The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-29

CAN SALVADOR, sept ., IooO
The Union I'm Michigan.
ACCOUNT OF DINNER TO THE HON A. w BUEL-Tm
TURKISH AMBASSADOR AND THE UNION, ETC.
lFron the Detroit Press, Nov. ~
The dinner to Mr.. Bue, on Tuesday evening,
Was the best attended and most enthusiastic affair
of the kind that has ever taken place in our city
The Commissioner of the Ottoman Porte, Amin
TO Constantinople, and Hassan, of the Turkish
navy, who were present. took an active part, and ex
hibited much interest in the proceedings of the
evening.
Farnsworth acted as Vice President
After paItaking of the splendid supper, the regu-
lar toasts were 0ffered:-
The Union-FoI its preservation, our noblest
10 preserve il I" one and inseparable."
Our question. A. w. Buel Representing
faithfully the Union sentiment of Michigan-sup-
porting, earnestly and ably, those measures OF COM
promise by which alone we could reasonably hope
to ensure prosperity to our Union, and domestic
tranquility" TO the several States-aiding by vote
and voice the friends of freedom everywhere-fear.
lessly advocating and eloquently defending our
State and city against Misrepresentation and insult
and unfolding msnfully, upon all occasions, the
constitution of his country, he has won the noblest
title to our respect and gratitude Michigan will
Mr. Buel being loudly called for, addressed the
assemblage in a speech of about an hours duration.
Before he had concluded he was presented, by
David Stuart, Esq, with copy OF the Constitution
ed, Presented to Hon. Alexander w. Buei, Rep.
resentative in the Thirty-hrst Congress, from
Michigan, in consideration of his consistent sup
port Of the constitution of his country, at public
troii, Nov. 10, lslO." Mr. Stuart made trief and
eloque mt address, and Mr. Buel concluded his
ech thanking his fellow citizens for their testi-
monals Of approval of his course in Congress. Mr.
Buel, in his remarks, in very happy manner al
mfpd The OffCmau Porte. and hla Amin
Bey, and closed with the following sentiment
Mchigan-The motheTState of the Northwest
honored on this occasion by the representative OF
q sovereign whose sympathies for the exed pa
trot ought to remind us Of the priceless value Of
the Union.
AMIN BEY made fhe following speech in reply to
Mr.. Buel. through. Hon j. P. Brown, who acted as
interpreter
fatiering mention which have just heard from
the hon representative OF this city, of my sovereign
II ID source of no small regret to me that have
not an American tongue to express what my Turk
you that the latter is full of the best feelings
for the warm expression of friendship which
receive here and everywhere, for my beloved and
much h1nored Sultan. am very proud to know
gentlemen here present, by his conduct towards the
unfortunate persons who soughta shelter within his
domnions That the honorable gentleman has
been pleased to allude to my sovereigns in COM
generosity and nobleness of his own heart.
| have come TO the United States on a mission
entirely, of good will and friendship; and / am
most happy TO find that desire which my govern
menl has so much at heart, is so warmly responded
TO in city, which, from its local position, may
call the Const aniinope of the United States; and
this, too, by gentleman who commended the con-
duct OF my sovereign in the councils of his own
nation Long may the friendship Of the people of
the United States for my country continue; may it
be one founded on mutual respect and usefulness;
and IL will ever be q source OF much pride and
qualification to me, IL by my mission to the Uni
ted States have been 60 fortunate to cultivate,
in however humble degree, the friendly object
for which have been seRt. Allow me, IN conclu-
sion, Mr. Chairman, TO join with you in the senti-
ment, which am sure Is dear TO every American
either here and elsewhere;
"Peece, Prosperity, and Union, TO the great Re-
public OF the United States Of North America"
By ELoN FARNswoRTH-The disting uished Sc
na,or from Michigan, Gen. Cass-the able defen-
der OF the Constitution and of the Union.
Gen. CAss being called for, responded at some
length. He paid some very high compliments to
the exertions of Senators Clay, Webster, Foote,
Dickinson, and others. His speech was interrupt
ed by frequent cheers. We hope to be able TO give
1t hereafter. as well as Mr. Buel's, at length.
BY Col. j. Il. GRAYsoN-Our Guest-Hon ]. p.
Brown, Secretary of Legation at Constantinople-
the able diplomatst and accomplished Oriental
scholar-a son of the West, the West does hun
honor.
MIR. Brown replied as follows,-
MT CndIHldn-AllOW me 10 express my sincere
Acknowledgements for the honor which you, and
the other gentlemen present, have been pleased TO
show me- IL IL a source OF no little qualification
to me to be permitted, after so many years of abb
sence from ny native land, 10 sit at the festive
board of the city Of Detroit in company with those
with whom had the honor, some eleven ortwelve
years ago, TO dine, on the green banks of the
Bosphorus. AT that time, il was on the straits Of
the East, within sight of Constantinope this
evening il is on the straits of the +" West" in a
city which, from its local position, may indeed
well be called the "Constantinople of the United
States" sincerely hope that Detroit may go on
progressive and prosperous, until il becomes
sphere as wide and broad as that of the great
capital 10 which have just alluded, / hope, also,
10 he allowed the pleasure Of offering TO some CT
you, at least, return, however humble, for your
present Hospitality, and that, too, on the same
Bospborus where / once had the honor to dine
with your excellent Senator, General Lewis Cass.
Whilst alluding to the gentleman whom have
Just ventured to meation, beg his leave to go
further, and 10 add word upon the subject of the
respect and esteem which his name commands in
the East, in consequence of his generous common
daion Of The conduct Of the young Sultan. be-
lieye that had the honor to be with General Csss
when he saw the late iiiustrious Suiian, ana mis-
son, the present Sultan. The impression which he
received OF those two sovereigns seems to have
been imperishable and lasting; for have read,
with much interest," his reference to them in the
eloquent address made by him before the Senate,
in appreciation Of the noble and mapful conduct
| was at Constantnople during the unfortunate
struggle of that brave people, and became ac-
quainted with many of the circumstances Of their
disasters-their seeking an asylum in the territory
OF the young Sultan-snd his honorable determi-
nation 10 protect them against their vctors let the
consequences be whatever they may. IL was my
happiness end pride TO assure the Ottoman govern
ment Of the sympaihes Of my countrymen at
home. in the Isudable course advocated by IL
and when received, through the public prints, the
address of your illustous Senator in favor Of the
Sultan, FASTENED TO communicate IL to him AZ the
language, in the Senate Of my country, Of one Of
the greatest Of American statesmen. The Ian
euege could not be otherwise than agreeable TO the
Sultan, coming from the source II did and day
or two afterwards, his first minister, the Grand
received the Sultans commands 10 request me
TO convey 10 General Cass on expression of
His Msissty's thanks for the eloquent and gene
rous manner in which he had been pleased to
spesk of him in the Senate Of the United States
The minister alan told srrito tlat H. x....