The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-25
THE sIxTY-FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GEORGES SOCIETY,"
SPEECH OF SR HENRY LYTT0s BULwER,
&c, &c, &c.

which about one hundred and fifty friends OF the
institution sat down.
The chair was occupied by the President of the
Society,", Dr. Beae, and on his right was seated his
Excellency Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer her Britain
mic Majesys Minister to this country, and wearing
on his breast the star of his order On the left OF
the chair was the Swedish Minister. Amongst the
other distinguished guests were Hon r. Iallmadge,
the Recorder Of New York; Rev DIR. wainwright,
Edward Cunard, Esq, Depeyster Ogden, Esq,
Capt. Cooper, of the British army, - Saunderson,
ESQ., ex- President of the Il. Georges Society, D
Draper. ESQ, New England Society, the Presi-
dents of the Knickerbocker, st. Nicholas and st.
Andrews Societies, Richard Bell, Esq, President
of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Rev. DR..
Vinton, - Lytton, Esq, son of Sir Edward Bulwer
Lytton, and nephew and atache of Sir Henry Lyt-
ton Bulwer; Capt. Judkns of the Asia - Cuth-
berton, Esq. ex-Presdent of the It. Georges So
ciety The Vice Presidents were Messrs. Young
and Bradshaw
AT the back Of the chair was placed the coat of
arms Of Great Britain and Ireland
At each end Of the room were suspended the Eng
fish and American flags in close proximity.
The Rev. Dr. WAlNRIGHT, Chaplain of the So
sety, offered Up a prayer Of Thanksgiving, and the
company then proceeded to discuss the EXCELLENCE
q dinner worthy IF the Aston House 1t consisted of
many Iarites, and was served in Coleman s. Stet-
sons best style. Amongst the edibles were some
very fine English tulbot, presented by Captain JUDD
kins, Of the steamer Asia also leg of prime Eng
lish mutton and round of beef, presented by the
same gentleman, and a saddle of delicious South
Down mutton, presented by Captain Nye, of the
American steamship Pacific. The earmels and or
aamental confectionery were very tastefuly exc
suted In front of the Chair a carmel sur
mounted by the figures Of =. George and the
Dragon In the other parts of the room were repre-
sensations Of the Temple Of Liberty, Apollos Tyre,
Gothic pavilion statue Of Britannia Gothic towers,
Roman helmets, National Pyramid, Sc, Sc.
At the conclusion of the dinner, a number Of ele
ganty dressed and beautiful women entered the
room, and were conducted by some Of the Stewards
10 the aleovc at the of the Chair, where they
participated in the enjoyment Of the sentiments
that were subsequently given and responded TO-
Dodworth's Band during the entrance Of the ladies'
played "Lct the Toast be dear Woman" and the
whole compeny rose to receive them with the honor
due to the
Mr.. GEO. LspER presided at the piano, and he
was ably assisted by the vocal powers Of seyefal
other gentlemen
A company Of professional men then sang Non
Notis Domino, the company standing
The president Of the st. George ~ocie.y then
rose and offered bis cor rratulaticns IN ae recur-
renee Of the anniver-aE .t the society, anu on the
large concOurse VIII reUe assembled TO recut tO
goneby day and eem.. Lc friendship Of years.
II is customary, he said the President and j. .s
expected of him, that BIZ hall make lev remarks
occasions like the present; but looking around
him and seeing who where present, he would occupy
less time than usual, and be as brief as possible
During the past year, the society has been very pros
porous, and has contributed TO the assistance OF
between four and Eve thousand persons, who have
applied to the society for aid and information in
L. IL 81 80 th. nt -
destination During the last year situations have
been provided for 3Sl English, % Scotch, 81 Wech,
254 Irish, and2 Germans. There have been relieved,
within the period 80 widows, AZ single women,
50 men with families, 70 single men, and % regular
pensioners.
The FIRST regular toast was then proposed
The Day and all who honor It
which was drank with applause.
Second regula- toast
The Queen. God bless her.
Drank with all the Eonors, standing Mlsc-
ssGod Save the Queen.
Third regular toast -
The President Of the United states
Drank standing Music" Hail Columbia"
In proposing the fourth regular toast, the Prcsi-
dent said il unnecessary TO make any remarks.
The toast literally embraced many individuals, put
Ia especially intended for one who l. present (>r
Henry Bulwer) With lew more remarks ne pro-
posed, ...,-.
% this continent
Sir III. BTrwER said that he had always endea-
vored to follow out one principle, namely that OF
doing when il was possible, whatever he had engaged
10 do and that therefore ne had appeared amongst
MEM that evening. But that when ne felt now IN.
disposed be was, how frequently be hal addressed
them on similar Subjects he confessed he was IN that
rtuatou his countryman, Sir W. Don, so well acted,
namely; that Of being completely :" used up
Caughtcr)-but that he had one consolation, which
vay that in the country in which he was, when
man had not n leg 20 stand upon, he could still take
the stump. (Laughter) lie wa afraid, however,
he was not even yet enough Americanized to make
q good stump speech but a. there was nothing like
irving he would try, and he begged to assure them
that 4 anything could inspire him, il was the pre-
sent occasion and the present company. Where,
said be, gentlemen, are We, and for what purpose
are we thus assemb ed thousands Of miles from
native shores We are here met 10 cherish aud
keep alive in our hearts those fires that burn our
national atars-to declare in the face Of the whole
world that wherever an Englishman was he was
voud Of the land Of bis birth; and TO testify
amidst Overfowing cups, and hearts still more
sverfowing, TO the hottest OF all ahections-save
love 10 our God-l mean our love for our
country. cloud cheering and applause.) There
are many here present. who, like myself, have
travelled far aud seen many thing: yet Is
there any one who, at this moment, feels less Of an
Englshman al this place there Sir Henry touched
his heart than when the white clif. Of Albion tor
abe 6rst time receded FROM his view Yet. -
all IL man is obliged 70 leave his alive county,
II Is some comfort not to leave his natl &C language
fApplause) Nor il this all. IN Englshman i a
very curious animal to nderstand-(laughterl
variable az his climate, stiff and reserved T.
foreigners shy and dstrustful even TO himself: no
enc can understand him. unless i i people Of the
same race and who speak the same tongue CAP
planse.) / had a. example OF this kind the othe
asy. be continued. An American gentleman said
10 me - have just come from your country
ar; III tell you my opinion Of your countryneu
John Bull 10 a downright man. Now in this cx-
vression my American friend struck of at a strok
eur national character. Since amidst friends
think may venture 20 say that John Bull II not
che smartest man that DC found the
rary he II homely sort Of fellow who motto j.
.Handsorne il who handsome does" (Applau-e) |
Bot be never promises anything without performing
10, and he never performs anything which does no.
give token Of future promise. loud applause and
hnghter) ] think should be fattering him we're
I 70 say that he was a very fas. man taughteD
be II always kept back by the fear OF outrunning
D.. uauyhtarA hut ono who know