The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-08-16

THE Nl.SH AND COMMON COUNCIL ON BOARD rnK
FRIoATE ST. LAwRENcB.

FRIoATE ST. LAWkkNCh
Yesterday afternoon was fixed the time for receiving
the Mayor nd Common Council and other invited guests
on hoard the figate St Lawrence lying q. the Navy
Yard The invitation Of Captain Sands the gallant
commander Of the st. Lawrence We have already pub
ishsd. At . quarter to two O'Clock the Mayor, the
Common Council, Chief Justice Oakley, Judge Duer,
Judge Campbell Col Cox Mr. Irvine, organ builder, the
Of the press and other invited re nds proceeded
carriages from Chambers street to Fulton Ferry where
the ferry boat Manhattan gaily decorated with flags
in waiting to convey the party to the Navy YARD
On arriving there, they taken on board by the
bsrges of IL st. Lawrence splendid band performing
the national airs with great taste and spirit The 81
Lawrence looked very high above water compared win
her appearance when she was starting for the "oros
Fair She Is beautiful figste The party were received
In due form by Captain Sands and his ocers marching
two by two between the open lines OF marine corps
under arms and being introduced individually TO the
Comnandsnt by Alderman Franklin, the Chairman OF
the Committee Of Arrangements The ceremony OF re-
cept,oa being sptain Sands conducted the party
below when the rear OF welcomed the strangers
Thirteen guns in succession sent forth that music in
which the ear Of soldier and tar ever more reoces
Captain Sands and the officers then showed the party
through every part of the ship and all expressed their
admiration of the neatness cleanliness. and order that
eyeryw ere prevailed Some there were who had never
been board friea ship of war aud enjoyed what
thew saw as rare treat Everybodys curiosity having
been satisfied Captain Sands invited his partake
Of the ships cheer in the cabin. magnificent djeuer
served up and champagne and other wines flowed in
profusion. The Captain took his seat at the head
OF the table, the Mayor and Lieutenant Carey at
his right hand and Chief Justice Oakley, Judges Duer
and Campbell, on his left First Lieutenant Bogg'
acted Vice President 30 crowded was the table that
necessary to rig side table to accommodate the
Ample justice having been done to the excellen.
viand the band having contributed its part 20 the
Captain SANDS then rose and gave, the first toast
The Mayor and Corporation Of the Empire City Of the
and gentlemen on board this ship which has been the
specimens Of the industry Of the country from
this the great centre and emporium OF the Union to the
Of all nations. Some thn-sknned people
thought this country not represented there 1t
ought to have been For my part was happy to say
skill ard ingenuity, or a higher order Of art than
Powers Greek slave'-(great cheering)-and IL you
go to the other extreme-I do not mean from the
sublime to the ridiculous-there is bridge for you,
built on principles beautiful and true to command
the admiration Of the world But some people Will say
How do you fill the gap between these extremites!"
My answer is, There the flour from Gene
see the beef and the pork and hams from Ohio,
England ploughs and cradles, mot for children and
baby jumpers, representing as decent specimen Of
the father Of one whom l named George after his
father and St Lawrence after the ship Great
laughter) 1t Il true We occupied great space Of
ground that we did no; take up with articles the
specme ms there ere fairly estimated and described As
The bearers Of What was sent from the United States to
this fair we were received with every demonstration Of
ct and cordaty sv our friends =. the other de Of
the water Nothing could give them greater pleasure
than to be amopgus They regarded us As brothers Of
returning TO III, m After many years Of absence They
our flag floating in Alongside the Union
jack Every house every heart. open With hospita
lty for us and the generous sentiment that prevailed
every where was that harmony might long continue be
cen the two nations, and prevail among ourselves
They received us not only ha,ine from the Empire
state but as the great Union Of States and every
thing they could think Of shower,d upon IT. In
the way Of BON ae they expressed their good feelings
IL was but natural that we should express return
Tor like bsRets Ike, you know all the world over But
10 my toast. The Mayor and Common Council Of the |
CITY Of New York;
The toa,t was received most enthusiastically. The
speech Of the captain received with ap
plause
Mayor Krsc.rAsp then ross to respond. lie said !
II affords me unfegped pleasure, Captain Sands, to |
lender to yourself and ycu gallant companions on be-
half Of the authorities Of the city Of New York cordial
welcome your to your native land. (Cheers
Ycu have returned, cir, crowned with victorious |
wreath hut IL made OF the peaceful olive emblematic
q the peace and good will which the object Of your
mission shresd; ard the victory you have achieved has
been tlocdess but rot less gorous for Il has been
victory the hearts and feelings OF all with whom
brought in contact and OF which sir feel ~
proud o. though IL had been won amid the cAnnons
roar ana the clsshlng OF nosthe sesi All know nov
the gaIt ocers OF our navy ever have been TO
respond to- their countrys cali and how triumphantly
they have borne slo unsued that nag wheh waves so
proudly over us now and am sure tnat aithough sur
rounded by ell the implements OF war you have not de.
rived the less grstncaton from the CONVICTION That
yours has been purely mirion OF peace and that TO
ytu were entrusted those emblems OF American skill
American industry and American progress, which have
for country the wonder and admiration of the
whole civilized world (Great cheering congratulate
not alone sir upon your safe return but the
successful and gratifying results Of your peaceful mis-
sion; ard the assurance Of the cordislty with
which welcome your presence again among your
fellow citizens
The concluded amidst loud cheers and proposed
the following toast four Ssvy-Wiih such officers and
such N q NJ surround now the flag Of Union will
never be In danger
The toast warmly received
Alderman MnLtR then gave" The Navy and Judi
caiy-May they always be happily united at this
tine
The toast vas duly honored
Judge Drrn observed-we are always unanimous.
We concur with the Chief Justice.
Assistant Alderman ELy said that the nlodes.y Of the
lat e. nt,man would allow him put the judiciary
before the navy rs he ought 10 have done The olive
zoe. first n that fails then the thunder from our