The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-15
THE GRAND BANQUET TO GENERAL PRIn.

p AAs Gnu Seoor spOmtl-
enc& with the Hon. w. HI. Seward, &c.
The at 'ess OF the hour at which the banquet given
General Prm concluded prccuded the possibility Of
fun and de,aIea reports Of tho principal speeches
The health OF the Queen Of Spain having proposed
amid great cheering
TAssARA representative OF Spain, spoke ne fol.
lowsIhe lie 9Th Of my a~gusS sovereign Queen Isabella
the second proposed vi iTiso to reply not only
tho representative IL my but also the most
humble OF her seryants-as SpaISnrd, BIT Spanard
OF ech hemisp heres: (Appansel 40 sne health q lhs
represents at this day tho fe AMI gre Nness OF
which IL spread abroad through tho word--the mother
OF people that extend all the habNabl0 globe
Five years ago, gentleMer-and there here MANY
witnesses OF my words-when it my lot to to
this country, the manners customs de and everything
seemed 10 tend to the depreciation Of the Spanish
Our race was represented weak one, and intu-
only spoken as s,mething wrap ed In cloud
OF weakness and prostration. maintained opposite
opinion; announced our greatnessthe greatness OF
people both this side Of the and that
because 20 mo all are the same. (Appauss) was
gnrded a visionary when announced the dawn Of
now birth, not seen with the eyes, but felt in tho
heart. ! proclaimed In the name or peace, of tho
interests and future OF Spain that union inspensab
as natural to Spain and the people Of Spanish america
Now gentlemen. drink with pride and in the name of
my august sovereign Dona Isabel tho Second, the
Ing ali who are present that tho Spanish Xms
rcan people may express every kind word OF
affection: as d Of loyalty S
words the expression OF the feelings of her Ma.
iesty the Queen Of span(loud appansecf SPAIN gen.
great among the greatest, and contributed with
overaowng hands to universal cviiization-(ap-
world 70 the ~ aof in ss
visionary IL may appear, the moment il approach
Ing gsn'lemsn and with rapid pace, when Spanish mc
which has Appeared SO improbable in the eyes Of
Yes. the hour il at hand when Spanish
take her seat in tho Congress OF nasons-t.oud
applause for the period OF her greatness has
bcgnthe greatness OF race which cannot flourish but
on perfect equality in all places. Gentlemen, In my
official character propose toast to the President Of the
United States.
Loud applause followed tho speech of Senior Tassara
which marked by great sloquence briliancy Of
delivery.
Tho health Of General Pri then propose whore
upon the gallant officer and spoke as follows:
have great Pleasure gentlemen, In replying to toast
Ike this. because see myself surrounded by many
good Spanards aud Spanish Americans, or rathor by
spaniards aud spanards US his Excecncy tho Minister
Of SPAN has well said, my words being open to the
opinion OF the public. great many persons believe
gentleman that went to Mexico impeled by oppres-
sive and unjust designs. Neither my Qucon nor nv
country, from the first moment in which the expc-
dition was conceived until the present moment in
attacking the independence Of Mexico (Appla,so)
say never, because spain is the first respect and will
DO the first make respected the liberty OF Mexico.
(Applause) programme which all Of us, from our
august sovereign to tho lowest subject, will sustain for
we arc all citizens and the Queen herself Is the first
citizen. For such kind words as these which have been
addressed TO ME by the Miastor OF Spain and Messrs
Barrl aud Camacho, feel so mach that do know
how to reply There is much to be grateful for for
kind words on all occasions; but doubly words
OF affection in distant lands, carrying their echoes
peace and love to the other nations OF our origin 50
that they might love Us as We love them; that
they may know that we respect them In their msfor-
tunes and that they might learn that IL have had
tight against each other ut period OF sence
it was struggle like that OF father against his child
not believing him old enough to take OF himself.
