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their ancestors was a source of pride to all. Amer-
icans, they ought also, on the other hand, not to
forget the common mother from whom they sprung.
die concluded by proposing, "The Day we cele-
brate," which was received with loud and prolonged
applause.
Mr. DALLAS, in returning thanks, said—This is
a day peculiarly regarded by the citizens of the
United States. Wherever they may be—whether
in the crowded capitals of Europe, aboard their
vessels on the boundless'sea, in the silent solitudes
of woods and prairies, or at the hearths of their
homes—its recurrence will cause emotions of exult-
ing patriotism to swell in every bosom. At this
moment yonder beneath our setting—there yet
meridian—sun are 304000,000 delighting to recall
the ennobling characteristics of the national anni-
versary. That is the domestic hive, and there they
are, our bustling, joyous, sympathising brethren,
clustering in multitudinous masses, and summoning
the echoes of every forest and valley to answer to
trioa native e
their salvoes and shouts. But on what part of the
proud land, thatpast pledge and
earth's surface may not our countrymen be found
Aad how inspiring it is to know and feel that while
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simultaneously uttered by millions of hearts encir-
clinq the globe! Well, gentlemen, without indulg-
ing in a word of unkind retrospection, we have just
cause for perpetuating the celebration of the 4th of
July, 1776.. It was the birthday of a free nation,
which, in 83 years—the measure of a single human
life—with unexampled celerity of progress, has
placed herself, in all the attributes of intellect,
morals, religion, power, and honour, on, acknow-
ledged equality with the most ancient and the most
civilised.- It was an epoch signalised by a rare, if
not unsurpassed, combination, upon the scene of
public action, of virtue, wisdom, and valour. It
was that era, "in the course of human, events"
which drew together and permanently clustered
from infant and widely separated communities such
towering models for universal reverence as Wash-
ington, Franklin, Jefferson, Ilan-cock, and Adams.
It was the spring time, and the spring fountain,
too, of great principles of social and political ame-
lioration—in fact, of an entire government system
whose expansion attests its excellence, and of whose
quiet, deep, widening, arid onward current I may
be pardoned for saying " labitur et labitur in °mut
volubili cevo !" There is, sir, a regenerative stimulus
for homogeneous populations in the very word
" independence." It is at present infusing fresh
life, and rekindling energies which have lain tor-
pid, for centuries in one of Europe's fairest and
most interesting regions. The sound harmonises
with inward and upward aspirations, and is there-
fore almost magical in its effects. Where identity
of race, of language, of literature, of sentiment, of
thought, of manners, of faith, of traditions, of cus-
toms, is the product of ages, there union and inde-
pendence ought to be, must be, irrepressible hopes.
Such was our case in '76, and such is Italy's now.
I avoid allusion to the merits of this recent war, or
of its origin, or of its actors, referring to it only as
resembling our colonial contest in its fundamental
and soul-renovating wish for national independence.
Many and mournful differences in the two situa-
tions may doubtless be shown, but among these
differences lot us not rank the seemingly inconsis-
tent and dangerous aid accepted from an arbitrary
monarch, for America can never disclaim the gra-
titude she owes to that same France, under the
rule of a Bourbon, whose succours in blood and
treasure are now, under the rule of a Bonaparte,
being similarly lavished in the plains of Lombardy.
Independence, then, has lost none of its attractions
since July; 1776. Why should it not be frankly
recognised as still, for incipient nationalities, how-
ever weak or however strong, the chief necessity
and blessing? Fortunately, too, in the order of
Providence, it never fails to be, like Mercy, " twice
blessed, blessing him that gives and him that takes."
It is unmixed good. Who now doubts that this
vast empire of Great Britain has immensely bene-
fited by the conversion of her western colonies into
sovereign confederated States ? Who doubts that,
since the fierce passions of revolutionary strife have
died away, a keen yet generous competition in the
pursuits of commerce, of science, of art, and of renown
has enriched and elevated the peoples of both coun-
tries? Yes! the country in which we are enjoying
communion and hospitality, and the country to which
we give our allegiance and love, may well unite in
grateful eulogy of the Declaration of American In-
dependence. In the spirit of these desultory
remarks I offer in conclusion this sentiment
National independence! success to it, whenever
and wherever naturally desired and honestly pur-
sued! (Reiterated cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN next proposed " The Health of
the President of the United States," a man Who in
every capacity—and they were many—in which he
had been employed had been always found "par
negotiis." (Cheers.)
, The CHAIRMAN was sure that the next toast
would be received with pleasure and respect by all
those who were seated at this board. The toast

