The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03

After the substantials were literally disposed or
by the guests, the regular toasts were read, ap-
proved, and Of course adopted by plentiful lnfu
sion OF champagne, as cash one was read. Then
came speech making Gov. Hunt responded to a
sentiment intended as compliment to the A." Go
vernon of the Empire State" The Governor is a
tolerably ready, of.hand speaker on most occa--.
sions, but II see med last night as If he felt consi
deIably embarrassed. His remarks were listened
TO with attention. but they did not fall from his
lips with that fullness and freedom that have cha
racerized his speeches on other hilarious occa-
sions At the Gilbert dinner in Albany, when ne
was Comptroller, his remarks had much more
happy and enlyening effect.
The gallant and universally hono.ed Major
General Wool also responded TO a toast given in.
honor OF the United States Army. The General
Is brave soldier, and stands upon the roll of
fame next TO Majo General Winfield Scott among
the living defenders of American honor. The
General has carved a fame to glory and renown >
his name and deeds Of noble daring are upon the
lips OF all his countrymen, and all desire that,
they are the properly of the nation, they may be
fondly cherished, and transmitted to future gene
rations.
Lieut. Governor Church was called UP, and
addressed the meeting for few moments, with.
much earnestness and animation. From his usual
modest appearance, person would not suppose
there was as much ire in him as he exhibited al
the supper table last night. He spoke eloquentlys
iiuectly and feelingy, but very inapproprately
His speech was OF the ultra free soil stamp. Alto
gether uniting the occasion. IL was bold bid
Tor the gubernatoiial chair In 1853. He was en-
husiosaSaiJ tHcclcu W SENATORS Johnson
Schoonmaktr and other wing free soil Senators,
although his casting vote, a few days since, pre-
vented those gentlemen from makiog Ex-Governor
Fish United States Senator. Mr.. Church is a
ready speaker. and would make popular orator
should he mount the hastings.
The next speaker whom the meeting mounted
upon a chair, was j. w. Fowler, of BiIlston Spa
This gentleman IL the popular principal OF the
National Law School in that village, kept in the
old Sans Souci, formerly one of the most cele-
brated hotels in the United States, when Ballstor
was the great resort for Southern invalids
during the summer months. Mr.. Fowler made
the most appropriate speech that was made
during the evening, and was listened to with
greater satisfaction than either of the others
His theme was "Washington, and his brave
compatriots OF the revolution" His allusiou,
TO the father of his country, to Generals
Stark, Putnam, and others, was az effort Of pa
tronc oratory seldom surpassed, and received from
his listeners the most enthusiastic and almost un-
restrained applause. Professor Fowler is a finished
master OF eloqutnce, il there is one in the United
States, and well deserves 10 be placed at the head
OF an institution like the law school, where the,
gems OF eloquence and oratory are implanted in
the minds OF The aspiring youth Of our country.
There were also several other speeches and ha-
rsngues afterwards made; but as the workings oil
the champagne began now TO be developed in hiss
ipgs, hurahs, rbaldry and Indian yells, the anuse.
mtnts OF the evening, al eight o'clock, were
brought TO close. The train Of cars tor Albany
now aTpeared in front of the Troy House. and Messrs
Lesley, Carol, Maiher, myself, and a few others,
Q accompanied the honorable, the members of the
"homeward bound" as far az F.s,
Albany. Thus ended the anniversary of Washing.
tons birthd day in Troy.