The southern press., 1851-04-30
From the .vs.O York Mirror.
Sir Henry Bull or and MIR. Lytton,
AT THE ST. GLoRGE's DINNER.

\ SPEECHES OF
Sir Henry Bull or and MIR. Lytton,
AT THE ST. AoRsE's DINNER
/ Mr. BuLwER said that he had always en-
deayored to folll out one principle, viz: tina
of doing, when ever it was possible, whateve
he had engaged to do, and therefore he had ap
peared here this evening. But that when h,
! felt how i'll disposed he was, and how frequently
he had addressed them on similar subjects, hs
confessed that he was in that stuation which
his countryman, Sir William Don, so well acted
viz that Of being completely used up :
| laughter But that he had one consolation
for in this country In which he was, when man
had not leg to stand upon he could still take
to the stump. Elaughter.] He was afraid
however, that he was not even yet sufficiently
Americanized TO make a good stump speech
But there was nothing like trying; he should
try; and he begged to assure them that if any
thing could inspire him, it was the present occa-
sion and the present company. Where, said he,
gentlemen, are we, and for what purpose are we
thus assembled, thousands of miles from our
native shores. We are here but to cherish and
keep alive in our hearts those fires which burn
on our national affairs Applause To declare
in the face of the whole world that wherever an
Englishman was, he was proud Of the land of
his birth, Applause, and to testify amidst
over-howing cups, and hearts, still over-fowing,
to the hottest of all affections save love to our
God, | mean love for our country. Great ap.
plause.
There are many here present who, like my
self, have travelled far, and seen many things;
yet, is there any one who at this moment feels
less Of an Englishman at this place COUGHING his
hearty than when the white cliff of Albion for
the first time receded from bis view. TGreat
applause. Yet after all, if man is obliged to
leave his native country, il is some comfort not
to leave his native language, Applause and
laughter. Nor is this all; an Englishman is a
very curious animal to understand. laughter.
Variable as his own climate, stiff and reserved
to foreigners, shy and distrustful even to him
self, no one can understand him, unless il be
people of the same race, and who speak the
same tongue. Applause. ! had an example
of this kind the other day, he continued, an
American gentleman said to me, /" | have just
come from your country, sir III tell you my
opinion of your countrymen,--John Bull is
man" Now, in this expression, my
American friend struck off at a stroke our ma
iional character. As we are in circle of friends,
will venture to say that John Bull cannot be
called smart man. laughter On the con-
trary, he is a homely sort of fellow-whose
motto is sshandsome is that handsome does"
Applause. But he never promises anything
without performing it, and he never promises
anything which does not give token of future
promise. Loud applause and laughter II
think should be flattering him were ] to say
that he was very fast man, laughter,] for he
is always afraid of " out running the constable"
I Laughter. But any one who knows John
Bull even by sight, knows well that what he
wants in speed he makes up for in bottom, ire
newed laughter in fact, to judge of bis quail
ties, it is necessary to see him in long race it
is then found out Immediately that he never has
to stop for want of breath, for he can always
raise the wind whenever he likes it daughter,
determined to be sure. and in his hurry to GOA
head takes very good care, always, not to 90
head over heels. Great laughter
Others Rave been before him in measuring |
the mountains Of the moon, and in inventiDg |
machines to ride through the air He is not a |
person of these higlSfghts, but take him on the |
earth or on the water, he claims the first honors
OF the railroad on the one of the steam vessel
on the other. In short, TO return to what my
American friend said, there is downright secu- |
ritv in what John Bull says, a downright so.
lidity in what he does, downright steadiness in |
the pace Mt which he goes, and downright prac- |
Inability in what he invents that makes him the |
typ ofthe downright. Applause.l And when
he holds ont his hand doubling and shaking
his fist whether open or shut great laughter
he does il in such a downright way rene wed |
laughter that every one says, that's Just the |
sort Of fellow should like to have for an enemy.
Great applause
Have given you true description Of John
Bull! Loud cries of" Yes~l Well then let |
rs give jolly good cheer for John Bull. ~
Three cheers. But the present assembly is |
not merely an assembly Of Englishmen, but an
assembly of Englishmen, the guests of society |
formed for the most charitable OF all purposes,
that of receiving the poor emigrant when he ar
rives in strange land Applause land show.
ing him the means by which he can make his |
labors most useful to himself and to the country
to which he has come. Applause.l
am glad CONTINUED Sir II. b. to find my
self amongst society Of such description, for
am one OF those who believe in the general
progress OF mankind.
" For ! doubt not thro' the ages some increasing
purpose runs.
And the thoughts of men are widening with the
process OF the suns" Loud applause.
But cannot disguise from myself that mum.
Der Of old fallacies still bewilder our minds, and
cling 10 our heels.
say, therefore, that deligh. 10 find myself
amongst this society, because could not summon
better witness to contradict the most vulgar
md common Of all fallacies, viz That Of sup
posing that in every transaction between State
md individuals. what one party gains, the other
INST lose Applause What, let me ask
Tou Mr.. President, has been taking place under
iour eyes! Have you not seen the foreign
capitalist wanting employment for his capital.
he foreign laborer wanting employment for his
industry, and the American farmer and manu-
acturcr wanting railroads, to facilitate the transit
ind enhance the value Of his produce Rail.
Dads which were likely TO return great profits,
! once made, but which he (the American)
wanted capital and labor 10 make. Well, have
'ou not seen the foreign capitalist advancing his
money to bring out the foreign laborer, to con
truct The American railway! and has any one
been loser by these transactions! No, sir -
! he foreign capitalist has increased his capital
he foreign laborer has maintained himself and
amlly, the American farmer and manufacturer,
i'm IL al