The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-05

FAREWELL BREAKFAST TO THE REV. T. STARR KING /,
OF BOSTON, AT THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL.
The Rev. Starr King OF Boston, one of the most cole
brated Of the ministers Of the Unitarian denomination
was the recipient Of grand complimentary breakfast At
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, yesterday morning Mr.. King
has recently resigned his charge ct Boston, and sails by
the steamer Northern Light for CALIFORNIA; today to pre-
side over Unitarian congregation Ut San Francisco In
view Of his emnence In the denomination several leading
Unitarans Of this city and Brooklyn extended him this
splendid and deserved compliment.
The breakfast took place ct noon Six parallel tables
SET and large table placed for the more dis
nguished guests tansversey at the head of the ROOM
At this table noticed, among other gentlemen, the
Rev Drs. Bellows Farley and Osgood the Rev. Messrs.
Bowen rockingham, Longfeow, Pierrepon Banchford,
and Messrs Peter Cooper Horace Greeley Joseph Pes.
the Rev Mr. King Occupying place immediately upon
his right Many Of those present ladies' and Alto
sons. Dodworlhs Band in attendance. Anosceable
feature Of the occasion was the beautiful bouquets which
filed the room with rich perfumes The breakfast WAS
exceenty served and was worthy Of the reputation Of
Mr.. G. A. Richards, chairman of the committee OF Ar
range mens introduced to the company Mr. Bryant, who
took the chair. The Rev. Mr.. Pierrepont said grace.
After the edibles disposed Of Mr. Bryant said that
necessary call the company " order as there
was always order twhere there were ladies'. The
object Of this meeting take leave of their eloquent
that Italy Of America which lies the mountainous
country which might cali Switzerland He woud
not deiain them but would offer the following senti
ment:-
This socisl gathering Of Lay and ClergyPlsasant
se snd plsa ant "a promise Of freauen and genial and
The Rev DR.. OsGooD eloquenty responded. He said
that this scene had sprung as If through the agency
OF Alsddin's lamp AS q clergyman he could NOT but
thank the lay for their kindness. Here wers,
music, women and men; what more could be asked?
(Applause All could march together 70 the music Of
poetic inspirations. He concluded by reading letter
from the Rev. r. B. Cutler, the former pastor Of
church 70 which Mr. King Called and offered the fol-
Our Guest. Thomas Star King-Gods blessing upon him
and his family and his voyage We give him tho hand and
Husic~aAuld Lang syne."
The Rev. Mr. King greeted with applause. He
said that he thanked them from his soul for this warm
reception He q of New York. although that was
held in New England to be no great honor Leaving
here when i've weeks old however, he had hardly been
corrupted yet he might say that he had his birth
here Applause Twenty years ago he had listened to
Jove should speak 70 men it would be in Homers Greek
So be would say that the infant himself would speak in
Dr.. Dewey g words. Perhaps his friend could remember
the first sermon be (Mr. KiDg) preached in his church.
1t very rainy night, there were about forty nve
persons present augher To-day he had speak oftwo
say that next to New York and San Francisco WAS the
best place TO live IN. (Applause) St. Paul only re-
NAMED weeks in island cities; but in sea ports he
verted 10 Cod and knew how weak he the geas
work he had undertaken. He would like some OF his
ministerial brethren TO oblSe him with few sermons,
so that he might say-"Dr. Oseood Bellows preach
ing TO you Mr. King eloquently defended the pure and
simple Unitarian faith superior TO al others. An
Irisbman once to him for assistance:
The Hishman once presbyterian ana
his wife EpiscopalIan, but they had COM
promised their differences and became Unitarians.
II this should always result he woold pray that
the two seCs thus represented might always live together
In unity. daughter and applause After bidding
touching farewell 10 his friends Mr.. King concluded by
offering this sentiment -
The Liberal Chrssns Of New York and neirhborhood
Nay they support oe fuuye the they
cate and their claim honorable place IL The
church by the vgor Of their faith and the their
Christian character
The Rev. Dr. BELLOWS responded, humorously describ-
ing the city Of Boston, and reviewing the history OF Uni
transm in this country from the time Of the first meet
Ing In private parlor and Edward Everes sermon in
the little church in Chambers street, up to the present
time and auding to the present condition Of the denom
nation In this city, State and country. During his
marks he exhibited cross made from the wood Of Dr.
Claiming g pulpit.
Several speakers followed and at late hour the COM
pany dispersed.