The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-26

of complexion to be very easily startled al anv
thing-at having only week for going hundred
and nifty miles Startled at the idea of being
obliged to go twenty five miles a day every day
for week. ILaughter.l While here, but a mo
ment since, was his illustrious successor who, hav
ing already travelled nearly five hundred miles in
twenty four hours, and having spent three or four
days in Newport and Boston, which we hope have
been as delightful TO him they have been to us,
Is now on his way TO reach Washington again be-
fore the week in which he left there 10 fairly at
end
And here, Mr.. Mayor. turn, in conclusion, to
what to-day at least In the minds and hearts Of US
all IS the great charm OF this modern miracle Of
rapid intercommunicaton. 1t is that il enables US
To see TO know, and TO enjoy personal intercourse
Win the great, the good, the distinguished, the
admired Of our own land and of other lands. We
can lake them by the hand, we can their faces,
we can hear their voices, and form ties of mu-
tuai respect and regard which neither time nor dis
lance may afterwards sever.
There have been those here tod whom none of
you Will soon forget and there is at least one Of
them to whom had particularly proposed to N.Y.
self the pleasure of abiding. refer to the Score
tary OF the Interior, the Hon. Alexander Stuart
[rapturous applause la noble of old Virginia,
with whom in other years have been associated
in Congress, and whom am always proud to call
my friend. He has already taken his leave of ua
but am sure we all desire to follow him with our
good wishes, and to him that though out of
sight he is not out of mind
But let me congratulate the company that we
have another Alexander Stuart still left at the ia
be--a distinguished son of Nova Scotia, an eminent
citizen OF Halifax, high functionary Of the pro-
vincial government-whom il has been my good
fortune to have at my side during the last hour,
and who is every way entitled to our highest con-
sideration and respect With view Of introducing
him to the company, propose a sentmtnt--
prosperity to Nova Scotia and the city of Hall
fax, and the health Of our distinguished guest the
Hon. Alexander Stuart, Master of Rolls" Jap.
plausel
Nine cheers followed for Mr.. Winthrop
The Hon. Alexander Stuart, Master of the Rolls.
OF Nova Scotia, was then called upon by the
Mayor, and said that he wished the state of his
health would enable him to follow the eloquent
gentlemen who had preceded him in depicting the
social moral and political results of this system of
railroads, the completion of which was celebrated
that day. Since, unfortunately this was not the
case, he should call upon one-an advocate of Nova
Scotia-whose voice had been heard in the Cana
das, and heard in England, and whom he felt might
stand for him here.
This was understood to refer to the Hon. Jo-
seph Howe, and that gentleman was immedi-
ately called up by the Mayor.
Mr. HOWE, after some apologies for his position.
following SO many eloquent speakers, proceeded TO
pay high encomiums upon New England. the
children OF whose free schools he regarded as our
future dignitaries. He spoke, he said as a son OF
old Massachusetts, from an oftshoot of whose stock
he had descended, r.
Hisspeech was loudly cheered throughout.
MIR. HINoKs OF Canada, also made some eloquent
remarks, and closed by renewal Of thanks to the
citizens of Boston for their special kindness to their
Canadian guests.
TWAS now ''pitch dark" as the Mayor re-
marked In calling up Hon. JOSIAH QUINCY, jr.,
to throw some light upon the matter" Mr..
Quincy made few eight" remarks, and
closed by giving toast
''Neto EngIanders and Canadians-They NAV
meet after sunset and without candles, but never
be IN the dark again with regard to the sentiments
they entertain for each other.n
After three cheers for the ladies'. given at
the suggestion of Lord ELGIN, Mayor BIeE-
Low suggested that, although it was dark
within the pavilion, illuminations and fireworks
could be seen without, and put the question
whether the meeting should dissolve. This
was carried mem. con-, and the Mayor formally
announced--
"The meeting is dissolved accordingly. GoD
SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MAssAcHUsETTs! pc
From the Boston Courier.
The Jubilee Tent and tho Civic Dinner.
One of the finest spectacles of the jubilee was the
tent erected on the Common, in the neighborhood
OF West street. for the civic dinner. II was three
hundred and fifty feet in length by one hundred
and fifty in width, and contained eleven hundred
yards of tables, or mile and quarter of sittings
The actual number of plates was $780, fifty more
slightly from the north The northern portion
OF the tent was supported on three upright masta
in line, and the southern by three rows of coll
umns covered with white cambria and adorned
with evergrecns. The whole interior Of the cano-
Ply was ceiled with the flags Of all nations arranged
with the taste for which MIR. Beals is celebrated
The tables ran from north TO south the whole
length, being crossed by one aisle the centre
Around all these, and overlooking them by height
OF three feet, was platform table for guests from
abroad State and city authorities, and distin-
gushed citizens. The dais, par axcellence, was at
the north end, having the almost interminable la-
bles rising and converging in the distance before
it. behind the Presidents chair the flags of Great
Britain and the United States were tastefully COM
bined as curtain, and over them the inscription:
ENGLAND AND AMERIoA-PKRPETUALP EACE-THE
QUEEN-THE PRESIDENT.
little in front of the Presidents seat was ex-
tended, ON the ceiling, an immense railroad map,
elegantly got up by Mr.. Chesbrough, the city en-
gneer showing all the railroad routes in the north
ern, middle, and western States, and the British
provinces. About one hundred feet in front was
an arch bearing the inscription SHALT
LOVE THY NEIaHBoR As THysELF. Toronto Ham
alton. Coburs. Montreal Quebec HONOR
THOSE WHO HAVE BROUGHT TOGETHER
On the west side were arches bearing the inscripi
tons--CoLUMBIA, THE LAND OF LIBERTv-The
Home of all Nations" "AaRIoULTuRE COMMERCE.
MANurAcTUREs-These are the Sources of Nation
al Wealth"
Similar arches on the east bore the Inscriptions
"MERcANTILE ENTERPRIsE, RAILROADS, AND TEL
EaRAPHs.-Boston from 1880 to 1851" "RAILRoAD
JUBILEE, September IT. Is, 49,"
Besides these emblazonments, the walls of the
tent were hung with appropriate pictures and
maps, denoting the progress of improvement and
immediately behind the Presidents chair, under
golden eagle, was hung picture of the signing of
the immortal Declaration of Independence, which
asserted the nalienable rights of man and made US
a republic
The tables were substantially made and covered,
"a were also the seats, with white cambria. The
viands consisted of cold roast and boiled FOWLS cold
roast beef, ham, tongues oyster pie, lobster salad,
&c, very neatly laid on and garnished with pas
try, fruit, melons and flowers, nrrayed most in
vitingly. A fragrant little bouquet graced each
tumbier, and larger ones in elegant vases adorned
the tables at regular intervals Ii must be said TO
the credit of Mr.. J. b. Smith, who provided the
feast for the city, that the remark on every
ones lips, show exceedingly beautiful" There
was an air of finish and parlor elegance, we'll as
of elegant sn6iciency which is seldom such
occasions. The ice creams abundant and
delicious, and we heard of no lack of any thing
anywhere, except Of salt in some quarters, which
was soon supplied by the attic article from the
speakers.
PRosPEoTs ron Pork PAcKINe.-We have made
some inquiry in relation to the number and qua-
ty of hogs in this section, and from all that can
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