The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-08

from the peculiar position Of the hon. gentleman.
The hesths Of The Members for the Borough were
then drank; and followed by Mr.. Alderman TucKER
prop osng the health Of ~ II. Croskey Esq the United
states Consul" which met with enthusiastic applause
the following terms;-Mr Mayor and gsntemen-In re-
place thank the gentleman who has proposed it, for
the very attering remarks wherewith he has thought
conscience forbids to accept only very small por
ton my due my gratitude finds pleasure in ascrbng
Cheers) In the next place, gentlemen have TO thank
you-which do most cordiallyfor the kind manner in
which you have drank health but more especially
do thank you for having associated with this toast the
national air Of my country accept this circumstance
the greatest compliment you could possibly have paid
me, identifying me, as would ever wish to be identified
with that great country Of which It is happy lot to be
native born citizen, AID Of which have the honor to
be the representative for this district cloud cheers
Yes. gentlemen whenever hear that air-the /" Rams
des vaches Of my peopleit recalls most vvidy to my
which shall lovethe gratifying contemplation Of
the past history Of my country Of which cannot fail to
amongst the family Of nations-and the astounding fu
turc far surprising the past and the present with which
a benefcent Providence promises to crown her when
with patriotic delight and ind myself iervidly ejacu
ating Whenever forget thee, America-my country
whenever forget my duty an American, may my
right hand be paraly yzed-my heart while beating, be
cacined into dust-may the mother that bore me
the hour that gave brthsmay my grave be watered
with tears Of flial affecton-and may my name be
consigned to eternal oblivion" Who is there here who
knows me-and there here who know well
but win testify that he only knows an American
purely and solely AS an American-in word, thought
and deed and viii say Of my feelings towards my natv
land-of my Amor Patric-
" Love sped the fatal shaft too sure,
Hope fed the wound, and absence knew no cure"
II Is not practice. Mr. Mayor to speak vauntingy Of
myself by what have said do to lay claim to
Of that feeling which pervades the breast Of
human being whose soul Ia scared every eesatng
sentiment; but have thus spoken in order the more
forciby to eterate opinion frequently expressed by
me- to the effect that an American can be true
a
England rejoice at her prosperity and love and esteem
and cheers) 1t il true have in the United States
many most worthy citizens who descended from
by birth either Frenchmen Germans, spaniars;
but neither to France to Germany to Spain do
sr gle feature in that immortal and glorious
sttuton which American have bequeath
ed tous and under which have signay prospered
and become powerful and respected nation 1t il from
England that derived the right OF trial by jurythe
all those great principles Of freedom which ncorpo
rated alike in your bill Of rights in constitution.
turn with feelings Of affection neAt in intensity to
those which entertain for my own land (Cheers) 1t
Il high time that fathers quarrels should be buried
in our fathers graves and that these two countries
shoud understand their true position TO be that OF unal
loyed friendship, and unrestraned commercial inter
course (lear, hear Entertaining these opinions. in
which know shall be supported by all risht-t thinking
men both in England and America, il with great
tfacton learned that my government had determined
pay the graceful compliment of sending a national
vessel with the contributions OF the United states to the
Great Exhibition and rejoice 10 fno that this action
has been receive and appreciated in England in man
alike credtsble your famed hospitality aud
agreeable to my countrymen loud cheers
Mr.. Sheriff PAYNE proposed the health OF Mr. Jourdan,
the Ottoman Consul at southan pon which respond
I ed to by that gentleman
2obab and acknowledged by the Mayor followed by the
toast, Of The Great Exhibition .G. Lashey, Esq,
aud the Borough Magistrates The Town Clerk The
Press and The Ladies' and the festivities pro-
loDg'd up to the hour of our going to press.
The United States In a Glass Case, before the
World.
From the London Chronicle, May IL
The number articles sent from the United States to
the Exhibition. is neither what expected of them
bites There are nevertheless many things In their
collection which may be examined with interest and
profit and which do credit to their industry ingenuity
and skll.
