The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
THE MUNICIPAL DINNER.

Tie Mayor, the members Of the Common Council, and
other officials OF the city government proceeded 10
the City Hall where Mr.. Taylor, the keeper had
celent dinner prepared for them OF which at least
three hundred persons partook. In the apart
ments-for the dinner served 10 twothe Mayor pre-
sided having General Leslie Combs his left and Mr.
Barker, President Of the Board OF Aldermen, his
right After the substantial part Of the dinHer
discussed, and ths champagne made itsappearanee
Gen. CoNBs and said
The dress which have worn to-day fornsry belonged
TO Daniel Boone and this Ia the very old belt that had
show that don't wear a dress which is not sp.
propIiae 70 the occasion am the Of cid hunter
Of kentueky, and feel pride In wearing dres. whici
was worn by my father before You will allow me,
gentlemen, "a give you aH toast
.'Ths Mayor Of the city Of New York, the great
mercial metropolis Of AmercsHe has rtIinsd al
ance OF his duty
To toast which was received with hearty applause
the Mayor responded az follows
Gentlsmtp-Nhcn II was suggested 70 that should
would cali me up Isughter) can only say il al.
fords ne personally great deal of pleasure to have Old
have & smsasa to ot1e she remind. me that
the day upon which that declared, in which
was his privilege to take such very important and con
spicucus part the day that brought me into exis
tence-the 18th day OF June, 1872 and although may
have cried upon that occasion DIDN'T daughter
Avoicl--I bet upon the crying, but am opposed 10
running. (Laughter)
The aAYoE-snrrouneed a. ! am by those who know
well may say that, long as remain In the po-
dats, rsithfuy, isario,siy AMI Independently fh.vs
been placed in that position for the simple purpose Of
executing the laws a ! nnd them 10 the book, and
which had agency Ia epactins; and II should dif
fer from any of you gentlemen hope you viii perceive
that am performing my duty without any intention Of
interfering with your individual rights In conclusion
give you n.,, 49,
men,"
Alderman BAnKIp replbd after which, speeches we're
made by Mr. CoSoyrR. President OF the Board OF Coun
cilmcn, Mr.. DAVE, and others.
Mr.. JoHS MoCmoNEY recited The following poem pre-.
pared for the occasion
WASHINGTON.
We celebrate tho birth Of one
Whose fame enlarges day by day,
And, Ike the balfny, gorgeous sun,
lluines us with Its constant ray.
A. time shall bear its eifeng years
Great Washington will greater be,
And rescued ones from chains and tears
VIII bless his name eternally
For he, the noblest Of mankind,
Forever stfove for truth and right;
And now his virtues are enshrined
Within our hearts, with magic might.
A Christian warrior, patriot wise
lie batted for humanity
o. may the nations yet arise
And bless him for their liberty.
For he the viie example safe
To every nation of the earth
Nor was Il bli nd, unhalloped fate,
That gave our Washngton his birth.
Al no, sh no, but twas that God
Who rent his SDn--sublmsly free
Whote footsteps washnston e'et trod,
And through him gave us liberty.
Then let us celebrate the day
IA one united people c'er,
And thus gratitude display
For 80 far beyond compare.
And let as thank our God above
That God who sent his only son--
And sferwsrd bestowed his love
In giving us a Wsshingtor.