(Applause) They are now free and independent. and
We say TO hefn come unto us, and vii, receive you
without any pretsnce aud with all cur Affection ZAP.
plause.) Como, for wsh nothing but Your hsppi.
nesshis is the hope and aspiration or your mother
(Applause) spain desrsd nothing more IN Mexico than
which Of tho thres allied nations changed its views
and instead Of satisfaction for injury sought for some
thing else spain retired from the field because the basis
OF the agreement was broken the wishes or the Queen
were the policy of the Spanish government
Was nirnged upon, and am FREQ to say that the pro-
ceediugs were contrary to my own sentiments Perhaps
there may be some to censcro me as acting mpudcn,iy
or perhaps will that speak lightly expressing these
my speak them openly hero and every
else desire that the American continent should know
that We are fr onds and that we know how DO so.
(Applause.) Tho Queen, my mistress and her govesn.
ment, have approx cd OF my conduct because II was In
conformity with the letter and the spirit Of treaties with
tho orders and nobs intentions of that noble lady and
the Independence OF the people Of Spanish America.
[Arp!ause.) Gentlemen, pcrmi. mo now, for the
diaity and anecoBas friendship the benevolencs and
kindness with which have been here on every
side to drink 70 the health Of the citizens tho soldiers
and the beautiful country of the United States. (eud
end tremendous aoplause)
Senor BARREnA spoke as follows
GESTfHMES--To speak with contsmps about our race
has always been almost system. and for this
see with pleasure the present meeting, where, animated
by common sentiment, the OF peace
aud Of the union cf all the different branches OF that
powerful tree which was long ago the admiration Of
tho world am highly pleased with the enumeration OF
oil the elements Of greatness Of that nation whose songs
in all tbs continents over all tho ISLANDS No.
mcnty struggles could not exhaust that strength which
grew with ages, and i as the representative OF
ton, sti not recognized BY Spain
"a fynA Cail rha Atp,.tn .f
recognized here (pcnting TO his hearty II By Psrus
fault or ~ SPANS fault, have treaty the re-
CogEition ID yet already made. (Applause)
Mr. BARREoA procecded:--I thank, in the name of my
government aud Of the Peruvian people the representa-
knowledge the merits not only Of European Spain,
but Of those OF the spanish race. transit
ton period has passed over tho old family,
and now ieol tie movement OF progress that the
Minister OF Spain foresaw this side Of the ocean, The
intestine wars have made stronger Free
withdrawing they have stopped for while our material
progress Spain Is to-day powerful she was before
the struggle Spanish America must have tho dss.
tiny Ier doubts her prcjudices her instincts moved
~ In the conduct OF the most brilliant generals Of
Spain General Prim carries, gentlemen, in tho flags
that waved beneath tho sun Of Mexico the rainbow OF
Face between the two families-a sign OF alliance
which has never deceived since the days
powerful elements II asslmilation . union Is az in
dissousl' as necessary and they may dismiss
cils-from the mouth OF her Minister and in tho name
OF her armos-from tho mouth OF the gallant General
who was not afraid TO withdraw from Mexico (Applasc
Gentlemen beneath the shadow Of the banners Of Peru
or Venszues and Of all the Standardization republics
propose toast 10 the health Of the worthy rsprcscn-
tatiyc OF Spain, Senior Tassara.
This toast was loudly appaudcd, and Senior Tas sara
responded In eloquent and select language.
Senor Asia Baruaga Minister OF Chic, sent a letter
excusing himself from attending, account sickness
in his family.
The following correspondence between tho Secretary
Of State and the Committee the Banquet was read
No. WET THrRTy.tigsr sIH1sr,
NLw YonK, June D. 1867 !
SRA number Of Spanish and Spanish American
gentlemen residing in this city have decided to
svo q dinner to his Lxcsllency General Prim
Friday next, June l3, seven O'Clock
r. NJ, at DelInonico's, In Fourteenth street.
The character Of this gentleman, his deeds the
Gle fields Of spain and Africa his ability as statesman
and dipomatist, his wei known and noble syn,pahies
for the welfare Independence and prosperity OF the
different nationslitss established ON this cont.
nsnt, and his efforts In the Parliamcnts OF
Spain In behalf OF constitutional liberty and political
rights, for him the esteem aud admiration oil
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