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ex-Governor of Mexico. As representatives of Cuba, Señor Santacilia, the celebrated poet and Cuban statesman, son-in-law of President Juarez, and Señor Don Juan Manuel Macias. Santo Domingo was represented by Sr. Dr. Bazora, Chargé d'Affaires of that Republic in the U. States; Venezuela by her Minister to Washington, Señor Bruzual, and by the Consul-General of the same Republic, Don Simon Camacho, nephew of the liberator Bolivar; Brazil by the Secretary of the Brazilian Legation at Washington, Señor Fleury; Perú by the confidential agent of that Republic, Sr. Don Mariano Alvarez; the Argentine Republic, by Señor Sarmiento; and lastly Chili, by the Señores Vicuña Mackenna, Aldunate, and her Consul in New York, Dr. Rodgers.

Among the most notable Journalists of New York, we will notice Mr. Wilkes, the editor of various journals published in this city, and a gentleman of distinguished ability and social position; Buckingham Smith, Esq., Frank Leslie, Esq., and Mr. Starr, Editor of that part of the Herald devoted to South American affairs.

There were present, also, among other distinguished citizens of the United States, the Hon. E. George Squier, late Minister of the United States to Central America, Dr. Mackay, Sub-Secretary in the Cabinet at Washington, charged with the diplomatic relations of the United States in the Spanish-American Republics, Messrs. Fabri, Italian Bankers and Agents of the Italian Government, Mr. Chauncey, of the firm of Fabri & Chauncey, Mr. Plumb, the well-known writer upon Mexico, and other gentlemen no less distinguished.

The dinner commenced at half-past six P.M. The table was sumptuous, and the service left nothing to be desired. Mr. Delmonico displayed once more the resources of his art, and that exquisite taste which has given to his establishment the reputation of being the first restaurant of New York.

After an hour of lively conversation, devoted, as was natural, to testimonials to the exquisite flavor of the viands, Mr. Squier gave the first toast, proposing a general glass in honor of Señor Vicuña Mackenna, who presided over the table. In reply, Señor Vicuña Mackenna proposed a toast in honor of the Press of the United States. He said that although in other countries, in the

present condition of the human race, the press was a power, in the United States it had attained the character of a true public institution, without which the Republic could not exist; that in his opinion, the press had done more to put down the rebellion in the South than the armies of the North, in that while they were sometimes defeated and destroyed, the press had never been conquered. In conclusion, he recalled the observation of Miguel Chevalier, who by himself alone characterized the role of the press of this country. It is known that in his travels through the United States, wherever he saw a village (to-day a city,) that even where there were only three houses, one of them was a bank, the other a school, and the third a printing-office.

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Mr. Wilkes, as the Deacon of the Journalists present, replied to the toast of Señor Vicuña Mackenna, asking a unanimous glass to be drank standing, to "Heroic Chili." Three hurrahs resounded at the termination of the enthusiastic toast of Mr. Wilkes. The next toast was given by Señor Bruzual who, in a patriotic speech, happily developed the idea that the American Republics, free since the war for their independence, ought to strengthen themselves by breaking the only ties which bind them to Spain -preoccupation and inattention to other ideas than those which the Revolution had given birth to, thus destroying for ever European influence in America.

Señor Sarmiento, alluding to the previous toast, said that the Republic of the United States, like a colossal iron-clad, was sailing towards the future, and that the Republics of South America, taking advantage of the tranquil wake which she leaves, will follow closely.

Señor Bazora gave a succinct account of the war of Santo Domingo and Spain, and after showing that the Dominicans had only calculated upon their heroism to combat, with an army strong and full of resources, concluded, expressing his conviction that Chili would do as much, and would know how to put an end to the pretensions of Spain.

Señor Santacilia drank the next toast, that Cuba would soon add to the number of American Republics, thus assuming the position destined for her by nature, topography, history and race.

Señor Macias-That the solitary star of Cuba, dark

ened to-day by the cloud of slavery, will soon shine, illuminated by the splendor of that of Chili.

