The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
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BY HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH.

ROCHESTER, Septtmoe H. 1901
The Mayor Of Rochester presided at the festival last
night ard on introducing the first toast said gave him
and the citizens of Rochester great pleasure many
distinguished citizens present from every part of the
State and indeed from the remotest extremties the
Union. He proposed the following toast -
The Agricultural Sc, ety Of the State Of New York
and ito distinguished oilcers.r
Mr. john NJ. DEIArELp, the President Of the Society
then and said -" On the part of the Executive
Beard and Of all the members Of the Ayrcuturl soc
ETY. of the State of New York, gratefully ac.
knowledge the high compliment you have bestowed
As your guests upon this festive OCCASION feel son
siby the hospitality Of the citizens of Rochester
And permit mo to add, that from the day en-
tered the boundaries of Rocherter we have witnessed
and received from ats citizens one uuceaslng
streom of blindness, good will and berallty. Cess-
ing to be strangers among you, we can more clearly
perceive the anins, the eprug which gives to your
BEAUTIFUL city that besthfu aspect present 10 thu
eye 1t a. sir. good will to1ards men, aud liberal
spirit. (ApyaUse) But while you stand thus emineu
among cities. look the broad domain of
aercutural republic ard feel fa,ter'ns pride srug
Cling TO cur lips The farmers and planters rSag
to their proper sphere Strange yet it H. in thi
couptry we have, farmers been conent to labor and
produce, almost unEotiCcd and unknown. But look
around you SIR. See the hardy. burned hand the
toiworn burrows Of the husbendmao's couutensnce,
and then sir contrast them with the bsamipg looks OF
Rochester, ard daughters The contrast is strong
yet here they mingled together respecting aud
specttd by each othera tyre sr Of what OUGHT to
be In every part of this glorious Union (Great APP
plaue) Union sir Yes see before me the planters
Of Georgia Of Vrstnia ard of sourh Caroliua and
other cotton, tobacco rice and sugar cirss I see
around this festive board the farmers from New Engaud
snd the middle states-farmefs from region
Gale the Far West region now almost unknown
driven II has been, by the force Of civilization and
energy to the Pacific Ocean Here, sir is OF the
stropg cords Of Mon binding in charmed circle
peace, plenty end happiness Permit sir. offer
ytu toast which confident viii be heartily re-
"Tha City Of Rochester anI her worthy MAYOR
TIE MAioR re'sponded-t am very grateful for the
sentiment just offered This IL a proud aud Joyous
occascn-s hrillis NJ and animated scene for Rochester
She is favored this evening The presence only Of
large portion Ct the talent and worth Of country
tui the representatives. II other nations have favored
with their couDtsnOnce Why is this hall sraced with
intellect, retirement. and tsauty-wih orators aud
tetesnen al diStpeui IN ne circles in which they
move The answer rs. shat tliry-ive years ago Ro-
chester was forest but, by the advantages OF her
location and the Of ha- erouud her
has become equal in cultivation any other portion
OF the state, and the has herself become of
Tire mcst ourighipg oitips IN the Union She lies in the
centre CT rich valley unsurpassed by any che world
Her products MT Only srppy the wants and mnster to
ccmitrt Of ell sections Of The State white the superb
bUI dence finds markets in other countries AMI yet
her resources not yet fully developed she s still in
her inerCy But, while thur favored in her situation
ard her prosperity, she boast Of b-pg city that
respects the laws and the constitution and loves rder
sud industry (kpplaue) She courts the presence 81
the good sDd the wise from part Of the Uncn and
seeks to profit by th'ir example and influence while
is not unmndlu of the high moral bearing OF the
being honorsd; and. rs her humble representative,
U make my Acknowledgements her behalf
ard 70 give you. in return
1.-The Unii'd statcs-Say her national government be
SO az TO preserve the rights OF the States, the
hoerty Of the people and the integrity Of the Union
(ATpiause
Goyernor MARCY next spoke. lie said IL was told
sncr comrg INTO this room that expected to
cay something In reply TO this toast, AND began
to think how 1t vac thst was thus put in charge
Of the United States knew there ab,ur men to
perform the duty. and who will be less reluctant than
am. Qaushter) But as did not feel Il; liberty to de-
cline, the question tina. occurred was what
should say. Indeed don't know that there is any
thing can say that is not expressed in the sem inent
itself II Is noble and Just one; aud think there Is
not human bosom in this assembly that docs re-
fpond 10 1t. But II Is too large and vast subject for
discussion II we we're to say ell we think abou. its
freedom some Of the gcntlemen present from other eoun.
