The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-01

sat Dr. j. T. Beales President Of the st. Georges Society
Mr. Evars, Of the New England Society Rev Dr. Mcleod
chaplain; DR.. Rae the Arctic explorer Richard Irwin
late PRESIDENT and r. Hysop, treasurer On his left sat
Mayor nemann Mr.. VIM Sloane, President of the Friend
ly Sons Of s. Patrick NJ De Cormeau President of the
French Benevolent Society I'd Archibald British Consul
Guan G. verpanck Of the Board OF Emigration Rev. Mr.
Brash, and Robert Dnwddie secretary of the society
The Rev. Dr. Nelson said grace after which the deli.
cioos banquet prepared for the company was paren Of
the Highland piper Mr. Vim. Celland in the full and pic.
turesque costume Of his clan promenadng the room and
enlivenng the occasion with the stirring music Of the
pipes between the The admirable string band of
Mr. Robertson played several airs during the evening
When the cloth was removed the Rev. MIR Brash gave
thanks and the following toass were given in order by
the Chairman
THE day and a. who honor -Music-Auld Lang syne
The Land O. -Masc-Here's health, bonnie Scot
s-ihe land we live -xusic-Han Columbia
The queen Ausic-sod save the Queen
THE President of The United states-Musc-Hai to the
eThe REPRESENTATIVES. Of the British Government this
7The Cy ofNew York and honored guest the Mayor
Sour sister Charitable Societies and Honored Guests
who -Snsic-wi ye mo- come back again
aacc and Bruce names dear 10 Scotland and liberty
Musc.scots wha hae.
lad %ss born ay0 IN and
h-honest Men and BonnieIases Music-Green grow the
n-May care and trouble never fash,
ndmfh and JOY be wi sa.-MGsic And say will we
The CHAIRMAN, in putting the first toast returned thanks
for the honor Of hs reelection and referred to the past
prosperous history the society whose primary object
purely charitable The Teasurer's and Sccretarys
ports had furnished the details Of the society, but he
might that 900 persons had been relieved from the
funds OF the society during the past year The chaplain
and surgeon OF the society had done their duty faithfully
The almoner Of the society had obtained employment FOR
many in the city, and had sent many others TO different
parts Of the country at the expense OF the society The
speaker announced that the society was pecupiary In
nourishng condition. He was glad to see SO many
members present II showed that the society Gour
shDg (Applansc) He would give the first toast.
The President, In giving the fourth toast, Thc Queen
introduced y as the toast Of the evening" IL was
save the Queen" and the company growing somewhat
wild with loyalty. The oast Of The President of the
Mr. AEunRAIp the British Consul, responded the
toast"1he representatives Of the British government in
this couptry.n He said
Mr.. President and Gentlemen--0n behalf of all who
are embraced in the toast which has Just been proposed
and cordially received thank you for the honor done
from respectable and influential boiy the 81 An
drews soccty of the State Of New York honor which
ed noSiemsn her Maessys able and worthy ehef Feprs
sentative IN this country who regret TO nd rs prevent
ed BY pressing engagements from being present At your
abort year which has elapsed were ass nssblcd
at your festive board, and since the present Ministry
in importance by any which have taken place any pre-
vous equal period q the history Of the British empire
have been happily accomplished through the wisdom
foresight and irmness Of her Majesty's government.
Prominent among ibese-to mention one or two--have
been hrsi the reestablshment of British rule in India,
and the suppression OF military revolt of the most
pecedentcd and appalling character, which, had II been
successful, would have gone far 10 cacc all traces Of
a eivilxanon' the work Whole century, which had
been, as trust Il now viii be- incomparably beDen.
ca than 4 ever has been TO the bcnrhtcd millions Of that
vast country And IN the course Of this frghifu civil
what prodgics Of vaor what acts OF herosm have
there not been displayed challenging our highest ad
mration Of the Christian forttnde, AZ well as Of
M n H{r ttgFf
We have Il Is true, lament the loss OF few Of
best and avest who have fallen in the conflict bot their
precious Inheritance not alone 70 our own nation but 70
the whole civilized world. Next IN connection with thus
subject let me mention that most important measure BY
under The immediate control cf the Never, per-
haps IN the history of the world, there pcacefully
adomin,on popaIOas and 80 extensive Speaking a.
