The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-23

us bringing the third great whei OF natione
mmsnusssnrs; wns. tns.s w.ss- % Al gst ,nto visor
long Be the commercial centre OF tbis republic. II witt
be the commercial centre OF this contaent and Ut
very short period within the lite OF present
though not perhaps OF mue) it win be the
centre Of the world. (Applsuse) Now there be no
commerce which is not either beneficial OF psrnAcious
in the moral social and political power which u carries
with IT, In other words, commerce. like political power
is blessing the degree In which IL extends
knowledge instead Of ignorance and freedou instead Il
letters TO the human race. Cheers) Tho commercial
and political greatness OF this metropolis arc secure
Nothing remains but that social and moved In
aaences should also be secure. How the nsV
be done DO conceived from what hss bsea
schools Of New England Throughout the 8ts&e
Of New York and not only New YORK, but the whole
y'S sey ss ess e Ss =
whose influence must be extended throughout the
public, and when that 10 done the press lesds on 70
scey 1t viii be ii Scotland moved across ths
Tweed to South Britain, as Switzerland moved
us take that these political moral
and social influences Of New EnglanA which have
buted to raise the city and state Of New York to ts
out the whole republic When that happens there shau
be seen nation not merely acknowledging the dis
coysres Of other nations but rseosaisns the laws e
moderation to adhere to theu and with to
pei their observance BY other empires Let ne gsntis
The virtues Of the New England Charscter-rasmsat.
Of Plymouth rock-attng aulets to protect a. ven a.
sdorn and therefore to be cherished In every hoGse
Mr. RICHARD WARREN, President Of the Pilgrim soeis-
y Of Plymouth responded to the teuth sentiment. We
event in the nations history. All events were subsid
sry to the landing Of the Pilgrims the rock Of Ply
nhc the nis T. ne
was born the rock ITSELF and he always taught
to revere the Sabbath the best heritage Of the Pg1
Fathers. (Appause.) II had become fashionable II
late years to say much about Plymouth Rock, but
should never forget it, aud If this Society cuts
ana ne a1 III o
but because we must 60 back to this point for start
The speaker said that he made this because 10
gone affair lCries Of aEo, Never Am glad GAIA
il any New England man has ceased to revere the Rsc
Of Plymouth the he dscopnects himself with anV
New England Society the he will 70 be
unworthy son Of New England. (Applauss.) Mr.. War.
proceeded to speak Of the projected monument ct
Plymouth and said that there prospect that
the monument would be erected. He made an appel
for the funds Of the Society which has the budnr 4
the monument in charge. Mr. Warren gave
The Sons Of New England, Anywhere and Everywhess
sounding from the Rock Of Plymouth and the sands el
Cape Cod to be faithful to the heritage Of ~
The PRslpxs1 read the eleventh toast and some oas
said IAN the bars there are closed" Aughter) And
MI Draper the Vice President read the twelfth toast.
Inc band played an appropriate air when the President
The eleventh toast has been read and though al tie
bars may be closed, know Of reason why shoala
not have speech from certain bar here. There u
Mr.. Field here
Mr. DRAPER was not aware that the toast VS. to b
given.
The PRESIDENT was afraid that Mr.. crinnsu had bssu
too often to the bar.
sentiment and ssd ;asH sSas ISs' the bar ss, =
land had reflected honor upca profssrioa which
had included the greatest men Of all sgss Hs
and jursts Of New England, and ess4s. rsSsss -
the memory OF Mr. Webster Great - was the ~srnne
grandeur Of their New England chsrsssr nv vssS
better types Of the Puritan character thaa have 80
before fore US .. since me-. their tim time Mr. Field save-
nolised " the rock Jon which the Purtass asst -
Mr. You've, President Of st. Georgs's Socisty, ~
sponded to the thirteenth toast After thanking t.
audience for the compliment paid 70 the st. Gsos:s
ssd that Connecticut did not invent democracy; but
said Mr. Young, had been living In the time of ~
Brother Jonathan too Applause) And VIII further ssy
that my blood faster whon heard OF ths Oak
At Hartford, than when read Of thsroya oak whsrs
one OF our monarchs once found shelter, (applausel
and that is pretty liberal admission for ; man whe
stands where do at present. (Applsuse) Bat have
md gradually becoming apparent that the sympa-
hes OF this country do not 60 with England In the pre-
sent war; should not intrude this matter upon yoa
i there was any question at issue between the tive
countries at the present time. thank God that know
,f none loud applause) In the North and East YOU
,ave Just the finishing given to one OF those
reaties made in accordance with the progression Of ths
ge and an acknowledgment Of the rights Of ooun-
ry by another In the south where there has been =
,oruets nest for small politicians that the great
ling Of commerce has stepped in and settisd long
xisting difficulty. Although you may not all ad-
mount Of territory II to be settled by voluntary
mmigratou and erected into an American celeuy,
am sa 70 g hear t. !Appuss The Russian var Z
1our sympathy are not like the Kentucky hunter-
have the best for knowing that you win not
'eip the bear for II Is your interest to DO oad
aughter and applause) No country has 40 lsrrs )
lain on your sympsthy that same little island q
.ngland lapPlsase and in symp.thising with her ycu
rch enemy Of oil liberty shall give you sentiment
q this spirit.
Mr. YouSG then gave
The Sons Of New England-May they forget that
ympatby with the OF tyrant Is dshonor to the
memory Of their sires.
This sentiment received with cheers and a majo-
Mr. Dr Py,srKR responded for the st. Nicholas Society,"
nd after alndiDg to the fact that the Hoanders were
he first to SOW the seeds Of civil and religious liberty In
Our Countrywide descendants Of its frst settlers i'm
ntcd ts institutions the impression Of their own
Mr.. OGoRxAy, ~ the representative Of tho Frie.dlv
ons Of 81. Patrick, made eloquent speech, SAYING
hat the voice Of America spoke from the mouth Of the
tnator fMr seward) who had addressed them on that
vening and pedging the fealty oG the sons OF Sc Pat
ick to the land they live in. sr
DR.. Ayx JoNEs, Vice Presiden; OF St Davids Society
esponded for that institution and gave interesting
nsyss Of the Welsh character tracing its influence in
be promotion Of civil and religious liberty at al peri
lis, and gave q sentiment
Civil and Religious Lberty-May II be the future
atchword of freemen for all time and finally triumph
n the disenthrament Of all nations.
The SECRETARY read letters Of apology the Presa-
cnts Of Saint Andrews and the German Benev oeat So
ieties.
Major srnAsur Q. s. A., responded to the fourteeath
osst He told some practical anecdotes Of former life
prove the attachment Of the people TO civil law and
teir self reliance. In conclusion the Major eave--
Success and prosperity to the New England Society,
After the last regular toast the band played eresa
ealth 10 all good iasse and Mr. HIRAx FuILxR made
appropriate resp< after which, Il being near
ne o'clock, the company separated.
Naval Intelligence.
Try AFRICAN SoUADRoS.-The United States frigsls
onstitu,icn was At Porto Gisnde Oct 2sd, having re-
armed from active ruis. along the north south
cas as far as Losngo, looking into all the ports usual
frequentsd BY American vessels. At Monsovia saA
ccdent occurred In lowering the Ariel, Of The