The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-31
Speeches Of Sir Norton, Chief Justice Chase,
Vice Admiral Farragut, Major Generals
Dix and Hooker, Hon. Mr.. Watkin,
NJ. p, Hon. John Sherman
and Mr.. Ogden.
The Interests Of Great Britain and the
United States Inseparable.
War Between the Two Coun
tries Impossible.
The People will Preserve the Inter
national Concord.
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magnificent complimentary banquet was rendered
by Sir Morton Peo to his American friends last evening
at Delmoncos The visit which he has paid our coun-
try win terminate on Wednesday, when he returns to
England by the steamer Scotia and the banquet was
farewell testimonial to his friends Of the kindly feelings
with which the reception he everywhera received
throughout the United States has impressed him.
THE BANQUET.
The entertainment Of the richest character and It
is speaking with deberaton when is said that in the
entirety Of its appurenances the elegance Of its de-
tails 1t was the most magnificent banquet public p
vate, ever given received In this country and If the
extent OF Sir Mortons gratitude TO be measured by the
lavish profuseuess with which he entertained his friends
last evening then indeed have they to be proud
OF the profound sentiments Of regard with which they
have inspired him during his two months sojourn
amongst them.
THE BILL or FARE.
in its own speciality, unique and elegant affair 1t
was arranged in the form Of eight PACED book each
leaf being Of satn and containing the numerous dishes
OF the banquet sertati while tho covers which OF
morocco were stamped in gold with Sir Mortons coat Of
arms and the of the particular guest at whose
plate the book was laid.
THE DECORATIONS
Delmonico had been given a carte bancae render the
occasion as elegant lay within the scope Of his we'll
known capacities and he certa My exercd them to their
landing at the curb to the reception ROOM where per-
feet system was in operation for the disposal of outside
with the perfume of hundreds Of bouquets Of the
flowers, which hung from every chandelier and
bracket The centre table Of the main occupied
by handsome and elaborate floral device representing
the British and American flags, suspended on crossed
stats Of immorues The dining hall also decorated
most handsomely and the coyp ou or the vast apart
mcnt when tho guests were seated, was OF the most
brilliant character. The table occupied by Sir Morton
and tho more Immediately distinguished gentlemen
urn nrlt,o tartn
Of the flags OF the two nations, enclosing the OF
Great Britain AT the opposite end of the apartment
the shield of America-our national coat OF arms-em
braced like its ris.d.rs Of Great Britain, In the
twined folds OF the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes
THE GUESTS.
Among the more prominent gentlemen present
Chief Justice Chase, Major Generals Dix, Hooker and
Schenck, vce.Admiral Farragu and Hon John sher-
man. host Of other well known Rcrsonagcs pre-
hour Of preparing our account Over four hundred peo
pie including some atty ladies, composed the party.
THE ToAsTs AND SPEECHES.
Towards the hour Of nine O'Clock, when the banquet
had been disc issed In manner which eyinced full
appreciation OF Its merits Sir Morton Peto introduced
the toass Of the evening He alluded, with deep
brief complimentary ausion TO the exalted virtues OF
the past and the Chief Magistrates gave
Tho arst toast THE President of the United States
SPEECH OF HON. JOHN SHERMAN. N#
Hon JoHr SHxRHAx responded. He felt authorized he
said, In the statement that the feelings OF esteem
which had been expressed by their host for the Presi
coin had assumed his oee At most critical time In the
history Of country and by his acts had found his way
TO the hearts OF thousands and implanted his temple Of
respect wherever humanity existed. In England when
sovereign passed away from earth the anxetes of the
people were great despite the system Of succession
whereby the government was preserved from disorgan
zaon and he therefore, appreciated their feelings when
they sympathized with In that dire affection
tApplause.) The result OF all, however mad been
10 strengthen the Union and make liberty universal as
the atmosphere Cheers) Sir Morton would carry
back with him messages OF peace and kindness. We
irQd nf md ant M rrrpo n(tt W.
compelled TO undertake the last only for the vital
reason Of our own preservation nation We wanted
policy He would say Sir Morton that his country
men and countrywomen all had messages OF kindness
and peace to send around the world We have now as
sumed great responsibilities Like the man newly
married our country was happy now; but still,
entering on career attended with and
responsibility Our vast resources needed development
and that without delay. We shall have no more
soldiers except they are here 10 preside nj feasts
our country asked offoreien countries nothing but kind
ness, and the return would be increase OF good will
to all mankind loud applauseD 0s
that Great Britain persuaded OF our good inten-
tons and wanted no better proof Of our feelings than
wales fhe Queen and her Iamenicd consort had ever
been our friends He gave them
The second toast :-ssThe Queen, which received
In tho most enthusiastic manner.
SPEECH or MIR. wATKIN, M.P.&
Hon. Mr.. wArKrS, member Of the British Parliament.
responded. He wished he was eloquent enough 10
tnem drinking the heaHh oil his
Queen When she heard that the consort cf our late
President widow, she had written letter OF
dolence, well knowing the feelings OF her fellow woman
under such circumstances OF bereavement. Widowed
together she sympahiz~d with her II with gratid-
cation he had nation triumphant, yet orgiv ing;
that ther w. NO ieaonsy Of America on his side Of the
water England, a. an Old country had old
prcjudces but she had old virtues. and IL she
had not In the outset accorded that sympathy
which logically expected, yet the great of
her people bad recognized our struggle as one against
w ssd H. Mss s n s 0s
would be so infatuated with onr country, people,
prospects and institutions, that she would not
stitutional subjects danghter.l He would ask what
there for jealousy side by side were the his
torans Bancroft and Mscauley and the artists Bierstadt
and westiake and others known in nteralure and
science What England had In her past we
were now enjoying IN our present, and both
and promoting their general welfare He believed the
of liberty was not going down on the Anglo Saxon
race and he counseed the two people, by combining
their Efforts TO extend their religion language and trade
Great applause.)
sir Morton in Introducing the mex, toast said What
we all owed what every friend Of liberty owed was due
10 the army and navy Everything dear in the present
and hopeful in the depended the eSerions OF
the two services He would give them
The third toast--serhe Army and Navy OF the ruicd
Sates'-wbich responded TO BY Major General pix
REMARKS or MAJOR GENERAL Ola.
He felt great ddcnce In ling before the chief
officer OF navy and the commanding officer OF this
department He would return his thanks briefly. He
desired 20 express behalf OF his auditors and him
SELF tho eradication they experienced NJ the visit of Sir
Morton Peto and his friends 10 this country Their
nccton with railway interests and the friendly rea
lions In which they had stood towards the country,
claimed our esteem and the welcome which was every.
where accorded TO them. The war had brought
with II lessons which we're and would be
useful In the present and the future. The
force OF military had ever been from the North
TO the SOUTH from frost TO sunshine and flowers Not
that the Southern people were deficient In spirit but
the North had the muscle and the energy derived from
climate favorable 10 such condition Of mankind.
lCheers) Another lesson II had taught that ala.
very ~ stage time OF s existence was invari-
ably calamitous to those maintaining H. when two
classes In the relation Of master and save the latter
was sure 10 work out its own delivery Here
in our own country slavery had gone down