The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-04
EPISODE In MUSCULAR AFFAIRS.
Dinner to Mr. George wilkes ut the
Aston House-The Eagle screameth
Al0ud-Speeches Of Tom Hyer and JAS.

people seemed think more OF themselves than of tn
great representative Of American muscle his way
to this country; but, nevertheless everybody enjoyed
themselves apparently to their satisfaction, and Of
course to that Of everybody else.
The annexed correspondence Will inform the nntated
Of the design and intention of the festive celebration
which has been so happily consummaeis-
PUBLIC DINNER TO GEORGE WILKES, ESQ.
NEW YoRx, June 20, 1850
GSoRGn WINES, ESQ. DEAR SlR-Your friends IN this
city, admirtng the manly high toned pursued by
you In urhoidng the national honor N the fcd, upon
the water and ON the turf invite you to dine with them
assured that this invitation Is prompted by feelings of
the highest admiration and warmest regard for you per-
sonay and the undersigned trust you will be able 70 &C
GEORGE G. BARNARD, JOHN CLANCY,
JAMES ]. SMITH, ORLANDO MOORE,
A. A. PHILLIPS, JAMES II. WELSH,
Committee, SC.
OFFICE witness SPIRIT
Nkw YORK, June IS, 1860 I
GKxunxx-Your kind invitation to partake OF q COM
ming July g. has taken me quite by surprises but an 10
q habit with avoid meeting with my friends
and as feel deeply sensible Of the honor which such
yours confer, take pleasure in say ing will be
most happy place self at your service that
all other occasions. Very faithfully yours yours v
To George g. barnard, John Clancy, James i. smith,
Orlando Moore, A. A. Philips, James H. Welsh, Com
mittee.
present occasion due the prominent part which Mr.
Wilkes bore in the great light and therefore be-
difficult matter to say to what greater extent the
real live oak friends Of Heenan will 60 when the gh Of
the Half Belt shall arrive.
The room In which the banquet took place was very
beautifully decorated Immediately the head of the
MISUNDERSTANDING Phillips-was outspread eagle
supporting the British and American flags; and all about
the apartment were Tags banners and wrcatbs, In
honor Of the festive occasion.
The company moved down to the banquet ball at nine
O'Clock and arriving at their places exJudge A. A.
ImrIrs addressed words them. lie said he sup
posed that IL well known that the object of their
semblng together welcome Mr. Wilkes on his
turn from foreign tour That gentleman his long
connection with the sports Of America was we'll known
and friendly welcome As speech at that early stage Of
the proceedings would be entirely out OF place. he would
simply invite the company to begin their dinner.
The company then sat down. and the substantial
cset Of the evening soon aer began In an earnest and
impressive style. The entertainment very pleasant
and agreeable The good hosts Of the Astor used
their best efforts please their patrons by supplying
guests with the best things that their house afforded
eism condemnation. The tables were fairly, if not
superabundansy supplied with the choice things Of the
season The wines, II not rare, were good, and
whether In the blbory edible exercise, the guests
enjoy ed themselves 10 the fullest extent That the
soium somewhat paatable appeared very clearly in
the frequent tossts that proposed and drunk and
though noue Of the Peterborough blood hand the
uty juice Of the purple grape made to do duty in
stead rerbsrs much more to the sassfaction Of the a.
To name those who were present would be supernaous
but may say that nsic science was abupdanty repre-
seped and a among the most prominent disciples II the
noble art the faces Of Tom Hyer and Bll hagan gls
tened 10 supreme felicity.
place In The usual formal yet interesting Tho
testmon al consisted Of magnificent gold Geneva watch
sld chain ths lormer being spenddy worked and beau
tined with rich ensravings, Representing variety OF
guard.
The presentation speech was made by Mr. James NJ
Turner IN few wen delivered ccntcnces expressive Of
the friendship Of the donors.
To this address Mr. Wilkes responded In the follow mr.
merpers-
SPEECH OF MR. WILKES.
