The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-02

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two great counriesand can hardly call them two FOL
their denzens people, though they nhabit differ
ent continents tcheers) When that opportunity offer
ed could not for moment hesitate. In these crcum
stances visited your shores in order conduct the
gociations which have SO happily terminated and which
have this evening ed your
loud cheers) Gentlemen cannot but regard 1t some
what singular and suspicious that the respectable gentle
man who preses at this hospabe board should happen
to be the immediate descendant of man whose will
| live in your memories long honor patriotism and
virtue are veneratedI mean the late MrJay Appause)
what similar that which you celebrate and
visited England, happily succeeded in his errand of peace
although made under circumstances Of far more difficult
nature than those which surrounded me on mission
which has had a like fortunate termination The task
imposed Mr.. Jay, indeed an arduous At that
period wild passions at work. and the voice of the
messenger Of peace could only with difficulty be heard
But amid all those trying Circumstances that great man.
and those who supported him. did maintain the ndepend
of this country and saved both nations from
serious at that time whilst raging
the nations of the earth; and undoubtedly he laid the
foundations OF the great commercial prosperity of Anne
RIGA Great applaWse) Fortunately, gentlemen, have
had much less difficulty to encounter for when add
the reception met with at Washington from the Presi.
dent-from his Cabnet-irom the Senate and House Of
Representatves-that cordial welcome which received
at Bosonthat cradle Of American liberty and ndepend-
ence-and also the reception with which have been
greeted here well in your City Hall-where have
been told shook hands with upwards Of three thou
sand persons, collected there by impulse
at this festive board around which such large
number of your most respectable citizens naturally ask
where is the danger Of between England and Anne
rsa7 Great appause) Whatever may be hidden | do
not pretend toscan but ofa verify can say that have
nothing but the greatest and most unaffected cord
atty, and good will and friendship still although my
mission has been made in peculiarly happy
yet trust that will not be chargeable with vanity in
saying that &c too have done the state service"
loud and long continued cheering In which the voice
Major Jack Downing heard vocferating bravo
where the same vgor of intellect. and the same
generosity Of feeling with which ! had the
MOI honor %rn b, asqns1,sd ago. can
my countrymen can ever be brought to make upon
each other Yet Il has, J must confess, afforded
the greatest possible qualification reflect that have
been the humble instrument OF aiding in the settlement of
those questions which formed the subject the late nego
Citations. But il great injustice my part to
sumo on this OCCASION any peculiar merit to myself
bound to state and do it with sincere pleasure that
have, as before remarked met with nothing the part
OF the auhortieso your country but the earnest
feeling Of goodwill and the desire for honorable
peace with which have myself been animated. And
more especially il is my duy-as il is my pleasure-to
offer my humble tribute Of admiration and acknowledge
ment to that great mangreat in every of the word
plause) gentleman distinguished, you all know by
the highest description of talent. My only regret u.s. that
from accidental circumstances he is prevented attending
the present occasion which Iregret the because
il he were present his eloquence would do appropriate
honor to this occasion. (Cheers) Gentlemen. have
only TO express the high qualification experience
this evening, and that shall retain the CRATE
full recollection OF your kindness. II is a saying
of persons far adva in years as myself that the
recollection OF the events of the early days of their lives
most dearly cherished, but amongst all the
res which shall carry to the grave none will be supe
brought me here, and which has successfully termi-
mated loud and long continued cheering)
When Lord Ashburton sat down he was loudly
cheered, particularly by Major Jack Downing
Mr.. JAY then gave Daniel ENTHUSIASTICALLY
representing the United States in the Treaty of
Washington, he has noby fulfilled the trust
The following letter was then read by some one,
1t Is lmmaterlal by whom
WARRINGTON Aug ~ 1912.
GENTLEMEN -
Ihave the honor acknowledge the receipt of your
Of he husta
be given in New York the first of September to Lord
Ashburon in token of respect for his character and of
Mission of Peace.
Although it is my intention to go North within few
days for the purpose of health and recreation yet it will
not be in power to leave this city in time to be
York on the first Of September.
pray you to believe me, gentlemen, that enter
tans more cordial sentiments of respect than myself
wards the distinguished person who your guest on
the occasion ! have the honor to be,
Respectfully,
Your obedient servant
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Mn. EVANS of Maine then rose and said regret for
whom you have paid the need OF appreciation so richly
merted not present thank you his expressive
for the qualification you have expressed in the
important negotiation in which he has largely partic
Pated Cheers3 AS other is present who has
been observer of the progress negoa
tons myself allow thank you the name OF that
great statesman for the avors you have bestowed upon
his labors which have been successfully terminated
The public situation which unworthily FILL has made
witness of the arduous and laborous duties Of
that great man, in bringing a happy conclusion all
subjects of difficulty between the two great nations.
am restricted, Sir, from speaking infinitely of
ton OF this important negotiation But may add,
without any breach of trust that whenever the
world shall be treated to perusa of all the docu.
mens connected with this matter that American will
find blush his cheek when those important and able
state papers which have emanated from that mans PEN
shall be read to the civilized nations earth. loud
cheers And sure am, the other hand, that there is
man in this land who loves his country who regards
will feel prouder Of the land which gave him BIRTH
manifestations of gigantic intellect and noble patriotism
which will then be seen in the documents to which /
reie-. tremendous cheers) You must be aware, sir,
that il was most arduous labor to undergo-tha was
flight matter to cope with the clear discerning saga
oious experienced nteec of the distinguished nobeman
whom with far seeing sagacity the British govern
ment had confded the important interests she had at
stake. (Cheers) But, SIR, in addition to all else, the
American Statesman had Domestic Treaty to negotiate
with some of our states. (Cheers) And although
he was then occupying what was new station for him.
talent and patriotism that they felt they could rely
on his honor and Judgment for the protection
Of our dearest rights, and the result has jus
titled their trust. (Cheers) They did repose imp-
cit confidence in the power and skill which he brought
bear on these important topics and the whole country APP
plauds him for the result (Great cheerng) We all hail
the prospects and blessings Of permanent peace and
prosperous and increased commerce. We all
hail the reHov al of those vexatous causes which might
at moment have precpated two powerful nations into
a war-nations whose interests bound together
cheers-in every quarter OF the gobeundcr every sky
(Cneers.)
How desirable then the causes of quarrel
cloud cheers) The meteor flag Of England is not seen
upon any where the American insign not seen to
float triumphantly by its SIDE Cheers Her
rors cannot move in any part of the globe without
ing with the gallant defenders Of flag young
though navy s who renowned for their years.
and ready bare their bosoms in defence of the honor
and liberties Of their country the brave defenders of
any other land. (Trcms ndous cheers) With two such
nations then, how desirable Is it, that every source
of difficulty, should be removed without delay-never
never to return loud cheers) Thesetwo great nations
should advancing in literature in science agri
culture in the arts in all the peaceful and godke occupa-
tionshat benefit the human make them more near
ly the nature their Divine Creator until the
remotes period of time. loud cheers) In these things
only should they go conquering and to conquer
(Cheers) For have not common interest? Cheers)
Are not common family loud cheers) And wher.
ever the English spoken take my word for it,
there the American language spoken also Loud
and laughter) Our disting ushe fellow citizen whom il
pleasure to remember this borne up