The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-21

;ns ~ Europe sent here those who first
- science and skill in their respective countries
sent them here 10 observe and to learn, and Paia
,beir expenses- have felt il due TO you to make
statement of facts. think We have come out oil
the Exhibition vastly better than when we went
into IT, have, how ever, after all, ieellns OF re
gret AT what y have done. live have done nuch
With the small means used, what conld We nave
done if the United States, IN the majesty % uo'
strength, had put forth all her power lfieeai'
hear.l lhave said that we come out oe'lei 'i,alt
we anticinated At the same time, cannot but
stote for the Information OF those who never were
In the United States, that our products In the EXIT
bition do not furnish any true ldea OF the powers
and cana lilies and present condltlon oil the Unlted
Ctatcs have often attended the State shows at
baltimore Philadelphia, New York, and Boston,
and hesitate not to say that have often seen at
,hose nlaces far superior exhibitions than any we
have had here. But, after all, am well satisfied
that the Exhibition will do good. The intercourse
and opportunities you have had are worth ten
times the trouble to which you may have been
put. You go home wiser, and happier, and better
men; and if there no other result than tins,
the Exhibition would have done wonderful good. l
can only say for myself that feel under the deepest
obligations TO Prince Albert, and to all VINO pro-
NOTED the Exhibition, and to the great BODY OF the
British people, from Portsmouth to Hull, LOT the!r
kindness to me, an American citizen. but TINS Is
IA private matter, and viii not pursue the toPlc'
Another great advantage arising from the EAhloi-
ton ia this-you have seen great numbers OF men
at it-not only from here, but from every country
in the world combining good sound, business
ont from every part of the earth the great and the
wise and the men who are looking to the elevation
of their race and these have each been carrying
out the great object of the Exhibition and that is
labor-dignfed labor-whlch is the foundation OF
wealth, and which must contribute to the glory
and power of every country on the lace oil the earth
[lear.l l now come to a very agreeable part oil
my duty, and that ID to propose the health OF no.
bleman who has devoted his whole time far more
than any other nobleman to this Great Exhibition
| know of no one Who has done more. know OF
no one who has done much. believe, in word,
that Lord Granville has done his duty. [Cheers.1
NV right honorable friend generally takes his own
way. and that is usually the right way give
you, with all my heart, 'Ihc Royal Commission. !"
connecting with the toast the name OF Earl Gran
Vile.
The toast was enthusiastically received.
Earl Granville replied follows: have list
ened with feelings OF intense pleasure TO the elo-
quent speech which has just been delivered by the
minister of the United States; but although 1t has
been my happiness TO be here, yet ieel would
entirely misunderstood my position II / were to
speak at any length. | cannot, however, forbcar
from saying, that we have to thank the Americans
for what they have done at this time, and that we
have particularly TO thank Mr.. Peabody for en-
deavoring by this eplendid entertainment to ex-
press the national feeling towards the people OF the
United States. [Hear, hear.l We have, sitting
at this table, the minister of this country TO the
United States, and the minister of the United States
to this country. Both these ministers have gained
the true esteem and respect of all classes. Hear
heart ! must cay, for that portion of the Exhbi-
ton which filed with your goods, that believe
il would have been better filled If the American
people did not think that come of the small thing;
they produce were not of sufficient importance tc
be shown here. You may well be proud o
''The America" for you have indeed given US an
undeniable beating. [Iiear.l was pleased L
read in a newspaper last week the compliment paic
by MIR. Stevens 10 the manner in which those whom
be beat in this country received him Hear.1 II
conclusion, I do not think that either England OIL
America will suffer much from any proceeding
which have taken place; and l sincerely hope tba
respect and regard will be paid by each for the
other, seeing that they speak the same language
and that they value alike the progress of liberty
and of the human kind. loud cheersl
The Hon. ROBERT j. WALKER, late Secretary o.
the Treasury of the United States, then spoke as
follows: The agreeable Office is assigned to me
by our excellent host of Offering toast in honor
of her msjesty's envoy to the United States, Sir
Henry Lytton Buwer. This is pleasing duty,
knowing, as | do well, this most worthy and
distinguished gentleman, approaching his emf
nent talents and high character, and fully con-
scious how much he has contributed to promote
the friendly feelings OF the governments and
people of England and America Whilst In his
diplomatic career he has performed his duty to his
sovereign with talent and fidelity, his mission 10
America has furnished bright example of noble
and successful efforts TO reach the hearts Of the
people to whose government he was accredited.
know of none of the many occasions, at our social
board or elsewhere, when he has been called upon
make public addresses, that he has failed to APP
peal to our pride and affection, and the many
membranes of kindred glory which unite oui
countries In his bright and graphic sketches o.
the character, mission, and destiny of my country
he touched chord which vibrated throughout the
heart of the nation, and called forth from il a warm
response Of gratitude and praise; and here permit
to say, in this period of friendly rivalry be-
tween the two countries that there is point in
which we of America must yield the palm 10 Sir
Henry. 1t is in addresses at the social board
In this field we were vain enough to suppose that
some OF our statesmen and orators unsurpassed
but here Sir Henry has fairly taken the wind out
of beaten ma n Ivy aoll a Ou
own board, and in one of our own favorie vocatons
and who will deny that this a great and noble
achievement, in which the victor in oratory crowned
with his own laurels the brows OF the Yanquishcd
and filled their hearts with friendship and affection
for himself and for his country. II is fact, Shict
am sure will be acknowledged by all my coun
trymen, that the published Addresses Of Sir Henry
at public festivities and all other fitting oc
casions, were az much admired in America for thei
artistic skill and eloquence and their valuable fac
and deductions, as they were applauded for those
still higher qualities which made them SO potent il
warming our hearts for his country Knight here
ailude to the able efforts of Sir Henry to augmen
the reciprocal trade and intercourse Of the two
tons; but, fempus Jugt, and shall therefore con
cude by offering the following sentiment: "Hcr
Majesty's eloquent and distinguished Envoy tc
the United States, Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer-May
he long live to witness the results OF his noble efforts
in reuniting the hearts and hands of England and
America"
The toast was received with much cheering
which renewed when Sir II. L. Bulwer rose to
reply, and continued for some time
Silence being restored
Sir HENRY LYTToS BULwER said: Mr.. Chairman
and gentlemen, quite agree with my noble friend,
Lord Granville, who lately addressed you, that
this is not occasion which it is necessary to
make you long and formal speech; and, indeed,
IT, had been that way inclined after all that has
been said by my honorable friend (Mr. Waker)
who has just down, should be afraid to utter
more than a very few words lest | should endan-
ger his character for veracity, and lose altogether
that which he has given for eloquencc
tCheersl But this saust say, familiarity, that
could not help being struck-frst the turtle
soup went round, then as the champagne was cir
culated, then the loving cup passed from mouth
20 mouth, and finally as listened To- the excellent
and eloquent speeches that were subsequently, de.
livered-at the singular practical ignorance that
was displayed by an honorable friend of mine
when, during the sitting of the diplomatic com.
mittee last session, he asked my noble friend thu
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether b,
saw any possible connexion between diplomacy
and dining. Laughter and cheers.l 1 canno
help thinking that, if my honorable friend wer
now here, we should be able TO give bin
what the Yankees would call correct notions a