The New York herald., 1851-08-01
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The New York V0lunt teers.

PRESENTATION THE HON. W. S.. GREGORY, By THE
REMNANT THE VOLUNTEERS.
/. will be remembered that, during the last ses-
sion of the Legislature Of this state, bill was
passed, giving (for services ndercdD to the New
York Volunteers, $4,000, to be divided among
them. for the period of two years, annual salary.
Foremost among the alvoca :es of the bill was the
Hon. w. s. Gregory The remaining portion Of
that gallant body the New ork Volunteers. deep
ly grateful for his exertions in their behalf, ex-
hibted their Of feeling in the matter by pre-
sentng him with magnificent gold wat,h and
chain, on Tuesday evening, at the Mercer House.
on which occasion the splendid rooms Of that
establishment were crowded to witness the ccre-
monies. A grateful collation. prepared for
those present-among whom We observed Col.
Burnett, Captain Morton Fairchild Adj. McCabc,
Captain George Hall, Captain Taylor, Lieut. Deu.
senbury, Captain Hill, Hon. James Hrooks, aud
other celebrities. The presentation was made by
Major Garret Dyckman, who distinguished himself
during the late war. The watch bore tie follow
ing inscription" Presented 10 Hon. w. :. Gro
CORY, Of merit, by the New York Volunteers, for
his successful oxertions in bringing their claims he
fore the Now York Legislature, July ~, ISL" In
presenting II, Major DycKMAS spoke rs follows
Mr. GREoonY--sir 1t affords sincere pleasure 20
have been selected by the New York R,giuIsnt "i E
nnteers through their committee 20 express 70 you te
thanks for the able and eloquent manner In which
y
the relief Of the members Of the Fe.i Bcgiment og
York Volunteers, In the late session of sIlts h.i
and through you 70 your a.. ,cis,r r ,e'r Nd
snce this appropriation will be to sick dca aai
dying comrades you and the honorable body Il which
you are member have gra atitude and heartfelt
thanks Sir only regret that caonot reward you
in proportion TO the service rendered by the excton
81 your talents that occasion A. SLIGHT tcstimD-
nial of regard and esteem please rccap. this: aui
Sir rest assured that you have beet ~ishes your
in all future under sking- through ne which
y health hanpiur1E
ycars
In reply, Mr.. GPreoRY said.--
sIR accepting at Jour hand. This satterins marx
York Regiment Of Volunteers must confess the cmbar-
nt In expressing my true feelings for the Jstin
gushed manner In which you have th9pshl l e. ,rno
object that has called forth this expression toward
IVES OF e. cir, that any American cit1cu ia,e-- -
o"d bsyS ysI esctsS t%d If,oaSd sy ien ha%,nty
bsr .eeur,d 70 the poor wOr sgs o. IN. p Una
qnalled In tho a. and battle, In scampaisn uuc
rrlnembere" nais Of war anu one That wlll ever be
=. has been the lot Of the soldier .ince ihe
rable Siege of Trey-and how far anterior know not
oespcrience what the poet Of that cxprcssed s one
Empty praises pay the wound, Of war"
the truth Of which sentiment you have all felt snd
must acknowledge aud though your Kindness has called
here toexprcss your thanks tor my humble efforts
cannot be nscnsi.e the TACT that your wounds have
not yet been paid for In anything with
the dangers and encountered In the
quest of Mexico Never shall forget th contrast pre-
sent.d in the appearance Of the regiment th depart
from and the 20 the shorcs Gf their native
State In the fret instance. with rn step anil hearts
buoyaut with hope, full ranks, and brave oicer they
hasened to spond TO their country call Hos bravely
they fought and how we'll they upheld the hag of thcir
state VIII not trespsss your patience by relating
Suffice 10 that the history o The bravery and act
of the regiment IL matter OF record and familiar
household words throughout the broad domain of this
their native State-whosc glory, To that of thr
common country, was their highest pride uphold
The regiment returned victorious but alas hor changed
in their sppearance handful Of aud they .orr
that there nothing in their ppearasce remind
Of the noble band that left shores, cxccp, ~.
quepchabe fire of patriotism that teamea fr I'm thc
iauntess eyes Sir, II my desire tbs the proposes
relief should be extended to the widows and orphaus
those soldiers who fell In the campsgn and regret ex
.eelnsly that my efforts, that head
f: but sincerely trust that the time not Gar die,
when the State will the justice OF their claims nd
.I become protector to the widows and parent to h
orphans whose natural protectors saerced their i've
IN defence Of her honor.
Eloquent speeches were made by Messrs. Chss
Riddle, Corporation Attorney, Hon. A. A. Thomp
son, Mike Walsh, and j.. 4. Camp, who clamor
cd loudly for Cuba and Canada, as did severa
others. A number Of letters from distinguished per
sons were read, and among the communication
was the following, by telegraph, from the Governol
sf the States- 49,,
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