The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
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The Napier Testimonial
ADDRESS OF THE BRITISH RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK
TO THE LATE BRITISH MINIsTEa--LoRD NApIER's
REsPONsE-OvRR TWO HUNDRED sIGNERs TO THE
ADDREss--THE GENTLEMEN PRESENT, ETC, Ero.
About forty prominent British residents OF New York
depustion behalf Of about two hundred-wated upon
Lord Napier at the Astor House, 10 yesterday for
the purpose OF presenting him with an address which had
been prepared with tho design Of conveying to his Lord
ship idea of the feelings with which be regarded
by his countYymen in this city.
Among the gentlemen present were E. n Archibald
her Britannia Maestys Consul for this port Dr. Beaes,
President OF the g. Georges Society," Adam Norrie Presi
dent OF the st. Andrews Society; Richard Bell ESQ.,,
President Of the Friendly Sons Of 81. Patrick William
Miles, President Of the St. Davds Society," Richard Irwin,
Esq, Edward Cunsrd, James Stuart r. W. Cameron
Henry Melville, N. D., Edward Walker, Hsnry Eyre,
Adam Ssoddard John g. Bartlett, NJ D., Robert Gordon,
Philip Richards, Robert Bage, arthur Kendal William
Scott James Coliender John Robertson, and others.
rd Napier was usneTed INTO toe room where tne depu
the presentation.
SPEECH OF MR.. ARCHIBALD.
Mr. ARCHIBALD, behalf Of the ieputason, stated that
hey had done themselves the honor to wait his Lord
ship as deputaton from the British residents OF this city
for the purpose Of rendering him the expression OF
respect good wishes Reco,ectng the peculiar cir
s onoer wnlsn DIS naa assumed !ae
mind the unaDimty of sentiment which pervaded all
classes Of the community, as 70 the manner 10 which
those duties had been performed aud remembering, as
they would peasuraby remember, the Intercourse
with bis Loroship which the inhabitants Of New York,
and more especially the British residents had enjoyed
several occasiops-they desrous before be
and bis family quilted these Shores thus publicly bid
n any had orc so y ns sent
then read.
BE then read the address, as follows -
THE ADDRESS.
To EH ExcnuscY, LORD NArsR, her Britannia Ma
jesy's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister fieniposen.
uary to the government Of the United States Of Ame
May il please your Iordsaip-we the undersigned, Bri-
sh residents OF the city Of New York aud s vicinity in
view CT your approaching departure from the Uni.ed
Saes, and the occasion Of your hnal visit city,
beg leave to present to you the Of respect
When your Iordship was selected BY her Majesty
us her representative TO the government OF this
country, IL was at time when the dolomac relations
Great Britain and the United States had been interrupted
BY msnndsrsssndng ,s which was equally rssrsved On
Loidship was gratifying 70 US all, and vas hailed
as a pledge Of the speedy restoration Of the most
friendly relations between the two countries for the repu
taop Of your patriotism experience and devotion ihe
public service mad already preceded you. Nor have
portment than the great ability displayed by your
Lordihp have been attended with the haopest resuts
and generally acknowledged and appreciated by the
people Of the United Sates well by the resident
natives Of our common country.
The public services and virtues Of your ussrious am
y have won for them lasting renown. They sdorn the
pages Of the history Of our country equally in war; In
science and in the arts Of reace rne Of Napier
will emineny contribute to transmit the fame Of three
Kingdoms, happily united one the ends Of the
earth 60 long as the language of Chatham OF Burke and
Of Macaulsy shall endure
the Echarge Of your arduous important duties
her Majesys representative you have seconded
in eminent degree by the noble lady who bears your
name Lady Napier will long be remembered in this
country FOR virtues and graces which have endeared her
70 every one, and which shed ius,re Oh her
We have now to express unfegned regret that the
exieepces OF her Majestys demand your Lord.
ships presence IN another Geld Of duty while cherish
pontments o. si higher and more important Character
| in the diplomatic service OF your country.
We respectfully but regretfuy bid You adeu praying
that health and happiness may ever attend your lrdshp
We have the honor to be your Iordshp p's most obe
| dent, faithful servants and fellow couutrymen
Lord Napier responded as follows
LORD NAPKR's SPEECH.
GETIEMsN-I beg 10 tender you my sincere thanks for
the honor which you have conferred upon by this pub
| lie manifestation OF your good will.
In the fatterpg terms Of your address observe that
your sense Of diplomatic usefulness has been height
eped by the personal regard tor my family and myself
The period Of my residence here as her Majestys
preventative has not been marked by Of those formal
engagements by which the political and commercial
toDs Of England and America might still be improved
In the absence Of such proofs Of successful mission by
which, trust, the better ability OF Lord Lyons may bs
crowned learn with satisfaction that your opinion nv
cesire to inspire reciprocal bensvoencs and
been strictly directed and believe that the ameorasd
state OF public feeling either sde will operative In
early aOustment OF
matter for discussion between the Cabinets Of Great Br-
tain and the United States
Lady Napier will be heartily grateful for the language
Of respect and attachment in which you have mentioned
her, She will regret that her delicate and tho
pressure OF social duties elsewhere have limited her
tercourse with the British community of New York
IL would III become me 10 take leave of this country
without emphatcaly recognizing the cordially which
have constantly experienced the part OF the President
OF tae United States, the Secretary OF State aud the
members OF the existing administration never for
get or equte the incessan kindness Of many esmaoe
and distinguished persons who have admitted my family 70
their friendship and reeCt with pride evidence Of
sympathy which has more than been offered me
| by the American people,
To you, my fellow countrymep owe Q peculiar ac-
knowiedgment for the consideration which you have
always exhibited towards me in my recent OH senti-
ment which founded in your unsserving devotion to
the person and authority Of our gracious sovereign
now bid you FAREWELL with the warmest aspirations
for your happiness and welfare.
Subsequent the addresses the gentlemen present were
severaly introduced TO his Lordshp who took OCCASION
while giving each cordial shake Of the hand to reerate
the sentiments he bad expressed. and which, he de.
cared were not mere formal official utl6rance but
were his heartfelt convictions consequent upon the ex-
ctedDgly courteous reception which he had
met in this country.
LORD Napier will, it is understood, leave 70 day for
England.
The address, which was read by Mr. Archibald. and
which 30 tngy represented the sentiments OF the most
respectable of British residents who signed IT, was
We unaes stand, prepared by D. j. s. BArsie founder Of
the Albion newspaper.
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Recorder Barnard.