The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-20
Montgomery Guards Excursion.


side Of Peck slip ut hafpast eight o'clock in the
ming.
Dodworths band played several national airs as the
boat moved from the dock amid the cheers Of multi
tude Of Mr.. Meaghers asmirers
After pleasant trip the bay, arranged
the company arrived at the Highlands amidst the cheers
and congratulations OF the inhabitants The party
introduced to the most splendid apartments of the
dwelling and after partaking of repas several sailing
boats were engage and the whole a-semblage epoyed
aquatic excursion Of two hours. proceeding towards the
Ocean Hoe and in vieS of many picturesque and beau
tiinl locations on the river The parties returned
at half past tweo clock when dinner Of sumptuous
description awaited them served by the proprietor
the Atlantic Hotel. Mr.. Thompson. The company
marched to the dinner table which arranged in nm
open space somewhat SHELTERED by trees which were
aided in their s.cuscn OF the rays 81 o orb II lay IN
flags bearir the hfHntifgl cmbcms 81 heFtythe
anu STRIPE hu. N banu was in attend nee during
the eu urt nd discoursed most exceilen music
AT II tua principal table, sat Captain Murphy
HE MCntg Guard his Mt
HI, Ilsa.. a,d guest, Thomas Francis Meagher, Esq
On .rt Sas seated DR. Edward connery Imme-
d. 3 uro1 pding him, were Judge O'Connor, Colonel
Dc, ou Of Phiiadtphia, Richard oGorman, Mr.. Smith,
Ala, nan o'lritn, Counsellor Dunn, sc SO.
I'll. highest praise is due to Aajutant Craig who
ducted all the so perfectly to the satisfac
ton Of all,
The being concluded the first regular toast was
announced by The President viz
"lhe President of the United States" Air-Presi-
dents March. Drank with all honors.)
The second regular 1ast
New York
The third
"1Le Amy and Navy Of the United Statesu Air
The Star spanged Banner.
The fourth regular toast was THE Militia of the state
Of New York" sir-Ihe Bold Soldier Boy.
The fifth in order
Our distinguished gnest Thomas Francis Meagher,
Esqupon which he rose, and, addressing the company
GtNrnMFN--1o convey the feelings which your kind.
has iustired. mud no other words than those
which have lost NIL charm and e,t fre having been
msta 1ptiu I.s .cpr
which redeem the poorest phrases from dsrepute and
give then sgpGcsnoe they would not otherwise pos
tess. In such circumstances find myself this evening
Honoied in al especial manner by of the dis
pguiShod cenppne of the State Militia enjoying the
society ard congratulations Of many citizens, whose
pohity ana intelligence enhance the com pmcats they
bestow Il am deeply sensible OF distinction when
who had rendered the beat services to the best
might web feel proud receive To such distinction
ii is clear could not he nsensibe All must therefore
acn That in pcakipg OF it with gratitude, speak Of it
with sincerity This sincerity. then gives weight to
which nom constant and ndiscrimnate crcuia-
GcD, have grown saueless Resoung them from the
abuse into which they 1aye len it clothes them oil as
They with the fire. hneSs OF truth and them,
In sCme niensDTr 10 the commitment acknowledge the
festival Inwbich share and the circle have the prvi
ltge To- sddies. Feroiby impressed with the teness
II the 'LoIts which have attracted the public faVeTs to-
wards mt have. since my arrival on this shore
preritd The quiet ways q life to those on which the
run tlines more aazznsly and where tho people with
such eager Iierd,hip were lifting up their banners to
cnmcn ouie my presence, But 1t is most difficult to
Keep t. tLoEe secluded paths The enthusiasm which
hals my advent to this land and which baye dis.
