The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-02
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Mr.. WILLARD proposed Senator OWNS health, which
was drank with Al the honors.
Geo. yMz Mid that he had had letter from Governor
Seymour but could not and it. Hs would give the sub
stance OF it.
AvoIcs-No mattsr about II. (GrsAt Iaughtsr)
The President snBounosd the Hfth regular toast -:
"Ths Militia and the vountesrs."
Gen. vInl responded. he said =.
am happy to stani here this evening ~ the repre-
sentative or tbs rags cd. barefoot militia daughter
and appaus In all great emergencies the people must
denos From the ranks Of the militia ORA wn the
rscruis for the Of 1872 and In Mexico the militia
and
the fact that schools had right claim monopoly Of
military sesnos, BY citing the exam Pies Of Taylor, Scott
Worth and Wool. He gave a eloquent review OF the
military services Of Cen. Wool and concluded by hoping
that his journey might DO IS suspicious - his Life has
been glorious.
The eloquent gentleman resumed his seat amidst
thusiastio cheers.
The sixth regular sentiment
s'The Clergy"
Mr.. HADIKY apoogzed for Dr.. bailey, who had been at
tie table during the first part Of the evening, but was
called away to attend wedding
General vrnK read the following letter.
FROM GEN. PATTERSON.
PHuADMPHIA, Dee 20, 1853.
GUnxxN-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
esip Of note OF the 24h inviting me to be present
at public dinner to be given by the csens OIL Troy to
Major General Wool, on the 3lst inst
regret very much that engagements made before the
reception OF your note will deprive the pleasure OF
accepting your invitation and uniting with his townsmen
70 M 70
PRAY accept INV thanks for your kind remembrance,
and do the favor offer the following sentiment in
my name:-Aajor General Wool, . rigid discipLnarsn In
camp, chivalric soldier in the nsld
remain, gentlemen with great regard your Trs obliged
fellow citizen. T. PATTERSON.
The seventh regular toast
"The Medical Profession"
Dr. BoSTrcvE responded but he said only half dozen
words and in low tone to b unhsard BY the
portsrs.
The eighth regular toast was-
s'The Bar"
MARTIN 7. TOWNSEND responded and said
Mr. Presidsnt-Permit me to acknowledge the oompu.
ment paid to the honorable profession to which 1t 10 my
fortune to belong profession may be permitted 20
say second to class Of citizens in true patriotism
or in its attachment 10 liberal institutons profession
In the legislative councils Of every civilized
nation the friends OF constitutional liberty These
every struggle in which our country has engaged laid
aside their peaceful and arrAyed themselves
n as Of and By their decd that
forum, (AppAuse) But do not stand here to speak
Of the bar however grateful such Of reflections
a,se s Daughter and sppl.u:.) W. Ssv. met
= night far the purpose Of rendering . token Of
whose public duties call him to forssfs the quiet
OF his childhood and tbs cherished home Of his ripper
yeas for the trials Of the soldier upon the vast plates
and amidst the uncultivated unsalubrous valleys
that slope to the broad Pacific Whom, few yerrs ago
him retire, ladsa With honors from the is Of
rous tolls of the soldier, him. ovsr and thstths
remainder his days would passed the friends
noston which now the r. sard Of him who has well
served his country and his Isoe. (chssrs) We de-
ready Won BE who had led that gala At band who ars
planted the American standard the height OF Queens
town-hs who selected the battle ground At Bussa vs
whore less than Ave thousand Americas volunteers met
and dscomftted well appointed host Of more than TWEEN
ty thousand men-he who made such plans the dspo
Jon Of that handful Of American ,es every
the appro ,atoa Of the veteran yorhs vho dur
large portion Of that battle whom duty called Gsa
Taylor the town Of to was left With the sos nd act
that glorious struggle and whose deeds in that asi have
met the highest admiration Of mankind chssrs) needed
NO more Of military glory. His cup was indeed full
he were not the have known him to be coad hs
hesitate for . moment to obey The thrilling summons.
life Of danger The nsroe sun Of the tropics and
the icy North must be met with the defiance the
ssei cad x.rr in the hsid rho:e gallant bands who
TO encounter the enemies Of their country, to
meet burger privat'oD, disease and suffering in the
bowling wilderness Of frontier Bat these things
ali remembered by their grateful country. Appauss
1t heavy blow to city to be called upon art
honorsd ishaitants and one Who has been Trojan from
the Cay when Troy contained bu. few hundred people
to this day, whea her population has swelsd t, more
bountful benefactor and people the example of
whose private life Is unsulled BY sisgs staa. cloud
that country calls he must go May the blessing Of he's
attend him May his future lAbors Be prosperous
the Efforts Of his former years. add may God again
store him TO covered with nov honor to spend with
US the peaceful evening Of his hs before he shall DO
called to the great awakening.
The annexed letters were read
FROM GENERAL ROSS.
Essex, Dec. 10, 1853.
Grnnns-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
eeipt Of invitation 70 BE- present at bio dinner
rendered by the citizens Of Troy to AAjsr Gen. Wool
regret very much that am unable to b prsse Mt to
testify my approval Of the well msrited compliment to
An acquaintance With Gen. Wool for more than forty
years ensSles me to appreciate h worth - o!tissn
vices as gallant soldier, whose name brshtsns 50 many
::,s =; honor to b. with great asyss sos ss'
NEW York, Dec. %, 1885,
ns.nt i.T;ns s 70 stsns Spnsr 70 n :. 81, a,.r -
Major Gen. Wool the 3lst inst In the city Of Troy,
previous to his departure for California II II were in my
vitAton entertaining do sincere respect for Cen
Wool . soldier and patriot derived from long
star Of former oommaDdsrin chief Of the army re-
gret that here will prevent me om uniting
Win bis tO. citizen; a !. Trey 70 n III: 70 his pm
Am, very respectfully, youi obsdisnt servant. 49,,
JOHN A. DIX
PROM SENATOR PRATT.
GRxCyBUN, Dse 20, 1858,
GEsIInnt-I sincerely regret that unavoidable oreum
stances viii prevent acceptance Of polite invita-
departure Of the gallant Maj General Wool to remote
and far distant service had well hoped that public
sxeRoy would have disturbed the repose Of who has
borne conspicuous and brilliant part In campaigns
which have shed immortal lustre up ION this republic
have therefore thought II not intrusive to express my
disar poinment and my In parting with who
has NO enemies, bat whose friends are legion rruly
yours, &c, E. N. PRATT.
PROM GOVERNOR SEYMOUR.
ALBANY, Dec. 81, 1858.
GnrIKMEy-l have delayed answering your Invitation
TO attend the dinner given BY the citizens of Troy Go
neral Wool until this late hour because hoped II would
be in my power to attend upon the occasion and express
my respect and regard for your distinguished guest Ny
duties make IL for TO leave Albany ct th.
lime lresrst thai cannot have the pi. q o ang