The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-31
YORK. WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 81 1s42
Lord Ashburton In Boston,

Lord Ashburton, as might be supposed, met with
most enthusiastic welcome in Boston. He &C.
cepted the Invitation Of the Corporation there TO
meet the citizens generally at Faneuil Hall, on Sa
turday last, at noon. The Board of Aldermen.
members OF the Common Council, and the officers
OF the cuy government, met in the Hall at half past
III; the doors were then thrown open, and although
II was the most busy time Of the day, the place was
crowded In "a lew minutes with the mercantile and
business men OF the city.
| AT IL O'Clock, Lord Ashburton entered the Hall.
accompanied by Lord John Hay, Mr. Cirattap. the
brithish Consul, Col Perkins, Hon. IA. q. OTIS,
non. ApDotl Lawrence, and other distinguished
citizens. Mr. Graitan formally introduced his
| Lordsnip to MIR. Chapman the Mayor, who at once
conducted hiin 10 the rosrum and presented him 10
the people: oid taneml resounded with the most
enthusiastic ana heartfelt applause. The Embassa-
dor OF Peace was greeted by well deserved accla-
nations. IL was no hollow compliment paid 10 his
Lordship's rank or has wealth IL was the sponta-
neous tribute vi the citizens OF free republic Ia The
noble qualities OF hs head and heart-qualiues
winch had led him in the evening of his lite 10
foreso the comforts and ndulgences of his home
and To visit foreign land-tor the benehcent and
magndnlmous purpose OF averling the horrors of
| impending war, and preserving the relations OF
peace between two great natons-one OF which
was his own country, and the other bearing towards
that country, kindred connections, and kindred
origin. Alter the applause had subsidized,
The Hon. JONATHAN CHAPMAN Mayor OF the city said;
Your EAceiiency-h Is my privilege, Sir, occa
sion, In common with my associates city govern
ment 10 represent the city Of Boston, and in to
speak the warm and hearty welcome with hch YOU are
greeted here We welcome you, Sir rcpres enta.
i've u your country and not yours only, but IN
sense our own for SO long there a 10 link Child
to ats parent America viii forget Eng is her
mother We partake in the honorable pride which must
thrill your bosom. at the recollection OF her go.
rious history And though the past o.ly is common to
u.s. we would yet pay through YOU tribute of respect
tothe liiustfious Queen ON whose friendly errand
have come Long may she live preside peaceful
star over the friendly alliance when two
countries. We welcome YOU therefore in an especial
manner on this ason friend Of peace. We
know Ledge with great joy that through your instru.
mentality fin ne small degree the clouds OF discord
which lowered over two great nations, have been
happily dispersed. and that theJ who common H.
neage, and speak common language. shall henceorth
Know no rivalry but that OF friends We rejoice this
sir Tor the great benefits which both nations
But we Hiofy In II most Tor the principle which
nas been established, and for the noble example
which It exhibits The world. II shows that nations
do not stoop when they submit their differences 70
reason instead OF passion Yes, sir you have help,d
teach the glorious Lesson that there other
guardians Of nations honor than the sword-and that in
the sight OF man. well God there is loer dignity in
noble magnaninous and christian spirit than in the
proudsst array OF hostile armies naves And
come you personally sir We delight know that your
distinguished rank u the just reward long life vi
uvity intelligence and virtue. And pray
age may be serene and happy which has sprung with
sacry OF youth, at the call OF its country and ia
cause OF humanity We oiier to YOU sir, hssptaii.
Of our city. We have not tho custom OF ten.
dering what called the freedom Of the city golden
ocx out we proher you that which, II understand you
ariYnt you will pLe lar higher In republican mpi.
city, We tender you the respect and gratitude
people, With these feelings, Dir, peint present
" you tho cuzens OF Boston. And, fellow citizens per.
lit III turn Introduce you, tho Right Honorable
iSord Ashburon, the representative Of Engl nd; the
rend OF peace-the man-ennobed indeed by tle but
more ennobied as benefactor Of nations.
Lord AsHsuRrox then said -
Ola. MAYOR AND OESrLEMES-lt will be difficult for me
| to make myself heard in this vast assembly but
most happy to have the opportunity Of greeting goody
anumDer OF Amercan czens in this free il gives
me especial satisfaction that important
negotiation effect which the United states,
has been satisfactorily adjusted assuredy no place
more 1T Tor the oil the settlement the
boundary question: than the old Cradle OF LIBERTY lAp
plause For here in this haow ed spot behold the
ing Of still brighter days Tor this great country
world II with feelings which believe every
lover oil universal peace and good will men, that
the people OF Boston the present long
tested and unhappy dispute nation and the
mother country has been finally closed grounds
rabe and satisfactory both parties on terms Gale
lated 10 allay any luminosity that may have existed
in the breast Of any American citizen towards the
country which have the honor represent (applause
1t my happiness fad in your distinguished fellow
citizen, Mr. Webster, celebrated statesman who while
he maintained the honor and concnded for the rights
his own oountry was nsensibe the great Interests
connected with the peace Of the world and gentlemen,
has boon my gootortunc to arrange the important nego
citation which brought me to your free and happy coun
try, in q most agreeable to me, and such as
humby will prove satisfactory and beneficial TO all
(Appause) am about to return 10 my homo for the
purpose of laying before my sovereign and fellow coun.
the happy issue to which the negotiations have
brought / fervenfIy
good feeling which exists England and America
will be cherished by this great people the remoes gene
ration cloud applause and assure you it shall DO my
earnest endeavor SO far as is consistent with the
honor and rights Of my country, to con.
tribute their being reciprocated (Great applause)
the citizens Boston will accept the expression OF
my gratitude and believe that have been nsensbe
to the friendly feeling which has been cordially mani
tested towards during my short residence among them
this city and from that day the present hour Ihave
gared progress of the arts science and ofree prn
arrived in country at this advanced period Of e
felt that great responsibility was resting upon me- but
return to England and to my kindred with the pleasing
recollection Of your kindness to and with the fullest
that every obstacle will be which has
hitherto obsructed the two most powerful nation the
globe from INDUCING their kind and natural sympathes
towards each other aud exertng their influence for the
amelioraton of the human race the advancement Of
free principles and equal rights applause Most devout
ly do hope that wise and liberal policy may he adopted
by all nations and that enlightened and egisla
may enact such laws may Justice to ALI and
thereby the blessings of civil and religious liberty
throughout the world. loud and continued cheerngJ
His Lordship concluded by thanking His Honor,
the May9r ioI the hatieIns manner In which he
kind and consIderate attentions he had received on
the part OF the Common Council and the citizens
generally This speech was received with great
cton, and frequently interrupted by bursts OF
applause. After it was conclHded, very large
number of citizens we're introduced, individually
to Lord Ashburton. and had the pleasure to shake
him by the hand-the introduction being made by
the Mayor large joint committee of the Massa-
chlsetts Legislature--whch committee is now in
session in Boston, for the purpose of preparing plan
for dstricting the State waited upon the Embassa-
dor, preceded by the Sergeant-at- Arms, and ac-
companied by various officers OF the Common
wealth The Hoa William ]. Hubbard, chairman
of the committee, made short but appropriate ad
dress in their behalf, which was responded to by
Lord Ashburton- and soon after, he left the Hail.
amidst the continued cheers of the People.
Special Sessions.
Before Recorder Tamadge, and Aldermen Purdy
and Hatfield.
AUG 30-John Smith alias Lewis, previously
convicted of constructive petit larceny was SEN