which he was about to propose was the health of
the First Lady of England, in whom prosperity
and elevated rank, which placed her above all
human resposibility, have not developed a single
vice or blemish ; whose high merits have enshrined
her in the hearts of all her subjects, and have gained
her the applause of all nations. Placed in the
exalted station which she occupied, she had been
the " cynosure of neighbouring eyes," and had set
an example as a daughter, wife, and mother worthy
of universal imitation. (Loud and enthusiastic
cheers, the whole audience rising, while the band
played " God save the Queen.")
The next toast was to the " Memory of Washing-
ton," the light' of whose fame, the Chairman said,
was more pure and brilliant than any shed by any
other individual either in sacred or profane story.
The toast was drunk in solemn silence, the band
playing the " Dead March in Saul."
Mr. DALLAS then briefly returned thanks for the
toast of " The Diplomatic Service, and the Health
of his Excellency, Mr. Dallas," which was proposed
by the Chairman in a highly complimentary
speech.
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the subsequent
toast of " Non-intervention, the e Policy of Free
Governments," coupled with it in highly eulogistic
terms the name of Mr. Bright. (Cheers.)
Mr. BRIGHT, who was received with loud and
prolonged cheering, proceeded to acknowledge the
toast. He said that he felt grateful for the way
in which they had received the name of one who
was almost a stranger to all in the room. (Cries of
"No, no.") He was here this evening because he
felt profound sympathy and profound admiration
for those broad principles of equality and human
right on which the American constitution is
founded. (Cheers.) He was a citizen of a country
in which monarchy had endured for centuries, and
in which it had never been more respected than at
the present moment—a country in which a mixed
constitution existed, but which he took the liberty
to think was not quite equally mixed—a country
in which were laid the foundations of that freedom
of which they (the American people) were so justly
proud. (Cheers.) In connection with the toast
with which his name had been coupled he gave it
his heartiest and his strongest assent. That toast
practically meant that non-intervention was the
true policy of the United States and of England,
for there were few governments in the world which
were free except the Governments of the United
States and that of the United Kingdom. To the
people of America the doctrine of non-intervention
was not new. It was as old, as their independence,
and took it& origin on the same day. A
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which the prescient mind of Washington
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financial minister will ask of the people of the
United States. (Loud cheers.)
On this great
question of polity the people of this country were
as children, to whom at length a ray of light had
been given after having been 'the victims of a
Phantom fraught with the greatest danger. Mr.
Bright then proceeded to contrast the different
policies of the executives of the two countries and
said that there was no fear of the President
between the sessions of Congress plunging the
country into an expensive and disastrous war.
There was no tradition in the United States that it
was necessary to keep up a large fleet to make their
weight and counsels felt •in the various European
Courts. Had the same policy, which Washington
enunciated 80 years ago, been pursued in this
country no man would be now speculating on the
probabilities of Lord Derby, or Lord Palmerston,
or any other Minister dragging England into the
struggle in Italy. (Cheers.) The whole question
was one of sentiment, and sentiment alone. He
was glad to believe that an increasing feeling of
the folly of such a policy was springing up in
England, and rapidly assimilating itself to the
feeling in the United States. (Cheers.) The

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ptinciple of small armaments
the principle of having a. smalj
were carried out, there wor
ment for rushing into strife.
besides, were antagonistic to li.
one man in England was intrush,
mand of 400,000 or 500,000 where tvaluldilDertS
be then ? (Cheers.) After commenting &the
present advantages and glorious future of the
States,_he expressed his opinion, in. conclusion, that
after numerous generations of Englishmeh had
passed away the existence and prosperity of the
United States would be a blessing to countless mil-
lions and an example to freemen in every part of the
world. (Loud cheering, which was repeated over
and over again, the audience rising twice in its
enthusiasin to do honour to Mr. Bright.)
Among the toasts were the " Consular service of
the United States, and the Health of General
Campbell," " the Press," " England and the United
States of America—the bulwarks of civil and Teli-
gious liberty," and several others.
After numerous sentiments and rather long
speeches, the company broke up at about midnight.

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ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
"Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspeare's historical
play of KING HENRY V.
Kin Henry V., Mr. C. Sean; Chorus, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which, IF THE CAP Firs.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lame, Mr. J. B. Buckatone.
THIS ETENING the performances will commence with
new Comedy, entitled THE CONTESTED ELECTION, in
which Mr. and Mrs. C. Mathews will appear,
After which, MY MOTHER'S MAID.
To conclude with THE WATER WITCHES.
Commence at 7.