tries where the same blessings not enjoyed might
feel ehended II We talked OF Its productions, and
they might also take umbr.ge. aud say vain
glorious Instead therefore Of speaking Of the country
its productions point to the specimens here present.
and shall submit the following sentiment -
The feomanry-rhe strength Of our country, the
guard Of our ipstiutlous.r (Applause)
The MAYOR then gave
THE state Of New iork-IIer destiny j. onward; her
motto. Excelsior"
Gove1ncr Hrsr was loudly called for. when he rose
and said. with embarrassing mt have not been
ACCUSTOMED to speak occasions like tbis but could
not have supposed possible that would have
failed me ssihey do upon view OF the scene by which
unded that the charm. Of this bright ga
lazy CT beauty would have unnan ned me. But It seems
70 have been regarded as my duty to say stuethng Of
motto On her shield (Cheors) The field Is too large
and too vast, and 1t involves too many considerations
for such a speech n this Yet there Is something
in cur growth and progress that ought excite
tons Of pleasure in all boous 10 an extent that would
r,rder rs subject to the charge Of a propensity to
exrcgerste. 1 thak Ought 10 speak uodestly
ourselves; yet should dc great injustice TO your
sentiments and nay own; ia not say ,h.rs Is no
conenicd. 10 feel proud Il It's manifest destiny
than the State Of New York. Applause) It's present
property ard It's future prospects are source OF ex-
ueilon to ell her sons; and when for the last few days
and bore tonight W. see the products Of her soil aud
the evidences If Der industry her arts and her re1e
ment which Of them would not say he loves his
native State, In looking st history Vt simpossibo
lished o system Of government which enabled us thcr
descendants 70 forward ard work out these results,
which all and must ncknoHlodge our Guty TO
preserve these institutions unimparsd The wise policy
the State shoud b. lost sight of Can other
ystern of public works not only calcula-
ted TO d. teupe resources bat TO unite with
provrmsn, arr al 70 tha.s sister states bordering co
cur Weetcrn wstcrsfrom some Of HON an glad tosee
representatives here TO- nahtwheiher New YORK State
IL emrcny national I'm her spirit and action. AMI
does contribute her full share to the general wesl
Nor nu-t forget what IS due TO the ittsrcnce Of
/ this state. Ne have system Of sd1ca.ioa deS-
| tined to make every human being withir borders
the participant Of ts ufts end without excus for
mainlDg ignorant That great principle has bean esa5-
lishcd Tor years in this city n affords recslsr
filtration 20 wi'nefs tbc sccne before me- ~ Is oscu-
lated to elevate state pride; snd think this
feeling that, kept within proper limits ought 10 be eu-
tysed rejoice 20 these evidences OF acra nccnent,
] in western New York especially. have watched ns
progress and Witnessed the COM lator din,
cutes which besct IT. early inhabsnts have seen is
forests disappear aud GIVE pscc 60 fruitful fields, and
villages aud cities all the blessings a civilization
and when what do feel thrt our destiny "a
onward: ard motto better deacrSe the American
| character than "Exceeiorr We are an ambitious,
g,te people determined to advance ourselves aud T.
| extend the advantages enjoy 20 ibe whole hur.an
race Would to Heaven that every individual citizon
adopted his rule Of action tho motto OF the State
ard animated with It's spirit sad purpose Ia
| clusion. propose AZ sentment:--
Thc con,inpsl improve nent cf Agricultnrc-a cause
which Is identified with all private and upube prosper
| ityn (Arphrsc)
The MANop then gave
"ahe Army Of the United States and Gcssral Wool
he hero q Bucna Vista"
Gen. wooL then rose 10 return thanks. Tie said
win not detsin this assembly By telling them Whist thcJ
know They well acquainted with thu services Of thu
armyits battles, Its gsentrics, and its conquests
| (Arrlause) Eut while you compliment tho army.
would remind You Of another branch &C the public
vice. In this days proceedings, we had speciuon o