play, ELF in of the most striking soemnites that
naleo tie progress of public man is inexbaust
bic. Damped in degree by the disappointment
| may have caused-weaied in no degree by its
cvn ircossSnt activity. Of which. in thou
sand incidents. have been maze sensible-it thro5s
arouno az this moment with Nicscity and fervor
which forces the wish-in which sentiment of re-
more is mingled with many bitter rccoilectiou-the
wi hat mad done so thing to deserve IT, OF the
collections. however. which suggest to the language
e dfiidonce and humiliation shall say more. Nci-
thor does become to aluoe further to the misor-
q
0icoo TO suffer for time. IL Is wreck which
darkens he nthusam that hcavos aud vbrstes around
and III ihelghI and warmth OF which The adder Incl
dents 81 my life passing Of changing into colorcd
clouds So let pass With TIE hope chat whatever
may lave been committed shall be day retrieved
and the ignomiuy which attended them be efaced in
the eiTuleencc Of a nobcr enterprise Till then
IL becomes my du1y as young member q this
commonwealth 10 make generous return for tho
honorable protection II affords and the high tavos il has
been foiicitous 10 bcstow. In cheerfol aud proud
obedience TO her laws in following the credtabe exam
pie Of her sons and Though channel OF indus
try, contributing little to that aggregate Of e which
here wolves such wonders; in bearing truo allegiance To
bcr contttution, and training mytclf ossduousy and
lovingly in those arts which in times of peace may
he me to Illustrate her hitury and in times of peri
cfEc'tnty to contribute to hcg ifunccn this way. aud
BY these hope 10 prove the gratitude 10 the
preston Of which tese words 50 npcrscty conduce.
Anxious not for her fake only hut for tina. OF
knd ct large sNtors Tor ne security the growth the
pomant nj greatness o. this republic, regard with nte
ICt the noble service Of which you, gentlemen Of tho
Montgomery Guards, constitute so conspicuous n
portion Wherever the blessings of freedom
equally distributed throughout
nifty, there, so far the dyiucr gifts destined
prevail upon the earth. shall peace and good WILL and
happiness abound Wherever these blessings dis
tribuod there will dwell viec soctude Tor the public
welfare the sanctity 81 the laws and the authority Of the
government Wherever this soictrde exists there TO
the utmost extent. should the citizens be armed, for
there exists the spirit which ennoles the OF arms,
and restraints them from the excuses which dishonor
them elsewhere In n community like this, the greater
number that are armed the fewer the facilities for in
trgue scdiiion and every description Of disorder In o
community like tbs the greater number that armed
the more tTmy do You establish tile public confidence
the more powerfully do you quicken and consolidate thu
national strength Ii Is wise for nation concentrate
within hetf the power which will enable Der to con-
front the worst dangers that may threaten her reposc
II IL false and fatal cconomy--it Is false and fatal
postpones the protection Of n country
until The peril Il in sight, and which, with disastrous
pduty. relying upon the fair searancos Of tho pre-
hour t,mpts the cupidty Of Il by diminishing
the obstacles which compel them to be moderate Go no
country has the spirit Of prophecy been given The fu
bring sunshine. II i criminal to make provisions
against the former-thc more criminal. should the
country have large fortune al stake aud great position
10 maintain. In speaking thus let not be charged
with spreading fsse alarms. Whether the evil proceed
rom without or from within, the institution 10 which
you enrolled Is Decessary and the instability OF all
human things justihes its existence -
Msyst thou unbrnce thy eOr'iet. mo- poriayby
lhy sword; nor yet, Q, freedom close tbyiids
IN Ana sg%D'r; info Tor snin1 enemy n never eeIs
OF the new earth and heaven"
The name you bear impresses with this truth
hen In the twenty year Of his age he stood by
he shore Of Lake Champaign his historian has de-
cribed little did Montgomery think that in few years
le would have TO throw oil the English uniform ana hay-
pg fought beside them Ia the french and Spanis Indies
neet has old comrade face face and foos to foot at
te aux Nox ana Font Ct John and at a- pour ons uis
wn generous blood upon the SHOWS which gi'aled Tue
ates and basions Of Quebec. should however thet ~
ure bring with IL that peace which al good men wish for
he enioym ut of will surely be impaired II ~ sun
hne g,ld the weapons that guarantees your freedom,
nd with puror radiance inyosts the symbol Of your
piy your pro- rees and youi provess Tho ciiige1 Is
bsft,T oiii1. for being sodiethe soldier Is better
,idcr for bcipp citizen From this military org1nza-
an o,i.e those halita those ideas thoc virtues which
,pIln,e 10 the king Of those institutions that
q purely civil Through Every grade and department
i,cefy ii difues or less, that spirit OF sub
dtI alton sohridy. regularity and precision which
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