The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-14
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Southampton invited the officers OF the feza bAsr and
he ST. Lawrence took place on Friday, al the Gulldha.
which was tasieiuy htted up Tor The DC
rssioo with banners and flags OF INHERENT nations, HOW
era evergreens &c. Al halfpast o'clock the mayor
sntsred the hall and took the presidential chair support
s on ss ts' ss c1psn ssss as
ESQ, United States consul at Southampton, B Ohvea
esq SC and his left by his Exceeney Constantine
the Turkish ambassador. Count Ihomsr Ssx.
prime minister OF Portuss.) M. Zohrsb. tthe Turkish
consul generally Lieutenant Genera Dlemaeddn Pasha
Admiral Mouslaia Pasha, Captains Shemah Bey and Me-
hsmet Bey of the Turkish Iisaies lying at Woow,en
and Portsmouth. The cloth having been removed, the
mayor gave the usual loyal toasts and Immediately aieI-
wards the health oil the Sultan.
The mayor said that the next toast was one quite eaa
10 the last in importance and interest," both 10 themselves
and the worthy and excellent guests VINO mingled WIN
them that evening He had propose The healh OF one
Of Natures nobsmen, who had sen rom ne ~ ,t
United States. Loud cheers,l lie was, no uouot,
most talented and intelligent man, well qualhed 10 MI
pointed him He che mayor felt that they owed deep
debt OF gratitude TO the President and the Congress OF
America for their generosity and Kindness IN lreyn,ing
one of their noble frigates with the products OF their
native industry and skill for the Worlds Great Exhib
ton The selection OF such captain, oicers and crew
as they found in the st Lawrence. did honor ake 10
HEAR hear Their conduct on this occasion showed
that Anne rcans, like Engshmen, were anxious TO learn
war more, but rather that they should ACT towards
each other in the and natural spirit OF father and
son. and foster and promote feelings Of friendship love,
and truth He called for Bumper tor The President o.
the United call wa a was h5ary ana
The toasts OF .her Majesty's Minister'S" and the
Army and Navy" followed
American army and said he hoped the flags OF England
America and Turkey would ever wave in unison to-
gether and only 10 encourge the arts of peace:
The mayor-in lew complimentary remarks, express
svs OF the pleasure he felt at having that opportunity OF
offering cordial welcome the representatives OF the
Turkish nation, and the hope that the day was not far
mercal relations with that coHntryproposedt the eahs
Of his excellency the Turkish ambassador hls excel
lency Demaleddn Pasha and Admiral Mo1staia Pasha
The toast having been warmly received, his exceency
the Turkish ambassador returned thanks in French, and
said how highly he felt hoDored by the compliment paid
to himself and his friends, and how deeply he regretted
that he could not express English the pleasure he felt
in being suspicious OCCASION TO declare
how highly he felt the honor OF meeting the mayor OF
Southampton the American officers, and the Count
Thomar 10 show to the great English nation how deeply
be appreciated the occasion that called them together
The motive that had brough them here-he great Exhibit
tlon OF lnduslry-was worthy OF the Queen OF great
people, and OF her lustrous consort Prince Alber and
better port than that of Southampton there was not IN
the world for the entrance OF shps OF all kinds lie
thank ed the company. ALSO for having kindly gwen
the health OF the father OF his peope-the Sultan OF
Turkey; and in return, he begged to thank, on behalf
OF himself and his friends, the mayor and aldermen OF
the ancient Of Southampton for the high honor they
The mayor next proposed the healths OF g Captain
Sands and the officers of the ST. Lawrence = which also
met with very enthusiastic reception. Band /" The
Captain Sands responded to the toast in the following
terms:
Mr. MAJOR AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CORPORATION :
The distng ushed honor conveyed, in the handsome
which you have been pleased to propose in comp-
ment to the commander and ofceTs OF the ST. Lawrence
{nrh huSt md aYfnAst fap m
sir her commander speak for myself and no doubt
the officers Of this highly favored ship will be equally
happy TO respond for themselves. Heard When, Sir,
consider the circumstances connected with our pres
ent meeting at this splendid banquet the worldwide In
of the object that has brought representatives
from the "farhest IndiIom the Ell Dorado of the Far
West from the Heespont, and the father OF waersall
paying their tribute TO the stream, we may congratulate
ourselves living in this age, and contributing to
spectacle such the world never before Witnessed
which, like the mighty maels,rom, absorbs all minor
things, all petty interests ealouses and tacionswhich
has brought nations together and linked them IN com
mon brotherhood and friendship which am sure we all
sincerely hope may prove lasting and unbroken.
(Cheenl Sir. il has been my happiness and that
of the officers OF the ST Lawrence, besides seeing
most OF the Interesting objects the vicinity OF your
old and noble borough, and having largely paraken
of the hospitality OF the generous people OF Southamp
ton have visited the metropolis OF wide spread
empire and looked upon its monuments OF past and pres
greatness viewed its manifold objects oil interest," It's
evidences-iis unmisakeabe evidences-of wealth, pros
per,y and order. and the machlneke smoothness OF lis
H.
pleasing far pleasing 10 witness the marked
affection OF the people for their sovercgn[bear hear]
their respect for and adherence TO their institutions and
laws plainly marked in their general conteDtmen and
strkinzy evinced at the opening OF the Great Exbib
ton by her Majesty person, leading her infant children
with Other safeguard around her than the loyalty oil
her people, needing other agis than their devotion
Loud cheers And sir, assure you, shall carry back
with me the kndest feelings and wamest recolecons,
both social and official, OF the interesting visit we have
made TO your shores; AID find il impossible, Mr. May
and gentlemen, this renewed occasion of your gen
erous hospitality and kindness express in words the
deep feel of the courtesy and ameniy we have
bad the honor TO from the palace 10 the genuine
John Bull hospitality that now surrounds us. Applause
The Rev. Mr. Shapcoi, proposed the health OF the
Count de Thomar. The Coun, de Thomar responded in
French, and said that he heartily thanked the mayor and
aldermen OF Southampton for having proposed his health
There was he ead had been observed by the gentle
who proposed his health, ancient union OF friend
ship between Great Britain ard Portugal and he hoped
that the nations would continue TO progress IN amity
freedom, and prosperity. [Cheen] HIS encelency con-
cnded by wishing health and happiness 10 the mayor and
corporation OF the ancient oil Southampton, and sal
down amid loud cheers which doubt aroee from the
peculiar position Of the honorable gentleman.
Mr. Alderman Tucker proposed The health OF 81. r
Croekey, ESQ.,, the United State. consul" which met
with enthusiastic applause. Band Yankee Doodle u
MIR Croskey to reply TO the toast, which he did
in the following terms Mr. Mayor and gentlemen
In responding TO this tosst, beg your PERMISSION,
the fret place, TO thank the gentleman who has pro-
has thought proper introduce your notice; and
while my conscience foblds me 10 accept only very
small portion my due, my gratitude finds pleasure IN
ascnbing the chief burden OF his euogy 10 his valued
friendship tCheersl In the next place, gentlemen,
have to thank you--whch ! do mos, cordially-for