The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-26

who, when the balls and the red bot shot flying
himfe u that dag which he bad through the smoke
and glare Of battle would when the morning
dawned II was under these circumstances that he com.
20. that glorious song and 10 giving TO his 90 try
he has done more for than those whose have be-
come historical and who are now regard among the
great statesmen oil the nation Toe spirit which breathes
b~ nerved the hero the battlefield die before
that banner should ever be stained by disgrace tram
has taught the mothers America 70 rIse up race Of
heroes for their country His name 10 Francis Key and
you may talk oyeur Ma settles by NM which will lead
the enthusiastic French soldier up TO the lannon's mouth
you may chaunt"Go Save the Queen" to Englishmen-
and can understand how they feel when that dne old
sIed Bsnner.n when you hear that song thai tells
Of trust In God end that inspires you with the most self
sacrificing patriotism does not the blood course quicker
through your veins, and does not your heart throb
with he pulsatons Of patriotism that would willingly
Held up life itself on the altar Of your country (Ennu-
sia.tc sppause Nths should not be honored when
the Fourth of July comes round, who snail We n0hor
Ger tlemep, I give you the memory Of Francis Key.
The toast drank In sence the band s'erwaas pay
ing the ''Sar Spaneled Banner" 49,
Rev. Mr. Calden made an appropriate response.
Mr. WHnTsMoRn proposed a. sentiment the aI,aa
Dsy Of England and America Those whom God mas oneo
together 1T no man put assuDder."
Mr.. GUEST said that he had toast which he knew every
American there would drink with pleasure-.The nean
of Professor Morse the Inventor Of the Electric Telegraph
No one except those acquainted with him could form
true appreciation Of his sterling qualities and Of that
nrs The history S Of Ii" inv Of the telegraph
romance In Itself, but 1t was one that showed
how difficulties were conquered by an indomiea.
to conceive the idea Of sub marine telegraph and that
rude specimen which he laid one moonlight nigh nom
the Battery to Cove nor In New fo sv s:,nes
1ssA d Morse, Ss sf
This was drunk with all the honors and Long life to
him."
Captain Puo here slated that the fast message which
bad been transmitted the line established In 1912 be-
tween Baltno and Washington was written by lady
friend of the Professor who had taken the greatest inter
the passage Of the bill thy ough Congress granting him
appropriation for Its construction The message was as
follow sd deserved vs SAD Top:sn Do 70
The toss was drunk with all the hopors.
Or. LYMAN next addres sed the Company. He sa'd-hr
President and gentemenDurng the course OF this even
ngs enter ain ment many facts Of erest touc hing upon
glorious country and the memories OF some who form
part Of her history have been brought before you
While exuipg with just and natural pride In our pre-
sent advanced and hopeful condition as nation uut
will not be carrying your thought. too far back intro.
duce your notice the memory Of enc who should stand
pre- eminent in our admiration a chons and associations
aude Christopher Columbus, the diecoverer OF the
land whose INDEPENDENCE we have this day met together
TO celebrate This man, with noble spiriu o. our re
voution. iased up for peculiar object by Provi
depce his genius broke through the bonds Of ignorance
and superstition and Overlapping the barriers Of the times
launched forth in frail barI with varying compass.
timd, doubling and fearful companions 70 seek across
the trackless Deep country which alone filled bis mental
vision than land of wilds and Cmmerisp darkness, peo
pied with savages, teeming with the evidences OF
civilization u pride Of her people and the envy Of the
world-upon whoee soil noble and undyng deeds have
been enacted which stand only recorded In the hearts
of counrymen but In the history OF the umes claim
ing the ADMIRATION Of all men. To Columbus them We
existence and that re are this day Americans
free and enlightened and our country meteer from
which ID reflected those rays OF light which iumned the
darkened political horizons Of the world. In conclusion
The Memory of Columbus
The toast was drank in silence. Lieutenant WELLS was
the next speaker. BE said:-Nr Chairman and gentle
mep would not be nap proprats for me TO introduce on
this occasion the name Of distinguished gentleman wbe
has Q world wide reputation. AIude 70 Lieutenant Ma
thew f. Maury, the Superintendent Of the Naval Observa
tory Of Washington TO whom indebted not only
pavgaors enabled 10 make quick and safe passgee
but to biz efforts In the OF deep soundngs-I may
say the originator OF mapping out the bottom OF
Of laying down the teegaphc cable between the Old and
the New World Am thst the services Of this dis
ungushed officer VIII be sknowledged BY drinking 70 bis
health.
"The health Of Lieutenant MAury" was drank with all
the security In the amount of thirty millions of pounds
sterling TO the bond Of Great Britain 10 keep the peace
with the United States Of America +"
Mr. EVERETT said he had also toast TO propose, for
which be desired the proper consideration Of the com
Mr. and reap the benefit Of his discovery to-day;
but there navigator whom should not for
get give you "Noah the arst Of navigators." This
received wi peah OF merrment, and two three
of the company desired 10 know II there engine
on board that ark, and whether II was side wheel
screw while others thought he ought TO have been court
martialed for running bis ship aground, and thai he
wasn't much ofa navigator after all daughter
Mr.. Purser ELDRDss, after having been repeatedly
called upon for o speech sentiment, regretted
that he not fluent Of speech, and feared he
could contribute but little to the general entertainment II
he 10 make the attempt but as be had no doubt
the company had been equally delighted with himself In
listening the eloquent remarks that had fallen from The
gentleman late OF Australia, Mr.. Train, he would feel OBJ
leed II he would act ~ his proxy and pour out little
OF that train oil which fabricated 10 vel the machi-
merry speech and caused great flow Of eloquence,
poetry and patriotic sentiment.
The alusion 10 Mr. Train brought that gentleman good
bumordy his feet again. when he favored the npsny
with atoiher OF those outburss OF passionate and fervdy
patriotic eloqueuce which had electrified his audience In
the earlier part Of the evening.
BY Iieut. Todd" The Statesmen OF America-may
fai and Justice be their guide in all their deliberations"
After spending 1--WE six hours In pleasant social
intercourse and In the Interchange OF patriotic sentiments,
the company dispersed, well pleased with the way In
which they parsed the evening
Deep-sea soundings.
HOW THE DEPTH or WATER IL AsCERTAINBD-
BRITISH AND AMERICAN MODES.
EDITOR HERALD.