The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-04


after few shots had been exchanged and sailed OF
in the direction Of Marscaibo. The PaeS squadron
took in 1t appears, q large number OF troops from
Campsno, &C.. with no intention Of fighting, hut ia
proceed Immediately to Maraoaibo which is Understood
now to be in the entire possession OF Gen Peers party
There they will make bold stand, and be In situa-
ton to annoy Monagas badly"
Americans Abroad-spilit OF '76 I'm Now
Granada.
We annex the following graphic account OF an
entertainment, given by the Hon. MIR. Bidlack,
United States Charge d'Affares to the Republic
of New Granada, at Bogota on the 4th of July
last. 1t will be seen that our countrymen there,
though far away from home, do not forget their
native land, Its glones, and its advances in the
scale of natons-
At SUNRISE the star spa ngled banner unfurled
to the breeze, and under Its ample folds nations
day of jubilee was commemorated by the native and
adopted ctisens of the United States in Bogota
At O'Clock, r. NJ, they sat down to q sumptuous
dinner, given by our indefatigable and accomplished
Charge d'Afaires, the Hon. Benjamin A. Bidlaok.
Before the dinner was over Bogotas favorite the
Hon DR.. Cheyne entered and enlivened the evening
mve.d, wine, sentiment, and song, went round, and
produced ~ 1t naturally does patriotism to the brm
During the evening ne national airs given that
lent additional force to the day We commemorate.
REGULAR roAsTs
l. George Weshingfon.-Frst in peace first in war,
and first in the affections of his countrymen.
2. Fourth Day Of July.-Memorable in the past
bright in the future (Tuns, Hail Coumbia.'D
g. Soldiers Of the Revolution them we owe the
liberty Of the press, Of speech and Of conscience
worthy trio to worthy cause.
4. Sisners of the Declaration Of Independence
galaxy Of that hazarded their lives their for
tunes and their sacred honors in defence Of the day
oelebl ate.
g. Lering ton, Concord and Bunker's Hu-It was from
these fields rich in the blood of the of the Old
Bay State that the emblem Of liberty-the American
eagle-broke forth from her leading strings and pro-
claimed liberty to the old Thirteen.
8. Bemiss's Heighn.-The valor displayed upon the
plains Of Saratoga, by unshod and undsciplned Anne
ricans, dismayed British Parliament whose troops
and land
T. Monmouth and 7yenton.-Over these fields waved
pie blessed it the world sanctioned it, (runs, Star
spangled banner'O
8. Rsisiou. Intolerance peopled the
New -forbearance strengthened it-Anglo-Sax-
ons blood fertilised it-humsn laws tempered by re-
gious liberty governed 1t.
o. Arts and Sciences-To Benjamin Franklin, the
printer we are indebted for the first practical use Of
electricty-to Robert Fulton that Of steam-and to
Professor Morse the extended line of lightnings COM
munoation.
~. Our .4rmy and Ndvy.-"A little grape, Capt
Bragg immortslixes the Nving-"Don't give up the
ship, ssnctifes the dead. (Tune, lark before the
IL. Elective Franc hise.-when seminares of learn
ing divide Church and State Kings become outcasts
and Electors kings.
IL The .american Eagles Flying visit orer Europei
Her fight has been flight of triumph. Sovereignty
yields to sovereign people (Glee, The Old Granite
10. The President of the United States.-James X.
Polk.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
DR.. CHEYNE.-George Washing ton.-Europe has
never produced great and good man, except it be
Alfred
J. p. ADAMS, Consul for Laguna.-Gen. Mosquers
Preside mt Of New Granada.
II. OsTRANDER-.C Common Standardization is the
main artery through which flows the vitality and per-
manency Of a true Republic.
DR.. CHEYSE.-Engiand and .qmericd.-hay their
peaceful relations be distur oed for when "Greek
meets Greek, then comes the tug Of war"
MIR. BurLER.-Our Army and Navy has proven that
j. a. BENsEr-Liberty is the Sun in our political
ornament, and rejeioe to kings coming to its
light, and princes to the brightness of ITS rising
j. w. VAN VALEN.-JomsS X. Polk, President Of Jour
glorious confederacy) the United States.
Col BRAND, of Venezuela. Queen Vieio'ia.
MIR. PRIoE.-EDglishmen anu Americans are one.
H. OsrRANpER.-North and South .1merica May the
latter through her unboun initiate the
former by making her mountains plains and her plains
j. A BxNNEr.-Scou and Tayior-Ever victorious
have for themselves impershable fame, and BY
deeds of have encircled the pattern republic
MIR LOGAN Gentlemen n, were | ar American should
be proud to such reprsse ntatye my frien nd
| the Hon. BENZ. A. Bidlack.
The last volunteer toast was by
j. A. BENNET.-The Hon Benz a. Bidiack-Ever
gentlemany, polite, and indeiatigable in efforts to
his countI ymeD, has secured their highest res
pect commentator and gratitude.
Mr. BIDLACK, having been called upon 70 reply to
the foregoing sentime Mt oberved that although he
not wholly ccustomed to public speaking. yet
he had been without practice long he was afraid
he should not be able to do justice to the occasion,
upon short notice He said he should not attempt
anything like speech, he thought would be an
exhibition Of bad and referred to the fact that
any Who in these days, attempted to make 4th
Of July grafton, had to walk in beaten and barren
path, where it difficult to Gull any lowers
either Of wit rhetoric He said he could not how
ever entirely refuse the cali that had been
made upon him be must at least return thanks for
the expression of APPRECIATION which had been ten
dered him. and for the kind manner in which
the sentiment bad been received by the company.
Sir said he the approval Of our fellow citizens Is
ceeded by the appreciation Of our own console nee.
How proud then must feel in the appreciation OF
standing as high in the world as you do for this com
papy certainly occupy elevated position, according
to Mr. Humboldt, land appeal TO my friend, Doct.
Cheype, to say whether Humboldt Is good autho-
above the level Of the Who then shall tay that
| you are not getting up in the word?n (Appause)
And who ofyou gentlemen at least those who BY
the way Of Honda, not forcibly reminded Of the
seDg, in the words Of such getting up stairs
cid see" But, gentlemen you here, and am glad
to you In the beautiful language and sentiment Of
the country, bid you welcome: U.edes estdr in su
casa fodo 10 que fengo esfd disposition, Sire
eumpemente, which being interpreted for the benefit
Of those who have recently arrived among Us,
MEANS " You will please 10 consider yourselves In
yeur own house, where every thing which have
Is at your disposal. without ceremony But, /
said, you are here and although dom know whore
you all came from, the fact Of your being here
Il pretty good evidence to my mind that you ali have
Abgo-Saxon blood running in your veins. take it
for granted, then that you North Americans, at
least by birth adoption, because 60 ahead
people and few from any other country get far
from home. Yes gentlemen, are q 60 ahead race
when are sure We right" and sometimes when
not right certain whether right wrong
II any one wishes an expla nation of my meaning,
let him look at the accounts Of the recent with
Mexico. There were many American citizens engaged
in those contests, both officers and soldiers whs
we're not entirely certain whether the war was right
or wrong but am certain there very few who
did not go ahead and the enemy, and the enc
Dy's batteries and cannon could not prevent It.
Mr. b. here referred to the effect produced in Europe
by the manner In which had held out to
Mexico the olive branch In hs Ind and the sword
the other the manner in which Congress have voted
appropriA tions cd capital have loaned money. and,
above all the sydity with which citizens had vol