The New York herald., 1863-09-03

Toast g. The ord Flaz-May its extingiisb stars,
reinded in the sacred fame = human liberty continue 70
shine forever undimnisned In number and undimmed IN
splenuor. Brgsdier General Veatch,
Toast o. Tho President u the United states-He must
DC sustained CooE.l j. w. Fuller The remarks OF TINS
gentleman were well received.
Sopg--Ihe Star Spangsed Hanner.
roast y The Loyal Men OF Ieunessee--Their oevolion
constitutional liberty is like gold tried seven tmes Oy sno
lre Mr.. j. NJ. lumeny.
Toast s. New I'm. land-The birthplace and seat OF
republican liberty. Brigader General J. u. Weostcf
: Toast .. Andrew Johnson our Military Governos-
The standard bearer in Tennessee Mr.. A. r Hubbard.
right or w,oas " uar b. sns Eoper
The Doctor after few remarks, volunteerea Wv IVA
owing beautiful liness--
Dr. SOTO, FuIroa, GRANT
The daring Spaniard. when his eyes beneids
For the trst time, yon noble river rois
And sparkle In abe sunbeams, rs Il bore
Its mighty current onward 70 the sea,
Fell upon Donded knee and worshipped uod
Aloud, for that his painful task was dons.
The secret OF the ages he hid solved
The Mississippi. sire OF hoods, stood fortu,
Embarked IN verdure, bordered by q SOIL
Richer than Egypts delta.
And wrote his nanie, Do Soto, on their SCROLLS.
Ages rolled by, the tawny savage fed
The white man launched his boats upon tho nood,
The forest fell, the fertile soil gave back
Unto the sowers hand a hundredfold:
Then rose the genius Fulton, and be taught
TO stem the unconquered food, 70 push the weight
That untold centuries had crowned with power.
Iio sent his messengers In smoke and flame
UP 10 the MiFsssipps very fount
And by the Spanari's name hc wrote ais own
Fulton, the nations beneiactor
Yon sire OF foods was the Ereat bond that joined
These waters into one: his bosom boro
In precious freighiase all that nature yields
From farthest North down 70 torrid Cline;
lts channel was the highway Of the West
u Science had made his heavipg mass her own;
u Pleasure danced revelry upon his foods;
and loved duel ~ m gecur
vra'ernai hands joined hands along his banks;
His very waters made Us ~ akin.
Then spoke an enemy--and on his banks
Armed mea appeared, and cannon shot proclaimed
The Miasssipp closed--that mighty stream
Found by De Soto and by Fulton wont
One thought to chain himl isnominious thought
But then the grand old monarch shook hs locks
Aud burst the letters like Samson freed!
The heights werc crowned with rampsrts sheltering
Whose treason knew no bounds: the frownng forts
Belched Iightunas, and the morning gun
A thousand miles told mournfuly the tale,
The Mississippi Closed
Not long; from the Lord God Of Hosts was sent
A leader who with patient vigil planned
A great deliverance: height by height was gained,
Island aud hill aud woody bank and ciG,
Month followed month, till on our natal day
rhe last great barrier fell. and never more
The sire Of Waters shall obstruction knowi
Now with De Sotos name, and Futon's, see
The greater name Of Grant,
Or chldren's children, noble Grant, shall sing
Thy name shall sparkle, smiling commerce tell
Thy great achievement which restores the chain,
Never again TO break, which makes US oao.
Toast IL. The Press-.rhs mighty engine OF q free
people the impregnabe huiwatk OF human liberty.
Responded TO by J. bingham.
Mr. Bingham concluded by saying. in his opinion there
ought to be meeIng OF loyal men In Memphis
without recognizing the distinguished services OF Major
General w. +. Sherman. He proposed
Major General w. l. sherman-Brave gallant, unsclfsh
and patriotic His country chcrishss him Of her
brightest jewes.
