The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-25
Anniversary Dinner OF the. French Be-
ucvoIent Oc1ety.

Ahniversary Dinner OF the. French Be-
nevolent Society.
The Gath of June ST. John the Baptist's day. falling
this year q Sunday, the French Canadians Of New
York celebrated their patrona festival ON saturday night
last the ga BY banquet in the Apollo Rooms, on Broad
way. ..+.....
About fifty Of our Canadian citizens and several invited
guests ten O'Clock table bountifuy laden
with the choicest things Of the season.
Ample justice having been done to all the edbles and
drnkables presented them the President Of the Society,
Mr. GAnEin FRAScnERE TO call the attention of the
members list Of toasts prepared by the manager of
n Q affair. The first toast was
!. The National Anniversary Of the Canadians that we
Celebrate ToDay-let us ia this moment sti!l every
voice but that Of amty concord and gayety.
The venerable President of the Association answered
this toast by recitng the history OF the association found
I'd years ago, recopnted its struggles its deeds Of
tcuevoence, and urged strongly upon those pre- eni
10 enlarge the circle Of its useful operations,
The United States-Attached by the ties Of blooo,
brought together b. geographical position, rveed to one
anoter by powerful commercial interests; will these rich
States give TO the world the spectacle Of the greatest Of
republics sinking under its own weight
Mr. G. BAfcHsIoR being londly called for, rose 10 re-
sIond to this toast, He sdnIhe old democrseies OF
composing their society 70 be compared with the meri
Union Some Of the States comprised larger area Of
territory than all these world famed republics together;
what would b. their small cities alongside of vast
rorinsY The establishment of Amer can republic on
such Immense scale essay Of sell government
which worthy Of most serious reflections When
the most sinister predictions made with regard 10 the
prolonged existcnccc 81 the Unon might properly n
quire whether the simtude Of language the antes of
religious creeds the common derivation from the Anglo
Saxon stock sufficient motives In themselves 10
prevent the dreaded disruption IT. TO these reasons, We
add the want u natural frontiers such high mountains
large rivers dividing in their breadth the two contend
ing sections Of the country, it is difficult TO foresee i'm
mrnt dangers for The political fabric Of which we are so
proud. On the other hand, the commercial interests OF
the whole country closely blended that would be
next 70 impossible TO tear them asunder Mr. Bachelor
cinded his rrmars by animated appeal TO the sym
perpeuate tho Uuion OF American United Satns
o. (anada-Our country before ALL our country atel
all.
Mr. p. AxGg,iy expressed the motives OF prcc,rcnc,
for the native over the foreign land.
A. Franccshc has promised Italy TO deliver her from
the AIs 10 the Aratic let her not forget It, Peoples
4 must not be deceived.
Mr. FARnrxc editor Of the Epoque made speech that
| was loudly applauded throughout.
g. The St. John the Baptist Societes-They have for
mission everywhere to reune our compariots, and q
teach thtm how 10 love their country In strange land
! these societies should show themselves tender a.
mt TIERS obligng friends and liberal towards al
| Canadians
Mr.. s. b. L.yIou11K replied TO this toast in lively
| mood
6. The Press--Iis language should be that OF liberty
Mr. BATomcR said should congratulate ourselves &c
possess in Our midst an untrammeed press
Z. The Canadians in the United StatesLet US remem
| Der We were born in America.
Mr.. j. c. ROWLAND made very appropriate remarks OF
| this head.
his well known preds for Josephe, Jean Baptist'
knows low 10 ally good taste to gaantry for her rivals
| few remarks and song by Mr.. y. A. GUY.
| 3. The Lafayette 6uard-Iy creating Canadian com
rany the Lafayette Guard expect IL will be composec
| entirely of Canadians. Young Canadians, carry arms
| Recruiting sergeant, success!
Captain GoCIKT and Sergeant MOusE1E responded briefly
to this toast.
After hearing two songs, composed by Mr.. Bachelor
and number OF volunteer toass, the company separated
seemingly satisfied with their host their guests and them
| selves.