New-York tribune., 1873-12-23

States brought ont plaudss Among the speakers
@. thg eyoning were T. c. Cowdin, the Hon. Charles
SIMMER Gen. w. T. Sherman, Judge Noah Davis,
Mayor Hayemoyer, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
Gov. Howard OF Rhode Island Judge Brady.
THE TOASTS AND RESPONSES.
The President. Elliot c. Cowdin, made the
'roIuctory address, extending cordial greeting to
t,s distinguished guests who were present. and wei
coming them 10 what he termed 1.-THE cherished love
feast of the OF the Pilgrims" He then announced
The toast: "The Senate Of the United States and
c,'ei upon Mr.. sumner to respond. Mr. Sumner, IN
"a. course Of his response, said
SPEECH OF SENATOR SUMNER.
: uR, PRrsptSI, AND BRETa6EN OF SEw-ESeLAND
T)- tho time my life enjoy the opportunity
,ot min cling your famous anniversary festival Olsen
lave I been honored by your invitation, and have
logged plrtaEe OF this privilege, Of which have
heard % much hui duties elsewhere always separated
ne from YOU aud II enjoy the privilege it is by
r-cognizng its many attractions All these were en-
lsnoed 20 me by the plea OF your excellent President
wi'h whom have maintained friendship of years
Boston. in New-York. and III foreign land
Applause. Il is much to be a brother Of NewEngland,
lititis to be friend lApplause.l sIr you bid
ne IN language too complimentary. to speak for the
mate OF the United States; but think the least can
say the Senate will be the most prudent Laughter
HSk shall not err If say that there is not a single
nator who would not be glad to enjoy the welcome OF
Your generous banquet What, Sir, is the Senate OF the
Uated statcsi l. is component part Of the National
Government. But We celebrate tonight what
8. l1ore than a component part OF any govern
w'nt: We celebrate an epoch in the history OF man.
Iind never be forgotten, and destined TO grow in
grandeur a. learn recognize the true elements Of
national greatness. The landing on Plymouth Rock on
the 2ld Of December, lG2o epoch marking new
C-ier ~ ages by which human nature is elevated and
mankind advanced. Then and there great begin
nin- A few conscientious Engshman wishing to be
fae 20 worship God according 10 their sentiment Of
dlty sail then rarely tTaversed to
the distant North American continent in the ship May
tover with liberty at the PROV and conscience at the
helm. fApplause.)
Sailing Ga days, they at last sighted the white sand
banks OF Cape Cod and thereafter in the cabin OF
that vessel up that brief compact 70 which your
President has referred and which is the first instance
a history OF written constitution Of government, and
which fact is the cornerstone Of the great American
Espublc and this done, the Pilgrims landed.
Nas not right when I said that the
sIa on that day shone down scene
Vaich never before had he witDessedi II
that fact was first In order of remark 1t surely is not
i-,s memorable in its character cannot forbear call
sS your to its declaration Of the object OF
what It calls the civil body polite which openly an
bounced to enact statutes and frame such just and
elu laws ordinances, acts. statutes, and offices from
general good Of the colony. Undoubtedly those were
Ire grapdest words OF Government ever at that time
altered
Umore were needed TO ilustrate this fact, It would be
found ~ parting words OF the venerable Pastor Rob
g. .on 20 the Pilgrims they about TO sail Sand
De- God should reveal anything to you by another
rument His be ready to receive 1t as you were
a. receive any truths by my ministry and am conf
.sn, that the Lord hath light aud truth yet tS
break forth out Of His Holy Word"
Hare is plain recognition OF that great law OF human
progress then little discerned then hardly dscerned
ssy, will say still than that-not disoerned at
al which teaches how humanity necessarily advances
snd opens the vista OF ever broadening future on
earth.
Our pil grms were few and poor We have all reac
bow the whole outfit amounted 10 only $4,000
nod how little was required for their succor.
snsasure OF their condition appears when Miles Standisb
tbs soldier was cent TO England 10 obtair
sssanoe not military-God save the mark !:out fnan
GA. And be came back, bringing with him TO the col
su,s;s-how much. do you suppose t-tl5O sterllng
~hh he had obtained 80 says the historian at an in
+erest Of per cent Laughter SO much fora soldier
financial expedition land here the Senator smiled
soodhumoredly upon his friend Gen. sherman, who sal
ct his left haud But another cOonist, who has Ief'
bs name Of the points In Boston Harbor
lad Q little better success, for he brought Daci
q 1T the reduced interest OF 20 per cent Evidently
She money sharks were then active ana those hat We
know something Of may trace their pedigree direct.
taughter. And yet this small people obscure and
oacast condition. slender numbers, in means sc
entirely unknown to the great and lordy OF the world
~ absolutely without name in the authentic record o.
che time whose departure from the Old World tool
2e than the breath Of their bodies that obscurt
company has become ilustrous beyond
Psr,son Evidently this little foreseen at the
tme; but IL s plain how IL has been brought forward
Tue highest greatness earth, defyng time storm
~ that which proceeds from the soul Of man. IAp
ausel hOnarchs and cabinets generals and admir- als
with tue pomp OF courts and the Of war
gradually disappear from sight; but the pioneers of
tritb though humble and Owly, especially those
example has elevated the human family aud d xed se
cure the rights OF man that government OF the
pie By the people and for the people shall pensh
from tho earth great applause l-thcse great har
biDgers can never be forgotten. but their renowr
" oOex tensve with the they w well.
know II any OF those whOla now have honor OF
proud soyereigDs of Europe who lled lofty space
f history, when the May flower with its hum bl
COMPANY started forth It's adyenturou
voyage Their cOuntenaDces, depicted by art, ar
1s1dod down TO the curious observer tina
you NAV study them as they walked your street,
sow maj the mighty contrast There artist I
depict our fOrefaLhers, nor are their cOuntcnaBce
Known 70 men, and vet there Is not ia nil tina
euiDeut grOup OF power whose name Is now cheIIshe
ss saeredy as that Of those poor Pilgrims tAppause
Pupe. emperor, king sultan, prince grand duk'
asxe, nargrsye, iandgrave, cO3nt-what wer
hey by the side of that sinoefe at