The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-24
q 4 A N D rHsT1vAL,
HONOR OF THE LEGISLATURE.
SPEECHES DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION.
william H. Seward Denouneing Dkunlonlsts! |!
THE COUNTRY SAFE,
&C., &c., &c.

members OF the Common Council. after visiting the in
stitutions in the upper part Of the city Saturday last
returned to town just in time for the dinner at the Aor
House. at O'Clock The dinner Of itself well gotten
up by the artists in the kitchen Of the hotel and set
out upon the tables to make n magnificent display
The dining room was neatly ornamcuted The head Of
the room was hung with drapery consisting Of red and
blue stripes on ground Of white In the centre Just
over the chair of the President the picture Of Wash
ington and the arms Of New York with the motto Err
eeis'@, prominently displayed There were three tables
extending the entire length Of the dining room and one
raised upon platform, at which the chairman and
distinguished guests. There WERE in all about three
hundred who partook Of the dinner Dodworths band
was in attendance and the music which they
added no little to the enjoyment of the feast
After the JIG items the bill of fare had been fairly
discussed and the champagne sherry, and brandy hrd
been duly addressed hy the Senator'S Asscmblymen Al
dermcn and Assistant Aldermen and others at the tables
Alderman SrrRrEvAsr. the President Of the evening
in his place and saidIn the absence of the chief
magistrate Of the city and of the President Of the Com
mon Council the duty Of presiding this asscmbage
had dcvoyc cd ON him. Entirely unaccustoncd tn mat
tiers Of this kind he trusted that if he committed any
mistakes they would be attributed to the real cause
defect Of judgment Gentlemen. you are assembled
here to unite wh the Common Council in entertaining
the Legislature Of state for the time within my
recollection that that body has collectively visited the
Empire City Of the State (Applause While here. the
Common Council dcsirous that the Legislature shall
become Informed Of the fact that the city Of New York
forms no porion Of the State of New York IRE
ncwed appausc) We are desirous that the Legislature
shall become acquainted by personal observation with
peculiarly TO the city Of New York We have connected
with our city Of the most distinguished institutions
IN the country; for while say 1t citizen Of New
York there l. no section of the country part of the
world where the hand Of charity widely extended
as It Is in the city Of New York fostering and taking
large portion Of our fellow citizens to whom ma
~ % m llp mn Al hp
sustained by private charity. When the Legislature
called upon to vote money for charitable purposes they
are naturally anxious tn know what the character aud
objects Of these Institutions This only known by
personal observation; and 1t to give the Legislature
an opportunity of acquiring this information that they
were invited to inspect them, and ascertain for them
selves. The Common Council determined to give
welcome reception 70 them; and evidence Of the in
tcntion OF tile public at large TO cooperate with the
Common Council. have before number Of invita-
tions to the Legislature to visit the Mechanics Society
broadway theatre. Brougham's Lyccun. and other
places Of amusement. Gentlemen. said Mr. Sturtcvant
shall not detan you any longer there others to
speak and sall propose the first toast of the
nirg-
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor Of the State
Of New York" Music" Hail to tho GlIicf"
1t l. hardly necessary to say that the toast duly
honorcd and that nearly three hundred glasses were
the ntt mt MT drained of their contents
SAafoRD T. cnuRcII, Lieutenant Governor. responded
lie desired to express his gratitude for the manner
which the toast wns proposed lie would not presume
10 respond Lekslf Of the Executive Of the state
he should attempt to do he would great injustice
o the distinguished gentleman who occupies that dis
tinguishc post In responding he should do his
behalf leaving that gentleman to speak for himself
ON future occasion. From his experience to-day he
was satisfied he had known nothing heretofore of the
grandeur magnfccncc and greatness Of the great city
o New lork All that intelligence, enterprise. consum-
mate sk and commercial pre-cmincnec accomplish
eems to be concentrated here. hut Ia lid not attribute
he greatness 81 this city o it, the bus
ness which surrounds tito It's wcalth-to it, great and
Increasing wealth. Mo- its greatness H. b. found in
IL charitable and benevolent institutions (trca ap
pausc) A. he passed from institution 10 another
his heart and his sympathcs expanded and lac realized
that he was happier aud better (Chcers.) New
York has institutions which not only make ts blind
and The dumb talk, but institutions that heal the sick
and minister to al the ills Of humanity 1t H. In these
institutions the grandeur this great city are
TO bc found No man visit these inst uons with
cut having his sympathics awakened to the highest
pitch--thcrc l. mo- that has heart n soul who
can visit them without being affected (rcat applausc)
uttty impossible that the interior at this state
could entertain hostile feelings towards the city of New
York the great centre of New York God forbid that
any circumstance should alcnate the inhabitants of
this city and thosc of the state at large This city IL
the great heart of the Empire State the State itself h.
