The New York herald., 1846-03-03


humane Of this city and New Jersey of the Legsa.
lures Of the two States to provide means
for the safety Of those who may be OF their lives
from shipwrecks on our coasts
Resolved, That q committee should be appointed to
carry out the object Of petoning Congress- to secure
the speedy execution Of the contemplated in these
Resolved. That fund should be raised, and premiums
offered for the preservation Of lives from shpwreck
Resolved That many il not all the persons on board
the John Mnturn, might have been saved had proper
efforts been made by those on shore.
Resolved That it is but too apparent that atrocities
committed the property of dead bodies on this
occasion, which find no apology 10 acvilized com.
munity and which call for the unqualified apprehension
Of the public for the most strenuous efforts to pre-
vent their Recurrence.
Minerva Hail. by the Cambran Association, in honor Of
the Anniversary Of St. David, came OF last night with
y AZ the end stood the grand WEIGH
ard bearing its folds the national device of the Ora
gon with the motto as il was translated to u.s. Of the
pervading winged course" The foot of tho room was
graced with excellent portrait Of General Morgan
Lewis The orchestra gallery was surrounded with the
lillian flags and the other side, the Star spangled
Banner and the Union Jack displayed their folds in ami
cable unison About 400 persons sat down 10 the sum
tuous fsast which the spirited manager. had provided
Mr. Morris took the char assisted, vice Presidents
son Of Robert Morris the signer Of the Declaration Of
Independence Thirteen regular toasts were drank WIN
ons to BE- singular
cdence that there should be thirteen counties in Wales;
thirteen original States and thirteen .gnsIs Of the De-
Stephen Hopkins, Of r. Ii William Williams Of Conn.,
Wm Floyd c Of d
Srsnci. H. Iss so BENZ Harrison ofdo John PENN
that Gov Francis Lewis Of New York, was q Welsh:
man born and the father Of the distinguished General
Morgan Lewis. The celebrated Button Gwinnett, OF
Georgia, also, was born in Wales.
Letters were received from Martin Van Buren,, Slas
Henry c sd nss % S,
ion. Among the distinguished guests present we're the
Hon Gasn ian Capt u a1.S. 5 ths
Consul General Of Mexico, and the Consul General Of
Spain.
and to this Mr. Verplanck responded In short speech
have to thank the president and the society sad he)
for the honor Of appearing in behalf of great cause
great occasion, and before 30 respectable
an association The great question OF popular edu-
cation a. has long been settled
We talk of altering the city charer-we talk of reform
ing the State consttuon.but good and enlightened re-
forms only be accomplished by enlightened peo
ple The whole mass of society should be brought with
in the of obtaining knowledge, and those pecu-
out. Thus there would be chance Of producing from
our country schools another Washington, another
ated with grsss view. Of u,urty
ann not speaking Of political 9uesons but our people
that people must bo educated What msgn6cent
prospect is opened before us! Let US not talk Of
the blessings Of true and tolerant religion and liberal
science
Mr.. yrnrLAscx concluded by saying, that contempt
BILE as that aristocracy may be, which prides itself
birth alone the arisocracy Of Wales is not to be des.
pissd. lGIeat applause2 .
This of brought out the representatives OF for
eign nations.
the gallant Welsh people"
The Consul General Of Mexico said
Gsn,is%en il will not be too bold in me 70 sadrsss e.;
perfectly speak, desire to say word or tive. feel
very much gaed with the attentions this society has
fapdor dnaa . 10 Ia toe IN INV
meaning-but my heart knows what to say. The allu
sion that has been made here, to the country which
trust-I hope shall always try to perform my duty
and am sorry that this duty will sometimes compel
Counties But psaes NV do Sant peace above
every thing in the world-I want no war have been
in the midst Of too long to be ignorant Of s conse
quences II is easy to convince ourselves that this
peace cannot be preserved while injustice n done.
heard something little while ago from Mr. verplanck,
wantededucstion the first element of the grandeur Of
the nation. But education must be attended by honor
nations come from the sane stock The law Of God is
only one-it il made for all hope the advantsg 90 Of
superior education will be used by this people to
aggress upon others. The Welsh have been noted
oI their honesty The practise Of this virtue will not
try and this, but between all nations Of the word My
sentiment IS" Peace throughout the Garth"
The French Vice Consul also made some remarks,
which we have not room to insert.
WIN. MILES. Esq, drank to the patriotic and gallant
members Of the ST. Davds Society The following tesst
only safeguard of liberty in our land"
About IL O'Clock, small band of Druds entered the
room in their national costume and the Bard sang beau
We left at late hour "the feast Of reason and tho
flow Of soul" then boun,itul as ever and, Tor
sught we know, was kept up to late hour in the
morning. All was JOY and gaieiy, and another st.
Davids day will have to roll around ere shall see
its like again." Joy to the patriotic Cambrians!
CoLD wEATHrR.-Despite the advent Of spring, the
cold weather still hangs although yesterday was
much more tolsrsbls than several of the preceding
FnE-The alarm offire yesterday morning, at about
O'Clock, from the premises No. 2sl William street
The fire was exiting without much damage.
the Marine Court have removed their quarters to the
above formerly occupied by the American IDs,i
tute with whom they have made friendly exchange Of
apartments The court room presents very fine end
ly arranged
ing of the Historical Society will be held this evening
at their room, in the University, att o'clock.
LECTURE on OREooS.-Mr Charles saxton, Of Oregon
territory, will give lecture this evening at Croton
Hail. the SOIL climate, advantages &c Of this nte
resting portion Of creation. Mr. Saxton has been some
time resident OF Oregon, and we presume his lecture
will be very interesting.
MtsMERIsM.-H will be seen BY reference TO an ad-
vertisement in this days paper, that DR.. Dods COM
O'Clock in Clinton Hail. and will lecture every evening
during the week except Friday night, upoa the philo
sophy OF mesmerism.
Nsw YoRK YACHT CLus.-The New York Yacht Club
for the election Of officers, when the following were
elected John c. Stevens Esq. reelected commo.
dore; w Edgar, Esq treasurer; W. c. Jay, Esq record
ing secretary and 7 Rollins, Esq corresponding
crstary Mr Stevens who Is building yacht ofsr
cd to match against any vessel in the world for 81 oo0
to sail on the lt Of July next from the Battery around
the light boat of Sandy Hook and back about 20 miles
The party accepting TO his vessel by the 10th OF
June The challenge was promptly accepted by O. L.
Schuyler, Esq. Hon NJ II. Grnnel then offered match
for 10000 dollars on the packet ship "Independ
Liverpool packet Of 500 TONS against any Of the Havre
line around Bermuda back The challenge was lett
open for month"; as another enber Of the club wished
10 reflect upon 1t.
FrRsr PRrsBYrEnIAS CHuRcH, CORNER FIFTH VENUE