The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-18
IMOND. Va, THURSDAY, AUGUST ls, 1859.

but cannot refrnin from at least rendering
TO you my grateful acknowledgements for fhs
kind manner in which have been received ir
TINS company and by the city authorities Of
(Cheers.) - =
The dinner was next disposed Of in prompt
and effectual manner.
Col Lefier's then proposed the health Of
Capt. Elliott of the Richmond Grays which
was received with three rousing cheers. a
"tiGer' and Richmond .boo.n
SPEECH or CAPTAIN KLLIoTT.
Captain Elliott responded as follows GEN.
TLRMRS-Itis Is not in the heart Of Virginian
to be insensible to kindness. We have come
into the midst OF your community with de-
sire to see your city and your people This
little company of sold virginia's y sons are
here amongst yon, and freely acknowledge,
gentlemen. that your greeting has been rs cor
dial as II has been grateful to our hearts. Sirs,
we cannot feel that we are strangers here,
emo, no.") We are not strangers, for il
mistake not, there are many gallant men here
To-day whom we have shaken by the hand,
whom we have welcomed to our hearts and
homes In old Virginia. tCheers.) We have
greeted many OF them around the grave Of a
beloved and honored son of Virginia, whose
memory we together efnbalIned whilst we
gave his dust to its last resting place in the
bosom of his native State. fAppiause.) We have
come among you. also, gentlemen to see for our.
selves whether the heart of this great central
the clans that teem over the broad acres of
the republic.
We are here to see and know for ourselves
whether those patriotic fires which burned so
brightly In the days which are past have gone
out. We are here to speak to our brethren in
arms, TO say to you, gentlemen volunteers of
New York, that Bunker Hill, and Saratoga,
and Yorktown, are to-day as green in our
memories and precious to our hearts, as they
were TO the memories and hearts Of Those who
gave then renown. (Appiause) We are here
to be reminded and TO remind that as our
fathers We're one In heart, one in life, one in
union Tor the sake Of the Union, which they
won and blest in all their aims and efforts for
the prornstion of the honor and glory of this
So should their sons be one. in whose
VEINS now the blood Of those gallant men
tiemen, am reminded that we are here to-
day upon the soil of the great State Of New
York, that glorious old State, and we may
freely say that Virginia loves New York
(Appiause) Aye, Virginia loves New York,
and why The blood of her sons has in past
days mingled with that of Tirginia's sous
I he pages Of our country's history glow with
the record OF her gallant deeds. Aye, we love
great as she is in her material strength oreaf
in her moral worth, great in all those elements
Of greatness which make her really n mighty
olate. She stands forth to-day, sirs, an empire
she holds in this Union. she NAV be considered
the great sheet-anchor to protect the mighty
ship of State to which she is attached against
the storms OF folly and fanaticism. (Appianse.)
as as !or that Ola state from which we come
mat old Virginia, far beyond the hills-she is
to-day what she has ever been Her reverence
ana yeneratlon are for the founders of our
liberties; her love is for every son and dangh-
ter that Waiks upon American soil bearing al
iegiance TO the flag of the Union feheers and
her proud word of defiance and resistance
Husbands its wlath only for the enemies of us
all, whilst her arm is strong to smite only that
enemy which would pluck one star from the
Unions flag, one wreath from her brow
Loud cheers.) In conclusion, he proposed the
''Health of the Ten Governors"
Gov. Pinckney responded. He was happy
to meet the Richmond Grays upon this festive
and proud, as a representative of the
Board of Ten Governors, 10 show them the
public institutions Of New York. lie felt
confident that, like Captain Dimmock they
had all been convinced to-day that there is
in New York besides speculation
and swindling-that New Workers We're not
devoid of sympathy for the destitute and dis
tressed.
Captain Nevins was then called for but the
word 10 "fall in" being given, the company
passed outside.
Here there were loud calls for Mayor Mayo.
who mounted the verandah and spoke briefly.
lie would take an occasion hereafter to say
to the good people of New York and
to the noble Seventh regiment, but he would
not forbear the expression of his qualification
upon seeing the Richmond Grays and the
Seventh regiment meet here. This was as it
should be-the bayonets of Virginia glistening
In the sunlight in New Tork-not in hostility.
but in fraternal spirit. SO might New York
and Virginia eyer stand side by side. His hearty
were due TO the city authorities of New
York for having made him the guest of their
city, not for his own sake ne was
sure. but for the sake of the city of Richmond
which he was proud TO represent. fCheers1
Mayor Tiemann was also called for, and
made short speech, heartily welcoming the
Grays to New York, and trusting that their
visit would be made pleasant. New York
kind treatment of the Seventh regiment, which
he claimed 10 be kind of speciality
Of New York, but because they felt that such
interchanges of good feeling between the differ
ent sections OF the country tended to rub Off the
angular pon is, and make things go on smooth
ly and tremendously.
Governor Pinckney, Alderman Adams. and
other gentlemen made brief remarks, more
hearty cheers were given, and the Grays and
their escort marched on board the Hendrick
Hudson. Here they stacked arms and prepar ed
10 enjoy themselves while the boat returned to
the city, and, after landing few of the guests
al the foot OF Cedar street. proceeded on 4 M
light exeul sion up the Hudson river.
THE EXCURSION
The excursion was very " lively" affair."
i fter the Common Council and their guests
left the East river and entered the Hudson, the
Were made the recipients of the mu-
nicipal hospitality In earnest. Alderman
Adams and Councilmen Lent, Frear and Bab-
cock, and Messrs. Hyde, Thorp, Frost, Cham
berling, Comstock and others, of Co. +, 9Th
regiment, were uHtiring in their efforts to
make the Richmond gentry comfortable, and
keep up the excitement and enthusiasm At the
highest point
While it was still light, the Hendrix Hudson
was saluted from the shore and every passing
vessel, by ringing, handkerchief waving,
&c. The two bands on board-the Richmond
and National Guard bands-played by hours,
so that there was music nearly all the time.
The salutes from shore were replied to by bell
from all sorts Of people and things were given
constantly. The supply of drinkabIes was
very abundant. Brandy flowed like water
Supper was served in the cabin. After dark
fire. works We're distributed all over the boat,
and perfect blaze Of rockets and roman can
dies, bengola lights, bombs, ETC.. was kept ,,p
from that time until the boat returned and
the parade was dismissed. The steamer pro-
ceeded us far rs Stony Point, when she was
headed for the city. During the evening the
Mayors of New York and Richmond made
short speeches, and remarks were also yoiun.
teered by several other gentlemen.
Some of the City Fathers were so zealous
and unremitting in their attentions to the
guests Of the Corporation, that they lost their
white hats overheard, and, on landing were
sent home in carriage, because they were too
much " fitigued" " to accompany the rest of the
to the Metropolitan.
The battalion of military marched mp Broad
way in fine style, with rockets roman candles,
and other fire. works, and it was considerably
after midnight when Mayor Mayo, of Rich
mond, madea neat little good-nigh speech in
front of the Metropolitan. On the whole, the
was one to be remem bered
THE REVIEW TUESDAY
The review before the two Mayors and the
Council Of New York, in the Park took place
Tuesday. A correspondent writes us as fol-
lows of it:
NEW YORK, August 10th, is59
81 p. Ms
/ have just returned from the City Hall
Fark where had great pleasure of seeing the