The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-23
Magnificent CommemOratiOn Of the Landin
Of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Speeches by Joseph h. Choate, the Mayor
Elect, General Hancock, Admiral Farra-
gut, Or. Bellows, Senator Lane, Cow
ernOr Smythe, or New Hamp-
shire, and others.
A JOYOUS AND PATRIOTIC TIME.
&c, &c. &c.

nversary last evening ut Dclmouico's, Fourteenth
street verydistnguished company assembled ON the
occas on, aud The festivities and the proceedings asso
claed herewith passed Off with sct exceeding any
previous anniversary This in itself an indication
of the patriotism and loyalty OF The Sons of New Eng
land tho descendants OF the Pilgrim Fathers, IN com
memoraiion OF whose landing societies were originally
established in the several New England States. Tho So
cicy which last evening comrenoratcd that historic
event composed of New Engandcr who have migrated
to- prospered in and who noby represent their native
States in the metropolitan city of the Union Identified
with the interests Of New York. connected with it by ties
which but links in the great chain That binds all New
Englandcrs and all Americans, to tho Union, the men,
bers Of the society heartily joined heart and hand
in every effort set foot TO aid the govern
ment in the maintenance Of The Union in the
great struggle through which has passed for tho
throw of the late rebellion That desired event being
happily accomplished the Temple OF Janus closed, and
whte-robad peace once moro smiling over a united
country, the society hailed with delight and patriotic
pride the of their anniversary resolved to
make it an occasion Of more than ordinary rejoicing
and self Equalization.
The principal dining hall in Delmoncos the scene
of the banquet-fty chosen for such happy and glo
reunion OF the Sons and for their interchange Of
couTesies congratulations with their sister societies.
The magnificent banqucting decorated for the
occasion with all tho taste which marks the manage
ment OF that establishments; not only So bat the ban
quet Itself chef douUse Of tbs culinary iasto and
talent Of tho proprieiors.
The company present included almost all the members
of the society," with array Of distinguished guests
from the army and nayythe former represented by the
gallant General Hancock the navy by It's oldest and
noblcst representative, the battle fariagus.
Tho sister societies their representatives in full
presidents and presldents-so that almost all tho
patriotic sants in tie calendar had chance 10 be
toasted not according to tho old Titu when sheir tos
ing their martyr ION, but in such style and IN
such champagne that had the poor saints UdSsaHt
been tempted with draught thcrefrom instead of g
dry recantaton, they would never have reached the
crown Of snin;dom marty rJom Tho guests table
was placed in the centre OF the room oppo-
site the principal entrance, The Other tables
radatiug thcrefrom from side 20 side 10 either
end Of the rom, every seat tbea occupied by the gal
liant OF New England Gray haired sircs md Their ons
all gloryng in the title OF Now kngan6s Sors,
there One grand sentiment pergad!ng all--oynlty TO
their native States coaditloaa-loyalty the Union
paramount. The record Shows this and the Society
glores in the motto-''ihe Union hrst and iast-rsto
The greatest enjoyment prevailed throughout the pro-
cccngs-the very gensl, able and numerous speeches
and Introductory remarks 70 oaEts OF the Presidng Son
Joseph IL. Choate-as usual tending much 10 this
result.
AT tho principal table were Joseph H. Cboate, Vice
President of the Society, presiding on bis right
Secretary or tho Treasury, Hon Hrgh McCuoch; Eov.
Dr. Thompson, Admiral Farragu. senator Lane Cover
". II.
Dr. bellows the Presidents Of It. Patrick, S. Nicholas
and st. George William II. Evarts, Theodore riiton
and Professor Hitchcock
Colonel Frank T. Howe and other gentlemen moved
anon. tho guests that all their wants attend
ed TO- ec Of courtesy well Intended bnt not needed
the presence OF Mr. Charles Demon 60 and a host Of
well trained servitors, who let nothing undcne that
might anticipate the wishes and wants OF c numerous
After the company had fully t'sncd the inusr man
with rich and luxurious rcpas spread before
the presiding oicer Mr. Choate, called tho society to
order.
