Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-09-25

/ 10 iulufc OencVOItut tUofls. Ddstu upon
the principle of good will TO mankind
year after year will It continue to receive
into its ranks, hundreds Of homes, hearts,
anxious 10 contribute 10 the extent OF A.
billly, towards the aleviaii0n Of the sui-
ferIngs Of the poor and sick, the widow
and the orphan. COVENANT.
II TuE lIoRTicULTURAL SOCIETY cele-
5raled their l7ib anniversary, and enter
tanned their friends Yesterday at a mag
nIfcsnt festival in Faneuil Hall.
The guests, Of whom there were about
an equal nuoOber Of ladies' and genileInrn n
began to assemble about 8 o'clock-and
before six, were well arranged at the
bountnully provided tables. The Hall
was richly ornamenied with evergreens
and flowers arranged with taste, 10 great
! pr"iusion. The gallery opposite the
President, bnre The names of the great
boian's's DrcandoIIe, Lnnnus, and
Jussieu, fes,oonrd with greens aud now-
ers. The gallery at the right OF the
chair bore the names of Van Mons,
Douglas, Plumier, knight, Duhamel and
Loudon--and that on the left, those of
our own countrymen of no less reputation,
Prince Manning, BueI, Michaux, Fes-
seDden aud Lowcll-all names dear TO
horticultural science.
/ The President OF the Society, Mar
shall u. Wilder, Esq, was assisted in
his arrangements by the great care and
polilencss of the Nlarshals, 80 that the
large assembly which 6lledtwelve tables.
occupying the whole floor of the hall, -,
were well and comfortably seated.
/ Among the invited guests, Hon Ed
ward Everett, Hon. Daniel Webster,
Hon. Thomas A Davis, Rev. Mr..
Choules, Hon. Nathan Appleton, sat on
the left Of the chair the venerable Mrs
Alexander Hamilton, President Qunry,
Hon. J. G, Palfrey, Rev. DIR. Goldman,
Rev. DR.. Parkman, Hon. S. II. Valley,
Jr. at the right of the chair. Several of
these gentlemen were accompanied by
their wives and other ladies' of their fam
lirs. Mr.. Webster and Nlr. Everett
catered after the company were seated,
and were received enthusiastically.
A blessing was asked by Rev. DR..
Goldman.
\ The company with great unanimiiy
proceeded io test the excellence of the
fruits placed before them, and of the
other rich pru,is made by the stew.
ards. The Brigade Band enlivcned the
merri'ncn' and conversation by its ap-
proprlaie and finely performed music.
Mr.. Wilder then addressed the com
phny IN nn interesting speech, presenting
the striking contrast between the feeble
beginnings Of the Sociely and its present
usefulness aud success After this be-
ginning of The intellectual entertainment,
oi the evening, successive toa,ts called
up Mr.. PaltIey, The Secretary Of the
Commonwealth, whose happy alusions
I" her worth and her success, were loud.
/ ly appIaudod ; Mr.. Everett, who spoke
with feeling OF his deep pleasure 10 find
my himself Ouce more at home Mr.
Webster, toasted as the Marshticld far
mel, who replied with great spirit and
modesly 10 this allusinn, and spoke with
elnqncncc Of the high objects of the
Sor'"ly Mr.. Navor Davis, who gave a
p'ihy sentiment President Quincy. whoI
~ answer ,u toast IN honor Of the l. M.
Vets'iv, announced To- the company that
he was once again n citizen OF Boston i
DIR. Goldman and Rev. Mr.. Chonles
Messrs. Winthrop, Gushing, VALLEY
and number OF other gentlemen.
/ Mr.. Winthrop called up Mr.. Gushing
very appropriately, as from the hran ol
The central Rowe'y nation. Mr. Cushin.
spoke with point and spirit, toaslug lh.
Ladies present. Mr. lIcmmina OIL
Louisiana, after a sho,i speech, gave II
very gallant sentiment in honor of the
Ladies' Of New England.
In complimcnii"g the Merchants Of.
Boston, the president announced dona.
ton Of $1,000 10 the Society, irom Mr..
Samuc! Appleton, an announcement
which introduced toast IN his honor.
which was loud!y applaudcd
Mr.. Webster made enrcca and oovel
sentiment in honor Of Mrs. Gen. Ham
i!ton, the daughter of Gen SCHUYLER,
which was loudly appauded. Mr.
Wilder returned Mrs. Hamil,on's thanks
Hon. Mr.. Chapman made a very hu-
norous and interesting speech in answer
TO complimentary toast And with
these and other entertainments the fes
ilvl,ies were prolonged to late hour.
Several songs written lnr the occasion
were sung, aud fine aud appropriate in.
strumcn'al music varied the entertain.
men's. BJst Daily 4ttr. Of 20M.
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