The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

ne fukly Oeueve0 That war would prove . 6dQ m&gOr~
tune TO both. They were the only two nations IN
existence which were perfectly independent o. each
other. and yet owned common origin 1t was true
the Old country sometimes did not approve Of the
steps of the New, and demonstrated warmly, and
America went fbusterng England would speak up
very sharply. CHEERS and laughter.) Looking how
ever to the unity Of interests Of the two countries he
hoped the time would como when they would 60
forth together shoulder to shoulder. He liked Mr.
Buchanan. the President, and as for the Queen of
England he had never heard a word said of her but
what was in her praise. She was, Captain Stewart
had said, good mother, and in every respect no
BILE example to the women of England and every
other country. He held her to be the best and dear
est sovereign in the world and II she could be per-
shaded to go and visit the United States, he be-
lieved they would pay more attention TO her, show
more respect, and more real attachment to her per-
son than any nation in the wOrld-amost more than
the English people themselves Cheers and laughter)
Capt. Hudson then observed in iocular style that
America intended to do away with all diplomacy, and
carry out her policy with other nations in more
straightforward manner. He believed Mr.. Buchanan
would make a very excellent President of the repnb-
lie and he was satisfied he had very favorable feel
ing towards this country. (Cheers).
Lieut.. BOYp, of the United States Marines ac-
knowledged the toast on the part of the American
army expatiating the gallant deeds which it had
performed when called into active service and con-
Guiding by offering the following sentiment
''May the God of Battles the protector of women
and the helpless child, so direct the gallant band
who are now serving their Queen ard country so
nobly in the East and enable them to infiict that
Just vengeance upon the barbarians wlich they so
richly deserve, that they may hereafter never at
tempt to against the Christian massa IRE help
less women and children" Lieut.. Boyd took his
seat amidst tremes dous cheering.
Sir DARLINGTON REYNOLDS next proposed the
health Of Capt. Hudson, and hoped he should meet
him when he returned here next year.
Band-''Hail to the Chief"
Capt. HUDson returned thanks, and proposed the
health Of Sir Darlington Reynolds.
Band-"Fine Old English Gentleman"
Sir BARRlNGTON REYNOLDS briefly responded.
Captain STEWART then. with some complimentary
remarks and good-humored jokes on their conquests
among the ladies, gave " Commander Pennock and
the officers of the Niagara"
Band-'A Wet sheet and a Flowing Sai'
Commander PENNOCK acknowledged the compli-
ment with gallant recognition of the charms of the
fair sex with whom they had made acquaintance in
this port and concluded by giving the health of
Captain Stewart.
Band-"Hearts Of Oak"
Captain STEWART returned thanks, and expressed
his happiness in having made the acquaintance OF
the officers of the Niagara, whom he hoped to meet
when they again came to this port.
Commander PALMER said he wished to express his
appreciation of the courtesy which had been exhibit
ed by the officers OF the Niagara and to add his hope
that he might meet them all again.
Captain STEWART next proposed the toast of Mas
ter Commander Noddall and the officers of the Aga
memnon, which drunk with loud cheers, to which
Commander Ncddall responded in a neat speech. He
concluded by proposing the health of Lady Reynolds
-(Band-" Here's Health to all good Lasses'' y
which was duly honored and acknowledged by Sir
harrington Reynolds.
Commander PESNoCK proposed the health of Mrs.
Stewart(-(B and-"My Love she's but Lassie
yet, (Which was duly acknowledged by her gallant
husband, who then gave a Prosperous Voyage to
the Niagara" which concluded the toasts fonohe
night, the band playing " Home Sweet Home" and
" Should auld acquaintance he forgot
The gallant party then adjourned to the wardroom
for the enjoyment of the Virginian weed, and Lieut.
Guest, of the Niagara, made an able speech in &C
knowledgment of the courtesies and friendly atten
tion which the American officers had received from
their professional brethren in the English service.
Vice-Admiral Sir Darlington Reynolds left the
ship at quarter before eleven. and he went over
rockets. Captain Hudson and the officers of the
Niagara on leaving, gave three hearty cheers, which
Were heartily returned from the deck of the flag
ship.