The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-30

Second Ijsut Henry Dusenberry to be First IA 'sut
Second !leat. Hypoite Dardonvle 10 be First Lieut..
Second Lieut.. Carl Becher TO bs First Iieuten t
Second Lieut. Chas s Cooper, be Fret Iie,ssA osnt.
seeoha Lieut. David Doremus, to be First ieutes ant
BANQUET TO GENERAL QUIrMAN.
SPEECHES or GENERAL oUITMAN-EARL OF MOUNT.
CAsHEL, GENERAL sANDFoRD, ETC.
AFTER the ceremonies Of presenting the commits ly&
70 tie officers Of the New York Volunteers oys
the company adjourned to sumptuous banquet in TIA
ladies' ordinary at the Astor House. which had been pro-
vded by the New York Volunteers honor Of General
ouitman. About hundred sa. down TO the banquet
where every thing provided that the palate could
sire Major General Saudford presided upon his right
sitting the guset OF the evening Genera Quitman and
upon his left General Ward the Earl Of Noun
Boomdeld's Bfasa Band in attendance and played
tome OF their most excellent music The delic aciss
whieh loaded down the tables associated with de-
ncious wines the quality of which fay testod by
the company After good service had done to tho
eatsb!es The champagne bottles began to crack and
their Introduction was associated with tossts and speak
The first regular toast-Ths President Of the United
States Drank with appropriate honors).
Jbe second regular toas-The Governor Of the State
OF New York. (Three cheers and music by the band)
- THIRD Regular Toass-General Sanford in proposing
Gentlemen are particularly hon ,red in being favored
70 nent with the OF one wuO fully appreciates
State Of New York New York is proud Of Gen Y o.t no
man, and nobly has he the states esteem,
Cheers Tee soldier VINO led gallant army up the
heiahss Of Chepultepec, amid trstling bayoaets SO
much to the glory OF himself and country before u.s.
loud cheers) win net gentlemen detain you to mar
" General QuitQ an y
This toast was greeted with enthusiastic cheers
When the applause had subsidized
GEN. QuITMAy rose ard with much emotion responded
to The sentiment as foogs Mr. President and Gentle
msn-I scarcely know how to answer such enthusi-
astic con- pliment as that which you have paid
Since have upoa this occasion my old cOrr Ades
standing to receive the honors Of this mighty Sta
for their de eds in the late glorious war feel almost
overcome by my feelings The recolloctons OF tho
past press upon my and sink dee, into my soul
roice to see the state Of New York scstowng thsss
horo's upon her worthy
lieioce at 1t as States rights man cloud appaussl
II was gratifying TO for have been prescas upon
this occasion for the purpose OF seeing the honorable
ertemen prafett receive the honors which gratitude
has bestowed upon them this eveains hone the time
may when the true histo. Of u be writ
ten 10 which the officers bore picuous part,
whom we have met tins night 10 homer don't III NIX
the history Of any will show campaigo more gio
rious than the from ths time General Scott vers
tu2 unti he TAINTED our nag upos the Halls Of the Mon
,ezoass. (sreat cheering ! feel also gfatiaei for
have NET gallant ffisnas from the ho stood BY
me- true aud fathfa during of tue trying ttoes
sd De camp C.ptsin Lowell (Cnees for Lovsll) also
Of Col Bognrdus (cheers) AMI Others Add may, also
before ire ths cssnt coloa~l OF your regiment who
nooy led at lie stormipg of Cdeput Colonel Bur
gallant band OF officers, some celsve re'olections will
siise OF the Many who but short time ago stood
among us, are row no more earth There IL a deli
cScy u my aluong TO my own coure with the Mexican
war, but a. Napoleon aid, ''it ii honorable to cay
have been a. Austeriitz it j. honorable to ay
been a Eorodiao SO contend th0t ia honorable for
any Who has performs aay part however humble
10 say he has bsen in the With Mexico An
raots are liatle 10 engage in war aud when
thst time comes, 10 whom [ ask, does our govern
ent looh except 70 the citizen old-ry Our govern
Is glorious system II has aston. he'd the vorld
gentlemen. For meeting thu most powerful nation
The earth, must look 70 thu citizen soldier Zap
Ilsu,e will conclude my remarks by saying that tnis
~,
sobs, vho have III detaken the pe7ils OF gDriou
know that other States have done the thing sni
uopg them night mention South Carolina. confer
Tng great donors upon her ecldsrs Three cheers for
South Catola) viii close BY sayiug that If again
shsi be my 10 TO De engged IL the service Of my coun
ly cannot desire to be- associated With baver Off
than no stsnd asoGnd 40. Ig,ve you this sentiment
The First Regimen of the New York voiun GERS; part
OF the army who planted the flag of the country
upon the capital OF the enemy. They we'll worthy Of
the bonors bestowed upon them"
Col BURNETT spoke brief II cannot allow sueh q
tast as has iuat eeu read 10 mas, itbout SONS re
ark, Yet, there ia Others nbls to do than
yself eau ony return thanks for the fatterinr Ian
gusee used towards my self and BROTHER officers.
