New-York daily tribune., 1845-12-24


Columbia. child OF Heaven,
The bes, OF blessings given,
Be thine TO greet
Hailipg this votive day,
Looking with fond survey
Upon the weary way
OF Pilgrim feet.
Here trace the grown stones
Where rest their mouldring bones,
Again rise
And let thy sons be led
To emulate the dead,
While DER their tornbS they tread
With grateful eyes.
Sons of renowned Sires.
Join in harmonious chors,
Swell your loud songs;
Daughters of peerless danes,
Come with your mild acclans
Let their revered names
Dwell on your tongues.
Selections from scripture were read by Dr. Wayiand,
of Brown University. Rev. Dr. Kenda! addressed An
excellent and terven prayer 10 the throne OF grace and
A hvmu to the tune Of Old Hundred sung after The
manner of the Pilgrim Fathers, Dr. Pierce OF Brookline
calling Of line by line The procession then reformed
visiting on their way. The old Pilgrim Rock which had
been uncovered for the occasion IT the Car House ia
bes had been arranged Tor nearly I'VE hundred guests
Judge Warren President of the Society pres ded at the
dinner Among the distinguished guests were Hon I'd
ward Everett President Quincy OF Harvard University
Hon Rufus Choate. Hon. Abbott Lawrence, Rev. Drs
Pierce Kendall and Wayland; Geo. s. Hilard. Esq. and
DR. Woodward Of Worcester.
The dinner wen. off in the best possible and
WAS in every respect worthy of the occasion Among the
guests not ON the invited list were que number of our
distinguished ellow-citizens who contributed in no small
degree to eniven the celebration and make pass on well
and PLEASANTLY Besides the President OF the Society," the
Chair assisted by the following gentlemen who serv-
ed as Vice Presidents Col. John R. Thomas, OF Ply
mouth; Henry Crocker, of Barnstable; DR.. Woodward
of Worcester. Col j. Il CloId, OF New Bedord David
Sears Esq and Hon Abbott Lawrence OF Boston. Alter
blessing had been asked BY Rev DR.. Wsyland ST. Mar
tins by the whole company, with the words o
the wcllknown hymn
= Aner which Jndge Warren welcomed the company
alluding 10 the Indian welcome of Welcome English
men, he bid welcome 10 the Americans, IN the name
fthe Pilgrim Society lie made onei Hut very suta
BILE and excellent opening address lie welcomed all
of every political aud OF every religious persuasion In
conclusion he said he TO do honor TO those VINO
had the courage do for what he would not have the
courage do for himself We had assembled, nc SAID
to commemorate important historical! and polucai
The year. 1850, was the year OF the com
mencement OF the Thirty Years War. How great the
between the estimation IN which these events
we're held then and now Who thought of the Pilgrims
then Who knows any thing of the Thirty Years War
now We stand upon the spot probably the most re.
markabe in history. On this very place where we now
stand little more than 200 years ago were enacted
scenes which the history OF the whole nation.
On that solemn Sabbath of which yesterday was the an
niversary. the savage saw all that might or might not
change the destinies Of the world.
Judge Warren closed by the following sentiment
'Our Pilgrim forefathers-whle their blood warns may
their qaicEeh and their spirit animate our hearts
He then offered the following toast:
1.-THE Town OF Plymouth the ashes OF the fathers
This sentiment was suitably responded to. by Hon.
Morton Davis-who concluded BY the following sent
ment:
''rhe heroic mothers of the Old Colony, who took the
first step in the daring enterprise We celebrate ana amidst
sorrow and suffering rocked the cradle OF New England
After which letter read from the Hon. Ii. H.