TO TINS sentiment General Hurlbut beautifully TO
sponded friend adnirer OF Gcner al
herman In concluding General urlbut offered tho fol-
To the true hearts and gallant spirits no, OF American
birth, who have noby responded 70 the call OF thor
adopted country,
Responded u by Gen Asboth.
Then followed number Of vorutcer t0asts the princi
pal oil which wI' mere ilsert:-
General Charles !. Smnh-1he bravo dead. tho asso-
ciate Lero OF ionelson--May his memory live In
hearts ~ II will shine Ia history.
Responded 10 by surgeon Hewitt.
Tho United States Christian Commission, with Its vol
strength TO tho loyal and dismay 70 traitors.
Tho Army of tho Potomac
This toast was responded by Mr.. Martin Young He
fought with that In the peninsula and NIL carly
campaigns OF tho war and only left when discharged in
consequence Of physical disability. Mr.. Young paid
giowingtribnte 70 the men Of that brave army.
Tho Hospitals Of Memphis
Responded to by nr. IRWIN.
General Grant-Your Grant and my Grant. Having
granted victories grant US the restoration Of tho "Od
Flag grant supplies, SO that We may grant TO
friends tho grant to Us.
TIE CLOSING.
by the time the regular toass Of tho evening and
few OF the important volunteers had been dispceed
OF, was iouna To be somewhat late 10 the morning.
Accordingly about three O'Clock Gen Grant le tho
This the occasion OF universal disposition 10 get
home. which dono somewhat after tho manner OF
rnn cvNEnaL ixAyrs yos rrfow
After the conclusion of the eyening entertainment
Gen. GRAFT immediately lett for the steamer City Of
Alton, which lying at the wharf, and took his depar
turc at once Tor VIcksburg
GRANTS THE REVOLUTIONS OF THE CITIZENS.
Before leaving the city this morning Gen. Grant for
warded 10 the Committee OF tho People the following
letter
MExrms. Tenn Aueust 20, 1863
GkSTfENyyl received copy Of the resolutions passed
by the .sloyai citizens OF Memphis meeting held at
the of the Chamber of Commerce August 2
rendering me public reception:
In accepting this testin onai. which do at n great
eacrince OF my personal feelings, simply desire To
pay tribute 10 tho nrst public exhibition in Mem
pbis OF loyalty to the government which I repre-
In the Department Of the Tennessee should dislike
20 refuse for Of personal convenience
acknowledge anywhere or in any form the existence q
sentiments which have 30 long and ardcnty desired
10 manifested In this department. the stability OF
this and tha unity Of this nation depend solely
PIE wh0 therefore thank you sincerely for The kind
expressions you have used myself pro ound
~ gratfcd at this pubic recogniiion In the city of Mem
phs of the and authority OF tho the
United states.
thank you, too, in the name OF the noble army
r~asa or men whose loyalty IS proved by their their
deeds Of hcro,sm and their willing sacrinces
of life and health. They will rejoice with that
the miserable afherents q the rebellion, whom their
bayonets have driven from this fr land being
placed by men who acknowicdge human liberty the
only foundation Of human government. May your
cors restore your city 10 the VI the Unon be
have been shers TO reclaim II from the
despoic rule o The leaders of the rebellion. have tho
honor 70 be, gentlemen, yoxr very obedieut servant
U. s. GRANT, MAJOR General.
Nessrs. X. HouoH and othors. Committee, Memphis.
CONCLUSION,
tho affair aIi sides Triumphant success. The
hospitality oi Memphis, the beralty n Ia citizens and
tDe unmmtaksbo evidences Of their loyalty cnshusi-
assically forth, will, beyond all doubt Be cherished
by General Grant 40 ono Of the hsppes Of
HIS carces.
The A2air I'm Greenb risr County, Va.
From rebel sources 10 have received and yesterday
Published. report from haor General Sam Jones
rebel Adjutaas General relative 10 . Onion defeat In
Grescbrser county stating shas Colonel Patioos rebel