The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-29
GREAT DOEGS At rHE IavMs HOUSE.
CLOSE OF MR.. TOWARDS REGIME.
Farewell Dinner and vaiedictorv
Oraticns.

ASA~ RaSheiiuA ubTVehL u more mineral KIND,
was made the oocasiou Of parting banquet, in the
(iining hall of that establishment, on Monday ove-
hing. The tables were crowded with the fashion
ard beauty which have been wont to shed their
ehulgenoe round the same hospitabls board, aud
many guests OF elevated rank and position vera
present as the ordinary boarders OF the house In
fact it Wa not until The cloth was removed that tho
whisper went among the Co,,uipes that something
extraordinary was about to take place, being NO
ACES than tho formal induction and introduction of
the new proprietor, and the respectful lesve-tRkipg
Pr the old Among the guests present wore
President Tyler. his lady, and sister-in law, Mrs.
Beekman, Mrs. Fillmore daughter, and son, Com
nodoro Perry, Hon. Humphrey Marshall, u. S.
Minister to China, Gen. Ward, Of Westohestor, Gen.
WGllbridge, Mr.. Joseph Hoxie, Of Philadelphia
" Mrs Edwin, daughter of the late Governor Landon,
of New Hampshire, ilustrious by his services in the
revolution, Mr.. Holmes, of Sc. Sc, SO. After the
oloth was removed, Gen Wallbridge introduced tho
subject OF the change of proprietors, in tho follow
ing graphic aud eloquent speech
Ladies and Gentlenen:-l have been deputed mos
/ uneKpectedly-nnd can scarcely tell the reason
Why the selection was made, except from the psrti
Ialty Of the gentleman whose labors as connected
with this house, draw to a close-to tender you on
bis behalf his moat sincere acknowledgements, aud
the asuianoes Of his grateful regard toward you at
NE termination Of his connection with tho house
Which has been 40 eminently successful, under hi
good mans geWent and your kind patronage. am
so deputsd to tender TO you the congratulations Of
he proprietor who succeeds him. Having made
these remarks, my duties, perhaps, might have bsea
Nominated, but that the occasion suggests renec-
hons which should not be allowed to esoape our
&c
when the new prospects OF this city began Under tho
patronage of it's recent proprietor it has attained
position not exooiled by any other establishment in
MS country; and If may speak from personal
knowledge abroad. there is no house on the Euro
bean continent, or in En- gland, which surpassas it, or
IAN bear any comparison with it, If these walls
ould speak they would bear testimouy-gathered
rom he experience of three years-to the metito-
ious abors OF the gentleman who has superintended
:. How much of high official dignity--how much
taient-how much Of beauty--has boon presented
md congregaed bore during that time This,
ladies' and gentlemen, is not extraordinary occa-
for-the festivities this hour not unusu IL or
| fcmafkAbie 1t is quite an ordinary occasion; but
atiil, across the table recognise distinguished
\1entlemAn, (Aluding to OK President Tyiero who,
1hAtever may be the opinion of men concerning his
pmciA qualities and acts, dispensed liberal and
generous hospitality in tho White House, which he
adorned. (Applanse) By my side sits, also, an
eoher distinguished gentleman, who represented for
many years ono Of the districts Of this Empire State
y tho councils OF the country, {alludng to Gen.
\ Mard) There was sitting recently beside him an.
ther gentleman equally eminent, whether as . citi-
on or lawyer, (Charles O'Conor, ESQ., Aud
bore sits before me distinguished gentlem An (Hon
Humphrey Marshau,) deputed by the government
tho United States to represent the interest honor.
Ind glory Of this republic in the Oriental world.
(Applause) And yet this is but an ordinary occa-
,ion. At the foot Of the table, too 500 an accom-
hshed gentleman who for several years represented
nc CITY Of Charleston in the Congress of the United
states (Hon. Mr.. Holmes) While also, on this
coasion not merely drawn by tho festivities Of tho
Gvenmg, ous as sn annual occupant OF this house, is
l,hat man, who. while we are beginning physical
ana duties in the morning. treats us intelcc-
seally through the columns Of that great paper
Which has contributed much to the property Of
this county, speak ladies and gentlemen, Of the
lHERALD. (Appisuse) And now, while these oom-
plimenss have been discharged to the male portion
of the company present q, this hour, it would be
objectionable ~ me not 10 pay proper respect to tue
hirer portion CT ,reaticn aud to say that this
ion is graced by the presence of the piished
J lady of the President Of the United States, (Mrs
4 Film0re) who, however men may differ in regard
; b. administration. must be acknowledged by al
lpatriotism and ability. Applause, But while the
inress Of this city is so admirably represented
lhy it's distinguished head we see on the
lother side, the able head :, Of the press
are congreeeted here ether, not by any extraor
binary oocurrence-.or can bear testimony mat so
hr as am concerned, knew not the evening was
/ to be oistmg aished from any other dinner | did
! not expect 10 meet these eminent gentlemen,
MY siiver-headed friend Joe Hoxie-Qaughter) RE
markaoie over all on this great occasion. But
while we pay shese compliments to those present.
q must not forget the absent. / see, grazing the
sll, tho accomplished lady Of distinguished Sena-
tor from California, known and respected, and
hyed ana admired, by all who have tho honor Of
J alludo to Senator Gwin (Applausc II,
gentlemen, were not in the market myself, as a
candidate for matrimonial prcferment, | might
speak Of the beauty which see around me; but /
rf.ou, In
4 c1ly gay that though may have been such can
I didate, my senses have been always gratiGed by
he sight Of the beauty which frequently graces
J this board. (Cheers and laughter) But / will
plosc. rendering, then, to you my most profound
acknowledgements on behalf OF tho distinguished
oprietor, whose lsbors here have drawn to n
ose. and tho congratulations Of the gentleman
no succeeds hin, respectfully thank you for the
ndness with which you have listened to mo.
Applause ] am, therefore, about to conclude
ese remarks by requesting the company to drink
the health Of Mr.. Howard, aud especially re-
pest his friend On the right, Col. Jennings, to
bite with us in drinking to the gentleman who
made three hundred thousand dollars and retired
Bugon 1.-THE late proprietors of this hotel, the
Messrs Howard.
The sentiment was enthusiastically honorcd by
| the whole company.
Nr DANIEL d. HowARp stood upto respond. He
aaid-lades and gentlemen, the present occasion is
tae in which the most praetised orator might feel
Embarrassed in the communication OF the feelings
khich press upon him. But |, who no speaker,
hid have proteasion 30 eioquence, feel actually
s,srghtlmed aith the Hood Of emotions which
exen MY hear. You will know how to estimate
ari Daaks allowance for those feelings. ! have
1e,rea from this busre.s, which to me was made 8
)aDv Of love US well az ofproft by the fayors heye
r,xved from the travelling psblio in general, ahd
fiSn Jou, is1ies and gentlemen, in particular. To
Jur past kininess you have now added the
.tttersng compliment conveyed in your reception
10. the toast proposed aud for al fayors, pact aud
Sgesent, beg you 10 receive now my most sincere
a,d bCal .fot Acknowledgements. Ny friend, General
Yslbndge, who so kindly proposed the toas
~ ich you have honoroj, alludes 10 my having
| auassoa n sum of three hundred thousand
| dcrars from the profits Of this establishment. l
dot know whore my good friend the General pro-
| ctcd hin Information, nor am going now either to
cfrcborate deny the truth OF that very glitter
Lg statement. We will just let II go without COM