The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-13

| an occasion. (Cheers) That meeting was sanctifed
and haowed by feelings common to the universal heart
of They were then the representatives not of par
ticular nations but OF humanity itself CHEERS Ihey
of Univ ersal Father Cheers) Let such feel
ings still animate them, and furnish motives to their daily
ne rose not to SPEAK 50 help him Goo o%1 hs
| resist Cheers) He concluded by giving
The rs exiles in New England but the
people by affinity oil character being equally distinguish
ed for industry and domestic virtuen
DR.. MANLY President OF the St. Nicholas Society, then
returned thanks He was he said. pretty much in the
condition Of of his associaes-nearly used up But
he could not be altogether silent Besides he could claim
affinity with the Germans for his grandfather and grand
mother were both Germans applause) He nude some
excellent remarks on patriotism and benevolence and
| concluded by giving
The BenevOence that does not wait for death for OPP
| portunty Of action"
The President next gave. after few beautiful remarks
1.-The unity Of Germany-the emblem being this feast
and this assembage-ths morning of its birth is now
| dawning in the tather.und"
| Drank with great applause.
national air here sung in glorious style by the
| professional gentlemen.
| The next regular toast was
| "The German Oak-as its shadow is spread far and
wide SO IS German nation spread Europe.
longer like the oak; unconscious Of its strength"
National Air" The German Oak"
Then came the next regular toast
"The invention of Guttenberg-free and unshackled
| De not afraid of the folly of raving madmen-
Do not tremble at the free use of the press !"
Mr. GRunD. Of Philadelphia responded to this toast in
power and animation He dwet at length the ardent
love Of liberty which animated the German people-de-
claed that Germany would take freedom at second
hand-she would work out her liberties He
glad that Germany had not succeeded to her wishes in
princes. Then she would have been Statistic with the
slightest concessions on their partnow she will accept
nothing less than the whole Cheers) At that time, in
the words of Goethe they thought mighty coudescend
ing in lord to speak even humaney with the devil
| Naughter) Now Germany has made the acquaintance
Of Ernest Of Cumberland and If she had only half dozen
such princess she would he where she ought
| be-Loud and continued cheering) Four years ago
what children they when the King Of Prussia made
his coronation speech which he had learned from the
actor Deveraut, and which made the whole OF Germany
Prussian-( Cheers) He then gave them nothing but
mild censorship instead OF rigorous but
menced pulling the strings and Tightening the reins by
degrees utwhen Germany will move she will have
reins at all-(Enthusastic applause) Mr. g. then men,
toned the King Of Wuremburgh especially deserving
honorable notice friend OF freedom He concluded
| giving
The Future of Germany and its Glorious Past,-and
the three standing lions in the scutcheon of the house OF
| HoHENsrAUFFEN.
Drank with great applause.
The next regular toast was
Commerce and Indusry-f seas, languages and
toms separate nations it is the high destiny Of
to nourish industry and good feeling thus uniting all
lands"
| Then the tenth toast
"Our Rights American citi2ens-what the Consu.
ton shall suffer to be taken away"
This pslpable hit at the American Republicans excited
| thunders of applause
Then came the last regular toast
The Ladies-may innocence love and fidelity be
| their most precious ornaments, Nine times nine
The then said that they had thus far allowed
the professional gentlemen to sing for them now he
would call on the company themselves to unite in one o:
pany, accompanied by the band.
The PRESIDENT then, after brief euogium his cha.
| The Memory of Ed Noltenius,
This gentleman was formerly Treasury Of the Society
and of its brightest ornaments He died on the 9th OF
February last universally regretted Tin preparing the
toast Mr. Faber was quite overcome by his feelings and
The President then proposed the following toast which
was handed up by one OF the guests
THE characteristic virtues OF the German people, illus
trated and exemplied in their exPresiden PHILIP HONE,
This was drank with grsa, enthusiasm
Mr. HoNE returned thanks in neat and feeling speech
which, regret, our space will not permit us to give
He alluded to the magnificent bsquest fthe late -,
"1he German literature and anguaga-the munifcent
ola laented son of our iaherand has planted
they will take and flourish under the OF skul
cultvator. professor Tellkampf)
marks proposed Tie health Of MIR trnnd which was
| drank with great applause
| Mr. GRuND returned thanks lie embraced the oppor
tunty ofsaying that that festival had nothing whatever
to do with the politics Of this country Look around
said he all that You relates to the fatherand 1t
us everto remember the land Of CHEERS J.
Neither here at home have the Germans political pc
rope and believe with the help OF God they will get
(Cheers) All that they strive for here has been to
|
| moment know that the very heart OF
the Germans is set upon treaty with this country
which shall perpetuate the friendly feelings which exist
between the two countries. loud applause) Neither
in this in any other of celebrations
| mingle particle OF political rancour The German-
wish for nothing but the quiet exercise OF their rights
do believe that can affirm that all occasions the,
have demanded those rights modestly. When Germans
act they act from conscientious motives They must
first be satisfied that they right With all the news
papers they have-with sixty eighty presses at
orr N hev npVp wi H.Ou chp
indeed If fault is found with them, is the little in
teres they take in the local politics of this country
(Chee-s) Mr. q concluded by giving sentiment
pressive of the attachment of the Germans to the free in
sttutions ofthis country
speech He said that the Germans had indeed ever
Quoted themselves good and orderly citizens and that
(Cheers And he could assure them that by all nteII
gent and right thinking Americans they would be
'eem red, Mr. Mr. &C. concluded ",Il lad by giving
than that OF our adoption" Drank with loud cheers)
Several volunteer toasts then given, and some
most inspiriting ars performed by the band Here
gladly embrace the opportunity of paying deserved tr
butte Of admiration to this splendid band 1t led by
| Schneider and was universally acknowledged to be one
Of the most effective engaged any such occasion
We also must not omit mention of the professional singers
who contributed much to the enjoyment Of the
sion They were-Herr Won Hurier, Maurice Kisscl
Hger FIRST tenor, Eilshemns Kark Second tenor AL
pers Timm Luis and Scharenburg FIRST bass, Slack and
The whole festival indeed splendid illustraosbf
the intelligence taste patriotism and responsibility d the
|
any one In this city which had superior, and very few
which had equal claims to live in the memories of all
who participated in its enjoyments auwned the purity
| and excellence OF the fcflings which it awakened
! We gracefully acknowledge the Kindness of A Rode.
in making thus report aye aided bxswpplying rans:
laton OF the toa:ts and giving much information TO
his taste and judgment it is likewise but just TO mention
elegance and great propy of the decorations of the
room were manly owing.
Many of the fair inmates Of the Aston House honored
the festival by looking in from the ante-room Amongst
them several whose lovsness might well have
cited many sigh the casual beholder reectedthat he
might never again find himself within the influence OF
their beaming beauty. =
OF the manner in which the entertainment got up
by the Messrs Scotsman and Coleman, it is
to speak II is enough to say that 1t worthy Of them
| and OF the magnificent establishment over which they
preside