The New York herald., 1844-11-21

with us The jealous care with which the archives
S by s the 0I republics Of the new sts
historsn-Mr Alson-in his work on the history Of
Europe, takes occasion to say Of US, 80 wholly
regardless they Of historical records monuments
that half century their history will be found only In
the archives Of other This contemptuous
by the action noble State Be vindieste
still farther patriotism. Let show the nations OF
be Ssnsss when struggling for existence the Republic may
have postponed to more convenient season. the per
formapcs Of duty she has not in the hour o. her great
fame. Youth s proverbiay season Of houghtessness
The child, careless Of the future often destroys what
in vain tries to replace in after years. The old
ashioned building gives place to the newest model
Change-innov rapidly effected
BY and by the past is regretted What has been heed
lessy done, would be gladly undone. Many look back
upon the halIowed of the past The old house
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individuals it with nations In the infancy OF their
existence communities seldom think Of the future or
Of the past The present fills the eye Little heed
taken posery But the advances she looks to
futurty builds for all time Need you examples
with the Mediterranean Of this Continent Is that
work for this alone Look home at that mag
through our streets Will not those who follow Us to ou
graves and their mourners alter them, thank ths
men othis what they have donef Let US then 90
hand in hand In enrichng the hiltorial treasury Of
State. Scarcely Of our citizens but may con.
tribute his mite Let those who have not time TO de-
vote to historical research give counenance to those in
the pastrsasurs the of tho Of old ths
tell US OF athors habits and their lives until every
gap annals be lleevery deed Of glory recorded
every virtuous name immortalizsd And let there be
on ose which, like the leaves syb
in value they diminish In number Let all the
rals Of the past every form relgously preserved
Let the Indian Of river hill and valley and
pleasant to the ear be retained Let eok with aec
ton on the odahonsd church ana love to trace our
we all assist in great and pariotc work-in the per
iormancs OF duty-and good citizens and good pa
tpinf fho ttn 1NCf
country rests-thst like the Psnheon should stand
simple erect, sublimehe bright atmosphere Of
We need no auson to lineage from superhu
beings do the nations Of the old world Our origin
America was nearly with the discovery
Of printing In the words of Of our most brilliant
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we have College Of Arms to emblazon family honors
IL the names Of the great and good are not record
ed there They in the hearts Of their coun
trymen, though crumbling memorials of old
magni6cence Of feudal times are found upon our soil,
period Of existence faithful the recital of bril-
liant actions and resPlendent virtues Though we boast
the far prouder merits Of The fathers Of the republic
There is perhaps no State in this great confederation
sn $ he or
wholly written. will tel! Of earnest effort and teilof
revolution following revolution-of conquest succeeding
c0nquest-of the jurisprudence Of country subsii
uted for that Of institutes Of Justnian for
those of Ceke-of struggles with the savage trbesof
foundation of liberty In trnth, the was for
hundred vast battlefield exposed all the time
mea equal to the emergency. The soil is conse.
Grated BY the blood Of heroes and by great and holy
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future generations review abos with gratitude
snd they look back the early days Of the State
the Roman will the breast OF each he exclams
~ TOO CITIZEN New YoRKm
Hon. Mr.: BRopMEAD concluded, and burst OF
ami arse follOwed
The Rev DR. MmNoR pronounced the apostoli-
cal benediction, and the assemblage dispersed
The Dinner.
This was one of the most brilliant and agreea-
BILE affairs OF the kind that has taken place for
long period At eight o'clock precisely, about
guests and subscribers, sat down to the table in the
spacious and superb dining saloon Of the New York
Hotel, corner OF Waverly Place and Broadway
There were few or no decorations. every thing
heing arranged on scale Of simplicity and uni
fprmlty, and the effect was mere pleasing than
the foreign aid of ornament, particularly when
contrasted with the sumptuous piles of choice viands
beneath which the tables groaned again. Notwith
standing that plates were laid for over 250, there
were good many who could not find accommo-
dation at the first table, but have to mention
the gentlemen Of the press by the polite and oblig
ing stewards on the occasion.
Dodsworth's excellent band was in attendance,
and contributed, as far the resources OF music
The Hon. A. GALLATIN was in the Chair. Oo
his right we observed Hon. John @. Adams, DR.
Wainwright, Mr.. Brodhead, Mr. Day, OF Hart
ford Col Bcnkbead Dr. De wiz. t and Chief Jus
Almonte. Mexican Minister; DR.. Bethune and Mr..
Reed, .Philadelphia; Judge Oakley, Chancello,
Frelinghuysen, DR. Moore, President Of Columbis
College; Philip Hone, Esq &c.
o'clock, w. b. Lawrence, Esq. took his place
In rising to call the attention of the meeting to
the toasts, he said that the gentlemen, eminent
and well known, who were present, did not think
II necessary 10 prepare any set rcasts-leavng IT TO
the individuals OF the company to do but there
was one which could not be overlooked. The
President here entered into a review Of the His
torical Society-alluded to the eminent divines
ana lustrious scholars who were concerned in its
institution then dwelt upon the character and
public utility OF the institution, which was the sub
o. The goth Of November is04-the birth day Of the
New York Historical Society" Applause)
The PaEsIDgNT.-T Secretary will now read
letters OF apology from several gentlemen who
could not attend. They were as follows:-
From DR.. Miller Of Princetown, one of the frs
founders Of the Society; from Martin Van Buren,
Esq, which was received with marked applause
from Chief Justice Taney; from Judge Story
Silas Wight, (marked cheers;) w. H Prescott
George Bancroft MIllard Fillmore, Cloud cheer
ing y Governor Seward; James Savage, Boston.
the reading Of the letters of Silas Wright and M
Fillmore, that he would dispense with it, there
were loud and most enthusiastic calls for the read
ing, which was complied with greatly to the salts
faction OF the gay and cheerful audience.
Mr.. BRADIsH here said, that the presence Of an
individual whose history was strewed on the
stream of time, honored the meeting intimately
identified with and comprising in his life much OF
his countrys history, was no oessencouraging and
to pubcand private virtue. No patriotism
however disinterested; integrity, however pur,
and unimpeachable; no wisdom, however exalted
and unerriDg, had been sufficient to exonerate him
r npr a. he Int nf fHnos
VINO devote their lives TO the service of their
country. But time has vlndcated the one and ap-
proved the other -(Applause.) The bitter water
have subsidized and justice has assumed her empire
Gentlemen, detaiE you too long. know yor
anticipate the name propose to mention l will,
therefore, ask you to stand and drink with mt
to-
John G. Adams s-may the evening Of his days be tran