The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-24

THE DINNER AT THE ELAFAR8E-PRESBNTArION BY HH.
UpoLPUO woLFE-sPEECHEs OF CoL. DURYBA, OOL.
PEYTON, COL. PRESTON AND MAYOR TIEAANN-Ho-
NON To THE MEMORY OF MONROE.

PEYTON, COL. PRESTON AND MAYOR TIEAANN-Ho-
NOR TO THE MEMORY OF MONROE.
The National Guard, having received an intmaon from
Nj. Udopho Wolfe he intended present each mem
ber Of the regiment with book containing full account
Of the Monroe obseques OF last arranged 70 have
the place their dinner the annver
sary Of Washngtons birthday The dinner was given al
the Lafarge House, the large dining hall OF which was
tasefuly decorated with flags and banners the head Of
the having beautiful portrait of Washington draped
with flags, and the entrances decorations were
tastetuly placed.
The dinner at the expense of the National Guard,
the guests at the request of the Guard being invited by
Mr.. Udolpho Wolfe There present on the right o.
Col Dmyea, Col Preston, Of Virginia, Gen. Wool and
Gen. sandford, aud his left Mayor Tiemann, Col.
Peyton, aud Capt Powell OF the Navy
There present of the National Guard, Colonel
Duryea, Lieut. Colonel LefIers, Quartermaster wnches
ter Chaplain Weston the surgeon, paymaster and three
privates from each company. The company, in ALL num-
bered about ninety persons.
The dnner was excellent. The head OF the table
ornsmented with miniature cannon, and the
centre fronting Col Duryea confectionery camp OF the
Seventh gment with uniform and arms complete. Other
ornaments appropriate 10 the occasion adorned the table
AT nearly the close Of the dinner, the occasion
ceeoingly enlvened by the entrance Of a number OF
ladies' Among these, the lovely daughter of the Resi
meDt received much attention.
The GOOD things having been properly disposed 6f-the
tine being much envened by the music OF the regimen
Hon. Edward Everett, Mayor Mayo OF Richmond, Hon.
Preston King, Hon. j N. Mason and Gov. Wse were
read The correspondence of Mr. Wolfe with reference to
the testimopia also read-tbat selecting Colonel
Peyton represent Governor Wise beng received with
applause, were also the Others
Col. PEYToN then introduced by Col. Duryea, and
said all would regret tho absence Of Gov Wse whom nc
considered the for the He felt grated ut
the compliment of selecting him TO represent Gov WISE
and thoogh he did not feel capable of making long
Speech he ready to do what little he could for the
occasion But he felt happy in Introducing as the repre-
rf Ut.an N Dpaetn /Annla fyA
cane for ward Ike soldier who had taken the place Of
his comIade fallen the field Of battle. (Appause.)
monies OF the removal Of President Monroe's remains
(Appause. Passing 10 euIogy Of President Monroe,
tribute of respect to the regiment for its part in
the obscquies he 10 the occasion Of the evening
the testimonial OF Mr. Wolfe That gentleman, he said,
had caused to be coaOd and published this elegant vo
lume for the purpose of presentation 70 each member
Of the regimena record OF the Monroe obseques. II
did honor TO his patriotism. lie then gave way to
Col Passion who expressed his cordial appreciation
Of his hearty welcome Though they met strangers,
they would part riends (Applause) He proceeded
at len 9Th to pay an eloquent tribute of admir- the
memory of Mouroe, and then set forth the
viable distinction due to the citizen sodiery and
especially TO the Seventh regiment. They had always
filed every post with honor and their part in the Monroe
obsequies had done much toward cementng the boud OF
union between Virginia and New York. In the name OF
the donor MIR Woe he presented to the regiment this
book recording the minu,n Of those obseques. Zap
pause) 1t would be u distant day when the National
pause) Depecatng all ideas Of dsunion, he exclaimed,
" will point you 10 guide to your feet and light 20
your path" So saying, he pointed to the portrait OF
Washington, in sight OF all in the room amid storm OF
appiause He hoped their motto would ever be " ESce
siOr pro patria ct gloria"
Colonel DuRyEA responded He said--We are indeed
honored this day. only by hie muuihcent gft but the
honor Of receiving tScugh your hands, from the sons OF
remains OF ex Pepdent Monroe 10 ,s native State Ga
this occasion celebrate the birth Of the immortal
Washington We venerate the memory Of the ilusrious
Nonroe honor the presence OF Virginia. The history
| of pilgrimage TO tho sunny South, the warm
| hearted reception, the noble and generous hosp
dad oyI pftu r. f,of
| ing there cultivated, not only written upon
the pages Of this beautiful book but ndeliby impressed
upon the inmost of the heart The military
alone of the late President Monroe is exceedingly
Interesting In l776 he entered the army as acadet IN
the summer OF the same year was appointed neutenans
marched TO New York and joined the army under wash
ngton; engaged in the battles Of Harlem Heights
White Plains and accompanied the army in their retrea.
