The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-14
movements OF the New York LIGHT Ss,.
m Boston.
DISPLAY ON THE CoMsoN rEsTrv,rrrs .r ,,r,,

Movements OF the New York Iayn, cu.,
, n,sp, ~ In Boston.
oN THE COMMON FESTIVITIES AT FANEU
/, HALL.
lfrom the Boston Bee, June 1871
n e'eruay was quite notable in the military wa
Our CO.. umns ~ s. have already recorded the arrival an
movemeA> e oi the New York Light Guard Durin
the foreno o., OF yesterday the company was not OF
in body. Members were taken in hands by the
hosts the Bo Ston Light Infantry, and varously eI
tertained, man visiting the soburbe.
At4 and a hal.f O'Clock the Boston Lirtt Infantrv
Captain Rogers, at companied by the Brigade Band
proceeded 10 the Wi Sthrop House where thew tool
undes escort their dlstinguished guests, and pro
ceeded to the Common.
THE kEvIEw.
According to the progTax1n7e, a grand review wa,
had on the parade ground, which was Witnessed b,
from 5000 to 900 persons including many ladies
The two companies formed in line, and presentc<
an imposing and most attractive appearances. The,
were reviewed by Major General B. II. Edmaudg and
staff and won the unqualified appreciation Of those
officers, no less than OF the citizens generally.
at the conclusion OF the review the composites
marched BY circuitoas route to Faneuil Fall,
where festivities were held, and where they arrived
at quarter to eight O'Clock. The word being given
they "fell to-" and such rattling of knives and
forks we have not heard for long time. Theirs
we've plates set for three hundred and the music
discCursed there was enough to
thrill the heart with Joy,
Ard move its latent powers"
On account of the crowded state Of our columns,
it is impossible to give more than sketch of the
proceedings. Attempts at fine speaking were laid
aside, for the purpose of "having q good timen
The hall was decorated for the occasion in the ,st
artistic manner.
After due justice had been done to the eats and
drinks, and
When at last the rich rcpast
Had duled the edge Of hunger,
the intellectual feast was next attended to- The
company was called to order by Capt. Rogers, who
lnuulged IN few remarks. He said to-day had
been great day to the Boston Light Infantry, and
and that they had met as friends to day, friends
every day, and friends always. Our guests we
were never more glad to welcome, and though we
nave lately been IN military service, yet that had
not prevented us from parading with very large
number to-day. Again | say, New York Light
Guards, We welcome you to Faneuil Hail.
Mr.. w. w. CLAPP, of the Gazette, was appointed
toastmaster for the evening. The first regular toast
was:--
The New York Light Guard-A corps of citizen soldiery
who follow the injunction of the elder Adams pre-
serve the latter title always subordinate the former
AS the representatives Of the military Of sister State
receive them with respect as friends and fellow sol
been bestowed upon the Boston Light Infantry vel
come them with cordially that must be Interpreted
BY :. three times three, and three more"
This called up Capt. VINCENT, Of the Light Guard,
who offered a few eloquent remarks. He concluded
with the following sentiment
Inc Boston Light lnfantry--Ihe kind and devoted
friends of the New York Light Guard may prosperity
ever attend them.
The next regular toast was
Nassachus setts-Fortunatek lin having Governor who
relies the conservative virtue of the ballot will
no! shrink from calling in the aid Of the bullet when the
public safety demand 1t.
Gov. WAsHBURN responded to this sentiment in
brief speech. He thanked the company for the
honor and proceeded to speak of the military gene
rally. He said that the New York Light Guard
were the representatives Of the pride and glory Of
the State from which they came-ts honor and
commerce-and that the Boston Light Infantry re-
presented the pride and sentiments Of the State of
Massachusetts,. The well keeping of the State was.
idpd in mt aa wo oo
was the power OF the country. He felt proud when
the Tigers went to New York, and he knew the
New York Light Guard felt equally as proud of
sketch his remarks Suffice it to say in conclusion,
he gave the following sentiment
The interchange Of clviites between our military
corpsWhile they cherish the relations Of friendship,
they bind s stronger the bonds OF the Union and Of
The City Ct BostonUDder the charge Of . chief mags-
trate whose medical knowledge has always enabled
to illustrate the fact that can Of preventive is
worth pound Of cure" .ssa
His Honor, Mayor SMITH, arose amidst cheering,
and made brief and appropriate remarks, in which
he expressed his thanks to the company After re-
verting to his travels in foreign countries describing
the military, he said that in country had he
such a fine display Of military. After highly COM
plimenting the military generally and their great
utility, he gave the following sentiment
New York and Boston-Siarts Of commercial industry
While their enterprise enriches the nation may their
cumuating wealth also enlarge the boundaries of human
The next regular toast was
Lynn Light Infantry-The prospect better acquaint.
the union Of The three 10 morrow never set
Capt MONROE, Of the Light Infantry, responded
in some happy remarks. and closed with senti-
ment
Mr.. CLArr offered the following as the next regu
lar sentiment -
New York member Of this corps. He and his
cates showed the road IN 1896 and the visits Of the
"Tgers" in IA and '53 must convince him that his
ccssorf have found II pleasant Ioad to travel.
Maj. Gen. EDMANDs responded, and gave the fol-
lowing sentiment -
Order and Law, and law in such order that II may DO
which the military feel when they called upon to
the risk Of shooting down our fellow citizens.
The next regular toast was
Hon John G. Pnrk--To the Light Guard need not
speak for him. He s fully able to speak for himself
Mr. PARK, (who was at the lower end Of the hall
arose and said that for once in his life he had in
tended to act as private, but he had been called
upon. He brought TO mind many pleasing remi
niscences, and, In conclusion, offered the senti-
ment-
Our Descendants--the young Ifrers-wherever they
are let them but follow IN footsteps the Boston
and New York corps, and they never will be anything
but an honor to tneir country.
The next regular toast was-
The New York City Guard--The health OF Captain
Ferris and the officers and members
The next regular toast was
New England Guarda--We would wish them many,
very many years Of honorable life We would ask their
continued fello wship in q bond Of union
Lieut.. SALToNsTALL responded, and offered the
following as q sentiment
The Boston Light Guard--our nations honor-the
bond of union.
Nine rousing cheers and a roaring "tiger' were
then given for the two companies
Captain RooEas gave the Health and prosperity OF
Hon. Mr., Baker, of Lynn.
| Mr. BAKER made some appropriate remarks, and
/ cioses.s with tas Hptueut =
New York and bosioh-~she commerce and mGnufAc
tures-the one dependent upon the other.
The remainder Of the evening was spent In mirth,
music, speech making and toast giving, report OF
which we are not able TO give this morning.
vitation Of the LYNN Light Infantry and the Hon.
n. G. Baker, where they will receive various cour.
,ss;cs. and be served with collation.. From thence
they win proceed TO the Nabant Hotel e ~ where Col 6
nsrs M six o'clock the party will return TO the