The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-15

have Just read your leader concerning tue handful OF
Brtsh subjects in New York giving special welcome to
nectiou herewith that nothing would be 70
bis Royal Hghness wishes than any ssch Demonstration
on their part when be comes to the United States he
great repabi coectively and not from batches Of e.
elusive seps 1t vii be the proudest day Of his Ne
on wncn ne enters New York. and he looks forward 70
despatch has informed you that the Prince e here
- nall past SIX ths morning o.; owing 20 log tho
The interval was filled up with spirited canoe races OF
which the Prince was spectator he arrived Il st.
John at three T. and left by the Styx al quarter 70
five, amid the booming of royal salute Ala the shops
were closed the trumpba arches remained STANDING and
the multitude had a holiday.
The Prince has gone BY way OF windsor, Truro and
Picton-a barren route, and very dreary.
THE PRINCE OF WALES IN NEW YORK.
MEETING OF PROMINENT CnTzEss AT TIKI MERCHANTS
BANK-A PUBLIC DINNER TO Blk GIVEN AT THE
ACADEMY or MUSIC, ETC., ETC.
Quite large number Of most prominent citizens
comprising gentlemen well known 10 almost every de-
parment professional aud mercantile iAe met yester
day noon Merchants Bank in Wall street, in com
pianoe with the following CALL
NEW YORK. August Q, 1850.
DKAR SrR-You are respectfully Invited 70 attend q
meeting at the OF the Nero Bank, Thurs
day. August H. 1t twelve O'Clock preparatory 70 making
arrangements 70 tender dinner his Royal Highness
the Prince Wales, upon the occasion OF his expected
WnlCn
We trust will not be the case, please signify willing
to allow the OF your the committee by
note addressed to one of the undersigned Your obe-
dent servants
Vim. B. Aston john A. Dix,
Pelstah Pert Robert B. Minturn,
WIN. Kent, John J. Osco,
Moses Tayiof, Wilson C. Hunt,
Cuban C. Verplanck.
Among the distinguished gentlemen prescott were Geo.
Winfield Scott Cyrus W. Field W. N. Evarts, George
Opdyke Dr. Valentine Mott, j. j. Astor, IT, J. w Fran.
CHS, W. r. Sohel Dr. r. Tiemann, Peter Cooper and t. s.
Stewart.
On notion Pelash Perit Esq was called to the chair
and n b. Field, ESQ, appointed secretary.
large number OF letters from well known gentlemen
read acknowledging their receipt OF invitation
TO be present at the meeting, and regretting tner
bility TO comply herewith
Mr.. Pwsr, the Chairman, in opening the meeting,
said
The object OF the meeti,g &c adopt sone measures
for evincing their respect for the P,ace oS Wales snd
those accompany ing him. on his arrival Ne York He
mr. Perit) understood that the plan proposed pub.
lie dinner to be given TO the Prince at the Academy OF
Music. The immediate object, then OF the present
ing was to appoint committees, and make al neces
sary arrangements.
Mr. CyRrs W FIxn said that a correspondent of his 10
Newfoundland. who on terms or acquaintance VITA
the Duke OF Newcastle, had recently written him
stating that his Royal Hghness had accepted but Of
the inv atoos coming from the United Stetes-one that
of the President and the other that OF the city OF New
York. He thought therefore, that II would be advisable
to have committee appointed 10 apprse the Prince OF
the prescott movement and IN ascertain whether the
ject OF the present meeting could be carried out.
was suggested that CON mttee be appointed TO
that dennite information might be obtained to the
acceptance of the invitation by the Prince.
Tue majority o. those present were, however ia favor
such measures Us they deemed advisable and proper
The following rentlem were accordingly appointed by
the Chair as such Comnuteo General Winfield Scott
Peter Cooper, W. Aston, August Belmont James Leu
nox. Hamilton Fish, James w. Beekman. John A. Dix
w. Fl. Aspinwall, Augustus Schel Matthew Morgsu Geo
Opdyke. j. B. Hrodhead, Robert B. Nmturn. e;uan C.
Nerplanck Jobn w. Francis, WIN. G. Bryaat, James ".
Gerard Charles 0Conor Moses Taylor, James j. Roose
Hall n I,.f
Tucker Jacob Harsen, A. Stewart Francis B. Cutting,
VIM Curtis N,yes, Francis HALL D. Duer, Wilson G. Hunt,
CISCO, Cyrus w. Field, Frederick he Peyser Henry J.
Raymond SCHUYLER Livingston, Noses H. Grnueli, Geyge
pool, Charles King Ferris john JACOB Astor, Jr
John Van Buren,, VIM. A. Walker, j. w Mesereau Joseph
Knapp, Thomas Toston Robert L. Ste mt, Joan W. Hes
son, Vim. J. Brady, John McKeon. Daniel r. Temann
James Brooks, Benjamin H. Field, Jas Lee, w. Y. Have
meyer, John j. Johnston, Daniel Parish. Robert j. Doa
John d. Wolfe, Peter Lorlard, Beuj r. Msnisrro Chss
A. Davis, Watts Sherman, A A. Low, Richard Ls,hers g.
?. Nelson, George W Bethune Josss j. Henry, WIN. B.
