Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-30

Capts RICHARD ROBERTS AND JAMES HoskEs. 0
Of the British Steamers
SIRIUS AND GREAT WESTERN.
Committee
Samuel Swartwout, Chas L. Livingston, o
James y MorT Edward s,. neoTs Ogden Q
eoeeoeo eooos
The Hon. Philip Honepresided, assisted by Messrs
San'l. SwartwoHt Jesse Heyt and JAS b. Murray
Capt. Roberts was seated on the right of the pres
dent and Capt Hosken on the left. After discussing
the tnrtle and pea soup the attention Of the whole
company turned 10 most splendid salmon
which about four feet long and served up in its
original FORM and placed Immediately in front of the
president. We may ALL / hope, eften have the plea
sure to partake Of salmon; yet we never expect TO
have the pleasure of being introduced to so large
parsonage the one that we on that evening de-
voured.
After the cloth was removed, the president read at
intervals eight regular toasts, Of which some were,
all such things are toerably good the third was in
compliment of Captain Roberts, who returned his
thanks to the company and to the citizens of New
York. in a warm and feeling manner The fourth
was alike addressed to Capt. Hosken, as being gal
liant associate in this great enterprise. He REPLIED that
although he was not the first that arrived here with
steam from Great Britain, yet he had the pleasure of
nearly treadng the heels of him that had that honor
The fifth was in honor of the Queen Victoria, af-
ter which the British Consul arose and thanked the
company for the kind feeling evinced toward her So
steamers and their commanders in this city, was slch
as to confirm the fact, that the Americans have
high respect of her malestys subjects, and concluded
by giving, The President Of the United States, all
of which were drank standing with three cheers
The seventh toast was TO the success Of the proPre
tors of the British steam ships. The eighth the Anne
ncan Merchants, the jealous promoters OF every ina
provement In commerce.
Captain Hosken proposed the health of the May
or-which was drank with nine cheers. His Honor
made very handsome preface together with toast.
Also Nessrs. Philip Hone Samuel Swartwout, Jesse
Hoy, Richard Riker, Mr.. Murray and His Honor
the Mayor of New Haven together with spirited re-
marks and sentiments from most of the persons pre-
sent.
The scene closed about half past Il, and all seemed
highly delighted with the dinners and, after extend
ing congratulations, parted for their respective homes
The ex Collector perpetrated several Jokes.
ALAS! Pooh VAN BrRES The wing victory in
Baltimore followed on The heels of the enc Published
this morning from Virginia, has, we fear given Mr..
Van Buren, the asthma. Alas, poor Van! Unless
can Immediately negotiate with Queen Victoria for
him, he will be in position to assume her hand.
As,ory is told of a monkey in BARRIERS shop, who
watched, with great interest the movements Of a
shaving himself AZ as the man departed, the
monkey sRatched up the razor and drawing few
strokes his nesk. cut his throat. So il is with
Mr. Van Buren,. He has travelled in the footsteps
of General Jackson, till, like the monkey initiating
the man shaving himself he has cut his throat.
If the wings manage their cards well, they will
carry New Yerk in November by 10000 majority
Even this city may be placed on the wing side by
30o6. We do want revolution in the policy of the
governmen,-and must have it. l shall however,
be back in tIme to set up the nine pins in the fall
ANOTHER BLowour To-day these excellent fell
r.
are to be sent or taken by the Corporation TO Black
wells Island. Don't be alarmed, fellow citizens,
there's not any stone to be got OUTPUT they are all
to have blow out. We are not thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the modus operandi Of those merry-ma-
Kings. We think that the Governors room would
be large enough to hold all the guests and handsome
enough to delight and please them; indeed the paint
ngs and ttings-up of that room superb than
those in the cabin of the Great Western. Bat our ex-
cellent friend, Alderman Benson, says that Teasing
the city's guests on Black we'll Island s time hon.
ored custom. Hexe says, they have such excellent
water there to mix with their brandy and Mayor
Clark fully agrees with the locofeco orator. the late
loafer meeting that the air Of Blackwel's Island is
peculiarly salubrious, and sharpens the apostle
We'll, well!-de gusfibusi "Lst us eat and drink, !"
said the fool for tomorrow we diet" The two
feasts on board the two steam ships cost the conpa-
MES s3000-for the honor of the city, the feast on
Blackwe's Island ough, TO cost desble that ssmi
p The freedom of the city is to be presented to
Capt. Roberts on Backwell's island, in black wal
nut box this day-so that he may be able to vote at
the next election Frecdom-black box -Blaekwells
Islanal These names don't harmonixes
SHrrs, NEvs STnAnsss, AND ALD. VARtAs.-The
transient vessel Repubiiesa, Capt RUSSELL arrived
yesterday from Liverpool, from whence she sailed on
the LIST instant, and brings papers Of that date The
Republican 10 noted for making quick passages but
she 10 anticipated by the steamships; otherwise her
arrival would have been quite a godsend. Where 10
the Quebee oil this time il is the vessel to which
Aldermas varian was to have gwen q splendid fcs-
tval, II, by any chance, Il had come in before the
stcsmshipsi Oh
AsEsIcAs STEAMSHIPS TO LvBasooL.-The pro-
preors Of the old line Of Liverpool packets, sailing on
the st and 18th OF each month, have determined 70
complete their line by the Introduction Of two steam
ships, to compete with the Kneish steamers. TINS
proposition has been started and the necessary funds
appropriated s,sce the ARRIVAL Of the SIRIUS