The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-20
From the London Morning Post Oct 20.
mr. Psasody's Parting Dinner 90 the American Ex-
htbiQcrs.

On Monday last parting dinner given at the Lon
don Coffee House, Ludgale Hal by Mr. George Peabody,
The eminent American merchant and banker, 10 large
party OF American exhibitors and others connected with
the Great Exhibition, and which also honored by
the presence Of many gentlemen OF distinction from either
country
The arrangement and decorations OF the hail. under |
the management of Mr. Stevens and Mr. Somerby. were
not only strkingly elegant in themselves but peculi
ary appropriate to the International character of abe
casion.
At the upper end of the room, and Immediately behind
the chair was placed fine full length portrait of the
Queen by Sir George Hayter, supported one side by
Suarts celebrated full size portrait OF Washington and
on the other by Patterns portrait OF his royal hiehness
Prince Abert-the three being appropriately daped and
canopied by the blended flags OF Great Britain and the
United States, and surmounted by wreath OF laurel
The other parts of the ornamented with
remnants and other national emblems of the two
tries in harmonious combination The flags and pen
Rants were most kindly furnished by the Admiralty for
the occasion.
The tables were arranged with much elegance, and the
dinner itself was served in that style of extreme but taste
full profuson for which Mr. Peabodys entertainments
have become almost proverbal, and which also reflected
great credit upon Mr. Lovegove, and well sustained the
high reputation of the London Coffee House
Mr.. Peabody took the chair AT o'clock and was sup
ported by Mr. Davis, Secretary OF the American Lega
ton, Col Lawrence, and Mr. Henry Stevens, as vice.
wards Of 100, we observed the Right Hon the Earl OF
Granville, his exceency the American Minister, his
cellency Sir Henry Lyton Bulwer Hon. Robert Wal.
ker (ae Secretary of the Treasury Of the United Staes
Sir Joseph Paxton, Sir Charles Fox, Mr.. Riddle, Mr.
Stansbury, Baron de Vd he governor of the Bank of
Englsnd.) MI. Borhwick. Mr. Bates. Mr.. Corbin. the
ConsulGenera of the United States, (Col Aspnwall,)
Sir Henry Ellis, &C., &C.
The cloth having been removed, Mr.. Peabody sent
round the loving cup, which attracted much attention.
both from its novelty and the elegance Of it's shape and
workmanship. and from the associations connected with
it, having been made of piece OF oak taken from the
homestead Of Mr. Peabody's ancestors in America and
from the very room in which lie was born.
The Chairman then rose and said: My Lord, your ex.
cellencies and gentlemen, the toast am about 10 pro.
posing such occasion and before such assembly
i one the purpor Of which you will already have
in all assemblages of British subjects and, although
large proportion OF my guests not British subjects,
am persuaded that they vie with those that in re-
spect and affection for the Queen OF these realms. am
that all my American friends who here at this
moment will join most cordially in this toast and may
add, that have never known American who did not
participate in the same feeling and am persuaded tina,
never shall know exception to this rule long the
Queen Of Great Britain continues to reign, as she does
now, the hearts OF all who desire the welfare of the
whole human family give you, The Queen-God
bless her"
The toast was received with the utmost enthusiasm
The Chairman then said Gentlemen am sure that
have obeyed no less the dictates OF unanimous feeling
that the rules OF courtesy and proprety giving prece
dence this occasion TO the head Of the nation. upon
whose soil we are now assembled, and whose hospita
ties have been so freely extended 20 u.s. While. there
FORE do not ask TO respond with greater warmth TO
the toast am about TO give than 10 that which has
already been given, do ask you to give il an equal
warmth OF welcome The lus,rious parsonage who now
fills the highest office within the gilt of the people of the
United States has, in his official capacity. been recently
placed in a most painful and embarrassing position to-
wards OF citizens, well as towards foreign
power; but strict adherence TO The principles Of the
stution and the preceps and example of Washington
has enabled the President to surmoun the obstacles
which mpeded his PATH and sustain at his own po-
son and the honor and integrity OF his country. SO
fully has this been the that bis conduct has received
the unanimous approval of the whole people OF the Uni
ted Siaes-a grea, and remarkable compliment in coun-
try 80 divided IN feeling on certain points, and epeie
with local and conflicting interests; hut entire and
general was this approval and concurrence, that his
cepton tour through various portions OF the
Union loses no,hng by comparison with the warm and
enthusiastic welcome which greeted the northern
tour OF her Majesty the Queen. The President of the
United S'ates-God bless him" Immense cheering
Silence having been restored,
The Chairman again rose and said The next ioas,
which have TO propose although always familiar and
welcome in this country has been rendered peculiarly so
10 citizens OF every country by the great which
TO render the year 1851 remarkable the history of the
world have offer you the health OF prince who has
extended bis efforts and synrathes beyond the mere
nhe OF ms exalted station, and given the frs, impulse
10 that great undertaking in consequence of which, and
IN commemoratlon OF which, we are here assembled
While cheeuly according the respect which belongs 10
ueh lahk PIe-eHlinent social position, II
dsparagement TO Prince Albert say that his personal
virtues and enlarged views for The man an ven
greater and more enduring respect than should have
ioI The prince merely, and he may have the proud sat,
acuon OF knowing that the remoies districts of the
world and to the most distant period OF Time hi. fame
VIII extend, and his name be everywhere insepayaby
ldenubed with the grandeur and the originality of the
nfeat Exhibition OF 1851 give you, The health OF
ms royal highness Prince Albert, Albert Prince of
applause
= AI r p Corbn, Of Virginia, then rose and ,aid |
uenemen al The hatterag request OF my excellent friend
your nospiiaole ampbl,ryon, will now avail myself of
she privilege which his too partial favor has Conferred
nngushed guests. But while il is most ura,ef,i 10 ,n,,
feelings to prom, by that honor cannot choose bu con-
1efs That among his American friends here This evonin
at his festive board there many upon whom I, n,a
have been more hy bestowed because of their oTess
practice TACT and ability in expressing themselves ON
such occasions have said, however that The Office aa
hghed me IS an agreeable one and will in as few words
possible, eDdeavor 10 acqu myself OF IT, The last
rev months have been sgnaized in this great capital
WINCH y ~ 20 many senses the and the eve OF the
Soo, oy an enterprise az grand in its conception as il
ns' peen successful IN lts execution and results refer
oil course, to the brilliant international encounter nj
WIS ,na' al OF us have Witnessed, and which has iu.,
oeen terminated IT, gentlemen that encounter has been
Keen IN IT'S conduct il has been productive of
none on, honorable and reciprocal tiumphs-iriumpb,
WHICH devouly 10 be hoped have left no disappon,
menus o, heart.burnings in any American bosom but
wnlen, let us fervenuy trust will tend powerfully 10
secure The paramount object aimed at-that of pro.
moung good. VIII among men, and a more enlarged and
PEACEFUL intercourse among nations In aid OF this poody
WORK, and prompted by an elevated pride OF country