New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-05
A TRsP DOWN TIE MARBOR.
Speeches by Gen. Ranks, Gov. Curtin,
md Others.

and Others.
Yesterday afternoon q number Of the personal
friends of Gen. Banks met him on board OF Gov
eminent enter at the Barge-oice, and enjoyed with
him a most delightful excursion down the harbor.
Among the distinguished gentlemen present were
the following: MajorGen. Banks, Governor Curtin,
Mayor Opdyke Commodore Vanderbilt, CON- Van
Brunt, Gen. Van Vet, Gen. Browne, Gen. Carr,
Coils Eaton, Burns, +. f. Howe, Vinton, Goser
Burton, Postmaster Wakenan, Sub-Treasurer Cisco
Collector Barney, Surveyor Andrews, Dr. Satterlee,
Messrs. Marshall, Knight, Low, Burns, Taylor
vandervoort Kelly, S.stson, Browne, Cowdin
Gould, McCurdy, Graham, Isaacks, Archer, and
others.
| This excursion was an unheralded and impromptu
affair gotten mp in three hours, at tho suggestion Of
Col. Howe. Surveyor Andrews mnde ample pro-
vision for the entertainment Of the gentlemen on
board of his swift.movng and beautiful craft, and
when she was fairly out at sea all present were cor.
daily invited to the cabin to partake Of tho good
things prepared for them. When sandwiches ana
other sutstantials had ceased to be an attraction
Mayor Opdyke was called to the Chair lie MADE
short and happy speech. In the course OF bis re-
marks he said:
We have met to show our respect TO disun-
guished General. When he goes, we know not
where be goes; but we may res assured that as 10
has taken US by surprise, he will one day take the
enemy by surprise. When he leaves us, we shall
part with him in sorrow; but we know he has a
duty to perform for his country, and he will not IAN
to do his duty well. patriotic toast complimentary
to Gen. Banks was followed by three rousns cheers
and tiger, when the gallant General arose and said
he could not but feel gratied by the honos paid 10
him and the scene by which he was surrounded.
lie never felt better satisfied with any undertaking.
Tie Government has given his expedition good
chance, and if his success should be equal to his
wishes. New.York would be satisfied, the Govern
ment strengthened, and humanity ennobled. lie
has under bis command men Of intelligence, courage,
and patriotism, who will work and fight III defense
Of their country. AT this point the General paused,
when be was loudly called upon TO 20 on, but be
good naturedly replied that there was point when
he should STOP talking, and he thought he had
reached il completely.
| The General closed with toast, and sat down
amid tumult Of cheers. Gen. Wetmore then tpok
the noor and complimen;ed Penney lyana, noble
State which sent 100000 men 10 the seat Of war,
ana when her soil was invaded raised 10000 more
men to repel the invaders lie spoke Of the conf
dence reposed in Gen. Banks and OF the loyalty oil
tho Empire State, and concluded with fine sentl-
inent, which brought Gov. Curtin to Lis feet. The
Governor made mos, eloquent and patriotic speech,
which ought to be written with a diamond pen ana
printed in et.ers Of gold lie said he not insen.
sible 10 the honor paid 10 Pennsylvania. Size
bounded in men OF consistent ana stubborn loyalty.
When the Rebels dared to pollute her sacred soil in
seyen days 1900 men rushed TO her rescue like
guests TO ~ festival. During his short stay in
New.York he Lad heard disloya sentiments
that would 10, be tolerated in Pennsylvania.
lie had long known Gen. Banks, aud did
tot doubt his capacity for great deeds
The rciicency Of the Government respecting
his expedition is remarkable, for 10 not yet known
ia Richmond in what direction be intended 10 sail,
nor where be intended TO 20. He was for crushing
out the Rebellion and hoped Richmond, that nest of
yiperr, would be taken. We must strike u the heart
Of The enemy when we saw tho blood flowing from
the heart Of tie enemy there would be hope. Egh-
teen months experience should have taught US the
losson that we have 10 deal with desperate and
INSCRIPTIONS toe. We must be more in earnest.
Pennsylvania was willing TO exhaust her money
and hor men to defend the Union-we must fight as
though all depended upon our exertlons, and trust
in heaven as though all depended upon providence.
Cheer after cheer was given FOR Pennsylvania and
her noble Governor.
/ Clas. Gould, esq, in a few appropriate remarks
I called upon Commodore Van Brunt, who thanked
the company for the cheers given TO him.. and said:
" Tho Navy will aways do iis duty wherever it is
placed M,jor Barnes gave q toast 70 Commodore
Vanderbilt, IN which he said bis vessels had swept
the sea Of commerce. and would now sweep the sea
of battle. Commodore Vanderbilt sad " he was
not rreechiher. be would speak BY proxy, through
Gen. Bauks" Gen. Banks remarked, in "a sentence,
% that Commodore Vanderbilt was the only mau
Sho knew where the expedition was going Gen.
Wctmore made spirited response IN behalf Of
Commod lre Vanderbilt IN which he alluded TO his
capacity for business and MS great executive ability
4 young contratard On boari tie cutter afforded
considerable amusement % the company by bis
lldcgous accoun, Of hs passage on tie TO TINS
city. Ia Pennsylvania he scoretsd himself in "a coal
car shutting his ey and his mouth - as not TO be
distinguished from the humps Of coal about him.
A. Phal,lphm lie was treated t. plenty Of bread
and butter aud eoioe by tie l-4ias who aided tAe
sick and wounded soldier, aud he conductors gave
iina FIRE passage from hat city 10 Nrw-foik.
lie bad been in several battles. Col. Hamilton lis
.Jrucr master. was hilld 10 Beaufort. lie alter
wards borrowed Ia cane, Dud went tnrou-, part u
tic manual of arms ior tle entertainment Of tie
parties on board. III, pary returned 10 tie ely
aLo-t dusk, delighted w.,b tle excursion.
--ss.ts--4sr...s.l-aar4tss
Bfoard Of Couuciirc1.
Tho Nl.rd met ON 'lIurslty a. 4 o',lork lie