The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-24
ST. GEoRGE's DAY IN NEW york.


ps<r, tme nrsteeo M1nbSter, 0bcs, Cscs, CCs
The ~ Gecrses Society Of New York, celebrated tho
repused Anniversary Of tho patron saint Of Old England and
The 7iss anniversary II the organisation, BY dinner al
hronco's, N broadway, last evening. Tho British
Minister 70 hs ocuay lord Napier, was snnoanosd TO be,
and pressu CA guest, and therefore there an
unusually number Of applications for tickets But the
accommodations were United and consequently aeensdera
bic number VI would be debaSred Of the plea
surs OF beng 80. A. was hundred and ninety
ssi down dnnra, I'M hung round with the
rgh, American and French nags OF course the copy Of
vusrer's portrait Of Queen Victoria hung back Of tho
Presidents char.
The President II the Society for the year N Ssr sop
tmas (roole. In his absence Mr.. Henry Eyre, Vice
Freshest presided. Al h.s right SAL Lord Napier and at
his isfl No Rev. oshy rs proadents Of the severa
bensyosrt sssr societies. General Sandford Judge Es
ves, and Others, also occupied seats at the table Of honor
The reporters occupied ssag entirely out the way,
Arrangement could only -bs got UP at public
dinner IN this cEy by the e. Seorgs's Society. Tho
consequence was tst Lord Naper's speech partially
Inaudibb But alao's2 IL was What might be expected
After the Non i~1a Domi,,s by glee club Mr.. EYRE
the Vice President, offered the first regular toast -
he day and all who honor H."
He prc'sced Il by saying, they aware how
pecisd 10 bnSsH was his presence in the chair this
ming; but II they would bear with him and overlook his
shor'eennes be would try to discharge bis duties and pro
had last met nothing very prominent had occurred 20 their
own land, except that u had enjoyed the blessings
OF property when had also, they werc glad W eee,
fallen on this land The peace of Russia had been OBJ
served IN spirit anil N letter. The with Persia had
been brouSh' 70 an honorable erin'sAuon and he trusted
that the present war with china would also be brought 20
honorable" and satisfactory termination. lie must
gaulat them also ON the results Of the as elections In
England (theers) They must ah--no matter what
their political feelings weresst their faces against ftc
tious opposition (cheers,l Though they nigh, not all
Ina ria ffeV ~ had
shown pluck aud done credit n England (Appause) He
asked them 10 rally round their time honored institution
and administer % the and necessities Of their Is3
favored eonniryhian.
The next toast, "Jhe Quceni drank with cheers
ami enthusiasm.
Song by The Glee Cub, "Goa save the oucen.n
Tie third toat wa, Tho President OF the United
States
The Vice President, IN propsng the toast said that tho
his Office under circumstances of ordinary character
and hs sincerely trusted that he would be aided and
guided IN all things that he would have the satisfaction,
retiring from the duties OF his high Office TO know that no
bat the interests OF mankind. (tltaers.)
The toast drank with all the honors
Air--hIIail Columbia
The fourth toast was tar Maicslys Minister'S and 70
preventative on tbs coptipeu,v
In proposing the toast the President said that. amongst
their Distinguished guests noble parsonage, the
preventative of her Majesty (eers) They accordingly
welcomed him az such and not only az her M,estys Mn
ster but Individuality (Applsso) lie trusted that 20
long az he Uord Naper) resided amongst them their
festive board would be- always graced with his presence
(Cbaers) Hs LDr,iship had tho privilege of bearing "A
great name (Cees) name not only consecratad in tho
highest ranks of sc.nce and familiar 20 them in the
CLOWN Il ges OF btory but end AIRED 10 then, BY deeds
chvs and Of valor blended with acts OF mercy and
Kindness; but tho browning characteristic Of his ord
Napers) race had the answering OF duty n
the officer allied with honest and manly Independence In
the man. Lest he should be thought 10 be using the words
OF empey panegyrc he would refer work Just issued
from press the lie OF Napier, written by his brother
tApplse) Hs meant the life OF that true hearted Eng
thalt res and
Washington would no, only be agreeable To them both,
but that's would also afford his lordship opportunities OF
adding fresh usro 70 bis great name by cemenng closer
together thoso feelings Of friBdship and good vii which
should always exit between two nations bound together
not only ., tbe lss Of mutual snarsd ovt 81 common
counrynen and the brothers Of St George, andl,e ws
sure hcmght add-on behalf Of that whole assembly no
would cordially bid his iordshp welcome and his mission
gcdspesd.
LORD Napier Ia rising 10 respond, was cbcercd with
much enthusiasm lie spoke a. follows -
lord NAriER's SPEECH.
GGy1pot-I beg 20 orer you my very sincere and cor
dial thanks fr the honor vnch you have dorc N AZ
sociatng my name with The heah Of her M,cty's Minis
ters. Der Majesy's Ministers will be highly Ta,ihed
when they learn that their names and that their Offices arc
fellow country residing In the unted states my
sef gentleman, IN my own personal capacity, am lesbls
that anl undessryihg o. tho ecceons AMI OF uia az
lroyel which you have desni to b'ai0~ uIn my name
hut s In the manner IN which you have received TIA
WARN wv uAson q those icens ~ symathy ana regard
which pay be suspended obscrrvd for time, a bo
tween America and England, but which ever a. be
found 10 the affections and interests ~ the t~o coanfs
(Cheersl Gentlemen The Office which have u" hsppi
ness TO MI and in which you have done me the honor
to wish me well, Is ono which has been ia
milisr % my hcl-5 and wishes from very
early period OF my life and services (Cheers.)
must sll maintain that there In nc, moro grateful,
glorious and useful employ mont than that employ
ment which shar. with my venerable friend, tho United
States Minister Ia Iondortn employm oholdng alot
the enagns Of peace and Of friendship between tho two
sreat banehes Of the English race (Applsuse.) Gentle
men, have undertassn my duties at q most ausIdcous
period. assure sou that have met the part VI
the P@deD, Of the United Sats, The part Of Gen C,
and the par, o all tho Minister and fanconaes q tho
United States with whom have been brought into contact,
every manifestation Of that cordial and friendly ds,si
ton which the government and The community %
Great Britain. Oiear hear, aud cheers) There arc
questions worthy any degree OF anxiety apprehension
pending between the two countries (Checrs) am somc
times disposed 10 hope that tn time may ~hcn
there VIII be scarcely any subject q ocal c0rrospaft
dencc a. ali. fCheers.) II must lot ratser myself
with tsi agreeable prospect u oc.a vacuty, f must
look forward 70 my fair and natural share of discussions
and debates have certainly, gchensn, IN The oypcr
oo past the best grounds for believing that there
viii MOI " question 30 difficult or 40 complicated that u
may no meet with prompt, with paccfal. aud with