The New York herald., 1844-11-21

turs times Applause Gentlemen have not time here to
enlarge upon the uses and advantages Of historical
they N: e ps the s s.S
ssry Of a. land 6y Columbus and track down to the
present lbeeve that will be confirmed. request you,
gentlemen to excuse me making any further observs-
ions and beg respond to the sentiments have
cordially offered, and give you in return the following
American History-of the past, comments Of heroic
snerpr.s: Of the nspd s ~ sand S with
phecy Of Barclay-"Tmes noblest offspring il the last"
lProlonged applsuse)
ed upon the interesting events in the history
of Pennsy he was at loss to select from among
Without rival among the founders Of States "a man
who next to Washington the father Of his country hs
universal history lApplau:s) ..
wonders Low made in that department. Of science
which distinguished America, and sgain il was on the
found wisdom and unerring judgment which marked him
most to be the leader OF his people There too was pro-
mulgated the declaration OF 70 and the individual who
and thereto was brought forth the declaration Of
s2 how forget that Robert Fulton who brought
two worlds together, was native Of that staSf-
(Appause) But have not done yer. wish to call to
your notice still another name-that Of Thomas Godfrey,
he inventor Of that quadrant which goes y sns name Al
tracing from the merits of Fulton il right that we IN
America should do justice. name to you Oliver
ground for the prediction that the day would come when
people would travel in carriage in hours % TINS CITY
Philadelphia This hes been verified, and more ior
the delegation who will reply to and entertain you,
has arrived in this city in little over five hours from rhia
THE memory Of those sons Of Pennsylvania, honor
ably identified with the progress Of art and Improvement
Let history see that their memory be not forgotten"
Hon VIZ p REED of Philadelphia, saddle was
happy to express his Of honor for inviting him to-
day These times when Pennsylvania men should DO
cautious when msrited compliments now in crcula
tim and YER
ment at all. (Appause) There was chapter in Penn
sylvsnia not yet soncluded-and he would mannily re-
for IT, and that the chapter which records their
failure pay their debts He hoped that that chapter
was not yet closed he would not speak as prophet
Of Pennsy lvania would in short time be gone bye ZAP
puso Yesterday he letter dated in 1871 in which
h not IN h
treasury to pay El0 warrant end mention here as
matter per haps not unknown to you, that to none
did Pennsylvania owe much as to stranger
mean Albert Galatin Qoud appause) for resolution
Of his the basis Of the credit Of Pennsyvana II has
you the country town, QaughteD when New York was
collection Of huts and Philadelphia noted town But
Ss s
friends" said he; they must always be rivals for
the trade l New Nsw But s and
vana. There is not spot of yeur State but will at
the galantry Of Pennsylvania soldiers fighting to
comfort in these days Of the dsgrace Of my native
State to think of the days Of her honor and renown
Washington as Commander-in. Chief loud cheeTs)-
Bat there still another act sirit WINS the same John
Adams that appointed Judge Mar:ha Chief Justice Of the
United States (Applause) Gentlemen will give you
'Tbe history Of the good old times and ito conserva-
other 9TH iii link Is broken y 1ApplsussJ ' -
PHILLIP HosE, Esq responded alluded in nattering
to the Massachusss Ant quaran Society which
incorporated by act Of Legislature in 1919, and
continued from that till the present. in successful opera
ton It was founded by Isaiah Thomas of Boston, who
ects Of this society seem to be to cherish the old spirit
which lumed the souls Of her and may
be hoped that the fame will not expire while in the
hands OF Everritt. Storey and such men. Gentlemen
call upon you to join with me in drinking
"The Antiquarian Society of Massachusetts,, and the
revered memory of Isaiah Thomas, its founder" Gap.
plsuse)
Mr.. BURNSIDE, of Worcester, responded.
Chief Justice JONES followed, and pronounced
handsome eulogium on the sister State OF C0nnec-
ucut, and gave
"The Historical Society Of Connecticut"
Mr.. Day responded, and gave
chronological knowledge-its course is onward and
upward-let us give II push and q lIft.n
hon. j. ADAMS made short communication in pre-
he proceeded to make few remarks which had entirely
escaped him before. He appeared here under strong
Of the honor done him. in answer to individual in
vitaon and also Of the delegation
should once more shake hands with him in this world
he could not Withstand. He had held high and conHden
al situations in the nation, and he knew OF no man
with whom he differed moro occasionally; yet at
the present time he knew of difference on any point
between them but this he could add that in all their
ations in all circumstances, in all situations he knew
him honorable and honest man. loud applause)
Mr.. FoLsoME, after few handsome and complimentary
illusions to Gen Amonte, gave toast which we could
hear but which related to Mexico and her represen
tative present.
Cen ALMoNrE then rose and said, that unable as he
express his sentiments In strange tongue, he
hoped the Historical Society would excuse him. he would
propose q sentiment, which was
"rhe Of the Historical Society of New York
may benefits extend only the U. States but
the whole continent Of America" loud chees)
Several other toasts and speeches followed, but
as the night had worn round to halt past eleven
we could not stop longer to report the remainder
Of the proceedings, which, doubtless, were most
interesting, judging from the conviviality and high
spirits Which, prevailed when our reporter left.
The following is list of the committee of recep-
ton and stewards who officiated -
COMMITTEE RECEPTION.
Dr.. C. Mason, c. Golden,
T. De Peyster, w. @. Davies,
G. Folsome, q. w. Beekman,
Archd. Russell.
STEWARDS.
p M. Wetmore, J. r. Bartlett
9. Gibbs, T. Harris,
g. C. B., H G. Stebbins,
II. Winthrop, A. H. Bradford,
John Fay, A. M. Cozzens.
CABINET OF Mr.. Polk There are great many
speculations just now about the Cabinet Of Mr..
Polk, and we have heard some facts mentioned
which give us intmaton of its probable
complexion. The first enquiry regards the person
who will be called on to fill the office of Secretary