The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-07

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and in short period of time, from thence TO the far
West.
! Passing down one of the principal streets about
SIX O'Clock, perceived the branch office of one
OF the agents OF the popular Herald and stepping in
obtained a number OF copies containing my first
! letter, which had been brought from New York
since breakfast time Of the same day. AS an
evidence OF the public spirit of Troy, enterprise
and growth, we merely add that the agent of the
Herald informed US that he disposed of 400 sheets
per day, and double the number of weeklys.
| We rose at five O'Clock on Friday morning, and
took passage in the splendid steamboat Troy for
New York where, with the polite attention of Mr..
Rogers, the steward, we obtained materials to in
dite this article.
The DINNER ON BOARD THE Troy.
On our passage down the river the delegation were
placed at separate table at dinner, which was
served up in manner highly creditabe to the Off
GERS OF this magnificent steamer-he ileetest and
most commodous on the Hudson. After the cloth
was removed, Alderman Tallmadge representing
the mayor of Brooklyn, was called upon to preside
and Assistant Alderman Atw, of our city, appoint
ed vice. The first regular toast proposed was the
followng:-
roadway his administration of the affairs Of the compa
ny put down all opposition to its enterprise.
The President, JOHN DELAFIELD, Esq, replied,
and concluded by remarking that all that neces
arrangements, who had proposed this toast, was for
all hands :" TO pull together"-as the people of old
Duchess had always done
JONATHAN AmN,a substantial farmer of Duchess,
men rose and IN shcrt speech pointed out the adj
vantage and benefits of the contemplated road and
concudedby remarkns that the farmers ofDuchess,
their wives and children, were, and all in favor
OF internal Improvement. (Much laughter) He
then offered the following toast =
Ne,o York. the Queen CITY of the Western Hemsphere-
AS she now enjoying the cooling draught distilled from
the hills she put forth her hand and receive also
he proered fruits from the fertile vaes OF Old Duchess
This called up Alderman LEONARD, the then act
ing Mayor OF our city, who responded TO the COM
plment from old Duchess, and gave the follow
Ing =
The Citizens of Troy-May the success of their under
taxing equal their enterprise and hospitality.
Gen SCHUYLER, of Troy, was called for, and in a
pertinent reply alluded TO the credit, character,
terprlze public spirit and hospitality of the Trojans
IN no measured terms of praise.
The following was the fifth regular toast:-
The Ne'c York and Albany Raiiroad-A work of the
greatest importance its speedy completion will he hailed
with JOY by the citizens of New York.
Ex-Aderman RICH, Vice President of the Com
pany, rose and said that he supposed that meant
him. and he, therefore, replied to the sentiment on
behalf OF the officers, and gave the following
The Citizens Of Brookiyn-Aive to their interest
well those of the their energetic assis-
lance in The construction of the New York Albany
Railroad prove that in enterprise they cannot be found
| behind any city in the State.
| This was RESPONDED TO by Alderman VAN WAC
NER from Brooklyn, who offered
The Farmers Of Dutchess-Their houses have been
opened with liberal hospitality May their purses follow
suit
The eighth regular toast
John b. ScolesLatc of the Assembly and chairman of
the Railroad Committee. His report in favor of aid
to the New York and Albany Railroad proves his fitness
for the situation he occupiedNany times may he be rode
upon its rails.
Assistant Alderman SCoIEs, of New York, replied,
abiding to his while In the Legislature, and
avowing that he was favorable to aid being preferred
/ Inv he stat into
| public welfare appeared to demand.
| The ninth regular toast =:
The Legislature Of Nep YorkMay its actions in regard
to internal improvements prove that it is indeed the
centracd wisdom of the state.
| Mr.. McMuRRAY being loudly called for, responded
on behalf OF the members, and polntedly expressed
| his dissent from the doctrines avowed by Mr.
Scoes relative TO the use of the means of the state
| for internal improvements He alluded to the New
York and Erie Railroad as a beacon of the dangers
of such legislation, that had nearly swamped the ship
of state the sand banks of destruction. lie said
he happy to hear it distinctly avowed it had
been by ex-alderman Rich, Vice President of the
Railroad company that they didnot intend TO apply 10
the state for aid in this Enterprise, but should rest It's
success on the efforts OF power far above and far
superlor-that was the people themselves, and IN
their hands they were willing 10 sink swim. Mr..
McMurray concluded by offering the following sem
timent-
Our Canals, our Railroads and Rirers-The da-
monis, the brilliants and the jewels of the state
Assistant Alderman ATwn1, of New York, the
Vice President 1.-THE dinner, was called and gave
The cities of Troy and Neic YorkMay they be
ted with band that naught but eternity shall seperate
Tic President called upon L. +. CAMP one OF the
corps of Herald reporters, who formed one of the
company its route and who responded as follows:
Mr.. President-Alihough my vocation is not of a
speaking character, yet at Il time like this no
tongue could be quite unruly as to disobey or
ders from such source. therefore regret, that at
this stage of proceedings, while all appear to be in
the full enjoyment of feast of raisn and flow
of wine, IL becomes my duty TO mar the pleasure OF
the company, All eyes turned towards the speaker
ypolntlng ou piece of negligence on the part OF
the Committee of Arrangements at this dinner,
Murmurs of what is it y that is unaccountable to
me, unless they have been imprudent in selecting
the uands for the table to taste till memory left its
seat considerable excitement among the compa-
ny.l We have toasted and complmented corpora
tons and individuals, and strange as IT may appear,a
corporation that sincerely believe has body and
soul although it is denied that the latter article
lists such monsters, laughter has been most ex
traordinary neglected, not even in passing notice
while II deserved most honorable mentlon-l EXpres-
sons of astonishmentl-an therefore, sir, give
you
The Mayor and Corporation Of albany
Invited but couldn't cum .aughter.)
Sent for, but want TO hum Shouts)
Such reported Colonel Stun (snorting)
who said they all looked devsh grum-( shakmg)
And desired not to enjoy our fun (Quaking)
Or be there when begun--Roaring)
Let 'cm wait till the roads dun (Tckling)
And the capitops moved towards the western sun(snck
erng)
And Troy at the Ovcrsaugh endeth its run-(Quck
ening)
They'll then wish they'd cum when we begun-(B
ing)
This pointed reference 10 the refusal OF the Mayor
and Corporation of Albany 10 unite in the ceremo-
MES of breaking ground opposite theircty although
specially invited and specially sent for, created
much merrment among the company.
Assistant Alderman WATERMAN, Of New York,
was then called, and recommended that public
meetings be called throughout city, TO aid in the
prose of this worl<-that the city be Distracted
and committees appointed to obtain subscriptions
to further its completion. lie stated that il 600 vo-
tiers of the 40 600 in this city would take but
share piece it would be sufficient TO finish the
road and we might then with safety calculate in
two years TO see il completed lie then gave the
following
Ihc Ncin Ynrk md .1Lbnnu Railrnnd-Rnnan in laIl-