The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-09

The company was composed Of the following
Alex. Henry, Member Parliament, Manchester; |
inc Potter, Esq., Mayor Of Manchester; Capt. Jas.
West, steamer Atlantic; Gen. ii. Wslbridge, New |
FORK; Hon. Geo. w. Wright, California; Col. );
;. Da Sole, philadelphia; John $. Cunningham, OF
dali, Manchester; Thos. Swanwick, New York;
Chas Blake, Boston; Jno. MARYLAND, Boston; g.
Hem.n. Manchester; IL. Thornton, Manchester;
inc. Henry, MANCHESTER; VI clsPp. Ns Mn York
tiers H. Mccall Now York; W. Powell, Philadei
pain; Jno I.ndcp, Manchester; l.. D.I.enot. Phila-
aelphia; Thos. A. sharpe, Manchester; z. +. Liver
Gillian, ireland; Jno. Wood, Manchester; A. w.
Little, Philadelphia VIM. :. Lewis, Philadelphia;
Jno Potter, Philadelphia; Ihos. Barton, Manches-
ter; G.. A. Fanshaw, New York; u. H. Decking,
Philadelphia; G. Chamberlin, Manchester; James
Heard, Manchester; q. n. Booth, New York; I.
b. Becknell, Huddersdeld; J. 5. Nye, Boston; n.
Carter, Manchester; Mr.. Divine, New York; J. I.
Hoffman, Manchester; Samuel Mclean, Ne. ork;
Thos. Slocomb, Boston; J. Johnson, Manchester;
W. Henry, Manchester; MIR. J Divine, Pennsylva-
MIA; N. :. Longcc, Boston; Mr.. Garcenne, New
York; q. w. stowell, Boston; Dr. n. Gidney,
co.k, New York; l.. X, Morris, New York; Mr..
Thayer, Liverpool; b. Shacn, Manchester; 4.
" hitheld. Manchester, and others.
At six o'clock the large company assembled
around the table, with Captain West at the head,
supported by Alex. Henry, Esq, member Of Par
Lament, Chairman, and the Mayor of Manches-
ter, Hon g. w. Wright, member of Congress
from California, General Walbridge, of New York,
John :. Cunningham, of Norfolk, Virginia, and
Col. J. 5 Du sole, of Philadelphia, invited
guests.
After the toasts to 1.-The Queen and "Tho
President Of the United States" had been duly
honored, the toast in honor of Capt West was an
nounced amid the most rapturous, thrilling, whole
souled, and exciting applause. Capt Vests heart
was filed to the brim, and he responded under
feelings Of irrepressibe emotion. On resuming his
seat he remarked, Enthusiastically, . | would ra
Their break two shafts than make speech
The cloth having been removed, the President
The Queen, Prince Albert and the rest Of the royal
family = Musc-God Save the Qucenn
:, The President OF the United States Musc-iIi
Columbia
The toast of the evening was prefaccd by the
chairman remarks upon the sterling qualities Of
Capt. West, aud the reading Of the annex cd let
tiers from Abbot Lawrence, American Minister at
London, aud u. q. Kellogg, Consul of Glasgow:
our Guest, CAPITALS JAS. West, the gallant CON-
mand,r Of the American Steamship Atlanlic-0ur APP
probation Of his skill navigator only be excccd
ty cur regard for him as mau
This was received with tumultuous andprolonged
cheering.
Capt. West, upon rising. greeted with another
round of applause, and proceeded briefly and with
deep emotion to return thanks for the honor done
hin.
" The Mayor Of Manchester" was the next toast
IL was pciaccd by remarks from the chair. The
Mayor responded in handsome speech, ut the con-
clusion Of which he proposed the health OF Gene
raj Walbrdge OF New York" to which the Gene
raj responded in speech which fascinated all pre-
sent.
General Walbrdge proposed =. The Press'
Col j. ;. Du Sole, Of New York, responded elo-
qusIty
Mr.. :. Leman proposed the health Of the Chair
w udedt Ia hy Nr
Nj. i. A'' 'N' "N'' ''Si''''' y y ~ ''eA'' .