Foremost among the articles display In this division
Of the Exhibition a coach. three or four wagons
buggy j" technically called, and trotng sulkey"
We call these foremost, because, both by the promi
nent place they and account of the real merit
Of the vehicles themselves they are really So The
cosch--styled by the exhibitor carriola''-is very
credtabs piece Of workmanship. 1t Is Of good design
apparently most thoroughly well built and Il Is finished
with greet regard good There Is nothing Of the
gewgsw style about It, The color a, ,corations mount
ings, hnish. and ornaments all rich and neat IL
sweeps gracefully its curve, coach ought to
sweep The carvings upon II admirably well exc
cuied and for symmetry and good keeping In every part
from the step Of the ootman to the board Of the driver
II deserves high commendation. The wheels much
lighter than in carriages Of similar kind in England
This Il claimed as decided Improvement Certainly
the appearance Of the vehicle Ia improved by the absence
OF that bukiness which gives numbering aspect to
atlantic brethren rough to deal fairly with
such whe L. know not why they should be considered
unsafe upon English turnpiscs.
The other vehicles exhibited respectively entitled
/ York wagon, Prince Albert wagon slide top buggy,
and trotng sulkcy The chief CHARACTERISTIC Of a of
thee IN their extreme lghtness of weight when
pared with their size They richly finished within
aud without, and beautifully carved they uphoter
ed with exceeding sse made with constant regard to
the comfort Of the rider aud exhibit very considerable
artistic merit in their dergn The wheels made from
carefully chosen material the joints exactly fitted
n X.
fer greater strcngth confined by steel insertion and
lolts and the aNerrs are nQy neat and strong
II i claimed for these axetrees (an American nvention
that In loss OF friction strength freedom from all noise
10 motion and ecahlines they are superior to any in
England Several these lighter carriages now in
in this country and give great satisfaction and
several Of similar manufacture have been recent
ly ORDERED from New York. Indeed, " l. not difficult to
undersand Why they should become fayorites cut Of
London. nor how reluctantly lover Of quick driving
would return 10 the heavier vehicles OF city manufac
turr
There are several sets of harness both single and
double among the articles exhibited which deserve no
tcc One h rich and elegant specimen Of manufae-
IL IL made from leather Of the first quality and
with perfect thoroughncss Of work The mcunings are
q suiid silver with appropriate and graceful designs
In this A. in all the other harness shown. there i
maiksbe lghtness and airiness and obvious endea-
Nur 20 10 away with all superabundancc Il weight
On bay, in the main asc upon the south side Of the
building two chandeliers and several lamps frcm
manufactory In Philadelphia The great use u oil In the
United States has led to many improvements In lamps
especially In those upon the solar principle as II u called
(where Increased draugh Is made t. bear upon the
bustonD which unknown among Unpretending
these lamps appear Is stated that they will give
amount Of light greater by onchsf than any other In
uc. The chandeliers hanging above them graceful
specimens Of workmanship designed In good taste, and
showing crystal purity gass The casting rk
able for its hnencss sharpness and uniformity The
branches, formed by arabesquc scrolls profuscy
meued with birds and flowers decately ssulptured or
Ia bold relief with centres a richly cut glass claim par
tcular approval for their elegance and hincss Of de-
sign This s among the youngest branches a manufac
ture in the United States being scarcely fifteen year
since every chandelier grandole mante lamp and
dpiabra used in that country imported from Europe
and considerable enterprise and perseverance,
part of the manufacturer that they have attained
so much excellence to be willing to vie in the Exhibit
ton with the Oldest and most celebrated houses in th
world
On the south side Of their portion Of the building th
contributors from the states exhibit under the genera
classification Of material many very excellent spcci
There among these large variety Of articles
such Indian corn-ground hulled, and In the ear
rye cate barley wheat, rice. cotton, tobacco minerals