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

true to to the dignity Of his lofty attributes and TO
othe divinity that stirs within" lie indeed but q
little lower than the angels How pales the lus.rc
of regal splendsr and Of prnecy titles. before this
true nobility, which the finger OF God has traced
upon the soul, and stamped in characters Of living
| light upon the brcw-and how just the tribute Of
the classic bard,
Os homni sublime dedit calumque tueri
Jussit, ct erectcs, ad sidera tollere vnltus
| The humane, the generous, and the high scned
conduct Of our distinguished guest inc0ntcstibly
prove his claim to that highest Of all nobility; and
not in America only but wherever winds shall watt,
pillows bear the story Of his noble deeds, viii the
verdict pronounce be ratified and confirmed.
Little did he imagine, fellow citizens, when in the
early morn, at summers noon tide heat, and twi-
| lights Silly hour, obedient to the glorious prompt
ings Of his generous nature, he bent his steps to-
wards the gloomy fortress that shut our countrymen
from the light Of heaven on his errand Of love and
mercy, that every step he took towards the dismal
prison was leading him right onward, where
''Fames proud temple shines afar - little did he
dream that every act OF kindness, 50 cheerfuliy
performed, created a new round in that ladder OF
glory, unconsciOusly created which, Like that ap-
pearing to the rapt vision Of the Patriarch OF DID,
assembled to the very heavens, on whose proud sum-
nit angels stood, whispering in accents Of star born
melody, Excelsior! But, gentlemen, excuse me for
OBTAINING you-mcre might well be saddles
could not find it in my heart to say. IL remains
for me to propose the first regular toast, and need
Eet ask from you an enthusiastic response
REGULAR ToAsTs.
]. VIM. Sidney Smith Esq.-0ur honored guest His
generous kindness and practical sympathy to fellow
count, ymen in distress cntte him to lasting grail
tude We welcome him with pleasure, and honor him
with pride Music Here's health to thee
The sentiment was greeted with the hcartiest up.
plause. After the cheering had subsided-
| MR.. SMITHS SPEECH.
Mr.. SMITH rose and said -Gentlemen-In rising
To offer you my most sincere thanks for the kind and
hosptable reception which you have given me AT
Wick sburg, and for the cordial and handsome man.
ner in which you have Just now been pleased to drink
my health, reilly know not how sufficiently to
express to you Row deeply sensible feel and appre-
ciate the great honor you have done me. 50 much
Kindness, entirely unexpected by nc, must for
ever remain gratefully engrayen on my heart Lit
tie did think that my poor and much over rated
services in behalf OF the unfortunate prisoners,
who were brought 10 Havana connected with
the i'll fated expedition under General Lopez, would
have been noticed in the manner in which
they have been by the people OF this country, who
have shovered down upon me nought but honoss.
kindness ard attention. from The moment landed
upon its hosptable shores. But, gentlemen, my
poor services on that OCCASION have been f,r toe
much overrated. Had not been warmly assisted
as w8s, Ivy those IL Havana who ehecrfuy cam,
forward with the means which enabled us To pro-
vide those nccessnries for the poor fellows which
they stood % much in need of-and who coud mp
preciate the motives which had induced that handful
Of men and boys to embark III an undertaking Ct g
much peril and Dan ger-it would have been lmpos
sble for US. a. warmly as We felt Tor their iorlorr
condition, to have relieved their distress, as we 8
happily succeeded IN doing After their capture
every Indulgence granted them hy the superior
authorities of Cuba, consistent with their con
dition prisoners; and when we consider tnt
peculiar circumstances Of their case cannot attri
lutte too much praise to Gen. Conchl, Tor his many
acts of humanity towards them, and especially 70
that aimed in his proclamation of Aug. 81 ISL
in which be spared the lives Of all those of the ex
petition WHO were captured, or delivered them
selves up after that date; but for that noble act
) clemency, should now have TO mourn the loss 0
Of nearly two hundred more Of those brave lads
hurried unpreared into eternity. The WOUNDED
removed to an hospital, where they We're care
fully atten ded 10. and where General Iemery, til,
then Lieutenant Governor of the island, in person
called twice to that the were not neglected
cannot resist telling you Of the surprise of TIL
General upon his FIRST visit to the ward which con
tanned the wounded Americans, and which was i'm
mediately adjoining that OF the wounded Spanish
soldiers. and which iorciby struck his ExeelleDcy
} being strongly characteristic OF the American ma
ton. Upon entering the ward Of tho Spanish sol
diers, said the General, ] found them thumbn,
guitars, sleeping, or loling about; but the Ameri
can, without exception, ind reading newspaper
with dozen more along side Of his bed. / have t
cor graduate you. gentlemen, upon the happy ter
mination Of IN expedition which at one time bi,
fair 70 be the cause Of much trouble to the govern
ment. ard we must feel grateful to the warm heart
cd young Queen Of Il ain, through whose kindnes
ard consideration many Of those who were con
ccrncG in the H. fat expedition. have been restore
, 10 thcir families and friends crave yonr kind in
iu)g.Hce for these 'ow remarks, as am quito unprc
pared To address the numerous and talented Assem-
llage Low before me: aud can bit express to yo
once more my wa!irc.t ard grateful thanks for til
hIgh buLor Yen have concerned upon me, and res
assured IL viii Vic impossible for me ever TO forge
the kindness ard 10 Iitslity 81 tie warn hearte
c'is,ns of Nickslulp.
tir. smith sat down amidst the most enthusiast,
cheering, AMI the Chairman anLounCod the secOn
regular toast
: England ana the United sta.os--May the golde
bonds q p,gce which unite them be broker
Mnsir--'ttitl the lucrp3
WI SarDrs, ESQ. was loudly called for, an
responded witt great power and eoqucnce to tn
sentiment, concluding with beautiful tribute t
/ our present. distinguished Consu, a. Havana, til
Hon. William /. shafEey, which was loudly az
! plauGed
s. Queen Isabella II Her ccmoncy to our cant;y
, countrym,n has rendered nlustrious the prou
, name he worhily wears. Musc-DLa Cachuca.,
HoRAIIo L. HARRIS, Esq. the United States Di'
trict Attorney, on the call of the company, mo!
felicitously responded 10 the sentiment
4. Chr Country and its Free Insttnons-AIay the
endure foIevcr' Music--"iiail Columbia"
Drank amid loud cheers.
3 Hon William l.. Sharkey-0ur Consul at llavan;
Music Star Spangled Banner
? At the reading Of this toast, Mr.. SMEDEs sai
! rose, and unclaimed the attention Of the compap
; with more extended tribute to orr worthy Consul
g. The Prcfs-The hulwark Of freedom; the terror
tyfsDts Musc-'Naisellase Hymn
}. ID. MCCONNELL, Esq, editor OF the Scntinc
made happy and eloquent response, md conclude
: with the following sentiment; =
free Government and free Press-One indispensabl
to the oher-Twin sisters going hand in handAay the
endure.
= Woman. Americas daughters are her jewels NJ
...'Iome. sweet home,
Mir. ByRNE being loudly called upon, rose an
paid glowing tribute to the ladies.
After the reading Of the regular toasts, scvera
volunteer toasts drank, and followed by happ
responses from the company which closed the fes
tiyities Of the evening.
1t was, altogether, one Of the most pleasant an
harmonious entertainments it has ever been on
good fortune to enjoy-in very deed I" feast 0
reason, and flow Of SOUL