies Of New Orleans
Captain Derbes-' The American Eagle Let the British
Lion approach her, and her taons will hold him 50 fast that
he will never reach the Thames again.
Lieutenant Ducatel-" The health of Hyuole GaIv ,,
(Brother of Major Gally, in CaIifornia.)
Lieutenant Garcia The health Of the invited guests
Lieutenant Gonzales" The Canuoners of Donaldson
yie'
Lieutenant Ramel-' The United States Army.
Private Foumette-' The memory Of Major Ringgold
Sergeant Mcselan-" The memory OF Zachary Taylor
Several songs then given and the utmost haty and
good feeling prevailed Major Gsy, although still in feeble
health, moved about the grounds, manfesng an anxiety for
the comfort and pleasure of ALL and receiving on all hands
the congratulations OF his guests and heartfelt wishes for his
| recovery.
Captain Grvot the senior captain in the Battalion and COM
mander in the absence of the Major also prominent on
the occasion in contributing the enjoyment of all present
Captain G. is perfectly beloved by the corps and when time
shall have necessated the gallant old MAJOR to vacate his
| place, an able successor will be found in him.
Alter the collation. the Battalion marched TO the Arsenal
where it was dismissed, and number of officers and Rue
adjourned to take coffee with Lieutenant Marcou The aIa
was very pleasant throughout and trust to meet the
gallant and sentlemany officers OF the Battalion on man,
| similar occasions.
Two OF the German companies of the city also turned on
Yesterday and marched through Streets presenting very
| fine appearance.