The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-06


gus-wrtes in favor Of the Americans, paying that
spect the anniversary Of their National Independence
which the event deserves.
PREP AR AToBY ACTION OF THE MISUNDERSTANDING
AT THE MELgOUkNA ExCHAk,iE--NAMGs OF AMsRi-
CAN CITIZENS PIsEsEN1-THE RESOLUTIONS PAsSsD,
ETC, nc,
II meeting of the American residents captains Of
American ships in the harbor &c held at the Exchange
reading rooms. the Goth OF June, 1853, to ta.e
into consideration the best method Of celebrating the
coming Anniversary of American Independence on notion
J. A. Ienriques Esq American Consll called to the
chair Upon the meeting being called to order, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted
Eeselrcd l. That the Americans in Melbourne and vi
Gritty celebrate the coming Fourth Of July the scvenf
anniversary Of the Declaration of american In l.
pudcnce ~ public dinner TO be given at such tim.
pate may be agreed upon by committee of arrange
es consisting Of one from each Of the original thiree
States and that such committee be appointed By the
Chair: said committee TO have full power make all
cessay gnents, and publish The in three daily
and weekly newspapers for one week prior to the 4th Of
July.
. That the masters of vessels ia the harbor be request
ed To pay their coors during the anniversary and, If
permission be obtained from the Harbor Master, to
appoint Of their number to fire national salie.
:. That the price Of tickets be xed at such sum will
cover all the expenses dinner uch will accord with
the importance the occasion and that they shall be FOR
sae by the members Of the Committee of Arrangements
That gentlemen Of all nations be cordially invited to
participate with in the festivities of the OCCASION and
that political feelings characterize proceedings in
celebrating the anniversary.
s. That invitations be extended to the authorities,
foreign con.uls, and members Of the press by the
niittee of arrangements.
" mat " any FUNDS should be iii the hands OF the com
mttee after 'efrayng the expen es Of the ceebraton
the be given to tho immigration Society of this city
The following committee then appointed by the
Chair -
: H. Alderman New Hampshire
George Francis Train Mas 'achusctts.
Thomas Gardner, Vermont.
W 2. Amy Rhode Island
Samuel 7. Hooper Connecticut.
VI. Ross. New York.
G. lloyd ThrockInorton, New jersey
George Mowton, Pennsylvania
j. Winslow Cobb, Delaware.
y. Rogers Jr., Maryland
j. IL Fisher Virginia.
o. II. Holden, North Carolina.
Henry Within, South Carolina.
j. A. UFNRIQUES President.
8 II. AcKf7NAs vice-fresident.
{. LLOYD TnRoC1AoRToS, Secretary.
THE DINNEG-sP OF Mr.. GEORGE FRANCIS
TRAIN, OF MISUNDERSTANDING HERALD IN AUS
TRALIA.
Pursuant 10 the first resolution magnificent banquet
was given. which was mo unanimously attended
After the usual national toasts had been duly honored
the Chair Ia wing given . Massachusptts,n
Sr GEoRGr FRANCIS TRAM responded TO the toast. He
said Mr. Chairman and genemen-Mos cheernl'y do
rise to Ply the sentiment which every Massachusetts,
must feel third Of pleas re IL responding to- and
although my proper place it would seem TO m would be
10 hide myself in the shadow Of the many eloquent gen
temen present who have the happy faculty Of the
English language In that cannot fail TO intere It
you must beg permission 10 say RI IN telling yoa
how much appreciate he courtesy Massachusetts is
my native place, and assure you feel proud in repre-
senting Ter this evening was born beneath the sha ic
Of FAneuil Hall Wv schooboY DAYS passe! among
her forest hills and tile experience oota ned
amid the shipping of he capital | love her as my natu-
raj motlrr, md notwi' hstandinS my being many
leagues away cannot sly forget her sacred memory
But she needs eulogy from In the marie words
of her great dead statesman, There u Lexington and
Concord and Bunker Fill and there viii they remain for
ever The prolific land that ha given birth to Frank
lin an Alston and Story reads in their work her beau
tiful history Her statesmenher histofsnshcr paint
a d her orators-her merchants and her mechanics,
rank high ia that which makes great Look Mt her
merchant narine-note the gnhceni fleet of cipper
ships she has launched within few sho' years AMI OBJ
the progress in their modelling yod hare them
within very shor period al the way from sugar box
10 plot yacht Remember that
The clipper snip that the race,
Owns Boston as her native place;
Donald Mc<ay may well feel proud,
r build the flag hip Flyin. Cloud
Not satisfied with having built the fastest ship he i now
about completing the largest in the vorll slip $50
feet long, 80 feet breadth and 80 in depth three locker
with four mas, aud to roi,iter 900 tons Need ten
you Mr Chairman she j. to be called tho Young Anne
rca his the age OF progress and surprised we cam
not be at anything that may happen II any Of COOL
sere should tell me that he anticipated taking
round the world with only single shirt his back and
dickey in his hat, IN patent air navigating baoo
that England and America we're shortly 10 be liamese
Twins, BY means OF a submarine magnetic wireor that
promising had discovered a patent for living
without osng-or walking while sitting IN h chair,r
a thousand and incredible things should want TO
reflect moment before began 70 laugh America
has been making rarid strides In Improvement IIr land
The stccd called Lightning say the Fates
Was owned In the Emitted states---
Twas Franklins hand that caught the horse
Twas harne~sed by Professor Morse.
BY the last mail note that countrymen about
connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific ocean b. one
continuous chain Of IRON and projects too great for be-
lief being contaminated. Inventions, too wonderful
u be- credited daily being journazed. Her
throughout al nations Wo have been often llughcl nj
icr ~. ~ iioii siae, bat Tor one; am prsader tan