The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-09
Dinner 70 Amin Bey In Boston Hon.

Dinner 10 Amin Bey In Boston - Hon.
Daniel Webster.
The citizens of Boston, on the 4th inst, tender
ed to Amin Bey, the Turkish Ambassador, the
compliment Ut public dinner Upon his arrival
at the dinner, he was welcomed in a speech from
the chairman, to which he made the following re-
Ply
At no moment since my arrival in the new world,
have felt 30 much satisfaction and pride, the
present. 1 believe it is generally known that the
government, to that of the Uni ed States Of Amer
lea, Is SIMPLY and purely one of friendship and en-
curry after information useful to my countrymen at
home. Politics have no part in it, For many years
past perfect good will, and the kindest feelings
have existed between my own government and
that of the United States-between the govern
ments of the "Far East and the Far West" /
am here TO use my humble endeavors to sreR sthen
that good will, to render the duration of these
kind feelings permanent; and notwithstanding the
immense distance which separates America from
Turkey-Washington from Const antinople-the
happily exists relations between the two coun.
tries, OF commercial nature, which tend to
draw them nearer every day. The people Of
.nes h o, Two countries may nov readily visit
OF steam, which believe may call, earnestly and
for the best of reasons, GO The American Element"
and thus may cultivate with each other new and
more intimate relations. My own government has
strongly at heart the extension of these relations of
commerce with the United States. Itsees in them
the only true basis of amty between the two ma
lions, for without them, and those of mutual
fulness generally, there would not exist between
different nations and people other feelings tn an
those of selhshness and mutual jealousy. Com
merce renders all governments respected by the
strength which il gives TO them and add happiness
and comfort TO the natives engaged in it,
feel deeply grateful for the kind mention which
have Just he ard Of my much honored sovereign;
and II Will be equally agreeable TO him, am sare,
TO learn that his name possesses the respect, and
his character and conduct the good opinion of the
citizens of Boston. There relations with his do
mlnions are more extensive and valuable than those
Of any other part of the United States. / have
learned from them, since my arrival here, great
lesson in private industry and enterprise, and in the
promotion Of that intelligence and education which
constitute the chief source OF their wonderful pros
penty.
Among the many very interesting spe ctacles
which il has been my happiness TO witness since
my visit 10 the New World, there is none which
will more deeply merit the attention of my soye-
reign and his government, than that of great de-
Lucrative body, chosen by the whole people of the
United States TO represent them in Congress, and
there make laws for the government OF the greater
portion oil an entire continent l have observed
that their labOrs for the welfare of their country
not limited 10 the day, but that the night
is mode subservient to the interests of those whom
they represent. The honor-the very distinguished
hopor-which that body conferred upon me-or
rather upon the sovereign whose humblest servant
| sm-by constituting me the guest of the nation,
was as unexpected as it is tatterins to my own
Cover nment. IL is strong evidence of the friend
| ship of the whole American people for my honored
| sovereign. Ii is an attention responding, in the
most forcible language, to the mission of pure
| friendship and inquiry on which have been sent
The kindness which have also receivedfr from the
| chief magistrate OF this great and prosperous
country, has made an impression on my mind of
profound respect and admiration for him, which,
1 fear, can convey but inadequately to my own
sovereign Ia the name of the Sultan, whom
| you have this evening been pleased TO honor-ef
| his government, and on my own humble part-l
beg leave 10 join you all in the best wishes for the
health and happiness of the excellent President of
| the United States
Al the conclusion of the remarks of Amin Bey,
one of the Company, in few remarks, alluded TO
the public services of the Hon. Daniel Webster,
which drew from that gentleman the following re-
marks I'll am Union man an out and out Union
man; but il would be bad taste in me, on an occa-
sien like this, when there are so many topics of
interest, 10 speak OF political matters only He
then alluded 10 the mission of the distinguished
Turk, and saddle comes among us as the guest
of the United Staies-not as the guest of a faction,
but the nited-not as the guest of discovered
and broken country, but as the guest of the nted
States Of America-States Spreading over a vast
territory, of various products and climates and of
interests and institutions; yet, thank God, they
all nited States. IL Is ia the capacity of united
| citizens OF L ned States that we are now assem-.
bled 10 welcome TO our fesvity distinguished man
from distinguished country; and IL is in the capa-
city OF | Dlted Americans that we can appear
specteble. Others may speculate, theorise, and go
crazy, II they pleast, III arguing to the contrary,
said Mr.. Webster, but | say II is only as a united
people we can ever be prosperous at home or re-
opponents of the Union, and he should always con-
tnue to do 20. He professed 10 know something
OF the sentiment Of the people of this vas. and
beautiful country, and he did not hesitate to de-
clare IL a sentiment in favor Of harmony. An in
siitution, not OF our crea ting not disturb the
harmony Of these happy States. Crazy and mis-
ehievous men may attempt IL, but they will soon
ind their efforts restrained. The people of this
country are the people of Cne country, said Mr..
Webster, and they are anxious TO preserve the
Union, however bounded, and washed by what
ever waters. Local strifes are temporary-ihe
Union is perpetual l speak with emphasis,
| said he, because | wish TO give utterance TO a
heart that knows no secret on the que stion of the
harmony OF the great family Of States. | was
born TO the Union, and shall stand by ii. The
slavery question New England Can only Interfere
with as meddler. She has more to do with il
than she has to do with the municipal government
OF city in the island Of Cuba. But whatever
course others might pursue, Mr.. Webster declared
that all has efforts should hereafier-as in former
days-be in favor Of the Union. At the conclusion
of the speech, the whole company rose, and gave
three cheers for the Secretary of State and three
for the Union.
THE LATE FIRE IN BoSToS The amount Of
property cons umed the freight depot Of the
Boston end Maine Railroad, yestt rday morning,
has been ysriouslv eatmatpd and oreativl exag.