The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-11
Anniversary Dinner OF the French Benevolent

place ON Saturday evening last at o'clock, at the
saurant Delmonco The society present was composed
of the most respectable Of the French citizens Of this
city and several members Of the different benevolent
societies of New York There were Mr.. Stokes vice
president of the st. Georges Society Richard Irwin,
president Of the st. Andrews Society; Mr. Hepburn,
president Of the st. Patricks Society; Leopold Bier
wltts president of the German Society; and Simeon
Draper representatives. the New England Association
NJ LEoLrRE, president of the French Charitable So
osty was seated ut Ia place dhonnsur together with
NJ. De La Forest, the Consul General Of France.
The dinner served by Messrs Demonico was composed
OF the richest decsces Of the and the choicest
wines When the ON, M. Lsclere rose, and
In very able speech explained the object Of the assem-
bly, lie then read letters which had been sent to
him by Mayor Brady, Alderman Franklin, Messrs Pa
geot Samuel Jones' Golden, Marquis de Spinola COM
msndsr of the Sandman corvette Capt McKesvsr Of
the Navy Yard and Able Lsfont all Of whom had been
invited the dinner but prevented from different
causes from being present at this festival He also read
invitation from the Warrington Monument Associ-
atom to all the members Of the French Society to at
tend the laying the stone Of that monument
on the 10Th inst
After these, NJ. Leclere read the following toasts:
The day celebrated the anniversary Of the Society
Of which members its aim Is to enven charity
ily II S.t France ana in other country, BY
To the French King 1a;tss seass u.u
To the French Army and Navy The Natural confsdsr-
ates Of the young American repubhcboth nave placed
cradle Of liberty After the conquest they have taken
another part and have to seal contract OF union
the genius Of the French social art and the in
SEPARATIONS Of the American political art-("La Marse
To the American Army and Navy The intrspidity
which they have displayed in the past and the present
proofs that long they be faithful to the trad
tons Of their they will always be ready to
States among the nations Of the world is majesty as
true as it is. durable. [''Yankes Doodle.nl
The magistrates Of the metropolis Of the Union inspr
ed by the hospitable and kind sentiments by which
sympathy that the French foreigners only by
name in fact in the imperial city, members Of tho
To the Benevolent societies-Thsee generous asso-
Citations devoted to rectify the Of fortune aud
first stone laid by charity for the erection Of the
ment which the future promises to the fraterna genius
these regular toasts which had been printed and
distributed to each guest Mr. Stokes Vice President of
the st. Georges Society, rose and made very fine
France and England, expressing his hope that this
rivalry would be other than for benevolsncs,
virtue which was an emblem Of union between the two
governments. His toast was
The lily and the rose tied together by the olive
branch"
Mr. RICHARD IRWIN, President of the st. Andrews
Society made himself the interpreter Of the friendship
of Scotland towards France, to whom she had
nsoted since the time Of the unfortunate Mary. He
then gave the following toast
'Frenchmsn in foreign land. proud Of their country
their country proud of them y
Mr. REYBuRN President Of the st. Patrick's Society,
the sentiments Of gratitude Of Ireland towards
dying from starvation He gave:
Paris the capital city Of France the admiration Of
Mr. LEOPOLD BrEnwrrrE, President of the German So
eiety was certainly Of the most eloquent orators of
the having ssid In the choicest terms how
hoUo oAur{v t6n Af
the French Benevolent Society, from which they had
copied their rules he arrived by very nice transit
was to take part His discourse was really eloquent
and he concluded amidst burst Of applause and gave
"To Pho Mono the Holy Pope of Rome, the true spos.
tie who promulgates the gospel Of liberty"
Mr.. SIMEON DRArER, the representative Of the Ney
England Society, endeavored, In witty speech, to
cuse his brother "Yankees,' who had been detained
from coming to tho party He said that undoubtedly
France: May q happy future mark the wisdom of
her rulers and may every step be prosperous and
ward"
M. DE CouRcY then proceeded to answer NJ Berwitte.
His speech very fine one, and regret that We
have not space to insert It, His toast was
1.-THE freedom Of Germany
NJ. LEcLERr, President Of the French Benev oent So
cistyyi then hs :, gaE Ee-...Y
M. De LA FoREsr the French Consul General, spoke
Of the present situation Of France and presenting him
men to always keep themselves united He concluded
1.-THE Friendship of 'an the Frenchmen at home and
abroad"
The following toasts were then drunk
VIOLENT French Society"
NJ sAooRr-"Ths Union of the French Nation, what
ever may be their political opinion {"
M D'ORrrGUE-" All the Societies of Benevoleuce,
which unite all the countries"
NJ. De LA FoREsr-" The good Press which has 80
much power to make good and 80 many means to
produce ev'
M. GAILLARprr-a The Holy Alliance, a chain of
which the FIRST ring Frances to the fraternity Of TIE
Frsnchmen among themselves in the city of New York
M. DuRANp, vice president Of the French Benevolent
lowed the march Of his predecessors"
LEcLERE-"The prosperity OF our society"
between France and the United States Woe upon those
who would try to break that international union"
M. DAGNEAU, agent of the French transantlan-
tic steamers here and sad that Lis only desire
make constant efforts to satisfy the merchants Of
New York. and to contribute to the prosperity of the
to which he belonged and to the advantage Of
M LrcLrRE drank the health of the american
| ladies'
NJ. WrMps-" The French ladies' always admirable
| for their devotedness and their charity"
Ss% ss sn saS SsS
they had received lately during the terrible attacks Of
NJ 'DUnArpNa The French company of militia of New
M FApnEauErrE-"M Bierwitte."
| NJ BERwIrTE holding tumbler full Of champaign,
drank to the juice Of the French grape which has
and still is in spite Of all the temperance societies the
best agtator Of friendship and courage Henry the
Fourth mentioned by him for his talent de 1oire
| de battre.
| M. DELAuNAY-" The Rhine: May Its waters be
disturbed by any thing but by French and hook wine
1t was then about hafpast ten O'Clock when one Of
the guests remarked that always at French dinner.
Tout n par dss chansons" This hint was nsts ntly
understood, and several members of the company sang
different songs in French in Irish, in English, sc
| The company separated at about eleven O'Clock, in
the most happy manner, and adjourded to some time
! next year.
City Intelligence.
| COMMON CouvcIL Both branches Of the Common
Council hold forth In their respective chambers this
evening"
THE FAN AT CASTLE GARpEH.-Our readers will,
probably thank us for keeping them in mind Of this
exhibition where from all quarters Of country
met together In vast finding shop, samples Of the
most useful and most beautiful articles from the distant
work shops gardens and farms Of country. Here
/ wan notica of thoae improyamanta which