The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-23

10 the number OF about two hundred sat to weli
prepared dinner in the south wing Of the Palace -four
O'Clock the hour appointed Tor the banquet but N
consequence Of the appearance Of Bondn at that
and the expressed wish Of great number TO see the
wonderful tight rope performance IL was postponed until
half past four The table was handsomely decorated
with flowers, CONNECTIONS and the national colors.
large number Of letters had been received ey the So
cretary Mr. g. Bsding from various parts OF England
and the Continent from which we select few Of tho most
Important.
The chairman then read the following letter
pRoN UNITED MINISTER.
80. No. UrrxR PORTLAND PLACE, July !, 1852
,aion to take part IN social gathering 20 celebrate the
National Anniversary at the Crystal Palace, Friday
next regret that circumstances beyond my control
render necessary TO forego the privilege Of accepting It,
But the return Of the day will the less be hailed by
mo with the customary congrHtulaton Indeed IL s
becoming associated with increased confidence Ia the
power OF the principles then rst declared 70 be the guide
oour national policy The people Of the United States have
BY their action during the past year their de-
voon to lhom sacrifices OF svory kind In resistance to
assault OF tho most psdious and formidable character
Alth ugh the struggle be not yet completely over, the
Anal issue y becoming Gay s ana sss ~ son
vince US Of that The project Of substituting for repub
lc resting the axions OF 1776 oigarchy xed upon
necks Of one portion Of the human doomed TO
everlasting bondage. has vanished into thin air. This re-
SUIT alone worth America all that the contest has yet
cost But still remains to establish those axions on
such footing of supremacy 70 render repetition OF
it any time impossible. Let Us hope ths the
day celebrate Is but the precursor Of still
glorious one when the blessings Of peace may DO super
added TO the full attainment that glorious end. pray
you accept yourself and TO communicate 70 all
friends my best wishes for your and their health
and prosperity and to believe your obeden servant
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
FRszxAs Il. AoRss. ESQ
After dinner the Chairman arose, and after sgnfying
that the time had for the intellectual part OF the
past sad-Whether It Is tossing upon the rolling pillows,
journeyng in foreign lands-whether at home or
abroad this day full Of joy and pleasure
lCheers Now my friends the first thing 70 be done on
an occasion like this is to turn thoughts back to the
land of birth adoption, and 70 remember our
country when abroad. (Cheers.) Twill therefore pro-
pose for the first sentm ,n on this OCCASION country
and indivsible; may peace and harmony speedily
prevail throughout its entire dominions" Immense
cheerng--and "Hail Columbia" by the band.) The
Chairman then introduced the sentiment, "rhe
President Of the United Statos"-(great cheers)-
followsL am sure no American need utter q compi-
mentary word concerning the President OF tho United
States there stand his acts HISTORY will record them,
and future generations will speak OF them. Allow 70
introduce to you English gentleman who has kindly
consented respond to this sentiment will call upon
the Rev. j. II. Rylance.
Rev. Mr.. Ryance. Row. A. P. Putnam, or R0xbury,
Mass Professor Hoyt of the Wisconsin State Agricultural
Society; Rev. Mr.. Kittridge Of Charesown, Mass the
United States Consul in Dublin DR.. Mcgowan; James
Beale, I. Mason Jones and George Francis Train made
soul stirring and eminenty patriotic addresses during the
evening.