The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-02
TAYLOR FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK.

The guests assembled al 81 o'clock; toward 81
the splendid dining saloon was thrown open,
and about two hundred persons took their seats
at the tables. The room was brilliantly light |
ed, and the banquet arranged with that admir- |
able taste and elegance for which the Messrs, |
Howard are noted. |
Hon. George Folsom took his seat as Chair |
man, with Hon. John Young on his right, and
Hon. F. Granger on his leh hand. The Vice
Presidents took their stations at the extremi
ties of the table, and the company proceeded
TO discuss superb dinner, which they enjoyed
TO the fine music of Dodworth's band. The ut
most harmony and spirit of conviviality pre-
vailed, to which the excellent cuisine and
choice wines contributed not little. About
half past nine the President rose TO announce
the regular toasts, Introducing them by some
remarks on the recent victory overa foe which
had been thought almost invincible, but which
was now driven completely from the field
The first toast was:
/. The memory of Washington Stainless
as his life and sacred as his character; we will
cherish il forever as the hottest treasure of the
American heart.
2. The President of the United States.
3. The President and Vice President Elect
of the United States; the Governor and Goucr-
nor Elect of the State of Nep York-Men
whose integrity of life, solidity of judgment
and noble simplicity of character, shed lustre
upon any office 10 which duly may call them,
or which the American people may ask them
to fill.
Hon. J. Prescott Hall followed with warm
eulogium upon the President and Vice Presi-
dent elect.
q. The Nep MISUNDERSTANDING in
the confidence OF the people, may it discharge
the high responsibilities entrusted TO il with
that wisdom, patriotism, and prudence which
shall secure the best good of the country, and
rebound TO the honor and true glory of every
friend of rational liberty under the sun.
His Excellency, Gov. Young, then rose He
stated that it was now two and half years
since he had said word at any public assem-
bly,. He then reviewed the character of the
Wing candidates, and took rapid review of
the principles secured BY their election, con-
GLIDING by repeat ting the following sentiments
which he had proposed at meeting in lS47.
Gen. Zachary Taylor-lf he is not Wash
ington, it is because the responsibilities of a
Washington has not been cast upon him.
(Cheers.)
5. A Wise administration for our opn Go
4
Nattons-The best guaranty for the peace Of
the world.
Hon. George Wood responded to this toast
in speech OF considerable length.
i 6. The Army aud the Napy.--The protec-
tors of our rights, and the avenger OF our wrongs
their noble deeds are their most fitting eu-
logy.
Hon. Francis Granger, in his response, allu-
ded TO the TACT Of his name having been men
toned as one Of the probable members OF the
new Cabinet. There il no Wing in this nation,
ne said, who has claims over any other Wing
In this moment of victory. Were such nom
nation, however, rendered 10 him, il would be
declined, on account OF matters so entirely per.
sonal, that they need not be known beyond his
own fireside. When he withdrew from the
former Cabinet, he breathed more freely; and
now. when be had withdrawn from Cabinet,
IN which he supposed he should never have a
;. place, he could speak more freely. He adver-
ted TO the late victory, passing an eloquent
compliment on the Wing States of the North
and South, who had done their duty; and con-
lcluded by giving toast: WING Principles and
Wing VictoricS--neither limited by sectional
lines nor weakened by sectional jealousies.
i z. Manifest Desiiny-A generous and pa
triotic people have made manifest glorious
destiny for themselves and their posterity, by
placing Zachary Taylor in the highest position
wi thin reach Of them.
This was responded TO by Jas. S. Thayer, Esq
8. Our late Victory-Whle our blood i,
warmed with its cheering huzzas, let uscherist
+ In our hearts a generous recollection OF the
wounded that are behind u.s."
Hon. Philip Hone responded to this toast in
: few pertinent remarks, giving as his conclu
ding sentiment the French motto-Liberte, +.
galile, Fraternite.
n 9. Our ,choie Country United BY insep
arabic ties of blood, interest and friendship, i
D extends the welcome OF brothers heart, anC
. the aid and comfort of brothers hand, to ev
cry worthy child of God, from whatever spot O
- earth he may first have beheld the light o.
O Heaven.
MIR. Barnett, Of Indiana, was expected TO all
e swer 10 this toast. but the following one wa
u read before he had time to speak.
i 10. The American Stump-A genuin,
n grow tn of the Backw Gods Republic; the grea
a bar before which all political offenders arr
J, brought for trial, where the People return
# just, intelligent and impartial verdict.
0 Hon. John A Collier then rose, and in few
II remarks Of infinite humor responded. Tn
:. late hour at which write prevents us from
lr giving his happy reply entire; he proved, con
II clusively, however, that all parties perfect
il ly satisfied and happy-Van Buren, in bein,
10 able 10 crafty his love Of retirement, and Cas-
I. in escaping the noise and confusion of an in
IS auguration. He concluded by giving:
The Union and Harmony of the Wing Par
ty--We stood shoulder TO shoulder in the con