The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-23

able mention Of Alexander Hamilton, Who siGnsd The
constitutions although his odelsgatss boltsd. He
gste to the State convention who voted for the sp
prevail Of the federal constitution their meeting ct
sensons and to the action OF the nionCom
mittse In this city who sounded 1.-THE note Of alarm
Mr. X. was proceeding in interesting strain, when
stormy applause raised In different parts of the
room This was repeated ct the conclusion Of every
sentence, and finally intermipgled with stamping
and the catter of china ware which finally became
loud, that the committee went up to Mr. X and
spoke word or two In his The fact there
large number Of speakers to address the meeting,
and an understanding had gone forth ameng the
knowing ones, to give gentle hint TO any speaker
who should consume more time than ten minutes
the Chsirmsn the rule was not attempted to be en-.
forced Afterwards.
The second regular toast was next read as follows
The Constitution Of the United States Music-
Columbia for ever
To this toast the Hon EDWARD EVERETT responded.
He said be with great difndence, but thanked
the chairman for calling upon him to respond to this
great toast The Consultation Of the United States"
You have done we'll said he in proposing this toast
the Anniversary of Washington's birthday for to
indebted for the constitution than to
that Hlurtrious Mr.. T. then proceeded. in most
eloquent terms to eaogise the character of Washing
ton giving brief history of his youthful enterprise
and hiluded to the times in his subsequent life when
the fate Of the country seemed to cluster around and
hover over Washington alone After going through
the long list Of washingtons virtues the speskeraskd
ipgton in his tomb,n MANY voices-s No, no, NO ~
No, gentlemen 1, too, no; they die. OF
Mr. said he believed that of its pages
devoted TO the subject Of Union and the const
tuition. cloud and long continued cheers2 In rsfe-
renee to lawless aggression against the laws, out.
breaks either ut the North or South he said he be-
lieved these carried their correctives with them
And, said he as to the citizens Of my section of the
Union agree with Mr. Webster, that ninety nine out
of every hundred in favor Of strict obedience the
rupture Of this republic the sun Of our will
go down In its meridian and set in blood An allusion
was made to the tate Of Germany. broken up and d.
vided into than three hundred princpslities-iu
dependent princpaliies, they called but each
subject to the will Of the nearest despot The gentle
man went on deprecating the severance of the Union,
in strain OF eloquence which, from time to time
ried the audience away, and caused them Inv untsr
at length and with great upon the benefits
upon y the existence Of the suPssm.
which must fellow its dissolution.
The ninth toast next given out OF order 40 as to
AFFORD an opportunity to the clergymen present to
tire at any hour agreeable to themselves This toast
The Clergy of tn. United ssates-alway. on the side
OF liberty regulated by law Administrations Pur-
Several letters from clergym.n we're here read all Of
which were written In tone OF pure patriotism and
Unionism.
The Rev Dr. Cox, Of Brooklyn responded to tie
toast complimentary to the clergy He said duties for
made him at first think that he could not be here
night but finally he found that duty called him here
and he came Some, said he have told me that have
changed since they have (noD known me. lie had
been to Philadelphia within the last week and he had
seen his aged mother and he had asked her what she
taught him. She sad she taught him to love his fell
low men, 10 love Amerca. TO love Washington. The
rever nd gentleman proceeded in m ost sppy and
tractive ttrain TO speak in terms admiration Of the
Union and in Gpraise Of those who would to
Lessen its glory lie did not believe however that
Union could be dissolved well said he might it BE-
supposed that infants fist could dsmosh the lie
ghanies In censluson, Dr. 9 offered as toast, to be
drank in cold water
"The memory of Washington =
MIR Everett here lett the room, aud the an iience
gave him three cheers as he psssed out The same
compliment was also extended to DR.. Cox who left
about the same time
The third toast was here read
The President OF the United States. Music" Hail
Thi, tos.s followed by the reading of sttsv from
Hon Henry Clay. which received with nine cheers
letter from Hon Lewis Cs's was next read, and
wa. followed by vehement cheering.
The Fourth toast was
formed the constitution itself Justice patriotism and
duty demand that 1t should be sustained Music We
are band Of Brothers
Mr. GIRARo responded.
Fifth Toast.-The Union of the states-vatching for
Its preservation With jealous anxiety dscountensnc.
ing whatever may suggest suspicion that IL
In any event be abandonded and Indignantly browning
upon the first dswnng of every attempt to ALLEVIATE any
portion OF country from the TO cneeble the
sacred ties which link together the various parts
Music -"stsr 6panaled Banner -
sixth Toast-The Orator Of the Day. Music
Senator foote replied returning thauksior the com
piment.
Music" Selections Luc ia di Lammermoor
To this feast Chancellor Walworth replied In hand
some terms.
Eighth.-The Army and Navy Of the United States.
Music Army and Navy March"
This toast was replied to BY Gen Whiting OF the y.
q Army
Tenth Commerce the offspring OF agriculture and
han dmaid OF follows In the
path ,he opens Music" The Sea-
Responded 10 by Mr.. Depey ster Ogden.
Eleventh The distngui.hed Statesmen Of the 3l.t
Congre-who forgetting party differences, united to
avert the danger that threatened their country Mu-
sic" Selections Ernani,p
Twelfth. The Mayor and Common Council OF the
city OF New York. Music" Mynhcer Won Dupckn
Recorder Tslmadse respo nded in few words.
Mother OF Washington. Music" Let the Toast be
dear Woman -
The Assembiage broke up at about IL O'Clock
TIE CELEBRATION IN BRooKLYS.
The flags Of the Union. the State and the city we're
displayed from the City Hall, yesterday while the
stars and stripes waved from the city flagstaff in honor
Of the occasion At noon national salute was fred
from the Heights under the direction of Major Powell
OF the Armory Several members Of the o. u A.. con-
sstins Of the Lexington Chapter No IL the American
Rifle Company, the Columbia Guard, National Chap
ter and the Charter Oak Company. proceeded to New
York to join In the procession tbrr.-the 6rst mem
toned company having their banner Qatsly pre-
upon . wagon. The fret Continental Guards paraded
and slso passed over to New York, accompanied By
Changers Band.
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE CELEBRATIONS ELSEWHERE
Urea, Feb. a., 1851.
The Rechabites, Sons and Cadets OF Temperance,