The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09

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REcospsn-Gentlemen. as the gentlemen called upon
do not feel disposed to give you sentiment gentle
at this end of the table gives the orator Of the day
Alderman Miller Drank with cheers)
The RECORDER said that II appeared to be difficult TO
resuscate the Alderman probably because his speech
had just been buried. (Laughter)
Alderman BUNTING gave the health Of Mr.. Fierce
Alderman Elect and President Of the Board Of Assistants
that is to be.
Aide man PiERcE gave the health OF Mayor Harper
which responded to with three times three cheers.
Alderman SEAMAN loudly called for and after
some little delay tho gentleman came forward and said
he had not words to express his thanks for the honor
behalf
The RrconDnR-spoak for yourself, have enough to
The CHArnMAs then gave William F. Haveymeyer the
Mayor that is to DO. Drank with great enthusasm3
Aid SEAMAN then proposed the health of the Recor
der Of the city of New York." which dono every
justice to.
long speeches his was generally very short and very
sgnhcantsuch as tO0 years to the pententiary; five
year, t to Sing Sing, or something Of the same
recommended to the city authorities Of this city, the
have met together to celebrate the commencement Of
In conjunction with DID, able and good fellow citizen
Aid Samuel L. Purdy, thirteen years ago, (chesrs,)
he visited the spot when Purdy said, will purchase
the island and If the corporation will not take it from us
we will make course Of it. Cheers and laugh
ter Generations yet unborn will applaud and praise
the objects that induced the authorities purchase this
US Wcll as COUNCIL tndt carried the original
object out heers He begged to conclude by propos-
ing tho health Of the Common Council of New York,
which carried out this most important objectn (Chcers
AID BUNTING then gave the health of Gen. Tallmadge,
the President of the American Institute. (Cheors)
Gen. TALLMADoE returned thanks for the toast just
DOCS 50 much credit to al concerned was an example
worthy OF being followed The cattle this very island
alone at one time produced $4,000 per annum in milk;
and how much more, under proper management, was it
capable Of producing He begged to give toast or sen
timent-May the incomers 10 Office avoid all the faults
would thus become example to the people who would
have TSs every confidence in them" (Applause9
Inc CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of the Hon.
w. Campbell.-(Drunk with all honors)
Mr. CAMPBELL briefly returned thanks and said that it
was recorded BY the founder Of Christianity that charity
covered multitude of SINS and if such the case
he hoped the noble and charitable intent would
that he proposed the health of the Commissioners Of the
Aims House. Drank with three times three)
some little time the gentleman came forward and said
ne was not speaking man. and deputed the Recorder to
Recorder TALLMADor-I must say again, let the gen.
teman speak for himself; else call Mr.. Price to
speak for him. As he counsel for all at loss he will
40 SO and the gentleman can send bis fee tomorrow
W. ~ PRrcr ESQ., thanked those present for the notice
they bad taken of him the present occasion He
when an institution Of the nobes description in
temptation lni party was not known all were united
to carry great object as Americans 1t was like
the Courts of Chancery its doors were open tho
neccssitous They looked abroad for the lame halt and
This was not done at the Of the rich or to the
prevention their enjoying the Injuries Of their splendid
halls but at the same time; to afford asylum to the
aged and decrcpd Here tho unfortunate infants who
never knew what paternal care was, would be pro.
vided for, better than greater part OF the other
delighted take the most humble part the matter and
wnen he saw members Of the New York press around
him they would turn their attention and give their all
powerful support to this noble object He concluded by
q wing, " The New York Press"
Mr.; CLARK said that if he had glass with something
in it. he might say something the press (The want
was suppled) The gentleman then said he had
only to say that tho daily press alone represented
thcc and therefore he begged to give tho daily
There were now loud cries of Green, Green, but
that gentleman not appearing Mr. WATSON. after some
representative Of tho press who was present rose
and said that appeared that he the only member
Of the daily who willing to
craft the next Common Council-may they in all good
undertakings follow in the footsteps Of their usfiou'
Recorder TALLMApoE said, there one good fellow
among them although he was foreigner and he begged
to propose the health Of Mr. A. Watson
true and AZ such he begged to propose the health
of the worthy President He had listened with pleasure
Of the great cdce about to be and hoped
that all their hopes would be realised.
Tho health Of Mr. Miller was then drank with great
MIR MILLER briefly returned thanks
Some two or three other toasts were then given, and
the company separated many taking tour of the beau
tful island After which they crossed the river where
omnibusses waiting TO convey the company to the
railway which in short time brought them TO the city
The whole affair of the day evidenced spirit that for
the past twelve months has lain dormana spirit of be
ralty and social feeling, both BY the incoming author
ties and the outgoing. The absence of Mayor Harper
remarked upon, and it was said by some that he
could not stand the Gre of the Champagne cors which
kept up to good extentso far that at the feet Of
some Of the cdepant Council after the collation., not
whstanding teetotal principles, might be seen !" a
half dozen Of dead men y in which they ably assist
cd by certain reporters always good hands at the bottle
eating and drinking The party then proceeded to take
survey Of the island, in which VIM s. Miller Esq, the
chairman, most admirably played the part Of chaperon
giving every information to the novices that re-
qured. 1t is certainly most beautiful spot and will be
additional gem in the Of the authorities Of this
city il carried out in the spirit in which il conceived
and if other act Of the native American party be
brought forth in their defence what they have done
this affair must rebound to their credit for generations
The nobeness and utility Of tho plan and objects
are only secondary to tho Croton movcment-one Of the
greatest achievements Of the present age.