The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-23

however, conspicuous as they were in history, could
not have the same hold upon our admiration ard
affections, as he who, in n moment Of the greatest
peril and responsibility, so nobly bcfricnded our
countrymen, when abandoned by our own
representative, and by the whole word, to
tended over them the shield Of humanity
and stroye ceaselessy to mcliorate their condition,
and assuage their grief Such noble conduct in
stranger-in the representative OF a rival power
would live in their hearts and memories, and in the
heayts and memories of those who were to follow
the M longer than the brilliant deeds of the hero of
Acre, the sparkling wit of the critic Of the Edln
burg Reriac On this theme, however, he would
not trust himself to enlarge, because language was
too poor TO do justice to the feelings which it AVA
kened There was one topic which he could touch
without offence to any one-it was one in which
all could unite in offering tribute to the GO
verpment Of Great Britain. 1t was, he knew,
hazardous sometimes to compliment John Bull
Besides, he needed it as little as Hercules did
the eulogy which the Spartan declined liften-
ing to. There was kind of understanding be-
tween John Bull and Brother Jonathan, that
they should not CANNON one another. Bull,
though he did chuckle in his sleeve, over the
rapid growth and extraordinary progress OF his
hopeful progeny, didn't like to tell him so, from
n fear that the pert youth might put on airs and
think himself equal to his daddy. On the other
hand Brother Jonathan does not like to add to the
already over-weening pride and assumption Of his
old daddy. Such was the compact between this
hopeful couple in their bearing to one another.
But, still there was point upon which he
thought Brother Jonathan would have no
scruples about praisiDg his old .progenitor. We
ought not to be content to praise; we ought
also to initiate his conduct. He referred to the
noble policy which Great Rritain observed in her
foreign relations, and to the mnnliness Of her
sular agents. Everywhere the representative OF
Great Britain the friend OF right and humanity.
Ut mortify ing that our agents had not higha
reputation ahrond. He referred to cases where the
oonsuls of Great Britain had interfered to protect
it2ens when American consuls would not Oar
consuls should be men who would sustain the honor
snd rights of the republic in the prompt and
manly manner We claimed Rome MS onr model in
many respects-wby should we not initiate her in
what was her loudest boast-that i'll every part
If the world, among the most balharous, her
citizens could walk abroad. with the honor and
aspect Of all people. safe from insult injury
Mr.. Walker concluded by Offering sentiment
That the foreign representatives Of the United States
might emulate and initiate the nationality. the devotion
to right justice and humanity which distinguished those
Of Great Britain.
When the toast to Queen Isabella was drank, a
letter from the Spanish Consul NJ Laborde. was
read, in which he deeply regretted his ab aencc,
account Of indspostion. Captain Robert Ellis, who
was wourdod Mt Las Pozas, ard who was afterwards
released in Havana, as iillibustcr proposed
The health Of Mr.. Laborde, the spanish Consul.
0t the volunteer toasts which succeeded, we were
unable TO procure but few. Alderman BURR, i'll a
few appropriate PREDATORY remarks toasted the Bril-
tish Consul, William Mure, to which that gentleman
/ replied in very spirited speech, which lie CON
cluded by proposing
he College OF Louisiana and It's Professors.
This called out Professor Chiffon, in feeling
and handsome speech, which he concluded by pro-
posing
The spread Of knowledge-May the time shortly arrive
whom there shall be in TIC United States who
1 does not read and write.
Then followed series Of toasts and sentiments,
in the drinking of which the company grew very
hilarious.
| Colonel PECK, Of Lafayette, proposed =
\ William Sidney Smith. ESQ While we acknowledge
that we owe him debt that pay for
get-and though ashamed Of owen (oweing), not
ashamed to admit the claim Well knowing his generous
heart wen grant extension TO the end Of all time and
for the final payment we herewith pledge our honor
Col ). w. oAKEY proposed
he natural noblencss OF member gives additional
brightness to vhole family The health and prosperity
Of a the Smiths all over the world.
u. CoRCoRAN being loudly called for, gave
The health Of the fret American Governor Of Mexico,
and the last great Governor of Missssppi--n noble
heart he has the best title to nobility rhree cheers to
Cuitman.)
G. y. YAScEy being called upon. gave the fol-
lowing, which was drank with loud applause:
Caba and repuhlicanim
He who by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive
BY w. II Ellis
lie rroeres sve city Of New Orleans.
To this Recorder WINTER responded il hand
some aud f.rvont manner
By Dr. I. II kNAPr
the neah CT a particular friend Of our guest II &.
4 Cummac
Mr. Z. expressed himself as deeply sensible Of the
honor
b. u G.. NAcs
h" ladies 81 New orleans.
Here there were loud cail, ttr Nr. Wilson. of The
Pfca5unt-but rs he Vas mo- present, .. lASCy,
who bad u en previously lcrate in the gallant con
test with CO. Oakley for the honor of resUoncc 10 tie
seventh toast. was now calico for Ii declared that
II was with fidence. and due soase Of his deny-
rit. for this Iaricular reqn,itioa. yet therc vas
q something il the toast proposed - accardant -
his aslc exciting 70 his heart thar lie could not
but stand IN inyoluntarily to express himself briefly
respecting the beauty and the goodness of The Ia
dies Of our city. Ills remarks contained much both
Of wit and poetic warmth.
The hour being quite late, and the wines unconl-
monty good, We found il prudent to leave about
this time, and must therefore regret that missed
some excellent sentiments and speeches. and great
deal of pleasant ioviality which followed depar-
ture. Suffice il to say. that the testivty was an
exceedingly agreeable to all VINO partcipa ted
in it.
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