The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-14

IL b1W tOoSt, Nj. bHOWN responder SUBSTANTIALLY
In the following language
Ladies and Gentlemen:-l would wish to offer no
brighter picture than that presented by this toast
those living at the present day 1t is to them
indebted for the blessings and liberties now en-
10y, and we should in gratitude, show due respect
for their memory / will show to you this great
country as an emanation from their hands. I will
show you progress in the arts and sciences, and in
social reform, and ask you to whom we are indebted
for all the good which these have effected? Here the
speaker reviewed the condition of mankind when
the church exercised supreme control over the peo
ple and the liberty which followed the overthrow of
its power He then traced the results Of the revou
ton, down to the period of the American Revolution,
which, giving the largest freedom to the people, inn
proved both their social and moral condition There
We're, however, he said, class of men who, not
selfish account. These men were falsely called
reiormers but while they professed liberal prin--
cples, their conduct and their actions were opposed
to all the great reforms of the present age. The
speaker said he was disciple of Robert Owen, and
received his education in a school which had been
established through his instrumentality; that he
cherished his memory, and would use all the talent
at his command to disseminate his views and prin-
ciples. He (Robert Owen) had expended large
fortune in his endeavors to propagate his peculiar
doctrines, and though not entirely successful him
self, yet he paved the way for great many re-
forms in the condition of the aboring classes. He
founded a village in Scotland, and gave employ
ment to a large number of mechanics and laborers
in mill which he established. He it was who
first advocated the ten hours system, and many
other rights which have been conceded to the in
dustrial classes. The speaker concluded by draw
ing imaginary picture of the happy state Of society
which the general dissemination and adoption Of
Owenism would produce quoting the following from
i" Lalla Rookh'' as an Illustration
When the glad slave shall at his feet lay down his
broken chanthe tyrant lord his crownthe priest his
bookthe conqueror his wreath-and from the lips Of
truth mighty breath shall like whirlwnd scatter
in its breeze that whole dark pile OF human mockerie
then shall the reign Of mind commence on EARTH and
starting. fresh as from q second birth,
Man. in the sunshine of the worlds spring,
Shall walk transparent like some holy thing.
The third regular toast, as follows, was responded
to by MIR. Barton who was introduced to the COM
pany by the President Mrs. Rose:-
Universal Education, Literary and Scientific 1nsti
tutions. and Popular Lectures
Mr.. BARTON was evidently one of those who was
in favor of the largest liberty if his speech might be
taken true test, for it was upon every subject
but that set forth in the toast. Spiritual manifes
tations, religion, anti-slavery and other equally in
congrlous matters taken up and treated in the
most original manner. After spending about half an
hour on these topics he wound up by expressing his
belief that they all tended to bring about at distant
period the long expected millennium; but the date Of
this happy period he did not condescend to fix.
At the conclusion of this strange conglomeration
the fourth regular toast announced as follows
The oppressed throughout the world" Hope on, hope
ever" Silence will not retard progress, and oppos
ton will but give increased celebrity to our novemsnts
To this Mr.. SMITH replied in few brief remarks
He auguied a glorious destiny for the human race,
the colored folks included, and expressed his
demnation Of the Fugitive Slave law in no measured
terms.
Miss Lucy STONE replied to the next toast.
Woman co-equally with man.
She was glad to see that they practically illus
trated placing woman in the Presidents chair.
This however, was not the only right that should be
conceded to her /; she was entitled to place in
society beside man, that she might cooperate with
him in everything that tended to the regeneration Of
the human race. She thanked the audience that
they had recognized in this act, the equality and
fraternity Of the race.
at the close of Miss Stones brief address, the
sixth regular toast was proposed =
All social enterprise based on Liberty, equality, and
fraternity"
Mr.. VAIL responded to this. He was in favor of
social enterprise and his APPRECIATION Of
the human race, and the founders of the social
system. He announced the startling fact that
all men and women were descended from them,
and gave no >, ordinary need Of praise for the
with this favorable notice. he proceeded to dis
cuss the merits Of owenism, and to eulogize the
The last toasts were as follows
Charity for the belief opinions, and feelings Of sll
If We cannot reconcile all heads let unite all
hearts, !"
"A free press the most powerful lever to raise men
out Of barbarism into civilization"
These toasts we're responded to by DR.. Hull and
the dancing resumed, and keptup till past midnight.
OF the Five Points House OF In
dOstry.
The first anniversary celebration of the establish
nent of the Five Points House of Industry was held
asst Friday evening at the Tabernacle The attend
nee very full, there being, however, majority
# ladies present. Before the commencement of the
Exercises, Mr.. Pease, the Superintendent of the |
House Of Industry came in, followed by number Of |
he females connected with the House." who have
,een taken from the streets in that formerly filthy
ocality, now dressed neatly and looking happily; !
md behind these about two hundred boys and girls
belonging to the House." the boys neatly dressed
IN nankeen suits and palm leaf hats, and the girls
appearing with clean white muslin aprons and bon !
nets The children bore with them banner bear
ing the inscription |" Sabbath School of the Five |
Points House Of Industry, No. AL" The entrance |
Of these redeemed ones was greeted by the audience
with a round of applause. Many of the older females
we're Of very progressing appearance, and it |
scarcely seemed possible that any of these persons
Of the Five Points and its vicinity. The meeting
was opened by prayer by Rev. Mr. Hall, OF Peter.
boro', N. Y. After the prayer, hymn was sung by
the children, when the annual report was read as
follows, by Rev. Lucien Burleigh:--
REPORT OF FIVE POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.
Before presenting their report it has been thought best
by the Board 10 give brief account Of the institution
previous to their taking it in charge published by Mr.
The present superintendent Of the Five Points House
Industry appointed May 20, 1850 by the New York
ual Conference to the Centre Street Mission under
the auspices OF the ladies' Home Missionary Society of
the H. Church The instrumentalities it was intended
he should were only such are ordinarily used in
the awakening and conversion of sinners with the excep
ton that the So,ety instructed him to distribute the
destitute such clothing might be at his disposal
These be found Of Themselves TO be inadequate to
h becesse Of this fearfuly degraded community When
ira Bible offered to these unfortunaes, they
would ask for bread; and when warned of the conse
querces Of their lives and urged to return to the path Of
honesty sobrety and virtue, they would reply eve 10
not live this life because we love It, but because
get out Of it. Show how live without
vice and crime not how hard the work, be i
from daylight till dark, and will do IT," These facts
mentioned to the Board Of the Society to which they
replied 10 substance that their organization did not
template financial relief but spiritual, (his Is evident
from their report Of 1851 and II their missionary
barked in any such enterprise, II must be on his
responsibility, rot theirs. This, in short time in
order TO secure the objects Of his mission he found
himself compelled TO do. He found shop willing
TO furpisb him sewing work the condition that he per-
sonay would DO responsible for its being safely returned
ard well made This he preEised and ss the Societys