Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-11
Prom the y. Y. Times, Aug. 6.
Sereuadlng Senator Sonic.


to Spain, is in town, staying the New York Hotel lie
expects, sail for Europe the Collins steamer Saur
day.
Last night, party Of about hundred persons mainly
Cuban EHilcs, with few native citizens who sympathzc
with the Friends OF Free Cuba got up orchlsht pro-
cesson and treated Mr.. 5. to serenade.
The procession was headed by Dodworth's Band. The
hngs Of the United States and Free Cuba borne side
10y side. number of large lanterns which were in-
scrpons aud stars carried in the procession The
hrSt transparency was inscribed
"Pierce-Cuba-Soue."
Then came
Free Thought and Free Speech for the Cabans"
And the following verse
IT'S no flight of Fancy
For Cuba must be-
And It's written by Fate
The Isle great aud Free"
After this, followed the notices:
Young America and Young Cuba
"0h pray, We doomed TyGants
Your fate not aiar;
\ dread Order now watches you
Its The Lone STAR
Cuba must and shall be Free"
1.-THE Antilles flower
The true hcygfhL Gulf
Must be plucked from the crown
OF the old Spanish WOLF
The last transparency sheseI the cligy Of tombstone
Inscribed
dope n-Aguero-Armeutero. They and
their companions not forgotten"
Having arrived the hotel, they up loud cheers
braves, &c. which brought out Mr.. Soule.
One of the promucn, persons in the procession then
under the balcony, and spoke as follows:
SIR On the OF your departure have the honor to
appear fore you, in behalf o large number OF American
czeus and Cuban e1lc 10 convey to you the expression
Il their sympa les aud their feelings OF high esteem
ia regard You. Words would be but faint echo Of the
voice Of souls, but in the looks OF every i'm this
crowd read the vivid cxpT, OF those feeling.
which our lips weak give utterance to.
high m'ssion-the most important, think, among
40 those gycu in trust 10y the present Administration
Leads to Spain, there to represent the rights aud
this Great public OF which ustrious and
beloved son. And those rights and those interest are
sure sr, will be firmly and worthiy supported by YOU
allowing the least shadow to eclipse the bril-
isuCy Of the American galaxy.
Fervent prayers heaven rise from the bottom Of our
hearts for YOUR happy the ocean AMI for sue
cess ~ every step of yonr newly opening career.
Amidst the assiduous and turmoil which will press
upon in the performance OF your high ducs rcmen
ber sir that leave behind IN YOUR own country-r
this your true native and-countless warm friends who
look upon your success and glory blessings them
selves.
Nav Gods finger lead the way Of Your ship through
the wilderness OF the seas, and would 10 Him that
returning home, STAR shining in the SKY Of Young
America, may shed its dawuiug rays upon your noble
btoE.
To which Mr Soule replied in few brief and apnopri
ate remarks, Of which the following is a sketch
oy wR. sorLE
With unrgnel pride and Qualification should receive
this unexpected kindness from you, we're but aware
Mat act IN my career has mcsted such this
TO one a comparative str.r ger among Won Hn aI,Lnu,b
present this token may unmerited hope that nv
course in the future shall Doe suc to render me worthy
Of yOur appropriations in the meantime allow me to tender
you my sincere thanks for this distinguished mark Of you
consideration.
Whatever may have done heretofore. can assure
You has sprung from the very bottom Of my heart
lAppiluse)
lie then referred to the principles If the non progre.
ve party, aud said ho could bring himself 10 tnk
that thi- try would remain she H. she u., spread
her institutions were progressive, and hey were the
hefcons Of nope 20 many WHO nov Hugu-h beneath OPP
preston. But while regulating grcssion be was
ever ready, aud anxious to profit by hec.soas Of the
past (Apphuse.)
You have alluded to the high mission with Which have
been entrusted; be a-surci shat r rs Laws 10 ms pow
cr 10 shall bc performed ~ sIr way a. to bring no dis
credit on America. Applause. There T. something per.
hap5 10 the opinions u hu Who holds the oli,c oil
Chief OF this Republic that gives hope to thos. vino are
suffering from wrong, and tyranny and assurance that
the gH's Of this great milton will be fraupled on
with IMMUNITY Loud lpplau-cl
Il would not become me- pilccd 600 tic peculiar situation
chat nov occupy o. lc other than discreet in speaking
on this subject bI', bee assured dat under whatever cir.
tms'Iuces mrs be placed te rights of the great Aur
can nation will ever be my duty aud study uphold
and their sertiuorts to freely and boldly express
&c then alluded 20 the condition Of political affairs in
Europe sud said that this country had power IL a. would
DE- Que 'y i.It 90 over the world. Perhaps tho
great ants u-c olaiuru's Of tie OIL Word wanted but
whisper lou hs Ncs to decide tc question Of peace or
war. Applause
This demonstration ui'h which have THE evening been
hoGorcl, E guarantee at wherever there a noble sem
uusut there wH ur Ir American people aid 1 ifs ~
precision. cannot sy ahit may be the result Of nv
mission 10 Spain, hut 1m confident that arf n mine
Shall ever call fl" hI-l ol shame ~ Wy brow ny rr.
t1fI. clUlu' forget tIe circumstance which brought
cue lu exile tD yulr -I1fos and made your fellow c
l'u VI Grover FN,fiHg, nud wtOar, and i.iu.icr is
's.fe w.H De up my voice against W terr shall lIr
EI'rr ui Que American rilH 10. heard I 1il u. The up.
pressed. L,ui applause For this Kind and pleasing
I..u"r' that ror 1rr Wiling tp cntru't wi your if-
i.f' lGI tho advocacy OF your principle return sou
my -ucrro and uu "ucl fhhuta had tot expected ig
demonstration from ypu and therefore wa ul, prepared
20 give son any adequate return therefor. Pardon me- 10
uuw pEe leave 90 y0u and my highest ambition BE-. been
uud ever shall be- ip promote the interests Of the great
American People. Loud and prolonged cheering
Anor tis -pe rh, NT s0u.e bowed Die ldiou e" The
sHw1g". rul retired frIn the balcony. when h, Wa
virnly greeted 10y largo number Of friends WHO seemed
highly gruini With the continents which he bal rs.
pressed Toe htHI performed number Of ntUYtl nul
pIriJIr Hir ltt.r which hc prncr sion reroi Several
bOIfui people pre- cu in front Of The hotel aud tt
Who'll atur passed OF Win the grsntc.t enthusiasm
Or5JtrrAn aeed t,aiist, named James Bsrss NJ
rrpnt 70 the Unsi Empire Lysts, died on Che stb of June
the adv,tcei ~ ysal and I've months Can
ada M vast BORN Rsswly a'e Province 81 New Jercy,
Che ts lag Of January, 75L one n Die suce'tors VS. Of e
Virgins dsr1sol n the yesr 1906 o. ave The fe u,nsre
otarcs e Fr.i, rns America ~ protection aranst ne
n her Msesy service 10 the iIG % the age ~ served
The batls q Yorsjlul ygina when Lord q, nvas
d.rei g. Gn1r WuHinrt1n ani VS. there ~ fil wounded
oi yssr Then fsurnd to Nv Jersey tax. q hi'
aged Irr. where he mlrricf He remgvei o. Qr Talbot ste
bs.F M bst 80 roua ~, III sad witho1t grsses