The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-12
Complimentary Dinner % the Rev. Robinson
Scott. Of Ireland.

Complimentary Dinner % the Rev. Robinson
Scott, Of Ireland.
LARGE AssEMBLAGB- SPEECHES BY REV. DR. MCLrN'
Took, Rkv. ROBINSON SCOTT HENRY WARD BEsCHER,
RKv. Dr. JENKINS, OF PHILADELPHIA, AND OTHERS
-TOAsTs MUSIC AND MUCH ENTHUSIASM.
grand testimonial dinner was given last evening NJ
Nibo's Saloon to the Rev. Robinson Scott Methodist
minister of Ireland who has been visiting this country for
the purpose Of raising funds for the evangezaon Of Ire
land among the Methodist denomination in which under
taking be b. been emnenty successful; and beiog
about depar bad been rendered this entertain ment in
token Of the appreciation Of his abors BY the brethren In
thus country
large and brilliant assemblage partook Of The rept,
which was Of the most recherche description, comprising
most Of the desacies and Injuries Of the The
guests occupied four tables the entire length OF the oo
whIstth specially invited occupied table as the head,
and consisted in part Of the following gentlemen Mayor
remsnn, Peter Cooper Esq., Rev. Drs. Foy, Carlton
Kennedy, Bangs Mury, r. W. Beecher, Paine McCln
took, and Miburn, of New York; Rev. Or. Haven, and
Thomas Jewell and Dr. Bond, Of Baltimore, and Rev. Drs
jenkins and Goodman, Of Philadelphia.
dents, Of whom there were great number-B f. Camp,
A. v. Stout J. B. Dickinson, Vim. A. Badd, John Elliott,
Ralph Mead, o. g. Baker, d. Ross Jos Grsydoo, H. j.
Baker, and Moses ode}i.
Fun justice having been done 70 the dinner,
The audience were called 70 order by Nathan Bangs,
Esq., President, when letter was read from Senator
Seward expressing bis regret Mt his inability TO Avail him
self Of their kind invitation, and assuring them Of his
hearty sympathy with the object in view
The Rev. DR.. McCusrocK introducing their honored
guest the Rev Robinson Scott which he did amidst long
Continued applause said that If all acquainted with
the man. with his personal character his activity in the
work he has undertaken would not be necessary In
oduce him at all but as this was not the case few in
roductory remarks might not be inappropriate. Their
reverend guest was the Principal Of the Wesleyan Cone
School Dublin 1885, having been for ID or Is
Of the Wesleyan Methodist clergy Of ireland than
whom there men in the modern Protestant church
more devoted 70 .ne sea Wos was not .,
Protestant Christianity had been unceasng although In
field most arduous and in many cases comparatively I'M
fruitful In 1853 was found necessary 70 enlarge the
educational facilities Of the school, provide for larger
number Of Students and supply the wants Of INDECENT stu
This he undertook TO do, and this only paved the
way fer other duties until finally led TO the foundation
the gre scheme which had already began 70 assume
in the ey es Of the church the world proportions Of
yaspess which ne had never contemplated although God
had. The plan originating in one mind had finally ma.
ured in the Irish conference having for its object the in
crease Of the Irish missionaries, Of whom fty six were
employed in the most destitute parts Of Ireland and
the day schools in the conference had been Increased 10
sixty many the darkest districts and high school or
college formed for the purpose of turning out more
workers in the cause which met with most cordial re-
eana me he ana
great deal considering that the greater the wealth
Of that body had come here Whispers got abroad that
there Irsbmen here who had some of the old
blood in them, and that deputaton were sent here
would be not only by rshmen and the sons Of Irish
men whole OF Me:hodsts throughout the
land in the most fattering manner The depuation
sent In the person Of their guest and the Rev. Dr. Arthur
and the amount thus far raised the work being limited 70
s70,Co0 Much applause.) II bad been agreed among
the American projectors that 500 900 should be raised
but last years financial difficulties would explain the de-
nciercy. Many knew Mr.. Scott perfectly, he having
been throughout the length and breath Of the land wei
coined agent Of God, not only amongst
Methodsts, but among the various congregations Of
the land He was now about 10 leave, and they were
here 70 70 let s% Kin ns, when nc Sc.
