The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-19
Dinner to Terrence Bells~v MeManus, the
Irish Patriot.

Iron tho San Prauchco Post, June l31
The high and prareworthy testimonial Of respect and
wsct 10 this oppressed Of Ireland of last
night according TO appointment ut the Rasset House
Bush street IL wac without exception the most bril-
liant esf,mbly with the greatest nun Der Of enthus
sftc and lively speeches ever made In this city We
have not for full report Of the speeches bat the
r,gusr q asts will speak for Themselves The hall
tasefuiy decorsted with national flags aud four
tables eNs ndDg the whole length Of the nall well
filled by most Influential citizens. The company
took seats the table O'Clock numbering about
80. Mayor Brtnham as chairman ot the committee
Nh. Terrnce Bellew McManus on HE left our honor
able Senator OWN. on the right and ls sat Col Weller
hon. Thomss Butler King Den. Green. Hon. Isaac
Holmes. Judge Murray Hon Patrick ". Tompsins,
Cen Anderson. Hon n. McIane. aud many other dis
trguibsd men from all parts Of the state. The dinner
was sir-the wire toltrable but the sentine good
feeling. aud enthUsiss cannot be exosuod After dis
cufsrr fully the dinner, the cloth removed and the
as;smhly called 10 order by Mayor BRENNAN, who pro-
oeed,c to give the regular toasts
Music ly Hclvigs curnet band
Mayor frsnham addressed the gentlemen assembled,
CO noou Of Irrand and he course and career Of their
guct which received with great favor and read tho
follt wing
l. Tie Union Of cur Statesthe safeguard II our hap
pinrs power md liberties and the hope Of freedom to
the world nlehed b. The hand raised TO divide
disturb a. Nusic--s Sc. rstrick's Day.
The President IL the United states-rhe FIRST ma
gsrate q the republic. and the citizen
pcpe- his virtues lend active ustre 20 his Office
and dignity the sdu Illustration Of his duties.
3. or guest Terrence Belew McManus--IrcIsnd gave
hundred thousand welcomes Music" Hcme, swce
Iiomen
Mr. wcNanus arose with great emotion, appeared
prraty at, ctcd and with heart OVERLOOKING with grat
ude rcIed briefly and with animation aud pointing to
the flag pedg,d bimeelf that wherever and whenever Il
should he In danger his right should be given freely
n rs defence and took his seat amid the most tumuos
applause.
The State Of Califcrnia-The Golden Empire Of the
West erd the OUTPOST Of freedom the Pacific coast
the refuge Of the patriot mpregnable against the opre
s. Hon. VIM NJ Gwin-our able and distinguished
rel preventative In the United States Senate Music
" Hall TO the Chief"
compliment welcomed their guest and submitted the fol.
lcvirg:-
our Country--Free and Observation-Disclosures the op-
pressed sons q liberty always find asylum without fear
| a moiestation.
o. The Army and Nsvy-The bulvvark Of the republic
victories give 20 the nations civilization and freedom
| Music" star spspgled Banner.
Z William Smith o Brien and his comp anions In exile
Rebels 10 their patriots 70 their country,
martyrs TO hberty-they lost the day, but they have
s. The people Of Ireland-Lovers Of liberty, though
hey enjoy notwhen Mt length rsgeuerated may they
always remember the men who suffered to achieve their
freedom.
o The Republicans Of France, and tho Patriots Of
HunsarJ-1ne modersen Of the former In victory has
bed lustre their succesthe heroism Of the latter
In defeat has bluytd the axe Of Iiaynau and oom-
! msnd.d The tynysthies Il the nations.
10 The California Poneers-The bold and adventur-
ous mrhng1s Of new statetheir services TO Csfor.
nia car ne vtr be forgotten
grvse
IL The Native Calforniaps founders Of the great
ctymercisl commonwealth ~ the Pacific.
Here the eon Thou~s Butler King ~s called for