do Asscmbagc chicfysof men never waa
ihers and probably never win there be- proudcr tn
and progress Of the British Fast India Company, which,
within the compass Of a century and haf, from fcw
sovereign power The earth In this civil war In
india. nearly terminated. II would sccm nv the
words of the poet were sadly realized
Bu, We may happily turn 70 snosher Sed Of fame ia
which, under ihe a.sP,ces Of her Majesty. sovcrnmeni
has been reserved fov mort talented and distinguished
counryman Of your own, aer carrying nso eject this
continent the rst practical illustration Of tho true prin
cpIes q international commerce. 10 bring " successful
compicon the negotiation of ecpehensve treaties with
~ the most ancient and pppuous nations o the earth
treaties the results Of when 10 commerce and Christian
civilization may truly be said u be ucaiculable and the
benefits nestimsbie II would SEEM too f-nay doubt
less Il r-Among the designs Of Providence that many
themselves 10 This sudden and unexpected opening of
China and japan 20 the Of Europe and
aude not merely 70 improved modes of rapid oommu-
ncatSon and locomotiou but particularly 10 The
events which have led the settlement of The American
shores q the North Pacific Ocean By organized
mites with liberal governments under the control S
he ifedS orQ can
that, in very limited time, with improved system Of
navigation The Pacific Ocean s to be the great field Of the
commerce of the world and the occupation is eastern
shores by the people Of two free 1aons should be
gnrded by both "a mutually advantageous and az, IN
every respect, Of mutual congratnlalon There
~ yet another important proceeding of the present
ADMINISTRATION, the mention of which ] ought not
70 omit for fear of touching upon somewhat
baekneyed subject, ! mean their just and liberal
encouragement, following IN the footsteps n thor
rredecrssors, 81 the project of telcgrsphic commu-
nicaiion between England ana Amcrjca--a pruier,
which, feel confident viii sim have the patronage and
suffort q our government and nation until Il has
tanned complete succcss. Mr. President, this side
have been subjected 10 little bantcrng from the other
side 81 the water the enthusiasm q public ccebra
ton Of the laying o the Atlantic cable But do say that
~ many respects the achievement thus celebrated a
great success worthy Of all the honor bestowed upo
and ~ promoters. md not Queen and the Presi
dent Of the United States by Of Interchange the
most cordial greetings speaking az were, face 70 fccg
Was not the vehicle ~ the glorious intelligence that an
empire comprising third o the people of the hababe
globe immersed in heathens had been, after centuries
-.
ofChrstanityf II was success nasmuch as u was the
practical solution OF the gandest scientific problem which
the world hsd yet SEEN and the demonstration Of The prac
tcabiity Of telegraph across the ocean. Hut sti
more success, In that revealed, as by faeh Of light
nng from end 70 the other Of this country the
proiound and pervading sentiment Of aesonate regard
for Old England which lay at the bottom of the hearts
the american pcope-which no man who witnessed the
exhibition OF can forget and which produced, though
Dot m 80 denonstratve manner cordial response from
the people Of Britain In the words Of a leading English
journal. "h efaced the memory Of the unhappy
years which preceded the peace n 15ss" has brought
INTO closer and more Intimate union the mother and
the daughter and made them realize more fully their ont
mission for the future benefit of mankind At all events
h. President, no one viii deny that the celebration a.
self vas great success II was right well DONE New
York can do such things and whatever else has 10 he re
newed certainly that will not need 70 be gne again
hut We cannot stop where We are, and therefore IA
trust the governments of both countries will aid the fur
tber progress of this great undertaking That tegraphc
communication across the s 10 be established NO
one can now disbelieye The bed of the sea will before