Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02
INTERNATIONAL CoURTEsIEs.
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political situation of the North American Colonies,
they would always preserve the manners of Eng
land, and that the English language would yet be
diffused over an immense and populoIs continent"
1t was in this spirit OF partial fondness, too, that
the venerable CHATHAM, at later day, in the exer-
else of wise forecast admonished the British Par
lament against all measures TO ALLEVIATE the heart of
the child from the mother. And how completely
have the delightful anticpations of these wise men
been realized An Englishman should always
cherish such feelings towards US. No disposition
could be more natural and just and every express
sien of such sympathies and affections is sure of
cordial response.
We notice, therefore, with much qualification an
agreeable instance of the interchange of these ma
tional courtesies, in the anniversary proceedings OF
an Agricultural Society in Essex, as reported by an
English Journal The meeting was held in the
Agricultural Hall at Saffron Walden, which was
fifty decorated for the occasion. II was an mpos-
ing assemblage. Lord BRAyDRooKE presided, and
among the distinguished persons present were
Lords SoNDEs and WALsINGHAM, Messrs. Dun
CoMBE, MEux, NEVILLE, and other NJ. P.'s, Hon.
A. HERBERT, and Messrs. GOLDMAN (the eminent
American agricultural agent and BAssETT, OF the
United States, &c.
After speeches by the Chair and the Vice Presi-
dent
had stated Of the advantages Of keeping up these
cations and there certainly when they
necessary Hear hear He had also alluded to the
excited state of continental naon and how happy England
had been in stemmng the tide Of revolution and warfare but
be Lord Sondes had TO advert to another nation whom they
might call brothers, with whom, owing to the extraordinary
apidy and improvement Of navigation, they daily be-
coming united and he would express the hope, not only
individual but the national feeling that never again might
they between and that nation he spoke OF the
United States Of America. Loud cheers. Never again
might they contend except in the friendly competition OF com
in the skfuness of handling the plough which
should improve agriculture to the utmost and which could
best advance the moral well the temporal condition OF
all casses of society Applause The hospitality of their
noble President had given them the opportunity OF meeting
gentleman who had been long engaged England studying
the science Of agriculture and the best in which Its
concerns could be benefited. Hear, heart He begged to
give them, Prosperity to the United States Of Anerica,
acih the health Of Mr. Colnian." Much applause
Lord added they had the pleasure Of know
ing Mr. Conan old friend, and he 1.-THE Presidency took
this visit compliment because he to sail next Monday
with his friend, Mr.. Basset for the United States. He
therefore called the company to give three cheers for the
voyagers.
The call was most heartily responded TO, and
Mr. CoLaAS said deeply sensible Of the honor you
have done in drinking my health and most happy to
the farmers OF Essex recognised old friend. am
grateful for the which the noble lord has been pleased
the general wish Of this assembly for the prosperity OF Anne
ca. do you that believe if there electric
telegraph from the shores Of the United States TO the shores Of
England by which the wish could be communicated would
be returned echo Of thunder by every hearted native
born American (Appause In wishing prosperity 10 this
county-prospety to England and the United Staes-per-
say that my first intention involved the promotion Of
agriculture. came this country to look at the agriculture
Of England, and in accordance with that Intention have
visited several countless have eIeed those humble talents
for observation which God has given me- and must say that
respects, regards the improvement Of animals
pecaly, England distances all other countries in her
prise her desire OF Improvements she still remains unr-
vailed should do wrong not TO speak mind fairly before
Engshmen And IN respecssne outdone by the Fe
h but in all other respects there al work those
poses and sentiments which out al the head
the race unless the ohe side of the do
best beat her. EAppauss have said that the agriOu
tue Of England requires some improvement In all human
probability this will be the last occasion which shall have
my power TO address assembsge Of English agrcul
tu for am old man. in the decline ofe, and therefore,
your indulgence if this occasion extend my
remarks the subject Of your agricultural system. The
Flemish have proveb which involves the whole system
agriculture without forage, cattle without CATTLE
manure; without manure crop" Applause. Now,
take myself in the first place, say that you deficient
in the saving Of and in the second, your crops
no, so large as they might be-
After calculating his positions a, some length, and with
| much point the speaker thus concludes
have done; part from you with the deepest and
grateful affection for an hospitality have found unbounded,
for kindness that has been unceang and intelligence and
refinement Of that without rival unsurpassed
by part Of the world and only pray that the SYM
pahes that bind together these nations Of the earth in
peace and civilization, the mother and daughter the parent
and child, grow stronger and stronger Applause.
That which considered the means Of separation has be-
come bond OF union and may this union continue. am
too much oppressed with all have England TO ex-
press my wishes could desire but earnestly pray for
the continued prosperity, for the wealth. happiness and glory
Of that magnificent that great and glorious land In which you
live. tCheers.
thanks in speech Of considerable length behalf Of himself
and the other Members whose health had just been drunk
Mr.. BAssErT said there was nothing which could more
contribute TO make American feel at home in foreign
country than to ind himself in company like the present.
speaking The same language Of kindred origin and familiar
with similar institutions existing in his country-ne to-
gehe for the purpose Of improving the various productions
agriculture, and encouraging that useful branch Of ma
| tive industry. lAppsuse.l
They would sow him say that the harmonious inter-
existing between the two countries afforded facilities
for their mutual improvement and he could but hope that
they would ever cooperate in making improvements and adj
vancements in all the useful Furihe he trusted that
IN the present aated state Of the world they should
rate TO give stability 10 those free institutions which charac
erzed their respective Governments Repubicsnism
ed to be the predominant feeling Of the world but he might
observe that that vague and indefinite notion Of repubicanism
was not very likely prove successful where originated
Hear, bear. To establish a republican Government was
not easy matter.
II was Government Of complicated character, requiring
particular education and habits and established for
time before could be considered permanent, Govern
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