The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-17

s.ss sdor Of another kind, still bearing the name Of
Frsr slim, and moro powerful even than the nrst
which has TO consolidate and sanctify
this ancient alisIce by the bonds and reciprocal
advantages OF more direct AID active commerce..
and aliss but nsghbors for the Wishes the
shores Of holh countries and In the times in which
live tire l. longer barrier to divide but rather
OF approximation to facilitate Intercourse and
good esighboEhood Why therefore, should we have
TeeoSrfe 20 intermediary 20 carry our commerce
win each other or 10 convey our correspondence OF
persons in the Intercourse of friendship or business
to the other. The interest, the dignity,
te dependence OF the two nations demands tha, our
reciprocal concentrations should be eHecteo ny
the agency OF Que own vessels OF the quickIsss
aAd Improved kind and un der the proud auspices
tend their HANDS to France and invite hsr 10 J"'n
them In hs great enterprise binding the two ooa
tries more closely together by direct line OF steam
navigation before which the ohstaeles OF time anu
a,stnnre alike disappear II this pregnant scheme
shsll r, realised not only will the commerce. and the
useful and friendly relations OF every kind between
grsnn. ard the United STATES receive a and in
.,an,pnsous enforcement but France, with her
wort ofraWsys branching out from the board to all
a. ,;n.insl noints OF her inland fronsasr will become
theareat thUroug tor the trsuH the commerce,
the ana the travel Of the continent
nea to ada 10 the toast which have already had the
honor to propose" To the psrpetuity OF the ancient
friendship between France and the United statesna
brief appendix. containing the simple and prsctical
means OF its full film "A direct line of steamers
hall French, half American, between Havre and New
York
Capt Woton next gave "The National Assem-
bly, OF France. (Cheers) To which M Leon Fau-
cher replied and, ia proposing " The Congress of
America" observed, that as the National Assem-
by bad voted subvention 10 the railways, il would
be hui just that they should follow the admirable
example of the American chamber, and make a
similar vote to further the means OF commerce by
steam navigation between the two republics Gap
plause) M. Herme proposed . The healfhs or
Captsin Wotton and Mr. lselin;" and after thank
ing them for the splendid manner in which the
company had been entertained on board their mag
nihcent vessel, wished them happy, speedy, and
prosperous voyage. Drunk amidst loud and con-
inued hecrigg) Captain Wotlcn returned thanks.
Mr. Sanford, in a neat speech, dwelt on the inn
portance IF the new line of communities ion, in
drawing closer together the sister nations Of France
and The United States. lie said that the
world had given The application of steam TO the
old world III return for the art of printing He paid
hi@ h compliment 10 The French press, and noticed
It's power over public opinion He expressed the
hope that the American press would extend IN Eu-
rope American ideas. He congratulated his hear
on the union existing between France and the
United States, and sail that they would never he
rivals or enemies. He concluded by toast to
"the French Press"
Mr.. Thayer, D,rector-General of the Post Office,
pointed out the great advantages that would arise
from dire CT steam communication between tflnce
and the United States; and encouraged the appli-
cation OF such splendid steamers as the Franklin
90 The purposes of commerce, which, in tines past.
Were only built and used for warfare (Cbeers
He expressed the interest he felt al being al the
head OF an establishment like the Post Ofiics, by
The aid OF which the ties Of friendship and sympl-
Thy were Strengthened and commerce conducted.
The mighty ocean, instead If BE- ing barrier be-
tween them, hadnow, by science and skill, become
TIE highway Of national intercourse. cloud ap-
plause) BY the aid Of these new steamers, and
the admirable line of railway between the coast
and the capital, the two great republics o. the
world would be drawn still closer and nearer to-
gether (Applause.)
M de fEJ &c, OF The Administration of the Havre,
III. ppe, and Rouen Railway Company, proposed
the health Of "Mr Rives, the American Minister; -
to which that gentleman responded. and drank to
the "HaIpiness of France. The =" Havre, Rouep,
and Dlfppe Railway Company, and thanks to them
for their munticent hbeTality in placing the special
trsin the disposal Of the visiters, the health
of Mr.. FeatherstoDhaugh, The British Consul at
Hdvfe, '-aLd one or two other toass, were also
drunk after " hich the company retired from the
saloon TO the deck, " here coffee was served, and
the band of The Custom House, which had been
kiadly nj on board for the occasion, envened the
scene by playing variety OF popular music, idnta.
slas, vases, polkas, quadtilles, etc We had almost
forgotten 10 state that the Franklin was gaily
"oIesssd" with tags--the American Jack flying
al her bowsprit--the trrcolor Of France at the
tore-btr white burgee, with name, at the main
the English colors at her mzen-and the
national standard OF America at the peak. The
company cor tinued on deck until a change in
salion and liquids flowed freely until the hour
Of departure arrived. The special train left
Have at ten minutes past seven, and reached Pa
ris at 20 minutes past eleven, The down journey
having be n perform ed in hours 81 minutes, and
the up, IN hCsrs end 10 mnutes-a "siight
change 10 what II was ten years ago, when 10
accomplish The distance letween Paris and Havre
C52 miles) in 20 hours was considered extraordi-
nary travelling. Bat those were the days OF dill
gence-not rail.
In conclusion we have only 10 r. turn our than ks
20 Capt Woiton aid M Iselin for their unbounded
bospitaliiy--to The officers and crew (who, of
course, were well RECALLED on this extra occason,)
for their attentive politeLess TO the yisers-a need
praise to MessTs Draper, lseln, and Lepeyriere,
for the excellence OF the arrangements generally:
aud 10 wish success 10 the "Uned States and
Hayre Transatlantic Steam Packet Company"