SPEECH or JOSEPH II. cuoArg.
The President commenced by tribute OF respect
10 the memory Of the late N Curtis soyes who for
many years Allied tho position OF president Of tho society
He said that In him they had lost not III presdeab merely
but one o. the most Jealous ana abe a5gocass and ae
leaders Of us cherished prncipies Although he WAS
not strictly native OF New England, he Nas never
thcless, by descent, by instinct, by habit and by
education deeply imbred with the of,iest
and tho peculiar rts OF the Puritan character IL bis
mute lips nigh, speak tor moment now who chn doubt
upon what glorious themes they would discourse TO-
night How proudly would no recall tn. great events
which have mado tho year which IL drawing ~ Its
close historical. ana have marked it the short
Of Pilgrim Fathers have advanced farther aud faster
than In the whole IA years that have preceded II TAP
plause. In the rst place. how the terrible majesty OF
this mighty nation has been vndicated throughout all
our borders All enemies have been placed under
feet Appausc And next, how slavery has met ia
eternal doom. (Applause) To-day nation stands
erect, serene and pure, without spot or bomsh ana
now read our immortal Declaration Of Independ.
encc and teach II to our children Without blush,
because now, AZ never before It's every word 10 true
(applsuse,and henceforth In the broad region
WIDE republic all men born free and equal. With
what profound gratitude should vo recognize the
vices Of our gallant army and neutrality-suspicious.
mighty valor has for all these high results
(Applause) That army was Htly represented by the
courage, tho modcsy ana the enduring patience Of It's
iiustrous commandments speechlcss Lieutenant Gen
erachcers)but has he not spoken all these bloody
fields from the Potomac TO the Mississippi IN voice that
shall still reverberae in trumpet tones Ia the OF
grateful postety, when the most glowing periods OF
Webster and Clay shall have died away In fanting
whispers along tho gallery OF time. lCheers) The
navy also equally a. iustrous exponent In the CRATE
full exploits OF its foremost lcaderour gallant Vice Ad
ma (Choer II has been told to the undyng praise Of
Englands greatest Admiral that in his last ngbt he
bearing down upon tho enemy, ho hosed In the rigging
OF his nagship signal which boro those memorable
words:-"England expects every to do his duty
! words that have inspired tho courage OF Engsimen
from that hour 20 this but it reserved for Mel
son. as no was bearing down upon the enemy TO hoist
nothing less than hmself-tgrcat choerngl-into the
rigging Of his Gegshp ns ne was bearing down upon ~
choersthat the world may gee that what Engand had
only expected America had fully done lChcers.l
Even tho shells and the shot, md the bullets
Of the rebel enemy fell aghast that sight and spared
that sublime spectacle for history. tChccrs) We
meet 70 night under auspices and surrounded by cir.
cumatances which would give all hopes OF success
W celebration The President OF the United States has
ret constrained ny the pressure Of his high duties 70
main a. home but he has sent into presence, 70 lend
adoitona' soIy 70 TINS festival Of Ills most itn
portsnt and valuable constitutional advisers Applouse
Tho Senate OF tho United ssatcs taking festival into
cheers)-so az TO gvc tho distnsuIehed senator from
indiana mr. Lane) opportunity 10 come here and
respond for the day celebrate The national House
Of Representatives unable 10 escape the conagon OF
this enthusiasm daughter and chsers)--has likewise
sent LIS speaker; " l am not misinformcd before
i another hour shall have rolled on We shn have
him present hero 70 respond 70 The sentiment Of ory o
rous nag. Mr. Choste after slluding the many dis
tngushed gentlemen who expected 10 respond "a
the various toass closed his remarks by introducing the
Hon. Henry s. Lane, Senator from Indiana formerly
Governor of that State, who would resDond 10 the first