The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-26
REPLY OF GENERAL WOOL.

REPLY OF GENERAL WOOL.
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Messrs. Geo W Wright J. W. Denver. Ii. H. Byrne &c,
&c, Committee.
REPLY OF GOVERNOR FOOTE.
UNION HOUSE, Feb "a 1854
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be- most cordially and truly your friend and fellow
The complimentary M dinner given BY the democrats Of
Foote took place last evening" at the Cafe du
At eight O'Clock the reception thrown open and
the company presented to the guests Of the evening
Al nine O'Clock about one hundred persons sat down to
sumptuously spread table. Gov. Biger presided, Gen
Wool being seated on his right hand and Gov Foote
his left At the head Of the table Lieut. Governor
Purdy Mayor Garrison Consul Dillon, Lieut.. James A.
Hsrdie aid to General Wool and Dr. Hammond, of the
medical staff
The company contained most Of the democratic Sena
tors and Assembymen, and the city officers, including
many members of the Common Council.
After the removal of the cloth, Governor BGIKR
and said We have assembled to do honor to two of
distinguished fellow citizens On my right is the gallant
officer who distinguished himself at Buena VISTA and in
other battles which led to the acquisition of California
The troubles which followed the admission of California
into the Union led to the fear that the Union dan
ger and my left Is the distinguished man who
nto'the breach and whose influence did much toward
sembed TO do honor 10 these gentlemen an1 call upon
the gentleman who has been selected 10 read the toasts
The regular toass then read as follows by J. W.
SunMAN, Esq.
Our Countrywide Union and shall be preserved
Mn.e@ G5h DIrgs e. ''""''s = '''s"''
s. The Heroes Of the RevolutonThe sacrifices in defence
examples which have made their postery great
j. The President Of the United States Air Presidents
B. Our Guest Major General John +. wool-The hero OF
three wars equally dstingushed whether stor@ng the
Pattburg pursuing the through the everglades Of
held Of Bnena Vista, Air" Buena Vista March,
General Wool to respond, and greeted with
hearty cheering and when had subsidized spoke as fol
Mr. President friends and fellow citlzcnsIn rising to
respond to the sentiment just read would remark that
my arrival in California from my knowledge OF the
habitans, did not doubt that would receive cor
dial welcome. ] knew of no reason why it should be
otherwise but such welcome as have received since
landed in San Francisco and is indicated in this
and brilliant assembly, embracing the fathers
and Legislature Of your State neither Anticipated
could have venured to claim for any services have rem
dered my country. II has been continued greeting
with outpourng of the heart which seems to have no
coming 10 take command Of the Pacific department,
had but sing object, and that to serve my coun
ir, and hoped in doing, 10 California Hav
ng contributed believe in some degree in bringing
hen into the Union felt deep interest in her prospe
riiy and welfare. Hence. when the President ntimaed
10 mo his desire that should take command of the de-
parment uphesitatingly declared that would go with
pleasure and with the and determination that
neither lie the people should have to complain
or me As a commandcr. am that the service which
he called upon to perform may he one oi great re-
sronsiby and hardship This shall not regret IT, in
al. hall k4 4h IN Atth hp
ncd States the people residing within my command
and especially California whose universal kindness and
hospitality will impose me additional obligations TO
promote her utmost prosperity and happiness 10 reia
tion 10 services to wbich you have ateriugy al
luded commencing with the war Of 1872 aud ermnatng
with The in Mexico II becomes not to speak They
belong TO history TO which would refer you u, nov
in long military career, whether in peace or wer'
have been fortunate in the discharge Of the mulfa
rous and responsible duties conded to me, as 20 com
mand the approbaticn Of my countrymen, my smo,.on
is more than satisfied for assure you the goo h
is precious 20 me than sught else and more thah
compensatcs for ,i the hsrlships and pers nav Gu
dured. In the performance however oi tne various oo
tics which have deyolved me, II Is due 10 myseH 70
saw tnat hove not been influenced by any sectional
feelings fns | have known but one country, ana
that is tho United states anu nav hnosh ous one
interest and that is the interest OF the wnole
ncoplc Is proof Of my sincerity in the de.
clarations here presented J must refer you to % my
mast fc and the part have acted in two wars when
ENGAGED in the latter governed by no local or
STATE pride II my attachment TO the Union which
me 70 Gnor hat ~, would DIVERT me from fro Just
or faithful discharge Of all the obligations due to the
| whole Union. New York, which am proud to call my
| native state is more to considered nationally
| than MARYLAND, Virginia Georgia California. Indeed
can truly say have feelings principles or rreudices
that would not make much the friend OF the one
state as the other could live with much pleasure
in the South In the North So can In California as IN
New York " have any prejudiccs, they ought perhaps
TO be In favor California for the people OF the state
must be emphatcay national than any other, and
because they composed Of individuals from every po
ton Of the Union It's nationality, as u appears 70 mo Il
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and when Il speaks must utter the sentiments Of tn
whole Union with these brief remarks and the thank