The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-16
cheers, and the ladies' wreathed their faces with
muiles When the soldiers passed boforo them.

by the propnetors Of tho Perrepont House, Messrs.
Russell, Chase q 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 on!iga.
Of this hotel for their hospitality.
Forming in procession, the Guard, at 4 O'Clock,
marched upon the steamboat Gen. Lane, at me 1907
point, where they arrived about O'clock Marching
at once TO their quarters, the Pavilion noseI Iney
prepared for supper, which was received with
good appetite, although some OF the party are not
tor towards them during this visit. At II o'clock
in the same evening, Capt. Shore, Of the George
Law, kindly consented to accommodate the City
Guard by conveying them to Manhassett ,ng Island
which place was reached about midnight. Arriving
at Manhassett, the company proceeded to the resi-
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 Bl0omfeld's band. Mr.. Bogert,
in return for the compliment, invited the Guard into
the house, where they were entertained in
princely style table rich with delicacies
being spread for them. Speeches were made by
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,
Draper, Morgan and Virtue. AZ five O'Clock the
next morning the Guard, almost tired out with
too much nourishng !" returned again to Glen Cove,
where. IS If despising sleep, they at once COM
passed the forenoon Of Wednesday in FISHING and
cunning, firing ct the target, &c-Mr. w. B. White
man carrying 81 the prize in the latter game.
At twelve o'clock Mr.. ". e. Burton, the come
vted them and their guests to his se country man
sion, or az he calls It, " The Cottage on the Hinn
where the company were Toasted with an excellent
dinner. The champagne bottles cracked and foam
ed, and wit and hum0r circulated around the table
in the greatest prOfusi0n. Speeches were made by
Col. Coles VIM. e. Burton, Capt. Ferris, Lieut..
Speer, J. A. Waller, President Of the City Guard,
VIM. H. Draper, third sergean. and secretary of the
conpany--ail Of them eloquent, spicy and hunor-
GUS, ct intervals calling forth the enthusiastic pau
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 o'clock,
where again they sat down to dinner at o'clock.
BY this time all the members of the Guard had lost
their appettes, and were unable to do much in the
way of eating at this table. For their shortcomings
in this respect, however, they made up in speech
making after the cloth was removed The guests
Of the company, Mr.. Burton, Lieut.. Gel. Homer
Bostwick, Col Coles, and some others were present
Capt Ferris president.
The first toast given was
The President Of the United STATES. Drank with the
usual horrors.
2. The Governor Of tho State Of New York
8. The Mayor Of city.
A. The Army and Navy-The strong arm and proud re-
s. The Militia Of the State Of New York-pluck an
honor.
g. Our Boston frisnds-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
nsG 1isS Of sne COMPANY W, anr.n
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 ne knew to be fact, though Col. Van Buren,
is not here in body and person, he is here in soul
and spirit.
9. Lieut.. Col. Homer Bostwick-whose energy has
raised him In the estimation of his fellow tho
pinnacle Of fame whose character has secured him the
high position he holds In the field Of the 18th Regiment
Col. BosrwIcK, with much emotion, rose and re-
great attention, and concluded with the sentiment,
MAY prosperity and happiness follow through life
Captain Ferris, his beautiful bride, and the City
Guard"
10. william E. Burton, the scholar, the actor and the
man.-To 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 q roar" He hoped
the guard would continue to visit Glen Cove every
year.
Mr.. VIM. H. DRAPER then proposed
Boston Light Infantry, Captain Rogers, and the New
England Guard, Captain HenshaweChoice spirits Of
famed for their military services and
State they always be depended upon we faternise
with them, we hail them 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 paudits Of the company
during his eloquent discourse.
Lieut.. HENRY SPEAR then DrOpOsed
Our military friends of our sister cites, Baltimore
Philadelphia and ProvidenceIn them may we always be
in the bonds Of amty and sodiery competition
those aurels which will add most honor to country
TbDs also was received with great enthusiasm.
Captain FERRIS then proposed the health Of Capt.
A. G. Castle, which was drank with three times
three.
letter was then read from Mr.. T. L. Hedden,
Orderly Sergeant of the City Guard, stating his in
ability to be present on account of sickness, and
closing with the sentiment
Our own Beloved Corps-May the glorious of pros
perity and the memory Of proud days in annals be
ever uncloudei in the vista of fuurty and may the
reflection be always present to defy competition.
This sentiment was received in 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 g. 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 u o'clock, they left for the CITY, arriving
here at 10, completing an excursion the most
agreeable they ever made. The following is list
OF the officers and priyates Of the City Guard -.
First Lieuendnt-J. L. Waugh. Second Lieutenqat-J
". Blatchford. Third Lieatndn4L D. Buckley. f5urth
LieptenGnt-Henry Spear.
SRrgeon-F W. Fisher.
Qudrt1master-J o. Stilwell.
Adjstant-H 8. Blatchfora.
First &ryednt-E. l.. Hedden. Second Srocdrt-B G.
Barney. Third Serpeant-w. H. Draper FoHrh Sergeant
i; &c. G; Pollard Pollard. fte ssrg.a"SE W. Whppls.