The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-10

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Nicaragua, single word 70 yon and | have
done. In your keeping, as sacredy az IN that
Of your Chief Executive, IL iatmsted the
honor, the glory and the future welfare OF this re-
public That yen are equal to the sacred trust,
Everything in lie past bears witness-tbe battles you
ha We fought, the haJdships you have endured, The
privaiions you have suiered-all speak in language
Stronger than nine in your behalf. (Appause.)
The luture il dawning upon you the work you
have before you is greater Than al the past and that
you will be equal 10 it. equal to anything fate may
require OF yor-is my firm conviction. The same
destiny that has hitherto protected you and led your
riumphanily through all that there is yet 70 come
The eyes Of the world are upon you and the page OF
history already lies open, upon which to record your
deeds. Continued cheers)
Dem ocracy, and he who, under Providence, IS
the agent in carrying out its great principles in this
country" by Owen Duffy, Esq Drank standing,
with cheers.
1.-THE Press Drummer" by Col. Jones. Our
Merchants OF Granada by Hon. A. J. Ruggles,
Cbas. Teller Esq, responded, and eloquentiy adyo
Gated the high position OF the Granada merchants;
and express ed his opinion that the day was not far
distant when the name of a Granada merchant would
te SYNONYMOUS with commercial integrity and enter
misc in all rar,s of the world. loud chesrs)
TO those who Fought and Fell in Cuba;" by
Col. Iaine. Drank standing and in silence.
'Prcgfees;' by Col. Thompson. (Applsnseo
"Col. George b. Hall, OF New York;" by Col.
JOINS 10 which the gallant Colonel responded as
follows -
Iappreciate the high honor conferred on me by
the sentiment ard return my sincere thanks Tor the
kindness which has induced you to remember me
among the gallant compatriots Of one who has
just received the highest honors IN the gn.
of grateful rePubii,; enc who - entitled
to it, not Only for his heroic bravery on
the battle field but also for his wisdom ia affairs OF
State AS a representative Of the city OF New York,
/ an proud TO say thar the popular feeling and sen,
tment there for this great cause il enthusiastic ana
r,.cf, fs aaj0 tIpon0rnf limited
States and her influence felt throughout the world;
she is ever rcadyto give her oountenance and means
aid those who ae struggling IN the grea, cause o,
renublconis, and she has aided you with both, and
vii continue to do till your woik Is accomplish
ed. (CheeTs)
"Col. skcrfitt;' by Capt. Hoof The gallant
Colonel arose to return franks; expressed himself
much obliged to the company for drinking hs
he ath as there were present more IN need OF
it than be- and said be was indebted for the honor
10 4 suggestion to that effect made 10y himself 20
Captain Hoofi. (Roars OF laughter) The Cosonei
had been unwe for some days, but since his heas y
was drank with such gasto be has become com
pletey restored.]
40 Brigadier General Fry;' by Colonel Lame
Drank standing, with cheers.
CUBA; not as it is, but what it will be- by Gen.
Ffy. DiGuk standing, and with cheers.
Free Trade by Colonel allen. (Applause)
Colonel Wheeler-Ministcr from the United
States Representative Of Democratic Inattutoas;
by Owen Dufy, Esq DiaDk standing, With loud
cheers.
Inrepy 10 the toast oiTered the American Minister,
Mr. WnshLFh said il might be expected that he
should respond 10 sentiment SO unexpected and 50
appropriately oiertd. He felt deeply sensible OF the
houor and in The name Of the President Of the
United States returned his heartfelt thanks. In .
country like the United Safes where the most IN
bounded freedom If opinion and discussion were IN
Guged, it could but b. expected tina. some diver
sity Ct sentiment should exist upon any subject
But tic course OF The President, as regards
Nica,agra, ha5 received, as it deserved, ono uni
vtisal rlatdit Of approval throughout the Ame.
