The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-11


did, such q deep interest in this alliance between
the two countries, he could not help thinking that
II ever there was Q time when such step Was re.
qairsd, 1t wa: at the present time. DID they not
tween Two extremes, and was not some influence
required which would mode rate aud regulate
these motionsl Where could such influences be
found so safely and securely as in heartfelt good
understanding, and cordial union between Great
Britain and the United States! (Cheers.) He knew
that the Americans were republicans, but what Of
that CHEERS and laughter) He had but smsl
respec. for names, and still less respect for that
=" mock turtle constitutional kind of liberty which
he saw elsewhere. CHEERS and laughter) He
did not care what name it might be called, but it
heads. (Renewsd laughter.) The foundation Of
our society in the United States and Great Britain
were religion and law the purpose of both govern.
ments was liberty and order (Cbeers) lnasmuch
detest all those principles of division and confusion
which would destroy it and inasmSch as English
men loved their monarchy, let them prize and
cherish all those principles which they know will pre-
in the American Republic would be as popular
as favorer of the divine right of kings in our
own island Hence it was that he was happy to
zee standing side by side the President OF the
United States Republic and his Queen, sovereign OF
these realms (Cheers Standing, then, side by side,
they also stood opposed TO the anarchist who spoke as
the " friend Of the people," and the absolatist who
sh0 the aDa Of the crown Long
peace, moderation, and patriotism, among the ma
tiOns of the world. CHEERS And If it should un-
fortunately happen that war ever should occur and
that war should be war of opinion, let US still
stand together-the red cross of England and the
stars and ripes of America side by side, and he
had no doubt that they would be able to leave re-
collections to their posteriy which would be worthy
Of those they had received from theirs
GEN. WALBRIDGE said-I am confident | but res
pond to the sentiments of every individual present,
when express my fervent admiration at the con-
cepton and design Of that great British undertaking,
OF congregating beneath single roof, and upon
her own soil, the Hottest exhibitions Of human
power and wisdom, in all the great and varied de-
partments of civilized life Art, science, manufac-
tuEes, commerce, agriculture, painting, and sculp-
ture, have here all been tremendously blended into
one grand effort, ard even nature herself ransacked
to indicate the present capacities of the human un-
derstanding Nor will the influence of that great
event be limited to the immediate age in which it
transpred. Descending through all time, and every
where attracting the eager gaze of posssrity, it will
be regarded as one OF those ustrious Deeds in the
progress of race, by which the hum an intellect
was enlarged, the human affections ennobled, and
the age of universal peace and brotherhood ap-
preached Distant countries have been brought into
more immediate contact, International intercourse
stimulated, and the ingenuity of man quickened to
rev achievements. But confess do not share in
the modification often thoughtlessly expressed by
many of our ceuntrymen, that the United States
should not have contributed more generously to che
undertaking. Under all the circumstances, the
American exhibitors, considering our remote posi-
ton, have displayed public spirit not excelled by
any other nation, and in proper keeping with our
rising Importance in the affairs Of mankind. Our
people at home are too much occupied in their legi-
innate business pursuits to withdraw much capital
labor from active employment, and its consequent
gain. The official statistics Of the proper depart
ment at Washington will show that far greater
number of inventions are annually patented in the
United States, with our twentyfOur millions Of cii
zens, than in all Europe, with her redundant popu-
lation, augmented nearly twenty. fold. But this
should not elicit surprise, for where political and in
dividual equality is most recognized the greatest
stimuant is presented for individual exertion. Yet
the intellect that ,labors to confer great benefits
upon the world, is generally so much engrossed
in its high objects as to forget SELF and eminent in
yentors are usually destitute of any other
than the consciousness Of having conferred renown
upon their country. Thousands Of useful inven-
tons in tn, United States have consequently been
cause the exhibitor could perceive no actual imme-
diste benefit to himself, and he could not afford to
embarrass his capital or subject himself to the ex-
penditure and loss Of time Nor does this hold
equally good to the same extent OF the European
contributor For 1t is notorious tina. nearly every
English exhibitor, and the greater part Of those
from the continent, have had their separate articles
in charge Of agents, who, while they unfolded the
utility Of their invention the quality Of their ia
brics, persuasively solicited your probable patron
age. The exhibition thus became to them a mart
for their merchandise or manufactures, and the
surest means of increasing their customers, and Of
charging their trade and profits. But Of this we
should not complain, for only by these means have
they been enabled TO remunerate hemselves for the
heavy expenses many Of them necessarily incurred;
while the greater portion Of the articles from the
United States were placed on exhibition as evil
dences Of American skill, labor, and utility with
out any design, on the part Of those by whom they
were forwarded, Of these collateral and remunera-
tive advantages. But now that the immense struc-
ture 80 recently attracting under its ample transept
the Hottest exhibitions Of human power, is about to
pass into history, may We not triumphanty inquire
49, II
culated to occasion regret. When the record comes
to be made up for posterity II will demonstrate that,
for the number Of articles exhibition, the United
States have not been surpassed by any other
department and how immeasurably is this
reflection enhanced, when we consider that the
tributes we have received have been awarded
or SEINE new discovery in science and manu-
features, or the successful application Of some
well known principle to q wider and more useful
range in the common purposes OF life. am not in
sensible to the infinite pleasure IL would have
afforded US, II we could have placed on exhibition
here before the assembled intelligence Of tho world,
some OF the great elements ofour national prosperity
and renown. But they seem 10 be indigenous to the
western continent, and only be properly estimat
ed on that soil where they were frst fully developed
republican government Of Independent State
vereignties, sustained by popular equality and the
representative principles liberal and untrammel.
led press with boundiess Giro ulation-the writ Of
the hdteaS ocrips-the universal right Of trial by
jury-the general prosperity aud comfort Of each
and frequent asembsges Of the people, and their
unrestricted Interchange Of ideas-absouts control
OF our legislators through the agency OF the ballot
box,and the opportunity thereby presented to the
humblest individual Of attaining the highest dig
mites Of the republics these are the. ligaments Of
our strength and constitute our legitimate claim TO
the proper respect OF mankind. There they all are
behold them sffording protection to all who, under
the providence Of God, seek a refuge from Tyranny
and oppression. Gentlemen, all communities have
their high obligations 10 discharge. Since the FIRST
organization OF society. various nations at different
periods have been enabled TO impress the genius Of
their Institutions upon surrounding States, and in
hueneed for good or for evil the destiaiss Of our
race. such was the Office performed by Egypt,
then by Greece, and subsequently by Rome In
the midst Of this illustrious presence drawn from
the intellectual wealth of two great empires-the
one representing unconditional liberty aBd universal
suffrage; tie other qualified suffrage aud q limited
monsIohy-it might soem inyidious to inquire
which OF them s o. this moment giving the NEST
decided tone and direction to human affairs. Let
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