through New Jersey; at the attack Trenton Sc
verey wounded For his bravery on this occasion was
promoted TO the rank Of captain. soon after was
pointed aid Lord Stirling He served in that capacity
during campaigns of 1777 and 177s and distinguish
himself in the actions OF Brandyvne, Germantown and
Monmouth Having lost his rank in the ne Washington
nterceded in hs behalf with the Legislature OF Virginia,
who authorized the raising OF regiment aud gave MIN
the rank OF colonel he was active IN the militia service
in the invasion Of Virginia, in $780, was subsequently
cent the southern army under De Kalb as military
commissioner He held various high and responsible
stations uu. finally elected 10 the highest rank ana dis
ncton that can be conferred by free and independent
peoretbat OF Commander in Chief, President Of the
United States He encouraged the army increased the
navy caused the country be universally respected
by distant nations. Such, in brief s the military
of James Monroe Your action, gentlemen, in claiming
the sacred dust Of the sleeping soldier and patriot has
vived admiration of his many virtues and he greaG
principles for which he distinguished point TO us ia.
only true road to distinction and fame: and may the
warm hearted grasp Of the North and south whisn was
forged from his ashes upon the altar Of unity and friend
ship endure forever. In behalf Of the seventh regiment
accept this gift The profuse lboralty which prompted
s publication and the distribution OF copy 10 each man
Of the Seventh regiment reflect lasting honor upon to-
donor. well distinction upon the acceplOrs thGn;
you sincerely and would possessed tho ability 70 convey
to you in fitting language the deep sense OF obligation you
have so generously placed US under.
The regular toasts Of the evening then announced
IN the following order
The President Of tie United States
Busc--Ilail 20 the Chief
States Of Virginia yerk-Ever to rle watch
shoulder shoulder the country
Response by Col. Peyton, OF Virginia.
The cities of Richmond and New York"Par mobile fra.
rum"
Response by Mayor Tiemsnn
The Army and NavyThe fruits Of their peaceful abors
as glorious as their heroism in
Responses 10y Major General Wool and Captain Powell.
The great workers Bible and the BayonetThel story
is the history OF civilization.
Response by Rev. Mr. Montgomery.
The memory of washngon-"stai nominis umbra." On
silence)
The Twenty second of February-Most honored in tho
calendar.
Response by Waldo Hutcbings
s,c Calhoun and CiaySay these bright stars in hs con
steauon Of genius ana psrotsm light pathway "
glory.
Response by Matt. Wolfe, of Louisville.
The MnaThe defence of the country perpetuy
our institutions can never be doubted az they are loyal the
right
Response by General Sanford
Our fellow citizen Udolpho Wofe-Geuerous and patriotic
as h g to US this DAY aes may our republic ever be thus
sustained
Response by Udolpho Wolfe
The Iades-The of light infantry; to their
armA alone we surrender ut discretion.
Response by Lieutenant Vele,
n tbtv
thc regular oasts, space will not permit spoas
at length. The company remained together until
hour, and volunteer toass speeches. &c, added
the enjoyment.
Tho book which Mr.. Wolfe thus presents to each mem
Der Of the regiment Is fun and of the
life, death and ohseques Of P-sdent Monroe, especially
uoinG the prominent part Of tho Seventh regiment the
ceremonies OF ast summer The books Tor tnu prlyalss
are neatly bound in nusln those for the officers n mo
with gilt edges. The mechanical Of the