The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-25

whole world (Great spplause) believe they intended
to teach the Chinese nation lesson they had be-
fore iearnsd-that was to observe honesty in their deal
ing and trade with others just and equitable terms
(Checrs) With regard TO tbs affairs in India a wise
man was sent there he found his predecessors had gone
step too far and he wisely stepped that back reat
cheers) Every naval officer with whom am acGn ainted
participates in my feelings, that the greatest pleasure
abroad is TO meet our countrymen abroad (Great
cheers 1t impossible for me express the qualification
experience in meeting society like this, one ably
described by your chairman established for
benevolent purposes-ior extending the hand of
charity to the suffering stranger Great appIsuse)
Indeed fully justified in saying that the s,roages,
mark of an Eneiis6msns character Is his charity 10 lis
countrymen-lGreat cheering) The most agreeable
duty ever performed was in bringing TO New York that
distinguished statesman Lord Ashburton (Cheers) He
was selected by Sovereign the fitting person
to negotiate, rather dsentangle certain difficulties
which had disturbed both of the great nations and Kept
them in state Of excitement without reason cheers
By his talents integrity and high character and the hap
py circumstance of meeting with high minded states
man in this coun,ry-tremendous applause)-who ena-
bed him to carry the wishes and views OF his own go
yernment into efect-(great cheers) The result was
have no doubt to lay the foundation Of lasting peace
between both naons-(appause) Proof NEST saiisiac-
tory has thus been afforded of the wisdom Of selecting
two ed statesmen to settle such difficulties in
stead OF entering long and unnatural war-Cremen
dous opplauseo trust in saying this only anticipate
what few years will show, that not only lasting peace
has been made but that treaty highly conducive the
commercial interests Of both nations has been neg
(His Lordshp then resumed his seat amid great ap-
psuse)
CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, claim flowing bumper for
the r next toast. ! will set you the example give
StateS,p
times three, and one cheer more
ConMoDoRE SANDS returned thanks in most appropriate
terms.
CHARMAS-I greatly regret that the subjects of the
next toast not present. fthey had we should have
old end New England well represented. But unforu.
na'ey invitation 10 Lord Ashburou was not dispatch
ed in tme(a laugh)-and Daniel Webster could not at
tend "a bottle of champagne here went DBL give
Lord Ashburton and Dan Webster-I'hey neg otiated
lasting peace between mother and ghter--heir in
terests are one-why should they be divided 2"
Drank with great entAusasm-Glee. Z" Hail smiling
m wit cpir and Aarth A
Philips, Mossett, Kyle, Brough Loder, and Fryer.
The next regular toast
tes0
His Honor the Mayor returned thanks in happy and ap
propriae He said that that festive board appear
ed to him adaguerreotype likeness of England and Amer
ca Cheers) The cordial feeling of the English heart
and the hearty response OF the American soul both
as truly depicted as the almost magical likeness of that
wonderful art When the health ofthe Queen of Great
Britain was drank he thought he was in England but
when he heard the health of the President drank he
knew he still in America. (Cheers) When Lord
Ashburton was toasted he thought all at that board
cd with cheers he felt as if all were Americans Cheers
The President had said England and America mo-
ther and daughter for his part he bro
theirs Great applause9 There spirit of liberty
abroad all the EARTH and the Saxon
foremost in the of berty-that never attempted
confident that the hour the wing when the of
St George and and the Stars of the Republic would float
in harmonious triumph over the temples of liberty all the
world over. (Deafening applause)
Madrigal was then sang in splendid style and
rapturously encored.
"The Presidents of our Sister Societies."
Drank with great applause
Air-"Auld Lang Syne"
Mr. REYBuRN-President of the St Patrick's Society
"The august visit Of Her Maiesty Queen Victoria to
reland-May its fruits be love ond joy."-(Great ap
The President of the German Society turned thanks
his society had been remembered Prince Albert
was their country man Gaughter)
The President of the st. Davd's Society returned
thanks in very eloquent manner: and the President OF
the New England society also replied in his usual happy
manner.
The nexttoast was
sour native and.'
Drank with great enthusiasm.
Mr.. BRoUGH sang-"My Boyhoods Home-My Native
Home" with most thrilling and exquisite effect; and
being encored with great poteness and feeling sang
The next standard and very appropriate toast WAS
"The land we live in"
Three times three and one cheer more.
The professional gentlemen present sang "Glorious
Apollo" with great Spirit the round smiling face of Mr.
Austin Phillips who presided at the piano. beamng forth
from rmong them and reminding erciby Of of the
portraits Of the jolly god.
The CHAnMAs then and said that he had next to
the gentleman who had recently been appointed British
Consul-tremendous epplause) lie was very much a
most alphabetically included in the next regular toast
Mr.. Fox and Her Msjestys representatives ON this
Continent"
Three times three and one cheer more.
Dir. BnouoH sang "The good old English Gentleman"
which was received with great applause.
Mr. BARCLAY returned thanks. He would only say he
scarcely deserved to be called representative Of
her Majesty but of her humble subjects he
ed thanks He grateful for the connection of lis
with that of the distinguished British Minister at
Washington. The expression Of good feeling with which
had been received was at once reward and
stimulus him-cheers) He congratulated the society
on their teadast and liberal adherence to the noble OBJ
ects Of their organization That object not polem
that festive GARD proof Of the popularity Of the
cety. He concluded by referring to the eloquent
ner in which the gallant Lord the right of the
chair, had taken the wind out of his sails.
with respect to the happy state Of the relation between
the United States and Great Britain The Chairman had
also forestaed him on that point and bought all the
stock in the market that worth purchasing "a
laugh) He then alluded in terms OF eulogy, Sir Ro-
bert Peel the mention Of whose hailed with
thusastic applause
The CHAIRMAN then referred, in highly compliment.
tsry manner, to James Buchanan, ESQ and read most
gratifying address which had been prepared an signed
by all our most influential merchants and citizens The
Chairman then presented this addressto Mr. Buchana
with some exceedingly touching and appropriate re-
marks
The health ofMr. Buchanan was then drank in very
Mr.. BrcaAsAr then rose dnd returned thanks in a most
feeling manner. He expressed his utter inability to
sponato the compliment just paid him. When he landed
these shores, he said. he little expected such out
pouring OF good feeling from the citizens OF New York
duty with fidelity and he was bound to express his
Judgments to the General State and City govern
ments for their cordial and efficient aid in enabling him
to support and maintain the rights Of his sovereign and
those whose interests had been committed 70 his charge
loud cheers) He bad endeavored TO act WITH good
feeling and the expression Of good feeling which that
address contained had stirred up within his bosom all
those sentiments which only they who fathers could
properly appreciate (Cheers) precious legacy
TO his poserity. (Grea. applause And his posterity
would not have the blood Of James Buchanan in their
veins if they would net be grateful for that testimonial
Cheers) Mr.. B. then went on TO compliment the men,
bers of the Sociey they who never could re
pnda'e their honest debts when they were able to nay
them Great applause and laughter Mr. B. then conclud
| by proposing the health Of the Chairman, which was
drank with thnnders OF applause.
The Chairman returned thanks with great feeling
CHAIRMAN Gentlemen I'll, 20 the next to7s.it is Glove
y Woman" e. oh all !" is il thereyou ~ aud great
| cheers) Igive you, then,
"Wom3n-lovoly woman ~
Drank stand ng and with nine cheers.
Glec-"Here's health TO ell good lasses"
COMMUNICATIONS, we have now reached eur vo
unteer oasts, and is privilege 10 give the first II
Ihavnt interested your feelings before shall
for who is there that will not do honor to
President sanderon regret much that he has been pre-