Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-14
From the Ne,u York american.

respec table. Philip Hone, Esq, presided. as
sisted by Nessrs. C.. e. Canbreleng, J. A.
King and Dom, Lynch, as Vice Presidents. -
Among the guests, were Bishop Ondertlonk and
the Rev. Dr. Wainwright, the Rus. MIN. Baron
Krudner, Major Gen. Scott OF the Army, Com.
Hull. and Capt Perry, Of the Navy. Jas Fen'-
more Cooper, MIR. Gsston OF North carolina,
Chancellor Kent, and Don. Thos. Gener.-
Apologies were read from John z. Adams,
Daniel Webster. Gov Marcy. and Mr.. Middleton
of South Carolina. The dinner was such as only
Jennings can get up.
The regular tossts. and such of the volun-
teers as we could obtain, are annexed. The
third toast, to the guest Of the occasinn was pre-
faced by a speech from the chair; to which, al
ter the long rounds Of applause with which
the toast was received had subsidized, the Com
motore replied With much Notwithstanding
with delight upon his long connection with, and
attachment 10, New YOrk-which, though not
the place Of his nativity, was that OF his adop'
tion-with many Of whose citizens he was con.
nec,ed by the strongest ties OF friendship; and
in his intercourse with all, during the period OF
many wears, he had only experienced the Ut
most good will and Kindness. For these re-
peated evidences of friendly regard. and for
the great and fattering compliment OF the day,
he expressed his deep and overwhelming feel.
inss of gratitude; and in conclusion, begged the
conpaoy to believe, that in all situations and
all circumstances, he should recall with pride
the honor then done him.
The Commodore then proposed this toast:
"The City of New York and its worthy in.
habitants-tbe one pre.eminent by nature. aud
prosoerous by enterprise as a commercial city
and naval station; the other justly renowned for
their hospitality aud for their kind aRd liberal
entertainment Of public officers and private
visiters."
When the tenth toast was drank. and the
cheering il brought forth ended. Mr.. J. A King,
one of the Vice Presidents. begged, though out
of the regular order To submit sentiment ap.
plicable to the gallant ship just named, and 10
her veteran OtnnBander, nos among our honored
guests He was not about 10 talk OF the veto
ries Of that ship, which are all freshly remem-
bereJ. but Of her masterly and successful re.
treat when pursued by greatly superior force.
He then gave thus toast, which was cordially
greeted
..He who first cxperimentaliv proved the va.
Iue of the Marine Parachute, vii, never lack
the admiration Of MS enemies, nor the gratitude
OF his country men
The regular toasts being completed, the Presl-
dent. in reference to distinguished guest from
North Carolina a State Of little Pretension, but
the shirt of which those who had watched with
solicitude the proceedings of a neighborng
State, would. he was sure. fully enter. 1t was
10 this effect for not having copy oil IT., we
give II from memory:
=. The State of North Carolina, and those OF
her son, who prefer to sleep with Rip Van Win
kle, rather than to wake to disuuion.'
Mr.. Gaston's reply to this compliment, which
was enthusiastically Joined 10 by the company
was one OF the happiest we ever heard on such
an occasion Evidently taken BY surprise, -and,
as he said himself, unused in his plain State to
the practice of dinner speeches, which now Tor
the first time he was about TO essay,-he seemed
IN ne. and to others of better Judgment, to say
in the best manner the most gratifying things
We listened with TOO much delight to be able to
take notes; and will not venture, By an imper-
feet sketch from recollection, to 'mpart any idea
of what was so good in itself MIR. Gaston Of
fered. in conclusion, this toast:
- The Commercial Metropolis OF the United
S,ates.-What American can view its prosperity
but with feeling Of pride; or remember its H.
lus,rous dead. but with sentiments OF seneratiun;
or partake of the hospitality OF its citizens, with
out grateful sensibility!"
The President next offered, with short pre-
face. a toast complimentary to the Army.
ten, Sc0tt retutUeu uduhs toa e"o amy
w,s The fortune of that service 10 be employed
little in the sight Of the great cities; and, with
the exception Of the glorious victory at New or'
slsans, it had not had the opportunity OF render.
ing immediate service to them. Its stations anu
,,s duties were on the distant frontiers; and the
maritime cities we're rarely visited by its officers:
by its disciplined battalions-uever. He was
therefore the more sensible to the kindness OF
the mention Just made Of them; and might be
permitted to add, that the Army, and especially
thanks to the Military Academy-the junior
o{icers of il, would be found worthy aud willing,
in any future dangers aud emergency, to sustain
the honor and interests Of the country Before
sitting down, he would propose toast. 1t must
surprise all. that, when our few fr bull frigafes
had grown IRON single ships into squadrous, and
from squadrons into fleets, and when in the Me-
i;,.rranean and Pacific alike. aud wherever CON-
MERGE needed their support their proud banners
were displayed; it could rot. he repeated. but
be wondered at, that the rank OF the command
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