Holman, {. B. Hoffman, A L. Robey5son, Cyrus Curtis,
eoo. L. Cutting Henry C. Pcrresht, Horace Webster,
lie Peyster Ogden, James G King Henry Charemcsy,
Isaac Bell Ir Jc.eph Peabody Stewart Brown, Joseph
Sampson Luther Bradsh Reuben withers, Royal Phelps
Freieric1 Bronson. Iobt L. Pei Bradsh Johnson Geo.
Strong, Samuel Rugges, Andrew A. Mickle, Archi.
bald = King James spAaiairg, Francis sxddy. x NJ
Buchanan Henry, Charles II Russell, James Pannett
George : Robbins, John Steward. William Church.
Greene G. Bronson, Henry Grinne Robert L Kennedy,
George Grswold, Vim. Crosby, James T. Trady, +. s.
Winston, r. Roberts, Robert Ray, Joha A. King John
A. stevens, Edward Prime John Brdee, Charles Mar
Dodge John J. Phelps, W. W. Ne Forest VIM whitlock
Jr. Benjamin Aymsr, Ben. r. wnthr op John siossen
A. c. Kinesand James Harper, Joon Jay John o. Noyes
James G. Bennett Johr L. Jones Marshal Ieerts Arthur
lesry, VIM q. schermerrrn, A. T. Sliman, Francis Cot.
tenet jones Bowen, William Allen Butler, VIM. Kent,
Jas. Brown.
GrsKrAt Soon REMARKED tina, although he heartily COZ
CURED With the gentlemen In their intentions he thought
he ought 10 request that his be wthdra from
committee He To have the honor OF receiving Lord
Renfrew West Point, where he, the General,
present stopping. IL true he resident OF Ne~
York. and be hoped to pass the remainder OF his days
here; but AFTER all In the city he merely camp and
he might be summoned at any moment to 20 across the
the other end OF the contineut de would
therefore, request favor that his be Withdrawn
The CHAIRMAN said he trusted the General would allow
them the honor OF his No dati,s be
assigned him. and they would be grathci IL he would
grant them liberty 10 retain IT,
The General made no further objection.
Mr. BESyAnis II. fKLp then moved the adoption OF the
follow ing resolution |
Resolved That the following sub committees be APP
pointed by the Chair, with power 10 themselves - NIL
Committee OF ten Invitation. q A Com.
mtiec OF seven on Tickets and Finance Committee
OF seven Exception Committee OF seven on House
and Music. s. A Committee Of seven on Decorations.
Q. Committee Of seven on Toasts, sc. Committee
d ten on Dinner COMMITTEES Of seven on Poles and
Carriages. O. Committee OF proceed 10 Canada
md tender the In vtaou 10 the Prime Of Wales and TO-
Committee of seven " proceed to Washington 10 invite
Tie resolution unanimouy adopted and the fcllou-
Ing gentlemen appointed upon the several committees
Comniaes On Hrrdtions.-Julisn c. verplsnck, Moses
Grinne william B. Aston, Geo. Bancroft, Jno A. |
King, Moves Taylor, VIM IL Aspnwail, Gerard Ha LOCK.
Commiiee on Texts cnd Fnosoc Royal Phelps, Thos.
rleson, Henry Grnne, Matthew Morgan, DcnninR Duer,
BENZ. II. Field, A. T. stewart
Comm,ttec Recp,ion. Hamilton Fish, Luther Bra
iish, Robert D. Minurn, reetiah Peril Cass King, Jno.
J. Cisco, e. o. Haisted
cniniue, on Jfo,s, and Mussc Charles Aug. Davis,
sobe l. eating ~ b. Fled, reier Cooper Marshal, Lei
erts, James Ice.
Commute Den.r1ions James W. Gerard Geo Fol-
ON, John Jay, Robert Dtlon James Buchanan Henry,
robert l. Stuart, G. Hoffman.
Csnmites 7oaas, DC William Kent, Geo. W. Be.
hume, Jno Van Bucn, Gerard Hallock, Vim. n Evarts
Nm. q Bryant, Charles oConor.
Connitce Dtaner -John r. Brodhcad, Jas. De Peys
CT Ogden, August Belmont, Arthsr feary, Jno W Beck
nan, J. Astor, Jr, Robt. Ray, WIN Alien Butler, VIM
;. Durcsn. VIM. e. Schermerhorn.
Comrte, cn Pol,ce and Crrrtaoa Jacob Hsrsen, Al
hohy L. Robertson, Benz y. Msnierre, WIN. " Brady,
ldvard Prime, Vim. Tucker James Harper.
Canada Cbgsms1> WIN b Astor. John A. King, WIN.
, Ilayemeyer, Robi n. Mlnturn, Hamilton Fish, Wilson
!. Hunt ia,ht L. kcnneday