The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

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Mr. Measher then set down amidst the greatest APP
piAuse.
Major General Richard Montgomery Drunk in silence.
The seventh regular toast was then proposed
rRion We y prove a'lassias " time
The eighth regular then proposed and drank
in silence
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The Free pressThs keystone to the aroh liberty Band
Responded to by Mr. Lynch and Mr. Frazer
The tenth regular toast was then proposed
Gs EsssIn nay II: final g include the
Quick S,eP-Turco en- Italia
ply and Capt hcGrath paying high compliment to the
talents Of both these gentlemen.
In reply to the sentiment OF the distinguished guest
Captain MURPHY said -
Gentlemen, thank you for the honor you have done
pressing the feel in being again allowed to
preside the festive board that seals the union between
US and caste the shadow mantle OF oblivion over past
united in sentiment In feeling, and in aim but more
especially this time, when the future is filled with
events the grandeur and mpor of which may
rightly The great heart Of Europe beats with
the throb Of liberty Despotsm is grdng her armor
to the CALLING chains Of the oppre ssd an amid
the shock Of arms thrust the people may End safety
the union of hearts and hands for the sake Of freedom
At this time then, my friends it Ia especially desirable
Il at demonstrate by actions that petty differ
ences shall hide true interests keep US from
v liant watch the outposs that we may answer OF
the night and whisper advice and consolation to those
who battle for the great Let them henceorth
united and thus pay the best tribute to the memory
Of those great men whose names we bear
The eleventh regular toast was then proposed
The Land we Live the roll Of danger called the
ss s loud
Tbs Land of ForeathersGod bless Old Ireland Band
The h e.nih last regular toast then proposed
vii h great spirit
Womsn-w ha. i. life without herr Bans-Lovs Not.
The health of Mrs Capt Murphy vas then proposed
and drank with loud cheers.
The militia of sister city, Brooklyn, was then pro-
posed and drank with three. times three
Capt HOGAN of the Naper Tandy Artillery responded
in eloquent terms and in conclusion proposed the follow
ing sentiment -
The speedy ARRIVAL of William Smith oBrien to this ooun
This toast called FORTH matter of course, reply
from Mr.. Mesgher, who, after paying high compliment
rebels, took his seat amidst loud cheers Tor smith
O'Brien.
II being then about - O'Clock the company broke up
Each and mber Departed escorted BY the Cover
Island band with the last words Of the Irish orator
still ringing joyfully in their ears
The Express Festival
The different Express companies of this city, yesterday,
Joined mselves together for the Of better en-
jeyrg Thanksgiving day. At about half past eleven A.
NJ the employees Of the Express companies met at 81
Broadway, and then formed procession OF express
wagons, and made circuit Of the city The procession
was composed as follows American Express Company,
wagons with six horses two with four horses; one
with three horses tandem; two with two hsrses, tandem
Wells, Fargo Co Exprss one four horse wagon and
Johnsons Express, with two horse wagonan agsre
gate wagons and thirty three hor,es Each wagon
filled with the otathes of the express companies, and
the we're decked off the best by plumss
and harness.
The procession proceeded up Broadway to Fourteenth
street. thence through the Sixth avenue and Hudson
street to Laght street. when ane collation. given BY
Mr. NJ G. Smith, of the proprietors The procession
therce took its course to Greenwich street, through
Cortland, Broadway, Fulton and Nassau streets, and
up the Bowely Madison square, thence to Union
the Delevan House. whore ali sat to another col
laton spread by Mr. John Buttsrfeld another OF the
Express prepretors From here the company rode cut
the Cry stall Palace, and thence back to their starting
place in Broadway where they arrived about four
to a sumptuous dinner at the Aston House. got up in
Celeman and Stetons best style Luxuries spread
tics. At The dinner ia the evening Mr. john Buttsrted
presided. AT the table tbs invited guests Hon.
Christopher Morgan, Mr.. Blachford, Hon E. Morgan,
BENJAMIN Pen'z, Eq and ar. Pierre +. De Lander
When the cloths were removed the speaking commenced
as follows.
Tho Grst toast VAS
Tie health Of Mt field the President OF the feast
Drank with applause
Mr. BuITKsfIkD appropi lately responded and read let
te from Mr. Wells Mt Fargo, and Isaac Nevten and
others ressns their regret that they could not be
pTsn These ssss ,sce, 60 with much applause
maniests and read the regular toasts (reat applause
II Q first regular toast Mas
The Express Companies OF the United STATED drank with
Col. hoFGAs, of Califoi mia, responded =
Gentlemen would very gisdly respond to his toast
Accustomed to public speaking In my stead
will ana to you Zion Christopher .lorssn. Great
The Hcn CHRISTOPHER MORGAN responded
Mr.. President and entemen-Ny brother is my senior
in yesr as his gray hairs will testify he puts this work
hardest work to do (Great laughter) But, Mr..
gentlemen who are h,re to night. Ii foreigner
10 ask for the three great characteristics Of
Anne. Jean go aheaditivensss, would auswer-Ths rail
road, the telegraph and the express cloud ap-
pause Go where will and you will hnd an express
company Go TO California and ill ind Commodore
Wells Go shere you will you find the American express
| viii relate instance in my own history Il
visited Canada. and wapted to visit Lake Charles
We told sh ould end there earthly haba.ion
Furthermore told that in this spot, beyond the
limits OF civilization, there create ANXIOUS to
Try this echo, when hac arrived there, called out,
Who is there, and there came back not the Paddys
echo, but The answer, "Pullin Nireifs express"
(Grsat aughfer went to where the voice came. aud
ssr. N.or - why."say. he, am aSeu. estaS iish
ing express from here 70 where John Franklin Is"
(Gr-at laughter and sppAuse) viii not detain you
he .E.riesz Exyrsis Drank With much applause.
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Pr.s4-ai az q. Ca..4l s;l.ss Drank with sppro
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srriA-ae husi:-
A.. 6ooDvrs, reg 4-sz-n. rssponoee.-sr President
you ny sincere iAs.k. II being called upon to
nd To tie eptIrs1s given 20 the Governor thick It
psrticu sTiy appropriate connect with such estab
snmeut the Arzercan express the name OF the Gov
of this State The state of New York has led the
in internal improvements and who. then, should
better claim your attention than her Governor. Zap
plsuse when any ran proves false to internal i'm
povcmeats, then he false to ce Characteristics of
State Our motto ia not like the ancients, " Move
along slowly but IL Is Get along fast as can"
cloud aIIlause.) Our ago IL ore Of Improvement. A
for he Governor Of the state let say have known
him from boy hood and he is in favor Of internal i'm