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Then three cheers were given for the committee and
three for William Taylor, who gave the land
Then the orator Of the day was introduced. He pro-
nounced an address mainly historical.
The ceremonies at the ground closed al about Tour
o'clock with benediction.
From the Jersey City Union Of August 81
Dinner to Peter ID. Vr0om
The complimentary dinner given 10 Peter D. vroom by
the bench and bar OF this State previous TO his departure
on his mission to Berlin, came of at Selles HOTEL New
Brunswick, on Wednesday afternoon The company
was almost entirely confined the members OF the legal
profes sion, of which MIR. Vroom has been 30 long a
leading member and about seventy OF Them were present
from various parts OF The State.
Chief Justice Green presided, assisted by Alex. Wurs,
OF Hunerdon. On the removal of the cloth the usual
announced by the Chief Justice, nerspersed
with speeches, as follows:
l. Our countryside land Of Freedom and of Law.
2. The Preside mt of the United States.
5 The Supreme Court OF the United States
Before offering the next toast the Chief Justice said,
you will permit me few words, though ! am not un-
mindful of the ancient maxim est judic acere which,
the absence OF my rend and brother. Colonel Scott,
will venture 10 transatet is the business OF judge to
hold his tongue. notice, however this is bar dinner.
higher aIs rank Of # member Of the New jersey ba[sp
plause]-a title OF which have been, and am, and
shall be- humbly proud Applause We have met to-
day, gentlemen to offer obalion at the shrine OF pub
lie preferment of party distinction. The bar knows
party lines it recognises political distinctions; Il
tenders its honors upon other and higher grounds; II
manners and the fe talent to integrity to character
and conduct such political distinction either
confer or honor, [Cheers] lpromsed you, gentlemen.
to be briefs give, therefore, the toast which am in.
slructed 10 offer:
Our guest and BROTHER the Hon. Peter D. Vroom, min
lister Prussia long social and professional
Tor his virtues our admiration of his professional
character and We tender him our congratua-
ons upon his preerment regret for his depararc cordial
wishes for his prosperity and happiness.
This Ton drank andiny three cheers were
given.
Hon. Peter D. Vroom responded Mr. President, mem !.
bers OF the court and bar OF the State OF New Jersey
feel that unable to give utterance 10 emotions on
this interesting occasion. You have done me honor
which have not deserved; it is which shall long
bear in grateful remembrance When your kind invita-
ton first rendered 10 me, the impulse OF my judg
ment decline; but my feelings obtained The better
OF my Judgment and the desire OF meeting with my old
associates and friends before should leave this land
prevailed and how rejoice now that il did prevail
How delighted am TO be here among you on this occa-
sion | around me those with whom have been
associated for many years-those with whom have had
with whom | have stood at the bar OF our courts day
after day. rejoice my friends, 10 meet you here upon
this occasion Ii is to most interesting one--one OF
the most Interesting in all my life.
1t is but little while since gentlemen, when was
my purpose, / supposed, 10 pass the resldue OF my
sss wn IN 10 oahs oSen and "a
miliar sought no higher honor. To be member of
the New Jersey bar, and to hold reputable place there,
was all desired IhpplauSeJ but, Kenuemcn, nave
been called 10 fill another station The government has
selected me TO be its representative and the representa-
tive OF the country. a, foreign court have felt IT..
gentlemen 10 be an honor rendered to me a. u was with
out solicitation, and even without knowledge let
that II wac my duty TO accept lAppauseJ And iet
it the citizen OF the State OF New Jersey; for,
gentlemen saying nothing OF The appointment which was
made upon which you will have your own opinions,
the fact tina, le Stale had received this honor.
and one which had been 80 long withheld, matter
grateful TO my feelings a. Jerseyman- Applause
nkD.,ts ~ luov Hf,u. ann
about to upon the duties Of another station. 90
from much loved State go from long tined friends
and companions to another land. and how grateful il It
carry with me this testimonial Of your respect and OF
your confidence. tAppausel In my journey, gentle
men, wherever may go, under whatever circumstances
am placed, whatever may be my LOT, this day will be
cheering day TO my feeling, Apps'sss s 70 ma,
and-a land OF royalty, land of monarchical govern
ment-I 20 there the citizen OF a free republic.
lGreat spplausel shall be proud to be there rs the
representative OF a republican government, Applause
and a citizen OF the State OF New jersey, part OF
that republican confederacy.
In the present state OF continental Europe we know
what day may bring forth. The times there, il not
critical and portenous certainly interesting and
worthy Of our consideration. II may be that during my
soourn there may ensue dfcultes may arise, and
the representatives from this peaceful government
and couAiry may be involved in some embarrassment.
The duty OF our government and its representatives
take 10 be plain one. The representative OF this gov
eminent in Europe must always remember that he II the
representative Of free government. and OF government,
which, according TO view superior TO the instllu
lions of Europe, applause and while among them we
boast nothing OF our superiority, yet with them We
should let II be known that we are in all respects their
equals. Applause We are not called upon. gentle
men, u war should ensue, 10 take part in the dhcullies
OF IN the wars oil that continent. But know this.
that upon the continent OF Europe there are two great
opposing principles those principles have been
ess IN operation for many years, and particularly during
the present century The is the principle OF royalty
and OF moDarchcal government the other the prnci-
pie OF liberty and OF the freest form OF government
cordlng TO our view. These principles have been srug
Cling. and that struggle continues II is for
government or as citizens Of the IL not for
US to interfere with the internal affairs Of other nations
but when nations in conflict with nations and those
two opposing principles by which they are actuated
this country and this government may not look with
indifference she may not act Extensively, bu, this fepub-
ican country and government behold with in
difference the struggle OF freedom. (Appiause.1
Whatever may be the duty of the representative of
the government in regard to the situation OF affairs there
in regard to their and co,nmotons there
things which il will be necessary apprehend, for any
one gong there in behalf Of his governmenithere are
TWO things which he must guard the one IL the saDcy
me American flag, and the other the protection OF the
american citizens. Tremendous and continued ap.
Ps"ss whether in peace in war, these cardi-
nAi points and can only say, my friends that gonK
mere under the broad wKis Of the national flag il shall
De my duty "A shall be my pleasure to protect those two
great points and principles tApplause.
but, gentlemen. II ~ nv iutention IN ~ intn