The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-25

city Of Now York on Saturday last The cannon
rcered. hags were displayed, the military paraded,
business generally was suspended, and an almost
universal feeling Of national pride seemed to per-
wade all casses. In front of the balcony Of the City
Hall was erected colossal full-length portrait Of
George Washington, and overhead were the words,
painted in large white letters, upon dark slab
Born February 22d, 1882" On the right and left
Of this painting were the words Lexington"
g Saratoga," I" 1fsnton," "Bunkr HiH." On the
west side Of the building were" Camden - mon
mouth, "Brnndysuine." And on the east 1icon-
d~oga." Yorkfotrn," "Whife Plains"
A grand dinner was given at Niblo's, at which
Mayor Kingsland presided We extract some ac-
count OF the proceedings from the Herald
The ceremonies of the table were opened by the
asking Of the divine blessing by Of the clergy.
men present.
At about quarter before seven o'clock his hon.
or the Mayor called TO order, and announced that
letter from the President Of the United States
would now be read. At the announcement Of the
Presidents name three cheers were given by the
audience spontaneously. The band then struck up
closed the Presidents letter was read. II accord
ed In sentiment with the documents which have
emanated from the official hand Of the Chief Magis-
trate, and was received with loud applause.
Mr.. O'Conor then read n letter from Hon. Daniel
Webster, which was also received with cheers and
other marks Of appreciation. The plaudts, in fact,
were interpreted at different points through the
b. a
The Mayor now proposed the frat regular toast:
The day we celebrate-It gave birth to the man
first in war; first in peace, and first in the hearts of
his countrymcn. -Music: "Washingtons March,"
10 this toast HIRAM KHrcHUM, esq, responded. y
The second regular toast was next read as fol-
lows The Constitution of the United States. Mu-
sic-'Coumbia for cver.' 'tsi estf4 EA
To this toast the Hon. EpwARp EVERETT re-
sponded. He said he arose with great dilfidence,
but thanked the chairman for calling upon him to
resPond to this great toast: 'The Constitution of
the United States"' You have done well, said he,
in proposing this toast on tho anniversary Of WASH
ington's birthday, for to no one are we moro in
debtcd for the Constitution than to that iustrious
man. Mr.. +. then proceeded, in most eloquent
giving brief history Of his youthful enterprise
and alluded to the times in his subsequent life
when the fate Of the country seemed to cluster
around and hover over Washington alone. After
virtues, the speaker asked, impressively "Are all
these 10 be buried With Washington in his tomb"
Many voices-;"No, no, no.s'] no, gentlemen.
too ssy no. e hsy can never de OF the fare
E. said he believed that three-fourths of its
pages were devoted 10 the subject Of Union
and the Constitution. Loud and long con-
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North or South, he said he believed these carried
their own correctives with them: And, said he, as
to the citizens of my section Of the Union, agree
hundred arc in favor of strict obedience to the
laws [Cheers Of approbaton.] In the event Of
tho rupture of this Republic, the of our pros
psrity will 60 down in its meridian and set in
blood. An allusion was made to tho fate OF Ger
many, broken up and divided into more than three
hundred princpaltcs-in municipalities,
they were caled-but each subject to the will Of
precatng the severanse Of the Unica in strain Of
eloquenco which, from time 10 time carried the au-
dience away, and caused them invountarily to
break out in bursts Of applause. He next dwelt at
vSrrth c.
conferred upon u. BY he sxistsnce q the Supreme
Court Of the United states. and the great ealapi
ties which must follow its dissolution. sAf'
The ninth toast was next given out Of order, SO
emit TO retire at an hour agreeable to themselves,
The Clergy Of the United states-always on the
aide Of liberty regulated BY law Music-"selec-
& Several letters froH clergymen were here read.
all Of whiGh wers written in tone Of pure patriot
The Rev 7. Pr Cox Of Brooklyn. responded to the
he offered as toast, to be drank in cold water
"The memory of Warrington"
MIR. Everett here left the room, and the audience
gave him three cheers az he passed out. The same
Compliment was also extended to Dr. Cox who left
about the same time. -
81 The third toast was here read:
The President of the United States. Music
This toast was followed by the reading of letter
from Hon. Henry Clay, which was received with
and was followed by vehement cheering.
The fourth toast was
The Compromise of l850-made in the spirit
which formed the Constitution tselEjusticc, pa
triotism, and duty demand that it should be sus-
tanned. Music-ssWe are Band of Brothers"
Mr. GIRARD responded. va.
Fifth toast: The Union of the States-watching
for it's preservation with jealous anxiety; discoun
ri1ov uyho
that it can in any event be abandoned, and indig-
nantly frowning upon the first dawning of every
attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion Of our country from
the rest, or to enfeebe the sacred tics which now
link together the various parts. Music-"Star
Spangled Banner"
Sixth Toast.--The Orator of the Day. Music
I" Polka ieaea 6i t
Senator FoorEreplied. returning thanks for the
Seventh-The Judiciary of the United States
Music" Selections Lucia di Lammermoor."
To this toast Chancellor WALwoarH replied in
handsome terms. ~, sD,sie Haf
Eighth.--The Army and Navy of the United
States. Music" Army and Navy March,"
This toast was replied to by General WHIriNo,
Of the United States army.
nth.-Commerce-the offspring of agriculture
and handmade of manufactures fol-
lows in the path she opens. Music" The Sea-"
Responded to by Mr.. ]. DxrEYsrEn OGDEN.
Eleventh.--The distinguished statesmen Of the
3lst Congress-who, forgetting party differences,
united to avert the danger that threatened their
country. Music-"Sclcctions Ernani."
Twelfth.--Thc Mayor and Common Council of
the city of New York. Music--"Myn Won
Dunck." fai
Recorder TALMADos responded in few words.
Thirteenth -Woman--America points to Mary,
the neither of Washington. Music--"Let the
Toast be dcar Woman" nt
The assemblage broke up at about II O'Clock.
The REMEDY-The opinion which the President
expresses to the order loving and law abiding
Boston
Cured in, we doubt not, very generally. There
are various degrees, however, of disposition. an
Inclination or feeling towards particular object
One may be well disposed in favor OF thing, and
yet may not be willing to mako any very heavy
sacrifices in behalf Of II. A hundred determined
men, with thoir hearts Get upon purpose for which
they ready to run the risk of life death, can
sons favorably disposed towards an end and wish
ing to secure it, provided it can be done without
much risk or trouble. t ffr.