New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-13
After the reading Of Mr.. VAN BURES's letter
DODLEY SELDEs was loudly called for when he
rose and spoke substantially as follows:

Ma President GgsrLEMES II did not antici pate
being called upon 70 take important part In the fes
vires Of this evening" bat after hearing the letter read
am Glad Of the opportunity few words of con
EJACULATION. think that should feel proud that dis
tngushed man Mr. Van Bpren should upon this &C.
eason have communicated with US in letter OF that
character showing that he can fairly appreciate the ints
gnty, capacity ADD patriotism Of political opponent and
that he has the ard snipess 70 svow hs senti
nsnts glad then TO respond To this letter Of Mr. Van
Buren, and think that he ia entitled to our thanks, our
hearty thsn Ia the party struggles OF the past hsve
opposed Mr. Van Buren, snd have had their
hearts turned assnst this distinguished individual but
can say and say truly thst for long time have looked
him with great rcspsct-snd indeed may ssy with
admrson snd particularly since hs so fesrlessy and
bly, put himse In opposition to the sentiment Of his
nsxa'ion Of Texas lie knew the risk he OF defeat
from the opposition Of his partyhs knew that
odste for President and the nomination OF the Baltimore
Convention he endangered all his hopes and expectations
yet he willing 10 come forward and place his election
st hsrnd rather hsn spProye of smeasars 90 dsssous
aud destructive 10 the beet interests OF the country
Gentlemen am therefore GLAD TO respond 10 ths letter
which has been read Mr. Van Buren, may bs candidate
agan and oppose cherished leader al the next cleo
ton but let do him justice he is ready TO do Mr.
CLAY Justice Not wishing to detain you longer gentle
men will close By moving that We give nine cheers
tor Martin Van Buren, FOR the manly stand he has iaksn
this occasion.
Nine cheers were given with unanimous acclsmaton.
Prior to the reading OF the tenth regular toas the Pres
dent introduced Mr.. DAVID ULMAs to the company lie
said:
Mr.. President AND GENTLEMEN: On my return to take
up my residence here after absence Of several years
from this noble city IL TO subject Of peculiar
ti6caton that the FIRST opportunity that have OF PEE
ssnting myself before fellow citizens is that w0ich
the Of the brthday Of the most gallant States
tbs. Coo made Is 70 be csisbrated-celebrated
here 10 the City Of my adoption.
Gentlemen, | see Nsw.York under peculiar c'rcum
stancssshe always great but my return fad her
greater she has always been at The bead Of the Com
VI the Western Continent and ind her still
wicked snd mbecie Government has tried TO crush the
prosperity OF aud 10 dong % 70 crush sso the
growing wealth sad prosperity Of NewYorx. In 1885
eslamitoos ire reduced large portion Of her treasures to
ashes snd Frustrated her commercial 10 the dust and
Ia l345 similar misfortune oyeTwhelm.d her She has
been visited too b financial dses yet she stands above
ana vigor. Her course is onward, and Nsw-YoE
proud by her position, ennoblsd by her citizens en-
riched and adorned BY her merchants and eaptsl' is
destined 10 rise to tho throne Of the Commercial
World But this treat City has not only her business
relations .nd her moral relations, she has also her
political relations She 10 not willing TO enter into
sny political schemes standing BY her old principles
she is not willing to select candidates for her sUhsges
noble band OF orothsrs who will stand by ,hsI prn
cpes whether hey are sbs or not TO Governor 10
his seat At Albany, President At Washington. They
are a~sys ready 70 stand on the hrm and sod rock Of
principle Others may after strange gods aud
pisces bat the Wings Of New York proof against all
they Will not BE- led sstrsy by any gAus
No matter what storms may threaten, they will stand by
him who has cd by them they will stand BY the prin
epes Of the Constitution framed BY orr sr-s vt 7b-bY
the principles Of that glorious charter Of liberties that
/. becoming the beacon light TO al the natJns Of the
earth.
Gentlemen, II ssupposed that great principles divide
the parties Of the United states There pn-
cpes that party consider essential to the welfare
Of the csnny and there others that we, the other
party consider absolutely necessary TO the prosperity
and .sfsty OF th.t glorious political fabric founded by
fsthe0 In 70. We desire 10 know, then, whether
candidate il fish, flesh fowl-wheher the Candidate
70 vote for 10 ehsik or cheese.
Mr.. Ulmsn went to declare his for prerriHs
HENRY CLAY 70, the candidate OF the Wings every
else the only pilot who could the ship Of State
safely Hewssirequenty interrupted by bsrs Of applause
After him ar. THEODORE L. ToMLIssos adore ssedt
the company 10 animpassiohed strain OF eloqsence which
for nearly hour KEEP. every present 10 state Of hi
ostexei.sd enthusiasm. lie eheered warmly at th,
close Of his address.
Between the ilth and Iaih toasts. Mr. Bell was intro
duoed, and sung In rich bass voice. with fine effect
:" The Chief. the Brave Wing Chief" &c.
The convivAlles Of the evening kept up with un
Skating spirit late hour and all passed OF with grsA
harmony and general satisfaction.