Civilization, agriculture, art, and science followed the explorations of those noble men who had taken their lives in their hands and faced difficulties and dangers for the advancement of their fellow-men.

He proposed with the heartiest feelings the toast of Mr.Alexander Forrest and his companions.
The toast was very cordially drunk.
Mr.Alex.Forrest, on rising to respond, was greeted with hearty and continued cheering.

He said he thanked the company most heartily for the manner in which they had drunk his health and that of his companions.

He could assure them they felt highly flattered at the reception which had been accorded them.

It was more than they expected.