The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-18
NEW YORK, MONDAY, APRIL IS, 1864

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clouds be d,spsled BY shs sunshine Of liberty asd
peace and Mexico assured In her isdeenaence take tho
high place which belongs 70 her 10 the family Of nations
The mex. toast vss 70 The heath Of seser Don Iepaco
Anriscal, . thiinguishod lawyer Of Mexico II was
drank vkh Ill the honsrs Mr. hariscal replied a. fol-
lows
Mr. MARIsCAL's REMARKS.
Gr.IzxSH-Although so imperfecsiy acquainted with
you very warmly for the KIND and splendid manner IN
which you ao compmentng the representative OF my
country and tho illusions made 10 relation snereso
am perfectly that tho general feeling OF the peo
pie OF the United States Ia most favorable TO Mexico
In her present struggle 10 resist conquest. But when
ened citizens a. yoa consider 10 nos . blind
sentiment, but rather a convicion, deep
danger common 70 both republics. cherish the idea
that while this unanimous sympathy for Mexico
:.ss, my country S win no, 30 saSss.sd Tor ira S
will soon come trust In which the SYM athics OF this
great people will be no longer dsregarded by any Power
The next soast was "ro General Jose Lopez Uraga,
the Commanders u Chief q the Mexican army and among
been drank with acclamation.
Tho cnAIRrAs called on Mr. George Folsom to respond,
who spoke very nearly ~ follows
Mr., rOLson's REMARKS.
Sir being ct this moment invited 70 speak 10 this toast
and without preparation OF any kind viii be difficult
for me TO say anything worthy q my bearers: Newer
say few words for cannot do loss than accede 10 tho
request Of worthy President NJ Beskmana gentle.
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representative Of our rich and powerful ssaie ,
have always besn at attached to The beautiful
manly yet soft and insnuating which s capable Of
the highest lights Of eoquence we'll as OF the sweetest
iife and declare that would have been difficult for
mo 70 have found more delightful task This love OF
the Spanish language could but extend TO the
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Spanish America among whom Mexico occupies the frst
the fertility OF the SOIL and, above ALL from the very
sental circumstance Of being our neghbor and having
since her emancipation, adopted republican institutions
by these sentiments undertook years ago translation
OF the letters which Herman Cortez addressed 70 the En-
Of New spainetters which contain very important his
torica data, and which then entirely unknown TO
US until Mr. Prescott, our immortal historian; published
IL may be Seen that my sympathy for the affairs Of
Mexico is Of long standing. And is il possible that Il
could cease TO exist now that her sons are gloriously
lighting to preserve Independence which cost them
many sacrifices 10 achieves No certainly il exists
in me actively than ever, as II does in tho
he,rt Of every American; for this point,
OF the gentlemen have already well said the opinion Of
our people UNI nimous Every one knows that on the
Mexican soil struggle il going on for principle left us
rs an Inheritance by one u our great statesmen, and
without whose Strict observance our institutions and po
lca institution great danger. WISH then, that
Mexico will without rest the struggle TO which
she has been unusy provoked and do not fear that
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ended our aid TO Mexico will not be limited to barron
sympathy. Qoud appiause.)
Of the Medical corps OF the Mexican army during the
memorable siege OF Pueba In proposing this toast the
Chairman spoke Of the high surgical ability OF DIR Ma
shown in his treatment Of disabled French
soldiers at Pusbla.
DIR. PARKER's REMARKS.
Dr. PARKER in reply 70 this toast, said doctor Ma
not only deserve consideration dis
tDgushed surgeon and professor OF medical science but
he still more worthy Of our appreciation and our nom-
Il al hto trina nnfr
viii add an important fact TO what the President
said, which will doubtless attract your attention.
was persuaded OF the ability and skill Of pr. Ma
varro, and OF the kindness and attention he had
OF the most advantageous kind, through trustworthy
sources TO transfer his services TO the medical corps OF
ns the
DR.. Navarro. like Q true member Of my profession
Ike loyal son q Hippocrates-energetcally repeed
these seductive offers. cannot help but remember In
connection With this act the sublime action o! the ven
cradle father Of medicine, who when solicited mpored
exchange for immense treasures replied with sublime
a6nega.ion my talent, my art. my existence,
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the conduct OF Or. Navarro under circumstances
the homage which he deserves; and in doing SO we do
not forget that 10 his country they contendng
aided In noshng except force and treason to carry out hs
ominous intentions We hope that the OF
Mexico each one and in the place belonging to nm VIII
yarro Appiause) In this way there is no doubt that
that republic, sister, will be saved from the crisis
thies viii succeed In carrying forward her Interests and
safety to the success her immense elements demand for
her. SUD-
The PRrsmEr then announced that Dr. Navarro was
about 10 speal.. He spoke as follows = SIX
DIR. NAvARRo's REMARKS.
GESrLKSIregret very much that my slight knowledge
OF your beautiful language does net permit TO duly
press my feelings. feel the greatest satisfaction In
being . witness to the ardent sympathy manifested
position and 50 respected for their scientific and political
knowledge. have no words TO express my gratitude for
the toast and for the kind illusions which you have been
her independence has been for long time past
with one OF the most powerful mouarcbs OF
ing IN this way the patriotic senticc Of her sons and
that sne is worthy OF tha, .ympAthy which
right share with you 10 extending towards her.
Please TO receive gentlemen. my most sincere prayers
which has shaken this great republic and given Euro
pean tyrauts the opportunity OF audacousy ,readng
the American continent-ths sacred, ground on
are but the sorrowfu remembrances Of times which
will never return again. The will come. and perhaps
OF all foreign intervention and your glorious Union napp
~ resored-beng more, % always has been, the
asonishment o. The civilized world and the fear OF the
THIS discourse being loudly applauded. ". BsrxxAs
said1Gentiemen. there g among our invited guests
gentleman who, having done commercial business tor
viii consider IS iSs Mexican representative Of
that hardworking and intelligent profession. This
gentleman is senior Fernando de Ia tuesta, an ofDcer
OF the Mexican Legation, who is at present here and
whom hope We viii have the pleasure OF hearing to
night request Of friend the Mayor Of this city.
who represents New York commerce, that he will be
pleased 70 respond 10 this toast alter wbnh promise
myself That Senior Cuesta will favor Us with speech
SPEECH or Kx.xAvoR orDYKx.
GsSrEKSIn the name OF the merchants Of this city.
TO whose society have the honor to belong and Of the
CITY ITSELF whose mandste and representative had the
honor be for the last two yeurs although Ii snger
permitted me TO speak officially IN It's name have tho
pleasure OF expressing my profound sympathy ror the
cause which the people Of the neighborlng 70
pubic are sustaioing against Europeab invasion.
Attention could not but have been most strongly called
TO The TACT which our distinguished gest referred 10
corning what NJ Theirs said the Corps IegislatR OF
France, on the manner in which, in HE Judgment the
Archduke MACMILLAN would be received IN this city 80
far would We be from making him demonstrations Of
appreciation and sympathy that, as you know, aud
think right TO remark this occasion, have made
such demonstrations precisely to those Powers that
least the frnnde Irance When Eussinn