Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-17

The second day in New York, the Captain escorted
all around the town, and Toasted and quored and
toasted before.
AT cold collation., the following spicy proceedings
enacted which contains, according the Government pa
pers the essence OF all the wit the world has known:
After the demands Of hunger had been complied with
and properly paid, Capt Sands and proposed the
first toast
President OF the United States.
Which drank standing. in bumpers, and nine cheers
were given him-and one more.
The President then and said:
Genilemen-I do with the intention Of making
speech for have not the power making much of
but hnd that have to make nearly every and
Notwithstanding the which you have done
the honor OF drinking, proposed by the worthy Captain
here, little afraid that he has designs upon me-
thus spreading before such sumptuous repas for if
partake of it heartily he desires to- should
do so at the loss OF health (Laughterl will conclude
by offering seniment-The Officers Of the Army
aud Navy, with all health and prosperity Drank with
cheers.)
Capt Sands then ofIered-The mayor and municipality
OF the city OF Brooklyn Drank standing, with six cheers
Capt Sands will offer you, gentlemen, the mayor
and municipal authorities ofthe city OF New York.
The Mayor OF Brooklyn-You have anticipated me- sir
was on the point Of offering the sentiment.
This toast drank standing and twelve given
His honor the Mayor then rose, and said-
am placed, not exactly between stools, but bewe,
tSo compliments for while the hand his honor the
mayor OF Brooklyn about To offer the sentiment YOU
sir, did offer IT, am sir going make speech
cause, sir, have heard many and Cunning towards
the Presdeat such good would place all those
follow completely in the shade. (Appause) And, sir,
too ruddy plant subsist sun We have seen
what the civil authorities do and now seeing
what the navy and militia do. Twill offer n sent.
ment which contains something in relation 'Our noble
seveS In this county where the civilians are supreme
they only be excelled, If at ALL by the navy and army
give you
The United States! Drank with great cheeringl
Capt. Sands then offered the following toast:
The health wealth. and prosperity of the Secretary of
| Drank with loud cheers.)
Secretary Porter then rose and said:
They say that lighting great takers, and
they are not good talk fight. | will tell YOU
good Joke which probably caused my being called upon
make this speech. was just talking friend near me in
relation to proposing the health OF the Secretary Of the Post
oihce Department. who is unequaed the stump (augh
teri when was Unexpectedly called upon myself. must
say there Is the greatest praise due the military of this CITY
aud It's mother city ~ York. and there is one thing more
man another that deserves encouragement training
up OF citizens the that when our conn
try calls them, they will be found always ready This
Is Justly the boast of republican country In no city
have finer troops than this New York city,
The health OF the Postmaster General was then proposed
and drank with three cheers
Capt. Sands, rising simultaneously with Mr. WicklFe
but not seeing him. said "Gentemen we are pushed
for time" He then Mr. w. bowed and sat down beg
ging to be excused.
MIR. Wickie-That's Just it, gentlemen: we are pushed
Tor time, and as command what is called the NAIL which
IS obliged TO go by time, and by time ought not TO
de'ain you by speech, and will not l. therefore give
you
The sons and daughters of Brooklyn and N Y.-Tbe
applause.)
Capt Sands then proposed-The absent members of the
cablnet-which was drank standing, with cheers
The levec then broke up.