ing an af,ry k the heart of that great country which
T. represented by the stars and stripes aud in future
times Is destined to become the heart and the
whole civilized world. (yoce-rous applause and cheer
ing) No; the difficulties which supposed to exist
between the city aud the interior entirely imaginary.
Wy gentlemen alongside of sits my distinguished
orroncnt In the last election (Mr. Corncll); aud in
c'n,crsation with distinguished foreigner, thc
other day hs oppressed wonder that twe cnndi,
s dates for h,sh ofsc could be- frent' aneh'cr sni
snd and. further. 10 show we arc all cndeayorins
10 pcrpeiuae glorious institutions and the best in
tcrcsts a humanity. Eui he would not etan the
pany any longer. particularly other gentlemen intend
70 speak among whom. suid he. an glad To l. the
distinguished representative of New York in the senate
Ct the United states (Air seward) lie concluded by
proposing toast -
The city Il New york-rts charitable and bencvo-
lent institutions the most enduring Of all the
mt nts of it, fame and greatness"
SIMON pnArrR. fsq. one II the Ten Governors. rc-
cr,i""v 70 ns ,Sh"gn "s pr%po.cS ne [ a ! WA wa
to see ON this occasion such gluriuus repre-
scntation Of the interior of the state (applausc);
and IL was happy duty which he called
upon to perform 10 rvturn thanks TO the toast lie
huPtd and trusted the example the Legislature have
se en- this occasion viii h. followed from year to year
lie had the honor q appearing the representative IT
ten gentlemen chosen y the Legislature to take u
The charitable int,u u the city and county II Ncw
York and II would lc his duty aud his pride ON Non
day TO take the memlcr of the lcature ~ the Island
and show them what duties he and hi- associates had to
pltI oenticmcn Whist more delightful Or glorious
spectacle can We the citizens ~ New York behold than
e. see frum the interior of the state the chosen
OF the people. seeking out remedies aud defects,
and To push ON 20 future fame aud glory the insti-
tuticns II glorious country You find hcrc.a city
extending ns,f the right hand and ON the
I'm Eluryirg IN our present condition; and hoping
IN fniurr prosperity and We all belong simply
70 that class Who selected for the purpose
a carrying out what you yourselves have coui-
menttd We stand here To- push on what you have put
FIRTH aud on You rests the responsibility oyou gen.
ttm"n ~ the Legislature. lpok-tO You the world
ocks for the preservation Of the Institutions which You
have the privilege 10 foster shall have the pleasure
~ taking you 10 RaDdalls Island to twelve hundred
children. Who belong much TO you to us-Qaugh-
tsr and do not intend to forget to say this occasion
that We viii cndcayor make them Representatives Of
the rural districts" who will like y-u. o the city
and glory " our institutions Mr. Draper gave the fol-
lowing sentiment
The state u New York-It has no city no interior
- INC one united residence II great and glorious pco-
pie nrsnk With applause.
Alderman sttnrr,aSr proposed toast. which he said
he tncw world be responded To- with joyous accamaion
our honor,d aud distinguished guests the Legislature
dtlc Stac ~ New York"
IirSRi y RnAoSn, k-q Speaker of the Assembly. re-
ptd On behalf 81 the legislature lie said would be
his poudct pleasure 70 be aide to welcome on this oc
cnsiun those whom the Common Council had brought
together this evening; but the fact that he was called
upon 70 respond 10 the toast proposed. made " his duty
~ " was his highest pleasure To return 10 the Common
C"ncil and the gentlemen associated with them thr
cordial and sincere thanks II the Legislature ~
the state a New York. know. said Mr.. Ray
mond. that express the sentiment of that branch
~ the Legislature with which I have the honor
70 DC connected when | say that no invitation from
any quarter or for any purpose could have given me- 80
much satisfaction as this We called to consider
tho institutions ~ this city, and the wants of the city