The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-24
From the New York Herald, July ~
The Banquet 40 Archblshop Hughes.

Last evening banquet was gwen 10 ATchbishop
Hughes at The Aslor House, the occasion OF his return
from Europe The tickets ten dollars each, and
about $50 persons were present
About h.ltp o'clock his grace entered the Ioom
amidst loud cheers.
The chair was occupied by p A. HaYous On the
right OF the chair Archbishop Hughes the guest OF
the evening
The following were the vice presidents John Mex con-
Charles M Connolly Henry DeCourcey. Gregory Dillon
Martin Waters. j. b. Lascaie, L. b. Bnsse ]. B. Mich.
Judge Edmonds Hugh Maxwell, collector OF the port ,
Hon v Brady. postmaster OF New York; Chas. OConori
John B Dillon. Qrish exile . Dr. Sanderson; Recorder
Tamadge; Simeon Draper; Edward Tiers Rev: Df.
Cummings Rev. DIR. Bailey, secretary OF the Arch
bishop; Andrew Carrigan,
The dinner was magnificent and such as mas so o,,eh
honors for The Aslor House The bills OF fare com
prsed all the decaces OF the season Inc otlahen,s
as follows; Bishops Mre, Roman Convent, o.,
Peters Church. vase with artificial flowers, Iesars
Tower Italian Payilions, ST. Pairick's Cathedral, 10
man Helmet, Italian Cottage, Towers OF lhpefy, vase
with kisses, artificial globe.
The attendance was sucb as Is ohiy 10 NC met Win III
There was band in attendance, which dscoursed
most excellent music
Refore The toasts were commenced, and whilst the
members of The press arranging their papers and
pencils in order TO be ready TO discharge their duty to-
wards the public, by giving true and faithful account
of the proceedings, his honor Judge John w Edmonds,
of the Supreme Court expressed what he thought the
subject OF reporting such matters as this dinner In his
opinion the practice abomnable, and he not at
all chary expressing himself 10 that effect 1t is not to
be wondered at that Judge Edmonds should dislike
pores and repong for the greatest injury which could
be inflicted upon him by his worst enemy would be TO
report him perbam, and publish what he SAID Tor the
edifcaon OF asonished community. But Tor the
charabeness of reporters. Judge Ednonds would have
many occasions, appeared in light more conspicuous
than dignihed, whether as judge or lawyer. such
charitableness he ought not TO expect hereafter
The cloth being removed the president rose and pro-
posed the toast OF
"Hs Holmes. Pope Plus Ninth"
The chairman said in proposing the health of his Ho
illness the Pope the first toast may be well to remark
that although of his supreme pastorshp, il is
desirable that he should enjoy that position OF ndepent
which is essential to insure entire freedom IN the
discharge OF his high apostolic functions as head OF The
universal church, revere and honor him solely, how
ever supreme Bishop, and the OF ST.
Peter.
The toast was received with enthusiasm.
The chairman next proposed
.The President Of the United States Upon the faithful
discharge his Office devolved the preservation OF the
constitution, Of The laws and the msntsnancs OF the ma
iional faith tcwaids friendly powers"
The toast was respectfully received.
Mr.. Maxwell briefly responded.
The chairman then proposed
Our ilusrous and beloved guest the Archbishop Of
New York We reverence the preale-we proad OF
the man."
He said am that this toast will be received by
you all with much pleasure as shall have IN pro-
posing It, You are aware that this banquet has been gwen
BY the Catholics OF New York 10 his grace our NEST
reverend Archbishop, only manifestation OF our
joy his return but also slight proof oil the respect
we all entertain for his eminent piey and ZEAL and for the
ability prudence, and success which have crowned his
efforts The discharge OF the duties OF hs elevated sta
ton head OF this dlocess-a success which shows al
The hand OF Providence. All OF US who have en-
joyed The privilege OF personal intercourse with him
know well that his private virtues and social qualities as
individual endear him 10 much as his rank as
preale commands respect and admiration This oc-
cason will also be evidence OF the satisfaction we
have all experienced reading OF the honors and aen
non which have been paid 10 him abroad ICheeTs]
The toast received with great enthusiasm.
In response, Archbishop Hughes spoke as follows
MIR President and gentlemen Were say that did
not feel much affected only by the occasion, but BY
the highly fa,iering terms in which respected chair
has proposed my health, and the manner in which 1t
has been received by you, would conceal what really
thoughts for confess feel much Affected by this extra
ordinary testimony OF your kindness towards Zap
pause.l have been absent about seven months IRON
the scene of my labors-irom the home of my aztec
ions--irom the people to whom am bound by every tie
OF station and feeling and although have had every
thing to make foreign solourn agreeable, still, with the
setting SUM- my were continually turned towards The
west. Loud applause have indeed, received marks
OF distinction and kindness abroad which cannot easily
forget from those on whom had no claim From The rep
resentaiiyes OF my country when in Paris and in
RomefIom all have received marked tenton, which
cannot forget and for which am not ungrateful IRE
newed appausel But | am not surprised that Bishop
Archbishop OF the city of New York the great
meTcia metropolis OF the Countrywide city which IS sup
posed 10 possess the greatest wealth. and the greatest
cia elements and Ienement-ibaia Bishop having tile
IRON such city should be received with such honor, no
matter how unworthy may have been of II Individually
[Appause At all events received honor except
in connection with the city with which am connected
as dgnilary Of the Catholic church Although felt
gTalihed, sensible that the honor for me
alone, but for the city from which hailed and the
try which my privilege TO call my home Applause
But, gentlemen 10 have been welcomed as have been
by YOU 10 hDd many OF my flock oil almost every
nation for is universal flag clustering around
TO welcome me back 10 find them cordially Joining with
their fellow cilizens-men distinguished among their
sountrymen 10 lind such a welcome among people who
not blind 10 my shortcomings well TO my par.
tia successthis. indeed honor and conn alent
far beyond The foreign hospitality which have met with
Your chairman has alluded too 1aeribg terms to the
OF the labors in which have been engaged
the time when, without any choice wish OF nine,
i placed at the head OF this important diocess.
You all that the FIRST mission Ito a word
very much abused) OF Bishop is STUDY and pro-
which necessary for The welfare OF our fellow man
full or unsuccessful, conscious ! never deviated.
When was sent TO this diocess that bad BEEN TO
agreai extent supplied by circumstances The increase
OF the Catholic body, whether by emigration from other
sources great and constant that had hardly
time 10 deliberate; had TO 90 from purpose TO
another and TO raise additional temples for the worship
OF God Hence have been, il were, kind OF church.
builder since | 10 this diocess Yet il not
alone who did this. only projected, gave impulse TO
it and il there be any honor compliment paid TO
for doing, it IL not to be undivided You all know
that the great body OF the clergy have stood by and
but for their Efforts il would not be the power OF the
church TO compliment me 1t has done. Another i'm
poant want. which il the duty of the Bishop to look
after that OF education and confess that from the
beginning my thoughts were constantly directed towards
the means OF educating the poor people committed TO
my care leave aside all that newspaper writers have
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