The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-13


GENTLEMEN ! had the honor 10 receive by the last
mail letter of invitation a dinner rendered TO me by
yourselves and others the 26th OF next June No per-
sonal compliment could have, been more acceptable 10
than the honor you have offered me- upon such
side atoms you pleased 10 assign IN your letter OF
invitation. should be especially graiihed 10 believe
that had contributed IN any degree 10 promote The great
interests OF the country, and regret to be constrained TO
say that the estimate you have placed upon my poor
vices is greater than they deserve
If supposed il 10 be necessary in order 10 testify my
grateful OF your kindness, would lay aside almost
any occupation 10 meet you when you propose but
believe you will give me full credit for sincerity in my
grateful Acknowledgements and as have pressing en-
gagemenis at bome constrained TO beg most respect
fully 10 be excused from attending the dinner TO which
you have invited me. feel the free 10 do this
because the loss will be miae yours IL would have
gwen me The greatest pleasure 10 have awaited sell OF
such an opportunity 10 extend my personal acquaintance
in your city, and TO study from actual observation The
emporium OF American trade. Whatever is connect.
ed with the marvels OF your progress hitherto and
whatever concerns the future development of your
great commercial resources, are matters OF deep j.
teIest 10 You do than justice in al.
tributDg 10 me desire to promote, as Tar as ! can,
the prosperity OF all the grea, ineresls OF the country
believe ii you touch affect them all and that all
concerned in The prosperity OF each Especially do
hold to be matter OF duty as ii ought 10 be OF pride
with the American States, 10 afford New York all proper
facilities 10 win The place which she probably destined
10 hold the great centre OF The commerce OF The world
is perhaps not exavagsnt 10 say that the tendencies
OF nations are changing, and their contests are destined
hereafter TO consist the yaes OF the arts than
IN opposition OF Certainly there has been Pc
nod IN human history when commercial affairs occupied
80 large portion OF the attention of mankind and none
in WHICH commercial men played so important and prom
nent part Great Britain. with that hrewdness OF in
srcst which cbaIacerzes her conduct other
ons seems 10 have given early evidence OF her sense OF
the change which was taking place in the theatre of hu
rivalry and strife She is parng If not already
prepared, for the conflict She has thrown down the
glove open and manly defiance 10 the OF the world
and challenged the OF the earth for
the empire OF trade and the supremacy OF the To
all appearance never iaifer terms OF combat pro
Poted. She has laid aside the whole panopy OF her de-
iens've armor, and Stripped her productive interests OF
everything which they have hitherto by way oil de-
renee OF protection she hes provided her manufacturers
WIN ebeap material upon which TO operate and cheap
1000 10 consume she has given Der shpowner cheap
nmoer WIN which 10 build, and, in opposition even to
some OF me oldest usages OF her colonial policy, has
eveo Ine producer ION the pressure OF heavy taxation
whenever was practicable 10 do so She has shown ton
the utmost skil and anxiety ing the Of her
co@msIce wok smoo'hiS aud easily. II loose
hse oesn su1ueeds aspiring gave evidence Of loss
OF elasticity from undue pressure, The burden II possibl.
was diminished or removed and having done all hi.
she has thrown down The walls which were buii n, "A
her commerce, and invited the Of the world 10 par
cipate in the struggle Tor Lis prIze The challenge which
has thus been given will as trust. be accepted; and
suppose may say without having imputed me an nm.
due share OF national vanity that If anybody able to
take up John BULBS glove in such contest this ia
his Brother Jonathan. Nor do disrarage the Just clam
OF other cities when say that in this conflict must
look New York for The lead She herself is already
giving evidence that she accepts her destiny, and
pairing for the conflict Her lines OF magnificent steam
es II they do not grde The earh at least spaDgle the
ocean IN directions than her commercial
terprise and ambition world wide in their extent In
such an Undertaking ~ ihs may all good omens attend
and all success reward her In such Struggle she has
right 10 expect the aid OF every American legislator
She may lus!ly demand all proper facilities for com.
merce, the whole machinery OF trade, mint within
her limits. wsrebousng system adjusted 10 her wants
and whatever Legislation may be necessary 10 ena-
Bile her 10 maintain a free commercial competition
with The rest Of the world. II human ambition should
take this new direction, or rather take this old direc.
lion with increased Zeal. the world may well rejoice
for these are contests in which mankind IA benefited no
matter who may win. To such rivalry may bring
double blessing for it's tumphs may not only give us
rich rewards abroad but lead TO harmony at home Ii