The New York herald., 1851-12-25


There were two hundred and forty gentlemen pre-
sent, among whom were Judge Warren, of Mass. |;
the Recorder of New York; Hon. MIR. Hillard, of
Boston; the President Of Columbia College the
President Of the Massachusetts, Historical Society;
President Webster, of the Free Academy, Rev.
DR.. Adams, N. y; Bethune, Brooklyn; E. H. Cha
pin, N. Y; and Mr. Osgood; and the Presidents of
the st. Georges, st. Nichoas's, st. Andrews, ST.
David's, st. Pstrick's. the German and Hebrew
Benevolent Societies. Mr.. Moses H. Grinnel pre-
sided. The dinner was provided with great taste
and profusion by Messrs. Stetson Il Coleman
The ornamental confectionery comprised repre-
sentation Of the landing Of the Pilgrims, q New
England Church and School House, Statue of
King Philip, Yankee Tavern, Yankee Pedlar, Atlas
supporting the Globe, Monument of Washington,
Temple of Liberty, the Old Well and Bucket, &C.
Grace was said by Rev. Mr.. Adams, and Rev. Mr.
Chaplin returned thanks. After the cloth was re-
moved, the chairman rose and said -
Gentlemen, uust beg your indulgence for q few
monents, before proceeding to give the regular
land, desire to hear a report from the Chairman Of
the Committee Of Arrangements and invitations.
We should Like to hear what he has to say. Zap.
plause.)
The CHAIRMAN OF ARRANe EMENTs replied:-Mr
President and Gentlemen-Your Committee Of Ar
rangements were appointed believe, more for their
supposed capacity Of acting than of speaking hear
and therefore our report in words will be very short
Our duties in . great degree we considered dis
charged when We laid the report before you; and
that report, We are happy to say, appears to have
been satisfactorily discussed and accepted. (Cheers
In addition to that, we would say that addressed
invitations to q number of gentlemen, whose pre-
sence We should have been happy to have had here
tonight From many of these gen nlemen We have
received answers stating their inability to attend
.vA kkas- L kAlA in oNA kka
spondence which bave received. He (the Chair.
man) then read extracts from the letters of Mr..
Winthrop, o@ Boston; Mr.. James, of Rhode Island;
MI Mr.: MBIadbu,y' OF Maine, lame t; Rabbi-; and Mr.; Adol-
their absence, and expressing their warm attach
ment to the society.
The Chairman then rose to propose the first re-.
gular toast and said, that before giving he had
enc word to say in relation to the New England
Society. Wehave met here again, gentlemen, and
il seems but yesterday that most OF the familiar
faces which We see were assembled here, and yet it
is twelve months ago We ceme here together,
year after year, moved by the same common i'm.
pulse, which makes every man who has warm and
good heart seek to join US, not for any other pur
pose but to congratulate each other that the year
has returned, and that We are among those who
can gather together under the IS which covers this
house tonight, as sons of New England. We come
not for the purpose of feeding the inner man "a
sars for US sons Of New to S spsn our
hearts one to another, and to cheer each other in
the good cause which we sons of New England, and
members Of this society, have in view. to open that
10 those who have been less fortunate than our
selves. The society is based upon that principle
charity charity to those who ask 1t of US, who
have been mere fortunate than themselves. / am
induced to say these few words to you, members of
the New England Society, and those who are
descended froaa the New England stock, in order
that the Institution may receive more support than
it has had heretofore. There are too many saints
Ao,~.n all &c
speech on q subject which touches ourselves, mem
bers Of the New England Society, and should
apologize for going 50 far as have; bat will
close Sy simply stating that hope the sons Of
which this society is doing ia New York. He then
proposed the 6rst regular toast -
The day -rtme which dims the Light Of other days,
only renders the light Of this more brilliant and glorious
AIR by ths band The light Of othe. days.
The eecsrd regular toast was
The Prs,idsnt q the Unite! sss.es.ne monarch
yet occupying the foremost posticn Of al the world
Air, "Hail Columbia
The third regular teas. was
The Governor OF the sta'e Of New York.
The city Of New York., hlodly stepuosher, snes.
tionstey coninglipg us with her own children she has
oeassd TO know and we to remember, that not
al cked IN the cradle.
In the absence of the Mayor, Mr.. Re,order TALL
MADoK Was called on TO respond, which he did as
follows MIR. President and my friends Of New
England, you may well suppose tina. am taken by
surprise on the present occasion. Until this
moment, had not ant.ci2 2ased being called upon to
say word to yoq; and, indeed, it Is hardly isir
should call upon me, kno wing, as be dses the pecu
liar position which ] occupy; for, Mr. President,
have been daring the last eigh. or ten
yocuss and ras,als Claushtsr), and, really, feel
very awkward, for am now placed among gentle-
men lauxhter). Although my friend, the President
Of Columbia College, said that might look around
the room and find some little relief (roars Of
oh / discOver- |
can be afforded any relief on tbs. score. There is
something, however, peculiarly agreeable, upon
the present occasion, to meet native Of New Eng
land. Although have the honor Of being one Of
your guests, Il Connecticut form q part Of New
England, am as much Yankee as you are. lt
was there that ] received my early educs.ion-
there attended those common schools that have
been alluded to. ! never look upon the common
schools Of New England with pleasure. remem-
her too we'll whom was compelled TO attend one. at
tho age CT five or six years. and when, In the AFTER
noon Of a summers day, when my eyes were almost
closed, my intellect was raped rp. Oiughter.)
don't think 30 we'll Of those common schools some
do bat setting aside illusions OF that kind the
Citations Of this evening are Of character which
are agreeable 20 any gentlemen Of New England
The sentiment Is fully recognized when We come
from New England 70 great city 70 eommingle
with those who are thore, and are received With
open arms. Commingling short time in the same
city, we become consolidated, &C IL were, and are
made one people. Bat wis. is more pleasurable
this evening, Is the fact that have never before
witnessed, whilo have had the honor Of being
guest Of the New England Society-the presence of
the Presidents Of the 81. Georges and Hiber aian
Societies There are seen here . Christian q. one
end Of the table, and Jew ct the other. | have
seen gentlemen Of overy nation Of the world COM
mingIing here, all enjoying your hospitalities, all
comninglng in one sentiment Of love Of liberty,
and thank God there prevails love Of the Union.
Cloud eacers) What can be more agreeable than
TO zee the representatives. of the Puritan hcre The
re Representative OF the most ancient nation-of ths
people Of Cod. The Presbyterian, tae Epis:o.
palien, Sc0;chmon, lrishnen, and Euslishmen are
all In this co community. Sir. am humble rep
resentetive OF the state of New York-as one, per-
NIT me to congratulate you upon the order aud
gcod government that 10 here displayed. regret
that she worthy head OF this great city Is pre-
sent to express 10 you the gratihcation he also
feeIs. feel proud, IS q New England man, of my
humble origin; and possess fervent sttsehpent
for the interests Of this society. (Cheers.)
The if;hsrtgul.r tost So, "Tke Clergy q. Nes Eng
laui-TAer Dbs is cone oct throGyb ali toe earth and