The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-12

criss Of @hsynond-Rsymond-Rsy and "eit
dcvn--sit dovn!"--he latter directed to Col Webb.
Raymond and webb both kept the floor.
"Rsynond-Raynond-Rsy Sit down
Sit downn q before
Great confusion, and Col Webb laughs and attempts
to say scmsthing to Raymond, but is inaudibls.
Bit dswn-eit down.n "Raymond-Raymond,n and
clspping Of hands.
The CHAIRMAN = Gentlemen, Mr.. Raymond win address
TIE company in reply 70 the last toast.
Col Webb stin keeps his standing position
Sit down" Sit down" "Hurrsb,na Hurrsh.n
RAYMOND Mr. Chairman, 1 only rose to perform the
duty assigned to by the Committee Of Arrangements
Col. WEEP still stands and laughs.
A gentleman takes him by the arm, and attempts to
prevail upon him to sit down.
Great noise and confusion. Cries Of g Sit down.
Raymond" Raymond" +" Silence" Silence" " ST.
Col wrsp sets down
Considerable applause Half the company rise cheer,
and wave their handkerchief "Hurrah," Hurrah,"
G Silence" Silence, gentlemen
Mr. RAYMOND proceeds with his speech
Ise in he performance of duty assigned to me in
this banquet, by the Committee; and had supposed,
i.1 ONE 1S that IN respect forcing
be silent upon this occasion. But, when have dut0
20 perform do not rest easy till it is (Appsuse
which have the honor to belong, the most cordial
thanks for the compliment paid to It BY the toast just
force from the occasion With which it has been
nations and the eity's guest Men from All PROBES.
sions unite in rendering their tribute of honor aud
respect to the most {llustrious statesman OF this
age; TO the foremost and the highest among the
render their tribute him for his services in the pa
ard to promis him their 'ymPathies, hopes and aid in
:5usss sSr the fsu5 Mr. I,
tyrsnts and the hostility of yrants Press as the
presence Of the Hungarian leader We Of the Press
tessen We rejoice in the thought that it vas with the
and through the Press struck the first blow
gson bis Press was the voice Of freedom snG
because threatened to crush his grants the earth
i has been my duty member Of the Press to follow
endeavored to do so, and to form an impartial
Judgment on its character; aud I know speak
the opinions and belief Of this meeting, when say no
country made greater struggle for constitutional free
dem than Hungary That struggle is not yet over; IL
has only been suppressed for time by foreign
The moinpg star Of Hungary has risen here tonight.
(Chesrs) We have seen the radiance Of that rising
and prepared to rejoice when IL shall shed forth
the funess Of its light have heard to night such an
expedition Of American Law and American duty by
man who has not been ten days upon shores ss
have never heard fall from the lips Of any man before
the scutensss and power with which sophistry was
put aside, and truth elected the calm hrmness with
Of every member Of the great family Of nations
set ioitn, GRATED In my breast the most pro-
foGrd sstonishm.nt The practical question remains,
VIII that exposition Of national law and national duty
be echoed and acted upon by the people Of this
For the Ires-the indie ndent pressfor that press
which ferns he opinions and draws Its conclusions with
ut prejudice, answer it will Applause That great
rovtr-fer fuch 1t i-thst prodigiou instrument in
the hands Of will be on the eide OF Hungari4u
freedom and say, for myself that tar as my in
rrerce ana my power goes not one Of the sentiments
expressed by great guest night .hal want an al.
vocate uuon there chores To my mind II clearly
proved that the duty Of this great nation to stand
up fer be common right Of all ratons to change Its
duty ssy! Are we afraid to perform our duty!
No! (crts Of No, MOI Was that word fear" suf
ered TO prevent the American people from expressing
heir opinion end giving their aid in favor Of Oppressed
humanity! timsity IL 10 restrain then is nature
sdly charged Fear Of foreign monarchs or aespots
this to restrain from the performance of our
Lofty then ,hs be prepared repudate ali faith in
.publict fer ever. republcsnsm based cowsrdice
rpon the fear that will suffer in the performance Of
LIough courage and God grant that when We lose
hat, We shal have nothing to light for have sp-
ace can ory BE- preserved by our sShStpa detsrmi
.aon to have the right Of nations self government
.speeted and ACKNOWLEDGED Washington proclaimed the
light the absolute right OF the people Of this country
stsblish their own form Of government and Of every
'ther country TO do the Are yrsnts disposed
am We know that il is only fear p which restrain.
hem and is not that the best resson that republics
heuld take firm stand upon this great princpls' I
10 night, and behalf the great principles OF this
county, that there is not single one Of the three
not sustain urge and enforce upon those who hav. |
he control q the destinies Of the people Of this
eun,ry trust that these measures VII prove ensctusl
or the estsbiisbment q Hungarian freedom believe
he people q Hungary able to cope with Austria ami
III her poser, and to maintain her own Independence
md to make such form Of government shall best
70 her own people. They have right to claim our
hands and at the hands Of humanity that foreign
1, ,s mot Be .Sws1 to put them and
!, ,., are bound Up whose fame We share and who.s
be respected" Such declaration, I believe, would |
De respected and I believe that We would be able
@ maintain Il tru't that before many months vii
'ave passed that the gfea, battle for freedom viii he
eneved In Europe, and that Hungry will. long
and firth before the world free and Independent
len In conclusion, I give you IS . sentiment -
srsss huss.ns1 ks hssssa 70 these shores g ae
When Mr.. Raymond finished his remarks Col webb |
asyed to speak His taking the door was the signal
" an interruption similar to that which previously
ceurr.d
:" Mr.. Chairman n--QIkses and grosns, and Gle
ant proceed - "eit down, sit DOWN. aHsar MIN,
ear bim.'D
Three cheers for the liberty Of the press
PAnrE GODwN--we have been praisins the liberty
the press and violate IL ourselves (Hisses and
Icens)
Three cheers for the liberty Of the press.
Col webb again attempts to speak.
e Louder, louder, and much hissing and confusion
Col. WAN prcceed;-Mr Mayor, l.
Alderman sHAw-Gentemen, will you hear, for one NC
snt! /
SIT dovs-sit down" @Publish II to- morrow in the
ourir" (Laughter)
Rs,soSD-hr Mayor
Alderman sHsw--Gentieusu, silence. for a moment
he Governor would be much pleased 10 hear the General
RA,sosp-Nr Chairman, think the press, at any
'te would be very happy indeed to hear tn. gentleman
ganst whom the Interpretation Of the company was 90
xeibly expressed, and
Certainly some member Of the
req.
Order, erder."
For twenty four years Mr. President nearly quarter
century, have been the sole reponsibe editor Of
he Cciu AVID Enquirer. And this long period EN- braces
} much 81 the time usually allotted t. man here on
srb that feel II my right speak OF the press a. one
hoh looking hack upon the pact and who may there.
re peek In It's praise without being liable to the charge
sell laudatfon this nd nlfng voo