After spec .hes from George d. Parrish. of Phila-
derhia, ard samuel Mclean, Of New York, (vicc
Presidents ut the dnner) aud the singing OF the
star SpaDgled Banner, Yankee Doodle, and Hail
Columbia, this liberal and glorious party separa-
TED at ~ o'clock on Saturday night.
On Sunday morning, 10th April, tho Corporation
Of Manchester assembled at the City Hail. to
receive Capt. West, who was presented by the
Mayor.
At night quiet but sumptuous dinner was given
TO Capt West, at the splendid MANSION OF John
Potter, Esq, Mayor of Manch, stcr,-a glorious
specimen Of the Engli.h gentleman. The party
was select, consisting only of the Mayor, Captain
West, General Walbridge, Hon. q. w. Wright,
John ;. Cunningham, col. J. ). Du Sole, George
ID. Parrish, and VIM. ;. Lewis.
Invitations out for soirts this evening, at
the MANSION Of Alex. Henry, Ia millionaire a.id
member of Parliament, and well known TO your
\ New York merchants,) in honor Of Capt. West.
No American navigator has excited much at
tention and esteem in England as our own glorious,
noble West. With Jenny Linds prayers in Amc-
RIGA, and dinner honors in England, Capt. West
must be happy and successful.
The following letters were recc we'd in answer
to invitations extended to our Minister and the Uni
ted states Consul in Glasgow, to be present at the
Manchester dinner
Lospos, April l5. 1851.
Genticm.n--I beg 10 acknowledge the receipt Of
your note Il yesterday and In reply say that It would
afford NE high qualification 10 BE- present at the
p!imt nty dinner proposed To be by
men, In Manchester, TO capt West, 81 the Atlantic.
prom account Of that voyage given by
my and others Who passengers ON board tn.
Atlantic, am quite for nautical skill and seaman
ship, capt West proved himself in sill respects equal 10
the uying occasiun; and no man could have done
than ap; West perfornnd ns seaman, in bringing hs
shp into port lis patience. and uniform
gsnt.nanlike conduct mmsnd him Ia my opinion To
the consideration and distinguished attentions Of the
American people IL L source q regret to that my
Sion my admiration 81 his conduct in person by the
acceptance Of the invitation with which you
"a me have 10 request that you will do the favor
% ohr 70 your guest aud 10 assembled country
who may be present at the dinner my host Wishes for
their b, ah and happiness aud believe me- my dear sir
Wy faithfully, your obliged and ob.disn, servant
To the Committee, Manchester
CossrIArs % rm U-rrrp srars.y
6lA-cow, April 18th. Is5f (
Centlsmen-Your invitation to attend the entertain.
melt g. h" given TO Captain James Wet IL ths Aprv
esh ste"m'hip Atlantic, ~ N. Albion Hotel In Man
elcrtcr To- mt ow evening l. but this received
ana iesi't that my srssg'm.n ts are such that am
ctmp.il,J TO d. cline II.
lie seanans hip displayed by Capt. West under the
mot yifg circumstances 81 .rtrs0fd peril IN Lis
Last ,noit 10 cross the Atlantic In command the gal
liant steamer 81 the ZANE name. and The rod judgment
WINGED In returnr to Europe after the entire dl.
~ u her machinery had occurred and his devotion 20
the c,nfoit and wishes Of bis during r~ms
OF unprecedented severity are subj, deserving q pub
lie appr,bation and nothing would Afford gr,at.r
pleasure thsD 10 unite In doing honor him On the
easi,n. did not circumstances fcrLd n.
Thsnlig you for the invitation, am. very truly
your Oh. ~, Mt servant, II. a. KgIIDtsg
N.,srs n suILr.s, and ,. y. Kr-paiI, Committee,
Manchester.
A. mark Of respect and ecu rtcsy TO The editor
Of the Nsr York Herald, ticket, of which the fol-
loving is a copy. was despatched to him -
TIE picssur~ OF the company the Editor Of Ne Seg
Jsk I1sJ respectfully solicited nj .nt. -aas mrnt
70 he given To- Captain J.uns Wpsr, 81 TIA. Asssiosn
st.smhip Atlantic at the Albion Hotel on tie "a st
ut az o'clock IN the evening
~ SULLIVAN, lc,,.
y D.. KENDALL 'omuAse"e
Alhion Hotel Msnch rtier. April ISL