The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-24

/ The Complimentary Dinner TO Hon. II. But-
l~r King, OF Georgia -Magnifcent afrsfr.
The dinner given by our citizens to the Hon. T.
Butler King, Of Georgia, as mark OF the estima-
ton in which they hold his services in introdu-
cling and urging through in Congress the ocean
! Steam Bill. came of last evening at the Astor
House, and it was an affair worthy OF the occa-
sion. All o'clock the doors Of the dining saloon
were thrown open, and the band (Sneiders)
struck up beautiful air, during the performance
of which the guests, to the number OF about zoo,
walked in and took their places. The hall was
splendidly illuminated in addition to the usual
chandeliers, branches were placed upon the
walls, and hundreds of lights burned brilliantly,
and gave an extra effect to the decorations OF the
room Three tables were spread asng nearly
the whole length of the room, at the upper emu Oh
which another raised upon platform, was
spread. Al this aforementioned table the distn-
guished guest took his seat, at the rgnt Oh MI;
Jas. G.. King, the chairman OF the cemmittee OF
arrangements, and was supported on elther sac
and navy, and other persons Of note, among
whom we noticed Gen. Gaines, Capt Mckeever,
Of the u 8. NAVY, Hons. ieverdy Johnson, w.
w. Campbell, VIM. M; Muller, Dr; McClay' lost
this table was suspended IN graceful iestoons
two of our national flags, the Union forming
the centre, and the stripes streaming out on
either side. The bill Of fare was in perfect
keeping with the arrangements of the hall, as
may be seen below. Ample justice having been
done to the vands the cloth removed and the Chair
gentlemen who had conferred upon him the honor Of
presiding on the present occasion He referred happily
n ns
great projects with which their names are SO nsepsraby
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received with cheers and the band struck up YAM
The next toast in order was "Ths President Of the
United States" which was also heartily received.
The third toast was" The Governor Of the State Of
The fourth toast was" Our esteemed guest the Hon.
1.rapce in to promote tho Commercial prosps
rity of the country only equaed by his sagaciy in
combining them with the most efficient measures for its
The Hon T. BurLEa Krre rose and responded to the
toast in the following words:-Mr President and zen.
tlemen-You will believe me- am sure, when say that
which your kindness has awakened in my bosom
Somewhat accustomed to excitement and the scenes Oh
public life it has not been my fortune hitherto to
meet assemblage like that now see before me- Sar
wSo:s hs
tendency Of that affect the public prosperity
am admonhed that am in no common Of
what am about to say, ysu win extend the indulgence
which il characteristic Of liberal and
II has happened, il to mo, that the e8nsuon
Of our government has very much. in many instances,
discredted the great commercial interests OF our coun
Measure is debated the tendency Of which !; the pro-
motion OF those interests, it should exert some 1901
ing on the part q community ks s sn stssmship. Sirius
and Great Western, in the year 1898 the BRUSH govern
ment with that ashtsdnsss that qrcknsss Of saga
and promotion of it, commercial interests avaed sen
ofthe great principle developed that ocean steam nsvs
national defence in time of we'll AZ the promotion
of commercial interests in time Of peace Inc oiscovs
and no. contracts were entered into for steamship lines
extending to Boston, in our own country anu 70 .nS
nds: Of he dny.p follow
similar course be left far in the rear a. 70 oe oe
rsft of all the advantages which Providence
on country. (Applause) For with nations. as
YOU gentlemen know it is with individual merchants,
that in whatever thing one has succeeded an must ioi
men tLat in measure Of this nature, which was new,
some delay should occur among our people-that
rs DO tested before our people would be convinced Of
the expedency Of following the example OF Great BIZ
tain Years Asvs elapsed sincs ns ~ snS
permanent She has shown to the world that she can
maintain feet Of armed steSmers which will carry her
counterfeit the bad design: Of her enemies The adop
ton Of this policy peculiarly suited to our own coun
do our people think il necessary in Tune Of peace to
maintain q large armament. We have consequently
been alvey: under N: % ws Ssy
Here we have policy suited to all our purpose IL
suited promote commercial interests IN time OF
peace while will be ready ct moments notice 10 open
it, batteries, and defend our homes and hresdes
the enemies Of our country tApplsuse) This u the
OCEAN navigation This is the principle which gov
nations hereafter A well might we undertake TO-
ocean steam navigation II Is impossible to consider
the present time to what limits 1t 10 destined 10 60
Without designing to dstain you long beg leave to
n anfn in
which has attended the Cunara line of steamships
These facts may be known but they have been known
they have not come to my knowledge. They may show
some results which may astonish some who have not
made themselves familiar with the facts In order that
information from positive and reliable have
since have had the honor OF receiving your invitation
n0ae him in regard
number Of passengers that have been carried IN the Gu
nard line of Steamship according to the best data
ls4O 10 that estimate because that only expert
mental year. during which those steamships made only
rs: Ths lumber Of passengers who landed in Boston
s stated and an estimate formed from that those who
from Boston to Liverpool This number u est.
mated at per cent and on that data this estimate
In is4i the number landed in Boston was. 49,. l4se
The passenger MONEY for that year
According to 10 our esim:te the number
who sailed from Boston for Liverpool Is 1898
The passenger money amounted to. l0S,0ee
The amount paid by the British govern
msnt for transportation ofthe mails was $4,000
Making in that year for these two items
alone. Observation-Disclosures 76s 4IO
In lsl2 the number Of passengers who
landed in Boston was. ,0O4
The passage money amounted to-. .$lb0,60O
The number landed in Liverpool was.. 904
Passage money. ................. III $40
Amount paid for the mail. .......... A2o 900
$780,. i2o
In ls4s the number Of passengers landed
in Boston, was. l,l46
| The passage money for them was. .$l7l 200
The number landed in Liverpool, was.. ,032
| The passage money was. ........... 1874 l60
Add amount Tor carr ing the mail. 80. 426 900
$7sl 900
In Is44 the number of passengers landed
Passage ' money w.. ass 500 NV
Passage money .................... 1856 oso