Fourth tonstThs foreign tona in aliaces with the
United satea.
gpooded lie said General Ssudfo-d am but little pre-.
pared TO re POND 70 this toast Regarding the foreign
govern Dent, 10 which have aiued know little,
thtt am not justified Ia doing mere than merev offering
thanks. cam but little kuo Sledge of the Arguments
o. the great question now going on in the East.
But IN regard 70 my own country ! should
aay, | should be uowor,hy Of her. and the
confidence Of her Majesty Victoria if l should
hesitate t. rdg- the geaera sire to encourage
the good feeog whch exists between your country and
ny own regfet despy the poblemau whose willing
vices selected 10 represent nv nation in your great
exhibition s rot rreeot on this occa sion Gsntlemen
you must forgive Il Ct Engsnd also feel proud in
-he honor AID glory of yor deeds our pulse beats
uoe quickly when the praises Of Scott, and we
well know that the charge which vDed the victory a
Mexico was given n own tive tongue shall close
hy wishing you the good iortcEe Of always being able TO
spumerate among your naval officers Stockton, or
Perry snd among your commanders Scott, or Quit
uUu. cloud chsers
Fifth tosst.-The Sena Q aud House OF representatives
o. thc Uuilcd States
Uop. NIKE WALSH heiug called upon in few remarks
gave way ts General Ward the senior member.
General WARD asked TO be excused
CT toast The Senate and Assembly Of the State of
Nes York
senator WILLIAMS responded, and closed few appro-
ris remarks Nsh the ssntinenrhe defenders of QUE
country
7th toast The foreign commissioners to the indus
uia exhibition OF all Uatons in the city OF New York,
a. To our forsjga guests to night
Ear of AousIcAsIAlL responced He closed with the
stntmtnt:-Gtntra sanford and the military Of Men
YuFk.
General sAHDroRp clcquently returned thanks and said
II Ahe Of bis ienerks tnet tho o lieu soldey Of
Nee fcfA we're organized more for peace than war but
Hew TO arms when ther country called
s'h regular toastfhe press the conservators Of free
dcm
Hon u. +. TAYLOR responded as follows :--Tas Press
q ns ccunt1y stands monument to the perpetutty
81 institutions The foreigner when be arrives in our
city VIII nave his ssluted by the cries OF the
press, and, he calls upoo the csbman 10 his aornng
10 in rine of ten, O. ds him reading the
glad TO bear the words spoken by foreign
iena. who fcr the Grst time ttod soil to dsy,
hope he yin Gnd that upward aud onward
Wn 9oso By diving you the sentiment-'The Pen and
tho soio, ay they ever be sbisd in the Of JUS
tCe, Liberty, and patriotisrn
9TH to4st-The Amy aud Navy q the United States.
Cart HuusoN responiel for the navy; Major Sprague
10th toast Cen. wndeld Scott, Commander In Chiss
u the Armies Of the United states snd ccnqssror "
| Mexico. ttong 'nd tremendous chsetIng)
| cal. R0nGsa NnEAT elo9uently replied.
llth toast--Ihe City " NsN foIA.