The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-16

BY the propneton Of the Pierepont House, Measrs.
Russell, Chase b Co. This entertainment was In
every way worthy Of the occasion, and the tables
groaned beneath the weight Of the richest Of
the markets and the wine cellars. When the
cloth was removed, Capt. Ferris, in an elegant and
appropriate speech, gave expression 70 the onngar
Of this hotel for their hospitality.
Forming In procession, the Guard, at 4 o'clock,
marched upon the steamboat Gen. Lane, ct the 1907
Of Fulton street, New York. and proceeded 70 GIeen
at once to their quarters, the Pavilion hotel they
prepared for supper, which was received with
good appetite, although some Of the party are not
disposed to compliment the CONDUCT OF the proprie-
In the same evening, Capt. Shore, Of the George
Law kindly consented to accommodate the City
Guard by conveying them to Manhassett Long Island,
which place was reached about midnight. Arriving
dence Of Peter L. Bogert, whom they all regard as
very warm friend, and gave him an excellent sere-
underwriting the stiffness Of the night with most
delightful music BY Bloom6elds band. Mr. Bogert,
in return for the compliment invited the Guard into
the house, where they were entertained in
princely style-a table rich with delicacies
being spread for them. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Bogert, Ferris, DR.. Bostwick, WIN. H. ORA
per, Mr.. Virtue, Richard Martin, Mr.. Morgan, and
others; after which dancing, singing and music
were the order Of the night. The singing was one
Of the most prominent attractions Of the evening,
and was sxcellently performed BY hssrs. VIM. q.
next morning the Guard almost tired out "with
too much nOurishing" returned again to Glen Cove,
where. Is if despising sleep, they at once COM
menced trying the various sports Of the place, and
passed the forenoon Of Wednesday in fishing and
cunning, firing ct the target, &c.-Mr. w. B. White
man carrying OF the prize in the latter game.
At twelve o'clock Mr.. W. E. Burton, the come
diam arrived at the quarters Of the Guard, and in
vited them and their guests to his fire country man
sion, or as he calls It, The Cottage on the HILL"
where the company were Toasted with an excellent
dinner. The champagne bottles cracked and foam
ed, and wit and hunor circulated around the table
in the greatest profusion. Speeches were made by
Col. Coles, VIM. E. Burton, Capt. Ferris, Lieut..
Speer, J. A. Walker, President of the City Guard,
VIM I'll. Draper, third sergeant and secretary Of the
ous at intervals calling forth the enthusiastic plau
dts of the company. Dinner was over at o'clock,
when singing and dancing were again the amuse-
ments Of the day, which was kept up till 3 o'clock,
when the company left Mr.. Burton for the hotel
where again they sat down to dinner at o'clock.
BY this time all the members OF the Guard had lost
their appetites and were unable to do much in the
way Of eating at this table, For their shortcomings
making after the cloth was removed. The guests
Of the company, Mr.. Burton, Lieut. Gel. Homer
Bostwck, Col. Coles and some others were present
Capt. Ferris president.
The President Of the United Stares Drank with the
usual horrors.
z. Inc Governor OF the State OF New York.
8. The Mayor Of our city.
a. TIC Army and Navy-The strong arm and proud re-
hanoe Of free people.
honor.
s. Our Boston friends-The American Revolution
Bunker Hill, and the Boston City Guard
z. Our Anniversary-Who would not be City Guard.
Captain FERRIS responded to this sentiment, Civ
ing history of the company.
", g. The 18th Rsgiment-Colonei NJ n Van Buren,.
Nay the regiment under his command, like the COM
mencement Of his name, always be in the van.
Received with loud cheers.
Col. Van Buren, not being present, Lieut.. Col.
BosTwIcK responded on his behalf. He said Col
Van Buren, deeply regretted his inability to be pre-
sent on this interesting OCCASION and he would say
what he knew to be q fact, though Col. Van Buren,
rs not here in body and person, he is here in soul
o. Lieut. Col Homer Bostwick-whose energy has
raised him in the estimation of his fellow tho
high position he holds In the field Of the 18th Regiment
Col. BosTwICK, with much emotion, rose and re
sponded at some length. He was listened to with
great attention, and concluded with the sentiment
May prosperity and happiness follow through life
Captain Ferris, his beautiful bride, and the City
Guard"
To- william E. Burton the scholar the actor, and the
man-T0 know him is to appreciate him. May his
ability always equal his hospitality.
