The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-06

tors In It's successful battles and tedious marches talk
over the "Reminiscences Of rebellion which has been
mainly crushed out by their yalor Though cannot be
with you please convey those with whom have often
been associated my best Wishes and congratulate them
ior me on her return 10 their homes and families where
nope they may realize that happiness which has been
denied them 30 many years. l. too shall never forgct
the connection had with the Army of the Tennessee
whe In command OF the mississippi squadron; and
snail always cherish the high regard formed for the dis
nngushed officers who have led that army through s
glorious career Il will always be matter OF pride
me 70 KNOW that was connected with the Army OF the
Tennessee In some OF its most important operations.
beg leave to enclose toast for the occssion-"rhe
rebeldom be left forever as warning future genera
tons 10 stear clear OF treason !''
have the honor to remain, very respectfully your
DAVID D. PORTER Rear Admiral
10 COL W. HnLrkR, &c.
~, LrrTTR FROM ADMIRAL yARRAGuT
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, June 10, 1895
MY DEAR sR-l have the honor TO acknowledge the
receipt OF your kind invitation 10 participate in the cee
Army of the Tennessee II would give great pleasure
once more to meet those gallant men who nobly
fought their way through the valley Of the Mississippi
until tney met their admring countrymen from the At
antic coast, and then like labored together
until the Stars and Stripes trumphanty waved over the
banks OF the Father Of Waters its entire length and
breadth. But, my dear sir other engagements will
prevent this and similar qualification pledged TO
De 10 bcston 70 participate IN the celebration OF the
glorious day there Please express to the committee my
sincere thanks for their kind expressions towards my
sef and our branch Of tho SERVICE and thus may We
and uncertainty with the good Old ship or State until we
anchor her safely in the "Por OF Peace the
desred BY the scars she has received from her enemies
B. G. FARRAGUr, Vice Admiral.
LErIm HON WIN. n. SEWARD.
DErARIs.sr o. STATE, WASHINGTON, June g. 1853.
SkYour letter Of the LIST instant, inviting me 70 at
tend reunion the Fourth Of July Saratoga OF
the officers and exocers OF the Army Of the Tennessee
ground by Of the most remarkable Of the Rcvo
luton; the day selected for the reunion now douby
precious 70 all loyal hearts and the OCCASION the meet
Fort Donelson, Nashville Corinth and Memphis-these
are powerful inducements for TO accept your invita-
ton, indeed Inducements were needed other than
desire to Join In doing honor 70 the brave ocers OF
the Army OF the Tennessee The state Of health how
e o e @
convey TO the committee Of invitation my sense OF the
honor they have done me in requesting my presence
upon an occasion interesting and 70 express my re-
gret at being unable 70 attend
am, STR your 0bedient servant,
70 Col. W. g. HnLyEn, Chairman OF the Committee Of
Invitation, &c, Saratoga Springs.
CLOSE OF THE BANQUET.
About hafpag eleven O'Clock the banquet closed,
csnbrcs by the ladies' and tho gay and gallant company
repaired TO the elegant new opera house In the hotel
grounds, where grand military ball already in ops-
ration.
tn H B ALL.
The bail In the new Leland Opera House was . bril-.
liant affair The work upon tho house had been has
tened toward completion in an almost miraculous man
and the whole interior presented really handsome
appearance. The parquet was planked ovor, a. ID
common on similar occasions at Academy Of Music,
and the entire sweep Of the stage surrendered 70 the
purposes Of the votares Of Terpsiohore magnificent
chandelier suspended the stage, aided the brilliant
gas Jets surrounding the dress circle in shedding at
mellow and gorgeous light upon tho gay throng
whiried through those oftcn quoted "masos" There
were about three hundred couples present. but all did
not participate IN the dancing the artistic character
which may BE- ascertained from the following pro-
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