The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-11

with that calm and benignant ex-
preston which ever played upon his features and
rendered him the very incarnation Of patriotism
itself Around the wallg were hung the licensees
of many Of the distinguished dead Of England, and
whose lives were Identified with much that is illus
trious in her history; while the numerous American
flags that gracefully festooned the columns OF the
ha l. rem dered it evident to all, that Mr.. Peabody,
though for many years q stranger from his native
land, cheriRhes in his American heart an unoroken
love for that flag, the emblem of the rising giant OF
the world, The object stated in the note inviting
his guests, was to be that Of . parting dinner TO
the Americans who had been connected in any
way with the Crystal Palace; but his munihcence
was not limited simply to these. Approaching .ne
services Of all who had aided our countrymen aere
in their duties at the exhibition he generously ex-
tended invitations so that they might participate
in truly American festival. Joy, gladness, mirth,
and good feeling abounded on every side, while
rich and varied music eniyened the whole seene.
At seven O'Clock precisely, the head Of the table
was taken by Mr.. Peabody, as president, while
upon his immediate right sat his Excellency the
American Minister, and next him Sir Henry
Bulwer. The former looked as though his recent
trip through Ireland had made no visible inroads
upon his constitution, and that he was gratifed to
be back, to take an afectionate leave, with many,
who, during their residence in England, have
profted by his counsel, his Judgment and his ad-
vice Ifhe has always strenuously inculcated pro-
tective tariff at home, he, while abroad has practi
cally afforded protection to every American citizen
whom be could assist. Sir Henry seemed COM
placent ana happy. as II ne nau met Win cOrQlal
welcome on his present visit home from the clever
he displayed in all his efforts, in those popular
assemblages with which he has been connected,
during the last year, in the United States. There
is no mistake; England feels that her prosperity is
identified with America, and the English govern
ment are grathed, hey ond expression at the hand
some manner with which he played his cards
sometimes at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. up among
the Blue Ridges Of Virginia-sometimos IN New
York-but always with consummate ability and
skill. Earl Granville was next to the Minis
ter, and has rendered himself very popular
by his upceasng efforts for the success OF the exhi
bition. Near him him sat Mr.. Ousley, the former
minister to Brazil, from this country, and near to
him. enc of those quiet, silent, and unobtrusive
men, whose intellect exercises almost imperial
sway in the monetary circles here-Mr Sampson,
commercial editor of the Times; then came Sir
Charles Fox, the builder of the Crystal Palace,
while in clese proximity sat the great architect,
Paxton, whose name will be blended, while time
shall last, with one Of the greatest achievements OF
this age. The Governor Of the Bank Of England
was present, and having testified many years since
his appreciation Of American worth and beauty, by
transplantIng here, one of the faress flowers that
ever bloomed in the Western world, was welcomed
as real American.
Among cur own country men, was Mr.. Robert J.
Walker, the distinguished ex-Secretary Of the Trea-
sury-who elected, while at the head Of the Ameri-
can finances, tribute of respect, by vote OF he
House of Commons, in England, never before award
ed to any other man. Mr.. Walker has identified
himself teo pro minenty with the great events that
have tranpred in the United States during the last
fe years, not to live forever in American annals.
He has here every where met with an enthusiastic
and cordial reception, and done honor to his coun-
try abroad. Mr.. Joshua Bates, of the eminent
firm Of Barring Brothers & Co, who is regarded by
many as the first merchant in the world his part
ner, Mr. Sturgis, who has endeared himselfto all
the Americans here, by repeated acts of cvlity and
indness. The centre table was taken by Mr.. J.
&. b. Davis, the talented, ccomplished, and oblig
ing Secretary of Legation; while the other two
Mss' presided sSsesS WITH thu the Esh By
man Institution, and a general favorite here;
and the left by Colonel T. B. Lawrence,
who has rendered very efficient service to all
who may have required any assistance connected
with his department of the embassy Mr.: Corbin,
from Paris, who graduated with Mr.. Walker at
college, present, and gave his friend, Mr.. Pea
body, the assistance that the Oh arm OF his manner
always inspires. Among the other Americans were
Mr. Riddle, who has labored INCREASINGLY for the in
terests Of his countrymen, and Mr.. Stansbury,
whose record of observation here, for the govern
ment at Washington, will be among the most valu-
able acquisitions We are to receive from this Exbi-
bitten. Among the other Ameri,ans whom we
recognized, were Colonel Colt, whose revolvers have
been so long the common law of the Western from
tiers in our country; Mr.. h. II. Thompson, frem
Michigan-one Of those men who give you true
appreciation OF the Ameri character, its fair
est proportions;
General W. Giles McNeal Z 7. Bridge, ofN.Y.,
OF N Y, General Walbridge, do,
Mr. Hobbe' do, Mr. Mcdaniel, do,
Doctor Black, ii. Howard Paul Of Phils
Geo. Sumner. =. Cresson, do,
Mr.. sonnery, Col Aspnwall,
Capt W. X smith Col David Hoffman,
Mr. Chicseripg Of Boston, Capt W. A. Jackson,
j. g. Brown, Jno Mason,
Rev. g. Lathrop. A Payson,
Mr. 3 Miles Mr. g. Il Low &c
These, together with some hundred and twenty
Others, sat down, with right hearty cheer, to mag
nifcent banquet of the subjoinsd courses
SSSSsssSssSs'
Z DINNER GIVEN BY Mr. PEABODY, =
z London Conee House.
=
2 AnIRICAN GENTLEMEN CONNECTED WITH =
THE EXHIBITION.
y OCTOBER 81, 1851.
PIRSI COURSE.
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y Csbillsud Sauce tux Huitres .
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