iican continent. While sacredly observing tue
ties the President Of the United States bad been
equally prom D. IN demanding their strict Observance
by otherF. And when the mists OF prejudice ana
party shall have VANISHED before the light OF truth
htoYy wi do justice o. tie single hearted patriot
i'm aid Indaunied courage of Franklin Pierce. In
clelirg in return sentiment, be compimsn ted the
dseeIpment Of the President in the saga
ci,us choice he Lad made in the selec-
ten Of member OF his CabiDc', who pos
ie.sed all lie virtues Roman in Rome,
pprost days; wto bad when the storm gathered
atoUrd him and ,be clouds hung heaviest, proved
wo.ill Of his ilrst lie (Mr va in all his trials
htaI;-scfisiIinl him il bis position and cheering
him IN his coufse. 81 lin he might say as Ariosto
had iccoi Ccd Of bis helc-"tbat Nature broke the
mtud In which SIZE cast him, foI in vain could he
lock fer his Superior lie offered the health o.
"Jam.s c. Doblir. cf North Caroliha-thc able
Setie'aiy Of tte Navy--tlc ready defender Of Amo-
ii,an lights---ihe sngoe advocate Of democratic
prcglossiy. rIii eli lcsi Drank NTH loud applause.
Prosperity 10 lmmgration;' by The Prussian
Corsul. AZ the gentleman gat good distance FROM
u.s. pId spoke in low tone we could not hear dis
tirciIy what Re said lot understood him to say /.
felt assured that the government which he repre-
sen,Cd was favorable TO NicaIagra and lis present
royernIlenf, and doubted rot that his Majesty the
King Of Prussia would favor toe emigration OF his
subjects rto this county. That he lad full conf
dencc in The stability Of this government, and en-.
a Ia. Nod
rs rersors fem I'll parts Of the world. tapplause)
80. q. Hornsby-iLe man who fred tue hrst
iifc in GIansda.' Drank with thnnderlng
applaute. as soon es the General could make him
foif tcaId he said, in response, that nc took no
credit 10 himself fer bang the men who fired the
fist shot; that he considered there were many mon
there with him who wa as brave as he WAS but be
WIS ordoicd by General Walker 10 take the Plaza In
oiDg 20, he only did lis duty and his duty a q
leader demanded Of him TO be at The head Of his
colup n, tttc General was then Colonel Hornsby)
where lie night always be found.
Tie General delivered this address with such a
dieily bearing ard dignity, as 10 elicit warm and
"Tfe Man who hot thc man IN the Tower,
whoever nc nay tc,'' by Col. Ph. r. Thopmson.
"Maior Heiss;" by Colonel Lame. Drank with ap'
"Cen. Coicomia." Drank with applause.
Sol J. y. fanders,' by Lieut.. Col. y. Anderson.
Drsnk with applause.
"Col. Byron Cole by John Tabor, ESQ.
The Colonel returned thank for the honor In .
happy manner, or was loudly chcered when he rc'
sumsd his seat. Before taking his scst however he
proposed the memory OF
"Cas;iIlon and bis 9ssocaies.' Drank standing
and la silence.
"Colore Bruno Won Natzmer;" by Colonel ~
len. Drank with cheers.
John II. Weller" BY Colonel Ph. 7. Thompson.
(Arplausc)
Drank with enthusiastic cheers.
"Cereral Fry;" by Captain HooG Drank with
loud applause 10 which The General made a few
appropriate remarks, and concluded by proposing
/" The dead Of 10th conflicts at la1as." Drank
standing. IN silence.
"The memory OF Caleb J Smith, by Hon. A. j.
Pngrl,s. Drank standing. in silence.
"Chtf OF Ordnance Department Drank with
applause 10 which Captain Swingle, Of the Depart
mfnt, hoped that we may never have use Tor IT,
bolts forged at tie Ordnance Department.
fraternity, order, end peace In Nicaragua by
T.. Iarou. tApplause.)
His Excelency President William Walker arose
to propose FINAL sentiment. He gave
uTEc aShe0 of Chris. opher tOlumbtfa which raSt