The New York herald., 1867-02-03

When ample Justice had hsen donn. thA dinner the
President, Mr.. Kingslsnd and gave the first
toast
erhe President OF the United ssates''-music. "Hail
This having been drunk with cheers, the next was
'The Emperor Of the French"-music, "l'anans pour
Mons DeIaage responded and referring to the ancient
Friendship between The people Of The United States and
Before giving TIE shiIs regular toss,, Mr. Kingsland
IN 1sins to propose the toass which am about TO
oher, l shall occupy your attention but for few
moments leaving TO others the agreeable task of
fully expressing those sentiments, which should wish
convey. The which has brought US together
TO night Is occasion the recollection OF which Will not
soon be efaccd from minds II Is 10 welcome the
arrival Of who has accomplished feat unequaed
In the annals OF maritime sport, undertaking from
which more timid spirits would have sbruDk There are
those, however whose vocabulary there is no such
word as fail; who, defying all risks, ever press on
unfinchingly, and by their very determination sur
mount those difficulties, before which the more
timid quail and to which the feeble succnmb. No
holiday excursion this, where fresh water mariners
spread their sails TO the summer breeze The time Ia
mid winter; the scene the broad Atiantic--what
though the December gale lashed the ocean into
foam, or the fog encirced him with its man.
tie of gloom, still with stout heart ever striving ON.
WARD onward, ever his watchword He knew no rest,
no stay, until the goal reached the victory won
His reception has been such became the victor in
such contest aud his arrival occasion OF an
enthusiastic welcome by those who, accustomed them
selves tn brave the dangers of the deep, could well np
preciae the spirit which mpeled and the ekilI whjah
guided him across the waste OF waters.
But II those Of another land, bound to him by no
other tie save by that feeling Of admiration which
gallant action gallantly performed must command
could so warmly receive him. we, his fellow country
men, testify 10 him tonight how much we appreciate
the deed, which has won for him glorious name and
for American yachting the foremost place.
give you .The health OF the guest OF the evening
may his victory noby won be presagc or many
triumphs In the futnre.'
The Presidents remarks were received with tremend-
ous applause, and Mr.. Bennett upon rspg 10 respond
was greeted with storm OF cheers which continued for
several inmates the guests rising and giving the "hur
rahs' in the most enthusiastic manner.
HR. BENEFITS SPEECH.
When they bad suhsided Mr. Bennett said H.
thank you most heartily Mr. President and gentle
men, for The very kind and Hatterng manner in which
you have received me, and for the terms in which
have been pleased to express your pride and qualification
at the Of OF countymen The pleasure
with which this enthusiastic reception ovsrwhelms
is full compensation for any and all the little trials and
troubles which srewed path the Atlantic On
behalf OF my associates the gentlemen who accompanied
me, and on my own, thank you, Mr.. President and
gentlemen, heartily.
Mr. Bennetts remarks we're received with "thrce
times three; and having been called upon by the pres
ident Mr. Edward Could Buffum and said -
Mr. President and gentlemen Among the many char.
ac,eristics Of c0untrymen there are, believe,
three which no length Of soourn 10 foreign cmes
change dscriorae, and which require only oppor.
tnnity to develop themselves 10 their fullest extent
These are q disposition and willingness TO make a
I" little speech when called upon. although. OF
course "toally unprepared for the occasion 70 an
entire and unqualified admiration Of and willingness to
~
ner and above ALL Mr. President, gr,Nihcaton and de-
light in doing honor 20 brave men and heroic deeds
Appausel II Ia for this purpose, sir that we gathered
from various sections OF our common country here
tonight 10 exhibit BY presence and participation our
esteem and admiration for honored gucshis brave
young who has just added 70 the worlds collection
another noble specimen OF American pluck and daring
who has made the stormy Atlantic pleasure course who
has written hts name highest the list OF bold and &C.
compished gentlemen navgators and linked IL forever
with the maritime glory Of bis country. tCheersl
Purely practical men, with but little Of that
glowing enthusiasm in thor which max an tbe
heart beat quicker and the eye grow brighter at the
recital Of brave deeds, might fail 10 see the
utility the moral pluck Of such feat a. has iust
been performed by your guest. But sir, IL needs
think very profound acquaintance with pbysoloei
cal or mental or moraphlosophy appreciate the fact
that the sentiment which melted him 10 atep on board
family and friends, above him the overcast sky beneath
him the depth OF waters and before him bree hou
miles OF oceanwas OF the character as that which
inspired the Roman youth TO throw himself into the rap
OF tns forum ana requires only tobs called upon
the defence OF his country in her hour Of need and
danger (1rcmendous1applausc.I Some men NAV afYeet
to deprecate the manly qualities which inspired the act
but the news Just received by cable OF the enthusiastic
reception which counrymcn nj home rave tho re-
suit show that they appreciate and The man 20 wbose
(Cheers1 '"'' 49,
Mr. President may We not look beyond tho bsre fact
and accept the short successful passage Of the Henrietta
ship like her-though bufIeng the waves OF 4 stormy
sea with heavy clouds sonenes hanging over and OBJ
securing the sky above hermay ride in safety over and
through the waves that the clouds may awe place 70
glorious sunburs and she that good old ship sighted
with the rich cargo OF all glorious memories Oh the
past OF all OR bright hopes for the future may come
sailing INTO peaceful haven with her starry nag hoat
sg frssy 10 mo breeze OF morning. with mot timber