New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14

The toast to the President of the United States
was responded to only by the band. but at the con-
cluson of the performance Mr.. Babcock proposed
three cheers for the President, and 1t was evident
from the enthusiastic manner IN which they were
given that recent actions and vetoes of the Presi-
dent were recalled by the merchants.
The most significant incident of the evening was
the unexpected appearance at the dinner of Senator
James G.. Blaine, accompanied by William Walter
Phelps, Just as the close of Mr.. whites address.
Senator Blaine was recognized as soon as he en-
tered the hall, and his name was called ont from
several quarters before President Babcock recog-
nzed him. The guests generally arose at the men,
ton of his name, and he advanced, led by Elliot c.
Cowdin, to the presidents table, on the invitation
of Mr. Babcock, amid a round OF Hearty cheers. Ho
WAS conducted to seat between President Bah
cock and the Rev. DR.. Bellows.
II happened that the next toast which followed
that to which the Hon. Andrew ID. White, Minister
TO Germany, had responded was the fifth" Steam
Mail Iines-Keys with which wise statesmen open
foreign ports to maritime commerce" The gentle
man who had been expected to respond to tins toast
was absent and Mr.. Babc0ck with ready wit an
nounced amid a roar of laughter, that the guest
who had happened TO appear upon the scene would
respond to It. Mr.. Blaine was seen for moment IN
earnest pantOnime expressive at once OF disgust
az being unexpectedly called on and dissemination
TO respond without Il moments warming
Evidently compromise was arranged, Tor
NJ. Babcock shortly after announced that Toast
would be passed over for the time being, and DR..
Bellows was called upon, and subsequently Mr.
Chittenden spoke while Mr.. Blaine was getting
his wndD as DE- Bellows said. When Mr.. Blaine
finally arose 10 speak-in order the seventh instead
of the fifth speaker-all IN the audience arose in
their places He was frequently Interrupted by APP
palIsc and at the close he was given three cheers
in response to a call, "Three cheers for James G..
Blaine, the defender of American commerce"
The personal part of Mr. Chittenden's speech, de-
Tending himself from the charge of using protane
language in Congress in his indignation over tho
folly of Mr. DE La Matyr the Greenbacker, of lndi-
ana. caused much laughter. 1t became uncOntroll-
able when he declared that "When Mr.. De La
Matyr as a reverend minister had prayed from tho
Speakers desk for all the members Of the House,
and the same day from his own desk had consigned
the sprcie-paying, bondholdIng half 10 hell, he
could not help going after him;, ne serious
part of his speech, printed in full below, was re-
celved with the most significant DEMONSTRATIONS Oh
universal approval. -,
The fun list OF the toasts as follows
l. The President OF the United States" No re-
p :" The State OF New-York"-By her touch on tho
Ocean and the Lakes she feels the pulse and responds
90 the life OF the ola Word and the New Lieutenant
Governor Doshemer was expected to respond out vas
/
8 " The City OF New-York"-In location fortunate.
great In resources, and unrivaed M opportunity her
future depends nevertheless the enterprise Of her
citizens and the integrity OF her rulers Rponse by the
Hon. William l.. Dodge
| A. !. Commerce aud Diplomacy."-rwin guardians Of
the worlds peace ana prosperity. Response by the
| Hon. Andrew ID. White.
s. " Steam Mall Lines Keys with which wise states
| men open foreign ports to maritime commerce. Re-
| Spouse o. Senator Blame.
g. - The Restoration OF Specie Payments and tue
| Funding of The Government Dcbt."-Ihc Growing
| achievements Of American finance Response ny tho
Hon, : Is. Chittenden.
| T. Commerce. the Pioneer OF Science and the Hand
| maid OF Art" Response 10y the Rev. Dr. Bellows.
g. our Guests from Distant Citles"-Ibe distance Is
between CITIES not between the friends Response
| by the Hon. Daniel DOughertY.
| o. "The Pulpt"-Its teachings afford sure fonnda-
tion for the nobest achieve VI commerce. ke-
| Spouse by the Rev DIR. Pott"r. -,
| 10. "lbe Bench and the Bar Biessed are 'uo
| peacemakers" Response by Joseph H. Choate' -
IL Inland Traus pOrtatlOn." railways and our
water ways the veins ana arteries OF our coHmer-
| cal life. Response by James o. Putnam. -,
| 10 The Army and MAYA Grateful people Will
J Sec EilIh Pasc.