The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-18
VIEWS OF SENIOR M. ROMERO.
Speeches OF Ex-Mayor Opdyko
and Other Citizens,

vested, it's spontaueity, and thousand other crcum
stances, have, perhaps been partly the cause that
there has been so little comment on IT in TO,
papers. About a month ago OF citizens pro-
iected demonstration in OF the Mexican cause,
lhat without taking cognzance Of The policy which cir
cumstances may have obliged the government
this country follow, should manifest the dominant
feeling in regard to the invasion OF Mexico, not only
among the great Of the people OF the United states
but among those classes especially favored by nteli
gence, learning position fortune. They soon found
among their friends tbs disposition and they would
have collected very large subscription II the desired
they had carrying out at the earliest opportunity their
ntenons and other considerations Of minor Importance,
had prevented it. 50 that without delay tho
following invitation sent Washington to senior
Romero
THE INVITATION TO THE BANQUET FROM IEADINo
CITIZENS OF NEW YORK.
NEW YoRK, Feb 49, 1854.
DEAR srR-The undersigned, in common with many
loyal citizens feel much interest in the present condition
Of Mexico, that important continental State.
We cordially sympathize with the people OF Mexico IN
their une ua struggle and apr ecatiug bravery
and sacriacts your services in maintaining The in
tegrty Your country tender to you as the faithful
day. March o. Your obedient servants,
VIM II. Aspinwall, Henry fe'adeld,
Hamilton Fish. Henry Z. Pierrepons,,
John " Eiamersey, George Opdyke,
jonathan Sturges David Dudley Field,
James w. Eeekman, George Bancroft,
j. J. Astor, Jr., C. A Bristed,
smith Chft, Alex Van Rensselaer,,
W. +. Dodge, Jr., George Jooson,
David Hoailey, Washington Hunt,
Frederic De Peyster, Charles KING,
W. Butter Duncan, Willard PARKER,
Vim. G Bryant. Adrian IseliR
VIM Curtis Moves, Robert J. Lvinsston,
Henry Clews, Samuel B. Rugge8,
Frederic G. Gerhard, James 7. Brady.
Geo. l. Strong,
To his Exce!lency NJ. RohRRc, Mexican Minister, &C,
Washington, u. c.
MR.. RoMERo's REPLY ACCEPTING TBB HONOR.
MEXICAN LEGATION TIE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
WARRINGTON, March 20, 1854
GEyp1EMENT have just had the honor to receive your
kind letter Of the 18th ultmo informing me that you In
common with many loyal citizens feel much interest IN
the present condition Of Mexico, cordially sympathize
with the people Of that republic IN their bravery ana
maintaining the integrity OF my country You are good
enough to tender to me- as the OF Mexico
dinner In your city on the goth instant.
Nothing could be more gratifying 20 myself and to my
countrymen than seeing that we have with US the en-
ghtened and unnterested sympathy OF SO many Of tho
distng eminent citizens, whose virtues
learning aud perseverng enterprise have made Of the
city New York tho great metropolis Of the New World
The demonstration with which you intend to honor tho
noble Tor which my country Is lighting against one
Of the strongest organized military Powers
earth while shows your high opinion Of the question
and your great OF justice will be duly appreciated
spa we as by AZ ubassea and people
throughout the world who have regard for justice,
and cannot help noticing s entirely tramped down oy
the Emperor of the Fre1ch 10 the policy ne pursuing
towards Mexico
am, sir very respectfully your oeed'ens ssryant
Messrs WILLIAM cullen BRYANT &C., &c.
In addition to the invitation by letter. Mr.. Romero re-
ceved despatch from Mr. Aspnwall, chairman Of tho
Invitation Committee asking him to bo present at tho
banquet on the Goth.
To this the Minister replied as follo~s:-
MEXICAN LEGATION IN TIE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA L
WASHINGTON, March rs, 1854
My DEAR SRI had the honor TO day TO receive the
KIND note which you we're pleased to sdaSoss to me on
III your name a. well as thsse OF many o. your
fellow citizens, who cordially sympahze with Mexico
in the unequal combu which she is sustaining az
wel vita myself WHO represent her. that should
accept dinner In The city Nea York, on Tuesday tho
goth inst., at seven O'Clock p. II.
In reply, while sincerely acknowledging your own
Kindness and that Il distinguished friends in otter
ing me such demonstration which, from the elevated
social position and Semuest qualities Of the gentlemen
from whom it originates, carries with IL great sgni-
ncance, have the honor to say that have already
which had the pleasure to address to tho gentlemen
who were kind enough to ohe, to me and ,s that vii
pointed. am, respectfully, &C., &c, &C.,.
Mr. WIN. H. AsrrswArL President OF the Invitation,
Committee, New York.
The held In the best saloons or DelmouicoG
hotel occupyin four OF the largest Two apart
for the reception and convenience OF the guests for
che banquet ITSELF and the fourth for the orchestra and
other matters Indispensable to the occasion The great
dining saloon, Of five hundred covers illuminated
for the purpose OF receiving number Of ladies and gen.
serbled 90 see the table and It's ornaments prior tho
beginning Of the banquet Important additions had boon
made TO the usual furniture and decorations OF tuse
splendid rooms; and, among other things that delighted
tho sight, there ,profuslon OF exquisite
flowers arranged in garlands, branches twgs baskets
fowerpots &c. distributed over tho doors, tables and
nrepaces the sides Of the mirrors and wherever they
could rs graceful ornaments. The ball in which
the banquet was set out displayed most magnificent
spectacle AT the head the national flags OF the United
states and Of tho republic OF Mexico placed together.
0u the table itself tbcrs were more than hvo pyramids
>formcd Of slender branches Of owos; splendid sugar
piece four feet high placed tho centre representing
the arms of tho Mexican republic--that IS,
tho eagle standing in the cochiueal or Indian
Gg tree-tho whole supported by rock which
seemed to rise up in the midst Of waters. rho
elegant table also decorated palm and various
kinds OF cactus, memorial OF tho tropical chine and
productions OF Mexico There also piece Of pastry
work In the form OF q small temple, which were dis
iinctly written these Names Juarez, !" "Urar1,--
The heroic President aud gallant General Chief are
now ~ the head OF the Mexican patfi IL.
touching and moving picture presented by those
illustrious citizens OF tho American Union yieing wlh
zach other entertaining and welcoming tho representa-
Tive Of Mexico the Deighborng republic Ia an hour the
most difficult and critical that has dlwned upon her
The generosity OF the sentiment which inspires certain
en with tho desire Of honong and sustaining with de-.
monstrations Of affection those who are struggling with
misfortune is something that only within tho roach or
noble mnds-of intelligent and well organized hears
But We must como back TO tho prosac but substantial
and important question o. the dinner ITSELF without going
into particulars and reservng what technically termed
the menu" to be inserted Afterwards This we viii
take from the elegant bills Of fare printed 10 blue with
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