Otis whose health would permit him to be present
His letter closed with the following sentiment
"May the iron bonds which connect Plymouth with her
younger sister Boston, add ndissoluble strength 10 the
bonds of union and affection that have already united The
children of the Pilgrims"
To this the President added the following
Those other iron bonds which for TWO centuries have
indsouby linked The OF Otis 10 the honors and inter
After which Judge Warren auding to the free schools
and Harvard University said that in regard TO that nj
versity were placed IN somewhat emu!ous position
and grammatical soecsm. The past and the future are
both present Some one the Chair, said that this
was perfect.
may always honor their memory by vindicstng their
great principle Liberty Of conscience and The neht o
This sentiment was responded to by Hon. Josiah
Quincy who amused his hearers by the manner IN
which he vindcatcd his claims TO be son OF the old
Colony Mr. @. concluded by the following sentiment
Boston and Plymouhn all times uuited in affection
and almost locally united in bonds OF iron and steel
God bless their enterprise and people
Judge Warren then gave
"The venerable Judge Davis. He thinks his mortal
frame cumbrous the longer il Is worn The fsrim
fathers will hnd in him kindred spirit when ihey meet
him In his robes OF light"
"The sslus,ion OF old Welcome, Enslshmen"
May crisis occur fobiddng the application
OF the friendly greeting"
exhausted his stock The company having voted him
despotc power the Judge not calling for the
the Chair then called upon Hon. Rufus Choae We have
net the time do dsce now in our hasty Sketch to
the beautiful and eloquent remarks OF Mr. Choatc, who
dwe length upon the associations connected with tue
landing OF the Pilgrims He closed with the following
sentiment:
THE fame OF the Pigrms-won by sharp trial and grand
by transcendsni resuis-ihe
fountains swollen into the oenehcent Faith
er Of Rivers
Judge Warren then very happily called out Dr.
Holmes saying in allusion to past history that Ike
Charles l. he would abdicate in favor OF Oliver.
DR.. Holmes, after suitable preface. favored the
company with some original lines Fepete with his usual
humor and spirit
After Dr. Holmes had concluded the President called
George :. Hlllard Esq by the following sentiment
Puritan hlood-We prove is excellence by showing il,
be exposed TWO centuries without changing Us color
or lis sentiment
Mr. Hllard responded in very beautiful and interest.
ing address, TO which We will not do the injustice of a..
tempting sketch.
Mr. Hia-d concluded by the following beautiful sent:-
ment:
The religious faith of the Plgrims-To them the
pillar of ire, the mids: OF tia 10 may II be the
cloud that shall temper ae dazzling glare OF our
prosperity"
Following Mr Hillsrd Mr.. Dempser favored the con-
pany By singing The spot where was born"
The President then announced brief letter from Hon
John O. Adams which concluded by the following senti-
Cment:
The future representative Of the Plymouth Rock in
councils Of the nsiion-Msys double portion Of ihe sP OF
the Pilgrim Fathers upon MS constituents IN making
their selectou and upon him, when selected
Judge w. then gave:
"Jo6n Q Adsms-He always represents rock
He then gave:
psniel webs,e!-His home is among tie memorials Of
the Pilgrims; his heart always responds TO their
praises aad his giant ineec, always ready TO uphold
lheit principles"
The President; then gave sentiment complimentary to
New Bedford, and called upon Hon. Nh Clifford 10 re-
spono 20 II, which he did in lis usual happy manner,
giving q sentiment,
The Tsr,f Policy OF the Plgrims-Though pledged 10
high dulles their frt manifest consisted OF list oi Tree
scles drawn and signed IN the cabin OF the Nayiowe
Judge Warren then read letter from the venerable
John Rowland fourth inea descendant OF OF those
who landed on the Rock
The President having called upon Mr.. Stevenson of
Boston he entertained the audience by excellent and
spirited address concluded with the following sentiment
1.-THE baron OF Beef-The only tile thai IS IN New
England. and suited 10 our taste
To this Mr. Clifford added, tha; /; was striking
instance Of the difference between ancient times and the
present thar formerly the bsrons fed upon the people
and now the people fed upon the bsrous
The President then gave, IN alusioa 10 hon m T..
Rives:
vrsinia-The mos, 4, repository OF The memorials OF
great men she has been he fruitful prodneer OF tne
in yindicarlOr English instiLc