Mr. Chairman and Gcntlemen-1 feel deeply sensible Of
the compliment which the present audience have con.
fcrred upon me by being present here 10 night recog
nze most Of their faces an know You TO be my friends
gnize the compliment comprised in the presentation
Of this elegant testimonial. But really gentlemen,
hardly know how have deserved IT, What did when
abroad sprung from the natural impulse Of American
did IL with pleasure, and II raid rs went along, and
ratufay lock upon this presentation as an excess be-
y"nd my merits. hardly know how 10 say little enough
rny self and tie business which brings this
compliment. went TO England five months ago, partly
on business but partly on special purpose and had
pending which involved pysi al superiority Of the repre-
ssnatycs Of the two greatest nations the earth The
adg journals there had declared, time and again that
were an inferior race, and II was consequently
matter &c interest 10 o. was 10 every Amer to
have this san.cr repukcd IN way practical that the
You will not be surprised, therefore, when tell you that
felt great re spcci for the young man who was willing
simple assurance that he would have fair play selected
for The decision Of that question the most formid
able champion Ia Great Britain. have no excuse
for making that event prominent topic cf my Jour
ral, and tank II would have been more credit
s5ie ior every lon,ars, 70 reas I'm wn icsp'or
tf morality by covering him with defamation An TO
the manner IN which that dispuie was settled may say
that was gov,fned 10 bringing II 10 amcabIc conclu
sion by the thought hat ~ Il left open preiadceI
would be revived between England and America which
might ag, very ifjgrous'y hat class known actors
md aptit orsw
lDded for ,bc upon the comtes cf private In
tcrcoursc, which ought TO exist between these two
great nations (Apliarsc) accordingly conferred with
The editor OF Bars he and concedng the force a the
pscpcsn made 10 him. and IN the good faith and sprt
settlement with which you MI familiar BY is terms
the Representative of British superiority res gned The belt
he had before the arrival 81 coGDtryma, retired
The ring and accepted of The ree " equal yaor in
a manner shicb amounted 70 plain aSmsson that
ana that the United states was not 30 bad place 10 he
born In after all (Tlausc satisfied with this settle.
etc, was rcndy 10 me hume In connection with this
matter dctre before including 10 express my grateful
sense Of the oyerxhciming Inequalities which re-
oeiv,d an American journalist, during my en-
tire stay In Irglud. and also To recognise
the great generosity which the English press exhibited
cIrnirg he columns to whenever required TO AID
nc in the management Of the American side Of tho dis
lutte. Conspicuous among these was The london Issss,
Who never refused 10 coiuns while leanng with Brish
pride towards the other side Of the question and yet
rsyer spoke 81 the American cause ~hsst sesict
compliment you have bestowed In the shape Of this
choice gift which shal receive with great pleasure.
There viii be probably, WHO VIII fEecr at your par
tcpatin In these proceedings, and doubtless, with The
f,y split, c,bcr compliments on me. have
had ihm often But they never disturb me. for have
lived long enough 10 know that thai ohasaoter Il very
,or which stand tie abo-. II The malignant and
aso 20 know that the meet stable reputation which
man can acquire this world In always founded tho
malice &c Lis mics
Mr. wilkes resumed his set nui loud applause.
After short interval the President proposed me frst
regular toast o. tic evening. AZ follows
The heath az cur guest. Gcorse wIres. EsI.
To ths Mr. WIRES briefly rosrcndct, saying that he
al already cnvefcf the erourd and s.sary
fa him a. do than simply again retorp his iasss
The secord tcest wa
Johu G Tfeensn, ,he chamrcn Of tho Word
Drank with cheers. Music, ''Ysukeo Doodle
Tie thri toast Was
George wilkes. the eame cock % he press
1hs . volunteer toast, ard was received with
lsnfhtev and applause.
The fourth toast (voiunteer) WAS
A a. on al On Ila h.