In continuation, Señor Baz gave the toast in honor of Mexico-as a people who, after a triple invasion, continued to combat their enemy with firmness and energy, surrounding him in their strong places; and in honor of Juarez as the guiding star. The toast was received with enthusiasm and drank standing.

Messrs. Rodgers, Mackie, Evans, and Squier drank in turn to Chili, her hospitality, her progress, and the noble and dignified conduct observed in the present question with Spain.

Mr. Squier proposed a toast in honor of General Prim, that great, sagacious man, he said, who had foreseen the events of which America was going to be the theatre, and in accordance with the nobleness of his character, had hastened to retire from the scene.

Lastly, Señor Vicuña Mackenna gave a toast in honor of Italy and Garibaldi. He remembered that that nation was, through her democratic sentiments, the sincere friend of America, and cited Garibaldi as the only European able to represent in himself, to the New and Old World, one who had fought for the liberty of both. This last toast was replied to by Mr. Fabri in a manner as brief as eloquent, and the hour being already advanced, the guests repaired to the saloon, where coffee and liquors were served, remaining in pleasant conversation until 12 o'clock, at which hour they departed.

In allusion to this Banquet, the " Herald" says on the following morning :

"Last Wednesday evening, Señor Vicuña Mackenna, Special Envoy from the Republic of Chili to the United States, entertained various distinguished persons from South America and the representatives of the press of New York, with a splendid dinner at "Delmonico's" restaurant, in Fifth Avenue.

"Among the guests were-Señor Bruzual, the Minister of Venezuela; Señor Navarro, Consul-General of Mexico; General Sanchez Ochoa ; Señor Baz, Governor of Mexico; Dr. Basora, of Santo Domingo ; Señor Alvarez, Confidential Agent of Perú; Señor Santacilia; Señor Fleury, Secretary of the Brazilian Legation; Dr. Rodgers, the Chilian Consul in New York; Mr. Squier, ex-Minister of

the United States to Central America; Dr. Mackie, formerly employed in the Department of State at Washington; George Wilkes, Esq., Frank Leslie, Esq., and the representatives of the Herald.

"The dining-room was decorated with the flags of the United States, Chili, and Peru, gracefully arranged at either end of the table. Delmonico, the prince of restaurateurs, displayed all the taste and exquisite skill of his art.

"In reply to the various particular toasts of the guests, Señor Vicuña Mackenna, Messrs. Squier and Wilkes, Señores Bruzual, Mackie, Navarro, and others, pronounced eloquent speeches. The principal theme of the remarks of those gentlemen was a strong protest against foreign intervention in the affairs of America, especially with relation to Chili and Mexico-"Europe for Europeans," and the base of all the sentiments expressed was a desire that the Monroe Doctrine should be strictly maintained, from the Rio Grande to Cape Horn. The enthusiasm and eloquence of the guests kept the party together until nearly midnight."

THE

UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

REMARKS OF B. VICUÑA MACKENNA

ON THE

Telegraph of South America.

On Thursday evening, 6th December, the New York Union League Club held its regular monthly meeting, and after P. McD. Collins, Enterpriser of the Telegraph round the World, had delivered his address, already known to the public, the Hon. Vicuña Mackenna, from Chili, who accidentally was among the numerous guests, was introduced by Mr. Blunt, one of the vice-presidents of the Club, as a representative of the heroic Republic of Chili, who so bravely maintained her rights against old and proud Spain -a cause dear to all the American people. (Great applause.) Mr. Blunt further remarked that England had come forward to the support of Chili for the same reason that she supported the rebellion-for copper. (Laughter.) Mr. Vicuña Mackenna having been loudly cheered, said that he thanked the gentlemen of the meeting for the profound and noble sympathy shown by them for his country, and himself personally; that he did not propose to deliver an address, as he found himself unprepared for such an occasion, having come there only to hear the wonders of the telegraph; that had he known he would have been called upon to speak, he would have been prepared to say something worthy of the attention of so many distinguished gentlemen. But as Mr. Collins, in his eloquent address, had mentioned his country several times with the applause of the assembly, he desired to be allowed to say that when

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