Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-09-27

porunly not only 10 receive the hanu OF knoness WHICH "a
been extended to me by the authorities Of the city and OF h
STATE but also the opportunity, which never had before an
perhaps may never have again. of paying respects to ID
President Of the Republic Of the United STATES Appause
And although il would i'll become me, stranger to presum
to euogze the conduct the services of President Fillmore
vet as bystapder as an Observer and by ind
reni careless Observer your progress and prosperity
think may venture affirm that it s the opinion Of all i'm
partial men that President Fillmore will occupy an honorab
place on the roll of lusrous whom the mantle
Washington has fallen. Applause and cheers somebod
to the President and tell him how that remar
about him received. lLaushter.]
Gentlemen, have felt very deep interest in the pro
gress of the lines Of railway communication, Of which
are now assembled celebrate the completion. The frs
railway that travelled upon n North America forms
part Of the great line which unes Montreal to Boston
had the pleasure about five years to be travelling with
friend Of mine whom see now present-Gov. Paine
think as far as Concord, upon that line.
Gov. PAIxr of Vermont II was Frsrkln
Lord ELsIS He has con,radicted De says it was
Concord, but Fnnkin but will state another thing in
which he will contradict which is, that although
travelled together three days. bad roads part
the way reached place which could have been
with any propriey chrislened Dscod Laughter and ap-
plsuse. M aG
Well, gentlemen, although take deep interest in this
ne tell you because never wish 10 sail under false
coor that is the exclusive object OF my preference
for am free to admit that there other lines connecting
the Canadas with the other points, in which also
take lively interest," But come here to express my sense
of the great obligation which the trading portion especially
Of the people of Canada under to the city Of Boston for
their beray and enterprise not only because they have
opened channels of trade but also because by the great
outlay in these works. stated by the Mayor and by the
satisfactory results Of these ouays, you have shown how
greatly the settlement Of country may be advanced
how greatly the value OF property may bc increased and
how largely the general aggregate wealth may augmented
by expenditures of that kind, when udcousy conducted
think that from your example we Canadians will return
home certainly !" sadder, but wiser" men than we
came here (Appause.]
There another for my coming here this time
wanted say by my presence here, that appreciate and
value the moral and social well economical effects Of
these increased facilities Of intercourse BY coming here
your lines tender to you the hand Of goodowshp,
wanted to show that that your lines were made
10 transport and women well for the carriage Of
bales Of goods and barrels Of -four forget that the
in which thus TO tender you the hand Of good
fellowship is likely to be memorable year in the history Of
species. II is year n which planet has been
added to solar sysem-a planet which has been, with
singular felicity and singular appropriateness, chIistened
Irene, the planet Of Peace. [APpause.]
And, as have touched upon that point, allow me to say
that have felt most deeply the kind which England
entered within the territory Of the United States Appause
and cries Of bear hea cannot say that feel surprised
when hear Americans speak in the way bis honor the
Mayor has spoken of England but am sometimes surprised
and shocked, although much more rarely than some
years ago. happy say hear language of different
kind from Americans respecting England. remember that
the code Of lusous awgver Of ancient Gecian
public remarkable because although contained vast
number of special provisions and Details relating to all
Of Crimes there mention made Of the crime Of parri-
eide. 1t was perfectly well known that the omission did not
arise from any doubt to whether parricide crime.
And although it may be omisu in the criminal codes
Of your Republic trust that person will be allowed with
out being considered bamewohy, to speak ungenerousy
dsparagngy Of his old grandmother the other side of
the Atlantic. (Appause ME.
Sir it is impossible to live as long have done in Ame-
rcs without entering very keeny into the feelings of pride
ard qualification with which Americans and Canadians too
talk Of their country is wonderfully progressing, and has
wonderful But when hear bossnl language in
duged in rarakng of somewhat disparsging
spects other countries which less situated
than themselves cannot help thinking of eloquent pag
sage in the writings Of my eloquent friend, more,
the late Dr. Chalmers which be refers the simultaneous
discovery Of the telescope and microscope He dates in his
and emphatic language upon the vast lights
each in its respective sphere upon the benefcence the wis
dom, and the of the Almighty So would such
a speaker as Ihave just referred to.
Sir, when you have satisfied your gaze by contemplate"
the magnificent spssai tvfu yuu wnen, with rae
aid Of the telescope you have scanned those mighty
which the poughshae has yet broksn when you
your eyes upon those boundess forests which the
not yet touched when you have travelled those sIen-
ve territories which undean by valuable mineral fields
which the cupdy of man has yet Ad when you have
gazed upon all these to your hearts ent just lay your
telescope aside and take this little microscope from me, and
viii show little island far hidden behind that
island dmnuve that you might take 1t up bodily and
toss into the lakes which lie between the Canadas and the
United States without filling them up but which, neverthe
less, my erd the Mayor has pointed out the
whence forth the valo aud the might which laid ih
continent the foundations Of empires. Applause. Permit
me to say that all wisdom and judgment have shown ha
without love Of liberty and respect for order and for law yor
can have no sufficient security that your empire will prove
enduring. III a.aa 81
Now, gentlemen, before take my sea' permit me L
close-(cres of 'go op."l Why, gentlemen, |, must b.
the air OF Boston, for never made long speech before
in my life. [Laughser.] will offer to you
| sentiment r. s4ata &.
Prosperity to the trade and city of Boston"
No one, am sure, will question the sincerity with whicl
propose this toast for assuredy if had not wishes
well 10 the trade of the city Of Boston should be her
now may be that of thoee western towns, which
spring up in night, and grow the winklng Of ey
from small villages to towns Of respectable population,
progress more rapidly than Boston but there is stability
and solidy about Boston which say is Agreeable 4
old monarchst like myself see buildings In Boston which
look intended not only for the owners but for their
their sons sons to live in after they dead and gone
know 1t has been II practice say that Yankee would
be satisfied with Paradise if there any place further
to which he could go. lLaugher But think il is yer,
clear that good many Of the regular Of Yankees
have found Boston exceedingly proper place fr per
manen location, although happens be Of the very
furthest eastern places in the whole country.
As regards the citizens Of Boston, shall attempt de
tail their merits for their name is Legion but there
merit which they always to possess in agrea degree
the virtue OF cosrage Upon looking very accurately
into history can ud only instance upon which it ap
pears to ,ha, their courage etireIy failed them
great many military men present, and | am afraid shal
challenge them daughter j and what do ydu think that oc
casion wns find, upon the most authentic records, ths
the citizens Of Boston carried away by entire panic
when was first proposed to build railroad from Boston