The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-22

Of public rervee, win notice a deserves rho &C
counts Of tho difcuses and accidents winch wee ca
tended with by vessels IN the voysgs ut wond
them in the eyes Of any man whose via nigh,
be clear on The subject Fortunately mons Il ta-m ao
otherwise their fate might haye been different from
their present good fortune
The whole squadron, with the exception Of The three
bIies and eshphe Releasesre being put N state
o preparation for he voyage home. Tne ssseners VIII
SAIL In couples that the may assist the other In
case Of the various accidents that aptic sy
Ihe st. Lawrence has just weighed anchor and s to bs
fo owed by the Harriet Lape which latter conveys
next ten days and think that the Sabine will be the last
May the brsezes blow gently them their voyage
home be one Of safety and pIeasurei
Our latest excitement here Ia that of dinner given by
some Of the commanding ofcers Of tho squadron flag
officer Sbubfick The Comm and suites flag officer
Forrest and the American Consul Il iuly brilliant
and enthusiastic feast The choicest the squad
(ana naval officers have always some good wine)
OF Of the most gallant and meroious olc rs OF the
navy, w. B. Sbubrick. The toast and the sentiment
passed around 20 late hour, and there Vas more tnaa
eloquent response enclose you the remarks Of the
Admiral They sound like tho last notes OF the swan sweet
and meodious:-
SPEECH or ooxMoDoRE sHUBscK
GEynEMKSrheie are periods IN toe life Of every pro-
fessional the memory OF whiHh cherished By hm
with peculiar sAsacton as tho green spois the oass 10
the desert OF his e Tho retired dwells ondiy
on the recollection Of the adroit but manly diplomacy ny
which ne has saved his country from strife and
fare The veteran jurst remember with pride hoS,
in the exercise Of his high calling he has tempered
justice with mercy, and, in the viDdicaton OF the
laws Of bis couotry, has been more anxious 70 pro
tect the innocent tnAn 10 convict the guilty. Such
meh are loved and cherished by their fellow ctl
That is their reward fortolsome days aud Sleep
ess nights IN the discharge Of duty Our profession, aso
has It's dear rememorances and its sweet rewards We
peculiar people, separated from the Of fellow
citizens by pursuits that lead us away from their imme
date Observation. Il is only when occasion offers for
come brilliant deed Of arms or heroism that receive
from them tie all haii' of we done. Happily for the
cause Of humanity, occasions for brilliant deeds in
occur to few But the white stone Of the military veto
rams life, the sweet remembrance that will dwell with
him 10 bis latest moment, is when he such
sion this those worthy of honor themselves
UNFAIRLY to do bouor u him. What the buzz of applause
from the thoughtess million 70 the well considered
appreciation of those who have oed in the profes
sions walked in the pans contended with the
difficulties, rumphed over the same obstaclesY In
case the feeling is daused IN the other ~ Is coacen-
trated. One may be gained without merit and lost
without fault; the other Is sure aud enduring
safe as the pass Brother osIs, IL thank you
for this opportunity TO express 10 you collectively
and Individually my sense Of the ready zeal which the
duty assigned TO us by our government has been
ted by you ALL Our excellent friend the honorable JON
missioner, will, am sure, agree with me in opinion that
little Iorce from the kno 1ledge the other side
that the "Campbes were coDing' that neither
strong from getting up 10 back the just diplomacy.
The time is not far distant trust when each Of you will
be called to fill the high office which am about I, lay
down. May in those appointed 10 asst you find the
same ardent ZEAL the same professional skill aud tho
eame patient operation which have made my duty
easy, my task 30 light Allow me, in conclusion to wish
10 YOU all from the bottom Of y heart health profes.
sonal success and enduring happiness
Juege Bo~n, with ready wit, acknowledged the honor
done him. IN graceful and appropriate terms He did not
claim 70 himself the entire of the Paraguay
mission, and had found in his riena Commodore shu-
brick, no little wise counsel and assistance Beaumar-
chais, call the Commissioners Secretary, spoke
length and at random envenng his audience with saes
OF wit aud, 10 that prestiy gar OF diplomatic unitorm
looking truly characteristic Captain Page entered the
list and referred modcs,y 10 the fact that he had
ceeded in preparing the vessels Of the Paraguay exped
ton at the proper time, for any emergency and that that
was enough satisfaction FOR bin. The ssofeshps
called out and the Meiacomet, particular snonted for
Flag Officer Forrest said that his neart beat with gox
Of pride and pleasure when he the Ht Of the officers
who 10 compose the expedtiou-be them now
him. the chvary Of the navy and be was proud
to DC amongst them and Of them upon such
sion. There were other scattering orators. Captain
Faunce received just spplause for the very efficient ser
vices he has at all times rendered. aud also Com
Steedman. The oioner cmioently SUCCESS and af
foTded occasion 70 pay just tribute to those who
| the Paraguay expedition.