The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-24

them. Now I think II fortunate that our distin-
guished envoy who has himself taken part In more
than one presidential election has brought that emil
nent ana distinguished statesmen 10 ms to be present
OF our nomination on the 4th OF July Of candidate
OF nobody knows whom, and at cur election in No
Of q h an 81 of sss sae
Cheers ana laughter. There was one happy thought
arising from Mr.. Burngame's speech-he said
China has no national debt (Cheers.)
would say to him and his distinguished associates
take ours with youtaxe all OF II with You. Laugh,
ter and cheers.l Now, all political theorists hold
to insure peace and prosperity IN country ike
national debt. Take all ours, them and give peace
to China CHEERS and langhterl Let them not fear
they win rob as for we win soon get up another.
Or II you would accept 1t as one more bond OF eer-
nal amity and fellowship take an equal proportion
theirs in gold cSeers and la laugh This would
settle all the political differences here and give them
something TO fight for In China instead OF f9hting for
The next toast-''rhe commercial cities OF the Old
World and the New.n
Mayor HOYFMAN responded, and in concluding
brief speech said:-I say to you men Of New York,
accustomed you are, and accustomed your press
s to speak slightingly and unexpectedly or this
little time 1t has had to accomplish its destiny, it
stands to-day at the head OF the commercial cities Of
the world. And II yeu would spend less time In
abusing IL and giving more time in taking care Of 1t
it would accomplish its destiny In much briefer
period than is apparent at present. ! say II with
commercial ship that bears at its masthead the nag
OF the United States Of America. What have you to
say to this, you merchants Of New York You men
thousands Of millions OF dollars to defend this nag
and to preserve every foot OF territory over which it
rosy %f s nSvs say 70
the masthead Of almost every snip of commerce
that sails from this porta lCheers.j tell you to
inaugurated that win secure what you all 80 much
DESIRE and make this city what 1t ought-a policy
that win see that in fair proportion the ships that go
and oV1n int
GUS flag OF the Union at their mast heads.
The sixth toast-"An enlightened diplomacy, re-
s eaua aon Il % II
The toast was duly honored and was responded to
Mr. JAMES o. PrNAM, OF Buffalo, NJ Y, who, con.
GLIDING q brief and eloquent speech, said:-I am
never 80 impressed by the moral grandeur Of this
country as when, in negotiating with other States
questions that naturally excite popular passion
it refuses to plant itself upon policy Of lust or re-
venge; honor her most when, firmly demanding
While in her she chrhe aDd o
that precept OF the skies, "Do unto others as you
would that others should do unto YOU" There Is
contagon In the example OF justice. Ny thought is
suggestive. OF the true mission Of American demo-
The seventh toast, ''The obligation Of the world to
the peculiar industries OF China" was then drank
and responded to by
WILLIAM E. DODGE, who confined his remarks to
the skill In the manufacture OF fabrics and the pro-
auctions Of the Chinese everything that tended to
the wealth. prosperity and greatness Of people.
The eighth toast-"Anctent and modern cviliza-
ton commingng on the Pacific"
The toast was duly honored, and was ably re-
sponded to by Professor R. ID. HITCHCOCK.
The remaining toasts-"Internationa law pre-
serving peace on both hemspheres," responded to
by Mr.. d. d. Field; 1.-THE Maritime Commerce of the
Globe" responded to by Judge DAILY; 1.-THE labor Of
China and the labor Of America" responded TO by
Mr.. Edwards Perrepont; "One uniform metallic cur
rency for the entire world" responded to by g. B.
RugRles.
The festivities were kept up till midnight when
the party broke up, all seemingly delighted with
with the entertainment, material and Intellectual to
which they had been treated.
BUSINESS OF THE EMBASSY FOR TO-DAY.
To-day the Embassy will employ their time In ar
ranging their private business matters and leave for
Washington In the evening. The Chinese will re.
main In Washington about three weeks to close up
the diplomatic propositions with which they are
entrusted when they will again return to New York
and stay for day or two. sl
They will then leave for short trip to Saratoga
and Niagara Falls, and returning direct to this city
will leave for Europe Their foreign engagements
win consume the greater part Of TWO years.