The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-08

just aueo called upon me recently 10 inerpose III 'he
name OF our country by decisive measure to prevent the
establishment of maratime pretenson which would
have been as injurious to in its execution as
was insulting to our honor in its enumeration. This at
tempto gain the dominion OF the failed every
attempt will trust hereafter fail An American repre-.
sentative encounters little hazard in asserting the jus,
claims of his country He will find response as have
DONE IN the hearts OF his countrymen and reward in
their appreciation which Governments can neither give
nor take away. We. who have put the ocean between
ourselves and our native land can, in my opinion best
appreciate the blessings which Providence has conferred
upon beloved country. Without seeking to decry
tie institutions of the old world to describe its cond
ton than is American fail to be struck
by the immense superiority, in all the elements of human
happiness which confederated Republic presents
the eastern hemisphere. He who leaves shores for
residence abroad. and does not return wiser and better
citizen, will have looked upon life with little wis
dom profit The questions social and political which
agiate these long and dsnsely populated regions, are
questions of lite and death Antagonist principles
in contact liable at any moment to break into fierce
tion and which in their operation may and probably will
affect the whole frame of society Changes may come.
which only be produced by desperate struggles be-
tween those who hold and those who seek the powerbe
tween those who have much and those who have nothing
between want and misery striving for existence, and
wealth and power striving for defence Happily for
this state Of things is unknown in country. We
indeed divided into parties and this perhaps is Of
the conditions Of the preservation of freedom. But
have organic distractions by which classes created
and maintained. We have no physical misery polit
cal oppression to array portion of the community
against another and to teach il to seek relief in the de-
ruction Of existing institutions Our questions indeed
debated with zeal which proves that all in
nest and that they result from honest differences Of opn
fortunately with bitterness which calm patriotism may
well deplore. But after ALL they pass away leaving un-
harmed the institutions of the country and exhibiting
but in holder relief the strength Of political system
and the wisdom and energy of public opinion. And it is
good while here together in these old regions Of
rank and Distinction to recall one of the most beautiful
traits OF our whole system ef government, OF which
yself practical illustration and that u.s. the perfect
equality which is the very foundation of constitutions
equality which opens all the Of to
the whole community and leaves failure to the
exerons oeach That this principle should be dear to
me. you will at believe when tell you that now
between forty and fifty years since crossed the
tans on foot without patronage and powerful family
nestionsa young adventure in that region then wild
and solitary-now beamng with life and liberty. And
whatever services have been able to render and with
whatever rewards these have been greatly overpaid
owe all to this fegving princple-to this great
test and preservative of Republican Institutions
STILL my friends there obviously in our coun
tryone lesson to be learned which would do more to
unite and render happy than any proposed
any party remedy for evils felt anticipated
that is just appreciation Of conditon-a deepl felt
realization of the great blessings enjoya conviction
thatthe shone upon land more favored by
PrOvdenceand that all those subjects of discussion
which divide us important they are never justify
ne tv IN yh thew otpu birth huf
that they sink into insign6cance, when placed in
the balance against all that God has done for u.s. to
make happy people This lesson is well learned
abroa by comparing what have LEFT with what
around and trust shall carry it back with us,
a precious acquisition, influencing conduct and
opinions for life. Permit to conclude by Offering you
q sentiment in which you will all cordially
join.
Our Nave Country still nearer, the farther we are
separated from it.
This was drank most enthusiastically. The fol-
lowing are the remainder of the toasts -
T. The Army and Navy of the United States.
s. The memory Of Washington
8. The memory of Lafayette.
Z. Peace with all nations, entsngling alliances with
none, for any end, holy unholy.
The sovereignty ofthe seas common to all nations
but exclusive under every flag.
Between 80 and 80 gentlemen were seated at the
long table, at the centre of which their guest was
could not be otherwise accommodated. But the
conveniences of the locality, however, were alto
gether too limited for the occasion, great num-
per of American gentlemen who desired to join in
this testimonial of regard for their retiring minister
were excluded tor want OF ROOM We believe this
is the first occasion in which Americans of all par
ties from all parts OF the confederacy, have united
Paris in bestowing so great an honor any pub
lie man. We are bound to say that the whole bear
ing of the ilustrious statesman who has been the
object of this signal honor, has been such during
his long stay in Paris, as to have commanded the
qualified respect and esteem of all who have had
the honor of his acquaintance We have reason to
believe also, that the sentiments of regard so uni.
versally entertained towards General Cass, have
been fully participated in by his Majesty Louis Phi
lippe, as well as by the ministers Of his govern
ment.
ARRIVAL OF THE VANDALIA AT NEwPoRT.-It is
with pleasure announce the arrival of the U. S.
ship Vandalia, William Ramsey, Esq, Commander,
at Newport. She entered that port last Saturday,
in fifty-seven days passage from Cape Palmas, AZ
rica 1t is recollected that Seported her off San
DIV Hook several DAYS ago.