he also leaving troops behndC Cloud cheers)-that
he carried with him the hearts Of the American people,
whose land he had travelled over With track a. light ~
Of Gods angels, carrying blessing wherever he went
The FIRST regular TOAST
The United Kingdom and the United saies-Msy they
be united for the Of Christianity and civilization
then given, and received with unbounded applause,
| Dodworth's fine band playing God Save the Queen'
and Hail Columbia" which we're received by the au-
| dience uncovered.
The Rev Mr. soorr then came forward and After The
cheering had so%ewn.s su De % 81
found himself In that pulpit 10 which DR. McClntock had
referred he felt himself but little ship in the stream In
conjunction with his devosed and beloved friend the Rev
VIM. Arthur, he bad come TO this free and happy land,
free and bsppy because Protestant 70 ask the pso
gagged that Of mixing their land free BY making
tally Protestant Their reception had been OF The
stances OF particular kndness received At the hands OF
brother minister's HIS heart he said almost TOO full
70 speak, but he remind them that this was sub.
ject OF deep interest them, involving did, the
Christianity Of Ireland and their voices 70 night would
70 that land S many nsss and sndU
puse He referred at length 10 the successful progress
being made in the work Of evanselzaon which ad
various reasons Why The work should claim The sympathy
OF The American people mentioning the benefit derived
by this country from their emigration The Methodists
sympathzed with thcm for obvious reasons because tho
Methodist church had been founded Ia this country by
three Irish Methodist ministers Of whom two were Philip
Embree and Captain Webb Before he started 70 attend
this dinner be had bad vision, which II realized would
Queen Victoria coming over here and paying morn
ing visit 10 the Presdent-(loud cbeers)-going
10 Mount Vernon, and dropping olive branch
the grave Of Washington, continued applanse returning
70 the Empire state receive Just such reception
New Workers could give her Teasing her eyes on the
chanting scerery around the country, taking stand On
the International bridge and looking with an appreatve
OF many waters lsenirg 70 the voice Of Cod saying
Thou seest here one united stream going forward with
lands Of great and happy people, going forward 10
part in the great ocean, and boar the Of
ed by expressing his hopes the continued prosperity
OF the cause, and his Acknowledgements for this kind re
| cepton.
Our Honored Guest, Rev. Robinson scotwe regard him
he q new era q Protestant and especially
Was received with much applause, followed by the
| sic, " How Beauteous are their Feet"
The third toast
Rev VIM. Ar,hur-A which "a M. synonym OF genius
consecraied 70 the service Of God.
Followed by music, by the band, and responded W by
the Rev. Dr JxSEss, in long and eloquent speech In
favor Of The work In which they had been called upon 10
| Join.
The Protes,au, Churches and Missions OF Irelsndxsy
their et harmonious abors for the evaneeys1n
Of Ireland be crowned with abundant and blessing
Followed by music, "Soon may the last glad song
arise |" vas responded 70 by Dr MuRRsY (Kirwsn)
excellent speech in which he traced the rise and fall 81
Cashocsy in ireland and illustrated lie RAPID decline by
several amusing Incidents, which received with
much laughter and applause.
America Ireland greeting with hants fyr the con'rfbu
TONS which Ireland has mse % the BRAIN the heart and
muscle Of the United states Music By the band ,le q
= Ein"
va responded 70 BY Rev. HErRY Wan BrFcuxp in
hmm wozs and spirited msnner, tie reverend gentleman
81 mr., depg the great benefit derived by this country
rm 4, an zen al the same tine showing that the benefit
.rr,,n.i JIG concluded amidst much applause BY
",s,,ns n, Scott his coun,ryinen on his re-
r,r ,nss ,hs gre, eng sent them By this country no
sassy or Dccpsdera,e one bot hat on the contrary,
me remaining tsass were then given, and responded
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