New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-09-02


Hail Columbia and followed it by Rule Bri-
taDia.' During their performances the distin-
goished guest came in, and the President, PETER
A. JAY, Esq. took his seat, with the following
gentlemen on either side:-
THE PRESIDENT.
| Lord AsHBURroR, The MAYOR,
Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. Dr.. Potts,
| Mr.. Mills, Lord John Hay,
| T. c. Grattan, Edward Perry,
Col Bankhead, Hon. Geo. Evans,
| Fl. Palmer. Mr.. Speddings,
Mr. Bruce, Nj. II. Grnnell
| Officers of Warsp!e. Officers of Warspite.
| WRIGHT.
During the eating of the dinner, which occu-
| pied something over hour, ths band played
several pleasing tunes; thanks were returned by
the Rev. DR.. PoTT,, and after clearing the table,
| the President announced the following toas,s:-
| !. The President of The United States
! Drunk in utter silencel
and 1reland@tTiyee ehetIs.l
s. Our Guest Lord Ashburton.-Eappnes and honor to
him who has contributed preserve peace between two
| Great Nations.
To the third, which was received with nine
| cheers, Lord AsHBURToN replied as follows:-
Gentlemen I'm rising to return thanks for the honor you
have done me- apprehend isnot unusual in this country
as certainly not in my own for person in my situation
tomake some apology for his total inability 10 express the
feelings with which he is overcome. am quite aware
gentlemen that the reception pleased TO give
this is rather directed the sentiment which nccoH-
panies the Individual who is fortunate on this
occasion have called forth your kindness assure you
gentlemen that the duty which, under any circumstances
would devolve upon utter few words the deep
feelings of tue present occasion is sill strongly i'm
pressed upon by the important subject with which my
for time has been connected Having passed
my early tc is known many Of you who are now
presen;-fo the of this country and the COM
uerce of England intimately connected that could
we'll remain unknownl say having passed the early
part OF my life in active employment Il had certainly hoped
10 close the remainder of in the peace and quiet TO which
a life of industry and activity is entitled. (Cheeis
But when perceived that there apparent oppor
unity OF eectng that, with the importance of which
breast had always been deeply impressed the binding
together of great countriesI hardly cali ihemiwo
for they are people though LIVING different continents
[cheers-I that when opportunity OF this KIND &C.
Cured felt not one moments hesitation but 10 this
country to promote the negotiations which have been SO
happily terminated, and which this day receive the APP
panse and appreciation you are pleased TO beStow Cbee
en,lemenI cannot but consider it auspcious and
singular event. that the gentleman who preSdeS at this hos
pabe meeting should be the descendani-le immediate
ceadantof whose name, as long as honos, anS
paro,sm and virtue venerated this country will ever
be recoeeted with regard and Affection the late MI
JAY fcheers that he should be the Immediate descendant
O n
who appeared in country oil Eng ano, ana VINO,
under circumstances much arduous. beg TO say,
than encountered succeeded in the same manner in pre-
serving peace of which have been the humble instrument
on the present occasion Cheers The task imposed upon
Mr. JAY of much serious nature than mlne when
he came as the OF peace still he did succeed III
maintaining the independence OF his country and IN holding
her aoo from the dangers OF war, and at that time la
broad and 6rm foundations for the great commercial
prosperity Of America tCheers
l. Gentlemen, fortunately had much less dlhcuy to EN-
for am free say that when look at the re-
cepon in Washington by the President and his Gov
ernnent by the Senate and the house OF Representatives
at the reception met with IN Boston That cradle OF Loer-
y and independence cheers) at the reception have met
from all of this great city, in having the pleasure OF shak-
ing hands informed with three thousands OF her In
habants collected together meet me- not frem compnl-
.ion but OF their tree will-when look upon these
demonstrations among your people, cannot AVOID asking
myse-where was the danger OF war with inns country
(chcers) We have nothing land of what may have
taken place that have not do not pr end to Judge
Scan) have nothing but the greatest cordially
and the warmes feeling of good will and friendship Al
though therefore, have had the advantage of healing dill
iculles and nsensibe TO The fact that slight dii
culies they healed in season often tester and
grow 50 formidable defy every remedy and am not
disposed therefore, to deny that in this have done the
State service-tcheers) looking at this country
and finding much the OF Intellect and character
With which had been acquainted many ago. could
counrymen entertain, would ever, light grounds be
brought into variance with them
AT the same time should be unjust if in considering the
high qualification caused by the results o. the late negocsa
on should any peculiar merit to myself am
bound have already told you to say that have met
nothing but the earnest desire on the part OF all ysuI
government and the earnest feeling on that of my
and especially is my duty TO offer the humble
tribute OF admiration and aeknowedg The great
naa-or grea, he undoubtedly is and repued TO be such
all over the wordyour present Secretary of State with
wnom found myself engaged-Qoud aPplauss)-a gentle
man. distinguished most Of you know by the highest de
scrption talent; and my only regret is tina, he Is
vented by accideRtal circumstances understand from
attending the present dinner and this regret the mere be
cause his eoouence would do better justice 10 the occasion
on which met together. (Cbeers)
Gentlemen ] have not words 10 express the gratitude
feel finding myself i'm this great cty-nt this company OF
the most able citizens in -concerned in the great
operations commerce. those occupations and those pur
suits Of life in which many years oil my own have been
spent and returning my country shall ever re
tain the most grateful recoectonS OF the reception With
which you have been pleased TO honor me-
have only say geRllemen, that is common eeseT
that persons advanced period OF lie tasr
early the happt, and that happiness generally
wanes with advancing age But OF all the recoiiecuens
my e shall carry nay grave nothing that will give me
pleasure superior that last act eli II which has orour! me
here and which has been so ucceSSiuy terminated
The President then announced the following
tuasts -
4. Daa;el We6sier-Specially representing the Ua.ed
States in the Treaty OF Washington, ne has noby fulfilled
The trust Received with n!pe CHEERS
, The following letter. addressed to the Commit
tee of Arrangements, was then read:-
wAsRtNereN, Aug. So 1872
entle,ea have the honor acknowledge the recep,
of your letter OF the 18th instant invitpg public
Dinner 10 be given in NswTark, the lst OF September
10 Ler Ashbnon in honor OF his character and OF congra
uIaion upon successful termination OF his
Peace. Although il my inennoa 60 North within
few DAYS Tor The purpose OF health recreation, yet
be in pswer TO leave this city IN Time 10 be in