The New York herald., 1869-09-15

taken entirely by surprise. They had no cause 70
felt sorry that They could not bring home
with them the iaureis Of victors. They
College and went az iar as tney could anu tried their
best IN striving for success but could not grasp 1t.
lie would propose the health Of the oxford crew.
After the cheering had subsidized the Chair gave the
next regular toast s'The oxford Grew; while we dis
tnctly recognize them manly victors, 50 90 we
waters"
In the absence Of the British Consul. unavoldahly
called Of the city, General Parsons responded for
the oxford crew and paid them high tribute for
gaantry and courteous demeanor toward the Har-
wards General Parsons was present at the race race.
ment OF facts already published.
The next toast was May the time soon come
when another similar struggle may take place; and
then God bless the bravest heart and the strongest
arm"
Responded to by Mr.. Baikie. who said that he
was glad Of so fine an opportunity to thank the Mas
sau Boat Club IN particular and oil the New
attentions Sa' the Rards had received at their
hands, especially on the occasion OF their departure
from New York for England. He hoped that the
OF the New York boat clubs, and that they
would attend the annual Boston regatta,
course; what Engshmen had complImented the
crew for doing at the race and which. they stated,
English boat race. So much had been written about
the race that very little that was new remained to be
said. In the rst place our men started too last. Ho
had heard an Oxford man say, just before
the race. that the Oxfords intended to
let the Harvards lead IN the beginning. and
s strained Gs from % DONG Sy the thought that It might
ana 0n not rox the wasS
boat upon the OxiOrds when the 0ppOr.
at an nterveW a9H With Mr. nney Of the % osord
previous to the race it nad been remarked that such
practices were dishon3rable, to which Mr. Tnney
that no such means would be employed In the con-
test. The Harvards kept away from the OK.
blame their coxswain at all, there was no doubt
that q different course, like that adopted BY the
ara wsas Sesys nss s With s ssD
rate track and with well crew the Harvards
would have won the race, and attriouted
weight and the difference In relation to coxswans.
race such as the Harvards desired could NOT be
ceptsd % because Lofins ans' and simmons, the best
men OF Harvard, were about TO graduate IN
'ss record as reutlns the imputatioh made by some
Of any unialrness on the part OF the Oxfords.
and he w0ua Sc a sentiment ahe oxford
'aFfSS FSs nsas wa'a rexEsr rSa oat wa ass city New
power-especially when the two are comnined.'
To this sentiment Judge Bedford replied as fol.
Nix. CHAIRMAN AND GENrLEMEN-Peimtt me to
return you my thanks for the kind manner Ia which
you have called upon me for speech on this very
interesting OCCASION l can assure you that IL al
fOrds me great pleasure to be here this evening par
tlcipating in this magnificent banquet. As look
around this room lind myself In the midst OF dis
tinguished men well representing all the honored
paths Of life and who have assembled here this even.
welcome to the Harvard crew. Although that noble
crew have not returned to their homes with the
wreath OF victory, still they do not BY any means re-
turn to with dishOnOr. On the contrary, they
have won laures for themselves. and must be mo-
rally convinced that in their honest effort to be
broken voice the good opinion or their fell0w
citizens. When we consider the many disadvantages
under which they necessarily labored all must
freely admit that the pluck the courage, the iorti-
tude, the determination to do all In their power to
win an honorable victory, are. indeed, examples
worthy OF emulation.
Gentlemen Of Harvard in your recent contest
you have done well, and If your rivals shall consent
| TO meet you In our American waters where
you Will enjoy the pleasing inspiration OF feeling
| that you at home IL will not be
difficult to predict that "Harvard" at home win be
be permitted to say that love "Harvard" and all
l that concerns her, It was In her Law Department
that received my legal education: there 1t was that
| l first imbibed those impulses which gave vitality
/ ana vigor to my future action
Gentlemen OF Harvard, this spontaneous ovation.
magnificent 1t Is, must, indeed, be truly crafty
ing; Is speaks for itself, and emphatic terms,
demonstrates the great TACT that you are not only
welcomed home, but that your honest and strenuous
efforts abroad admired and fully appreciated by
l the American people.
In conclusion let me add, should the OXfOrds con-
sent to enter contest against you III our American
waters then, on that occasion, may success and vic
| tory be with you.
l. Several tOasts and speeches followed, which the
| lateness Of the hour prevent being given IN the
| morning press ana the assemblage finally adjourned
Ia the happiest manner.