New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-07-27
PUBLIC DINNER TO BOZ.

splendid public dinner given to CHARLES DIcKsNs
the popular author of the finest works in the English
language, Edinburgh the 18th Of June Two hundred
and fifty gentlemen down the tabe and after the co,
was removed about hundred and fifty ladies entered the
galleries in full dinner dress Prof WILSON in the chair
and the table gaced by the presence OF some Of the
abest and conspicuous gentlemen OF the Realm Many
speeches made which elected applause especially
that of the eminent Professor Wilson, whom giving the health
of Mr. Dickens made ausion particularly TO his last work
Master Humphreys Clock, and to the character of little
Nell The meeting is described splendid tribute
the genius and character of the distinguished stranger We
find the Liverpool pupers tho following sketch of the Adj
dress Of Mr. DICKENS which received with enthusiastic
cheers The author the best critic Of his excel
ent works.
Mr. Dickens sad-If l felt your warm and generous wei
come less should be better able thank you If could
have listened you have listened to the glowing Ian
guage of your distinguished chairnan-and ii could have
heard as you have heard the thoughts that breathe and
words that burn which he has uttered it would have
urd but should have portion OF the enthusiasm
and knded his example, But every word which fell from
his lips and every demonstration OF sympathy and approba
with which you received his eloquent expressions render
unable respond his kindness, and leave AT last
all heart and lips. Great cheerng learning TO
spond would do your cordial greeting-possesSns
Heaven knows the will, and desiring only lind the
the way to good opinion favor and support has been
very pleasant, path strcwn with flowers and checrcd
with sunshne-I feel Us if stood amongsto friends whom
had intimately known and highly valued feel as if the
deaths Of the fictitious which have been Kind
enough express interest had endearcd each other
real Affections deepen friendships in actual life feel as
they had been real persons whose fortunes had pursued
together inseparable connection, and that had never
known them apart from you.
Its difficult thing for man speak of himself of hi,
works Bat perhaps, this OCCASION may without I'M
proprety word on the spirit IN which mine
lived | mt
shall do till die increase the stock OF harmless cheerful
ness felt that the world utterly be dcspised
that worthy of living in for many was
ous TO fnd the Professor has said if could in evil
things that soul of goodness which the Creator has
them was anxious show that virtue may be found IN
the bve-ways of the word-,hat ii is Incompatible with
poverty and with ragS-and 10 keep steadily through
life the expressed in the burning words of our North
"The rank is the guinea stamp
The the goud for n tiat.'-(Loud cheers
And in following this track where could have better
that right where could have stronger ASST
rance to cheer me on than kindness this,
memorable night Loud cheers am anxious and glad
to have opportunity o saying word IN reference 10
incident, in which am happy TO know interested
and still more happy know, though may sound paradox
lca that disappointment the death OF the
little heroine When first conceived the idea of conducting
that simple story TO this termination determined gidy
adhere it, and tosakc the end had in view. Not
un:ries in the school acionin the death OF those love-
thought what good thing would be II, IN my little work
Of pleasant amusement could substitute garland of tres.
flowers tor the scupurcd horrors which disgrace the tomb
If have put into my book any thing which I'll the
young mind with better thoughts death soften the grief
of older hearts II have written word which can afford
pleasure consolation to old young TRIAL. shall
consider something misunderstanding which shall
be slsd to look upon after life Therefore kept to my
purpose Notwithstanding that toward the conclusion OF the
story daily received letters Of rcnonstrancc cspe
ciav from the adics-God bless them far their tender ler.
cicshe Professor quite right when he said that had
not reached adequate deiineation OF their
fear that so blotting their characters in endevor-
ing to reach tbs idea have in my mind-tChcers These
letters were however, combined with others from the
some them altogether free iron personal
nvectivo Blu, Notwithstanding kept to my purpose; and
happy know that many OF these who at trst CON
demned me now foremost in their appreciation
Ii have made mistake in OBTAINING you With ihis itie
incident de regret having done 50; io your indHess
has given such confidence you that the fault yours
and not nine come thank you; anu here
difficulty again The distinction YOU have conferred
upon which never hoped, and Of which never
dared TO dream That which never shall forget,
and that while live shall be proud of its remembrance.
YOU mus, well know. believe shall never hear the
this noble capitol of Scotland without thrill of gratitude
and pleasure shall love while have life her people her
hill. and her houses and the of her