The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-10
White-Bait Dinner ut BLACKWELL.
Editorial Correspondence Of the Albany Eoening
Journal

Journal.
Lospos. June Is, 1854.
Mr. George Peabody, who has earned and ia
worthy of the reputation he enjoys as one of the
"Merchant Princes" of London, gave his friends a
sumptuous dinner yesterday at the Brunswick
Hotel, Blackwell. The Brunswick fronts the
river Thames, opposite Greenwich Hospital, 80
that we had full view of the vessels and steamers
that swan through the Thames while seated at the
table.
Covers were laid for one hundred and ten guests,
every one Of whom appeareds The company as
sembled at five O'Clock. An hour was agreenbly
passed in the drawing room. Three fourths OF
those present were Americans. The table was
graced by the presence Of nearly fifty ladies.
A. six O'Clock Mr.. Peabody, followed by his
guests. led the lady Of the American Minister to
the table, the floral decorations of which very
beautiful. fine band Of music was stationed in
the hotel.
After grace and the soup, came various courses
Of all the fine fish with which the rivers and chan
nels of England abound, served in every form
known to the culinary art, succeeded by distinct
course Of white bait, fish much esteemed here,
and very delicate Then came the various "joints"
and the fine game of which England BOATS. fol-
lowed, in course, by "sweets." desert, ices,
fruits, Sc, sc.
The cloth being finally removed, Mr. Peabody
gave, preiaced by brief and appropriate remarks,
first, the "Queen," and then the " President of
the United States" which were drank will enthu-
siasm. "God Save the Queen and /" Hail Colum-
bia' were sung by glee club, with fine effect,
nfter each Of these sentiments.
The Hon. William Brown, member of Parlia-
ment from Liverpool, after paying high compli-
ment to Mr.. Peabody's standing as a merchant,
and abiding to that gentleman's efforts to
strengthen and brighten tho bonds of friendship
between Englishmen and Americans. offered a
sentiment complimentary to the Hon. Abbot Law
renee, the American Minister at this Court. This
brought up Mr.. L., who spoke of his happiness in
meeting, at tho table of their common host SO
many of his countrymen. Mr.. Lawrence then al
luded to the importance Of cultivating friendly
and intimate relations between two of the most
enlightened nations of the earth, and awarded to
Mr.. Peabody the credit Of doing moro to promote
that object than any other living man.
Mr.. Lawrence alluded also to the fact that this
was the anniversary of the battle Of Bunker Hill,
and that at this very hour that glorious event was
being celebrated, "a he hoped it ever would be. in
Boston and at Charlestown. He rejoiced that the
time had come when even Englishmen ceased to
remember the American Revolution with bitter
ntSSS anu were Tree 10 aulnlt tnat our were
right in striking for National Independence. Mr..
l.. nlso referred to the fact that to- morrow (the
18th of June) was the anniversary of the battle of
Waterloo, another great event in the annals of the
world The battle of Bunker Hill on the 18th of
June, gave freedom to the continent Of America.
The battle of Waterloo, on the 18th Of June, had
given, for thirty seven years, freedom and repose
to the European continent.
The Hon. Mr. Hankey. Governor OF the Bank Of
England, followed in the came LIBERAL cordial
spirit. invoking friendship and harmony between
the two countries, and passing to the high pecunI-
ry position, the unsullied mercantile reputation,
and the muni6cent Inequalities of Mr.. Peabody, in
the warmest and most fattering terms-terms OF
commentator which were evidently from the
heart, and which, from 4 source 80 high, reward
a life of toll and integrity.
George Wood, esq, of New York, who was
called out by complimentary sentiment from
Mr.. Lawrence, made an effective and appropriate
acknowledgment.
And now, as the "small hours' were approach
ing the party having passed five hours delightful
iy at the table, returned to the drawing room for
muse and dancing.
Among the guests Of Mr.. Peabody, on this oc.
casion, were the Hon. Abbot Lawrence, Mrs and
Miss Lawrence, 7. Bigelow Lawrence and Abbot
Lawrence, jr. Colonel Aspinwa, lady and daugh-
teri Mr.. and Mrs. Ousley; Mr.. Leslie, (the artist,)
lady and daughter; Major schenley. lady and
daughter; MIR. Hankey Governor of the Bank Of
England) and lady; Miss Rush and Miss Alexander,
of Philadelphia; Hon. William Brown (member
ParIiamsnt) and lady, of liverpool; Judge Thomas,
of Worcester, Massachusetts,; Mr.. Wainwright, Of
New York; Mr.. Fay, lady, and two Misses Fay, Of
Salem, Massachusetts,; Rev. Mr.. Johns, of Bali
Ne
and lady, OF Baltimore; Ellicott Crcsson, Philadel
phia; Mr. Morris and two Misses Morris, OF Geor-
gin; Mr.. Ste and lady, of Manchester, with two
Misses Lemon, of Baltimore; Mrs. Hunter and
daughter, with Miss Weed. of Albany; Mr.. B. A..
Sew all, OF Boston; Mr.. C. A. Hamilton and r. Bell,
MIR. Lispenard Stewart and lady, Mr.. c. Griswold,
and Miss Rhinelander, OF New York; Mr.. Church
man and lady, Of Philadelphia; Mr.. Alexander
Duncan, of Canandaigua; George Wood, esq.,, and
daughter, of New York. Colonel Childs, (epg ineer)
,fAlbany; MIR. Beals and lady, of New York; Mr..
Hazeltine and lady, of New York; MIR. Ward and
two Misscs Ward, of Baltimore; Mr.. Lampson, Of
London; Mr. Samson, of the London Times, and
MIR. Inskipp, Of the Murning Post; Mr.. w w.
Gilbert and Mr.. Seeley, of New York; MIR. II. Ste
vens OF Vermont; Mr.. J. G. Brown, Of Providence;
Mr. Hilton and MIR. c. s. Horner, of New York;
MIR. and Mrs. Bell, of New York; Mr.. Charles
Gould, OF New YORK; colonel Fremont, Oh SaHior-
MIA and othcrs, whose names did not get.
Mr.. Peabody is untirng in his attentions to Anne
ricans; and his hospitatirs arc 30 kindly and 30
delicatey rendered that you seem to be comforting
rather than receiving favors. He is native OF
Danvcrs, Massachusetts, from which place, when
a young man, he went to Baltimore; and from
thence, sixteen years ago, to London, where he has
amused large fortune, and established an envi-
able reputation. He belongs to class of capitalists
(more select than numerous) who make money
that they may enjoy the luxury of doing good with
it. He has rendered to Lady Franklin $40, 900 in
aid of future searches for Sir John Franklin, and
has just given $40 900 to promote the cause of ed
ucation ard morality in his native town of Dam
w.
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WHIs SPEECH IN TAMMAsy HALL-AmonR
the amusing incidents attending the celebration OF
tho Tsmmany Society at Tammany Hail. on the
9Th, may be mentioned the fact that the best
speech OF the day was made by warm Whig-no
less person than Col Crockett of Tennessee, son
and regular chip of that enterprising old block,
Colonel Davy Crockett who was always bound to
Ego ahead" everywhere and under all circum
stances Colonel Crockett had been invited 10 the