To this Mr.. BURTON replied In o very humorous
manner, Setting the table in roar" He hoped
the guard would continue to visit Glen Cove every
year.
Mr.. VIM. II. DRAPER then proposed
Boston Light infantry, Captain Rogers and the New
England Guard, Captain Henshaw-Choice spirits of
Massachusetts, famed for their military services and
generous hospitality, admantine like the face of their
State they always be depended upon fraternse
with them, we hail them As our friends.
This was received with thunders of applause.
Mr.. DRAPER then proceeded at length to discuss
his toast, speaking Of the friendly intercourse be-
tween these companies and the City Guard which he
hoped would long continue. Mr.. Draper was fire.
quently interrupted by the plaudits of the company
during his eloquent discourse.
Lieut.. HENRY SPEAR then proposed
Our military friends Of sister cit es, Baltimore,
Philadelphia and Providence-In them may always be
uni in the bonds Of amity and sodery competition for
those laurels which will add honor to country
Us also was received with great enthusiasm.
Captain FERRIS then proposed the health Of Capt
A. c. Castle, which was drank with three times
three.
A letter was then read from Mr.. E T.. Heddeu,
Orderly Sergeant of the City Guard, stating his in
ability to be present on account of sickness, and
closing with the sentiment
Our Beloved Corps-May the glorious sun of pros
perity and the memory Of proud days in annals be
uncloudei In the vista of futurity and may the
reflection be always preeent to defy competition.
This sentiment was received in a manner in keep
ing with those which had preceded it.
After various other toasts the Guard rose from
the table at o'clock in the evening, to prepare to
return home at 3. thunder storm coming up ut this
time, the captain of the George Law deemed it i'm
polite to venture upon the Sound and through
Hellgate. The company, therefore, were compelled
to remain until Thursday yesterday morning,
when, at ~ o'clock, they left for the city, arriving
here at 10, completing an excursion the most
agreeable they ever made The following ia a list
OF the officers and privates of the City Guard -
Cdpdin.-T T. Ferris.
First Lieutendnt-,J L. Waugh. Second Lieuts1qat-J
W. Batchford Third Lieutendni-L D. Buckley. f5urth
Lieutendat-Henry Spear.
Surgeon-F. W. Fisher.
QuGrt1Rosky-J. o. Stilwell
Adjaant-H. g. Blatchfora.
First Srsednt-E. l. Hedden. Second Sergeant-B. G.
Barney Third Sergeantw. II. Draper. Fourth Sergeant
II. c. Pollard fyh Sergednt-E W. Whipple.
First CoTporo,-JoD Roberts. Second CorporaL-T. Ed
monds, u. Third Coporat-S. N. Bergh. Fourth Cor
pordi-W W. Henriques.
Prirdtes-George Brady, James A. Clark w. H. Hal
leck, a. ) Rogers, E. P. Maltby c. 4. Forman James
Manchester, W G. H. Sherman A. NJ. walkenshaw, C.
N. Stons, VIM. Kryps H. o. Freeman, NJ Bell, c. H.
Peebc, r. l.. Stone, J. Z Maxwell, j. NJ. Griggs J. w.
HiDohiH, T. A. Robertson J. s. smith, j. s. Colgate II.
G. Scott, c. A. Pevereily, g. W. fordham, J. White, T.
G. DeLuce, a. r. Higgins, j. r. Telfar, Alexander Mat
thevs, John MARITIME, W. l.. Proach, P. ]. BertDe A.
Ten Eyck, VIM. Adams, A. J, Sparks, J. Cook A. j. Gag
vey, ". neIamano, O. G. Ferris, G. Van Mort, Chas
Wright, w. NJ Freeman, j. A Waller, W. b. Whiteman
J. <. Kerr, George Paige Joseph Nayer, W. E. Still