Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-05-23

This toast drew forth n second reply from
Nj. Fox, which was delivered with much smo-
ton -
GENrLrMEN-l am overcome with gratitude
for the very ind and flaticring manner in winch
YOU have been good enough TO drink my health.
want words to express my sense oil your Kind
ness. The friendly, and | may say, the Affection
ate welcome that | have met with IN America,
can never be rflaced from my recollection. u my
conduct, as a British representative IN lii' eoan-
try, shall in any way contribute 10 stltisill'il liz.
ties Of friendship which no" nnlte America IL
England, tina, will indeed be the most fortunate
circumstance Of my life. Gentlemen, II has been
my DESTINY in the public service, to be Tor many
wear, absent from my native country. Bun ! as
sure YOU. tina, ! have felt, upon landing IN Anierl-
"a, as il | were at once returned 10 my family,
and my home, aud my native land. ! have found
myself among men who speak the same language,
who have the same thoughts, habits and feelings
who are governed, almost, by the same laws and
nstitutions-who look back will, pride upon the
same pages OF history-who delight IN the tame OF
the same poets and orators-in short, | have found
IN America another England.
Gentlemen, YOU have been kind enough TO allnde
To the name which | bear, and To the affection
with which that name is cherished III America. |
thank ,ou most cordially Tor Illat friendly alla>inn,
| feel, indeed, IN this country, a peculiar pride IN
being related by birth to II British Statesman,
Mr.. Charles Fox, who was the trucs, and earliest
friend to America that appeared amongst my
c%ounirymcn. II we might imagine that the spirits
Of great men that arc departed could LOOK back
upon the world which they have left, how il would
cheer that generous spirit to behold the america
Of the present day Ito see that tho greatness,
which lac often times in the British Parliament
prophosicd for this free and happy land, las been
more than rcaliscd,-to find those prophecies u
hundred and a thousand fold fulfilled
Mr.. Fox concluded with the sentiment .
The city of 5alimore-Lonr may liberty aud
peace protect the industry and enterprise oil her
cItizousl
Gen. Smith, the Mayor of the city, rose 10 reply
to Mr.. Fox's last toast, and.ailel some appropriate
remarks, uttered with a hrmness OF tone that show
ed the vigor and animation of the veteran whose
fire Time has not vet been able 10 quench, gave
the following;
The floating bulwarks of Great Britain aud the
United Statcs-a host against tho world. May
they never again be found in hostile array against
each other.
The President then announced,
!. Cn,RLEs B,NKnEAp, Esq. Secretary ofthe
British Legation. lie has added a new clam IL
oar regard BY his efficient co-operation wild, his
| W EhNtl INV W III III hiioi VI III illbHf VI
tween the United States and France.
Mr.. Bankhcad rose aud replied
GrNrLrMrN,-I beg leave 10 return YOU m,
best thanks ior the honor YOU have conferred upol
me by drinking my ralth.
am So liuIu IN the habit OF addressing a publ,
company, and especially so distinguished Il party
as that now before me-, that ! must cave yoni
indulgence. ! assure YOU llat | am deeply i'm
pressed BY Your kindness, although | am utter
" at a loss to give a proper expression IL my feel
ingS.
| received with unallo, ed pride and eraliliea,io,
the order Of my government 10 otIcr Ills Majesty
Mediation to the President OF thc United States
and whatever difficulties | tancied would exist Ii
the fuldlmrnt OF lhat negotiation, they Mere liz
slanIly dispcIlel by the prompt and friendly reeep-
ton and acceptance of lhat oaer by G,n. Jacks
and his cabinet. Such concillatory conduct wi
be viewed with Animation by His MalesiN's Go.
yprnnlcnt, and must have the effect OF hralin.
those differences which existed for Il nlonncnI
between the United States and France. and uirr-
storing to their former intimacy the relations .
friendship which, have 50 long united those two Ma
tons.
beg leave 10 propose The following toast:-
INLAY the Intercourse >ubsistine between Great
Brit m and her glorious offspring, the United
States, ever have for IFS basis, mutual attachment
and good will, and the exercise Of 4 Just and homo.
rablc AMBITION"
Aitcr the Mayor had retired Is health was pro-
posed and drunk and Is the lonI ot midnight APP.
preached the guests Withdrew. Soon a~tlcrwatd,
the com 'anN broke up, thus concluding an evening
rcplcte with social qualification, and 10 the emo,
ments of which every one felt how important q
share had heen contributed by Mr.. Pagr.