The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-23
Mr.. BUcHANANs SPEECH AT THE BANQUET TO
lord ELGIN.


LORD ELGIS.
Al splendid banquet given in London the evening
Of the 9th instant to Lord Egn governOrgeneral Of Can
ada Mr. buchanan present and responded TO toast
by the Earl Of Enesmere follows
The Earl Of Elesmere in highly complimentary terms
proposed, sThe Health Of his Eseeeney the American
Minister !, and in doing So referred his recent visit
the United States the hospabe reception which he
ceved there and to the impression which all that he had
in the western world had left upon him.
Mr. buchanan then and said MY lords and gentle
men, England anticipating that might lind myself
stranger strange land but after the first hour have
failed feel myself at home in any society Of Flgh
which has been good fortune meet In the
my eounymen thank your lordship 1.-THE Earl Of Files
mere) cordially for the kind sentiment which you have
proposed in favor my country and myself its representa-
tive and gratitude due to this large and distinguished
company enthusiasm with which that sentiment has
been received This honor viii be fully appreciated on the
other side of the Atlantic. Ii my countymen themselves
could selected the individual by whom such gracious
ar1 kind words should be spoken persuaded their choice
would fallen upon the noble Earl He has been amongst
US; he has us at home, and has been
/" To our virtues very kind,
And to faults little blind
There thousands the other side of the Atlantic who
win respond the universal sentiment of appreciation in this
country when they learn that his sovereign has conferred
upon him one and proudest marks Of distinction
which il was her power bestow. May he long live TO
enjoy il! Certain that the penalty denounced by the
motto the garter win reach either his head his
heart And here ought perhaps to stop. We have been
that speeches dangerous and pr
dence might ordinary occasions dictate that should pro-
coed no further IT, however, Mt public dinner given
Lord Elgn governor general Of Canada should make
reference his merits would expose myself TO the condem
of nv counrvmen Under his Heightened gov
en her Maesys North American provinces have realized
the blessings of WISE prudent and prosperous adminra
ton and of the neghborng nation though jealous of
rights have be abundanty satisfied with his just and
friendly conduct towards ourselves. He has known
reconcile devotion her Majestys service with proper
regard rights and interests of the kindred and ntgbor
ing people Would TO Heaven had such governors
in all European colonies in the vicinity of the United
States His lordshp had solved ofthe difficult prob
lens craftsmanship. He has been able successfully and
isfactorly administer amidst many difficulties colonial
over people This is task where
commands of despo law to his obedent subjects but
not colony where the people feel that they possess the
rights and privileges of native Brtons And what
shall say reply the wish earnestly expressed by his
ordshp that he might live the bonds of friend
ship interrupted between the kindred nations Had
imagined that my humble fundamentally might
tribute small degree TO existing of dis
senson between the countries and to confirm and per-
petuate their mutual friendship should have enjoyed
the privilege of addressing you this day the minister of
country II most earnest desire that the two
TONS kindred they in point of blood should be equal
y kindred in each others affections. And why should
they be We have many free principles in common
language read the books, and both enjoy free
press without which liberty in country would be-
come an empty We claim your old our
property yours and thank God people able
to read appreciate them Every child born in
states has the right to receive good and uefu
school education breathe his native drink
from his native fountains. Why then should jealousy
exist us? There have been two nations the
face earth whose material interests closely iden
tilted Commercially speaking the progress of the United
States has proved nearly beneficial Britain to
ourselves The extension of possessions continent
of America the purchase Of Louisiana the present
momentum extension which has been accomplished what
ever may said TO the contrary, upon pure principles
honor and juscehas in the very degree extended
British commerce and manufacture Though blessed
with poetic imagination, look forward with confident
hope to the day the English language which
guage Christian civil and political freedom, win be the
language Of larger portion OF the habitable globe No
people speaking this language become the willing
instruments despotc power. These great results in the
destiny Of the future be peacefully accomplished by
the energy enterprise and ndomabe perseverance Of the
British and American do not conine myself
AngloSaxon alone because large, respectable, and
useful portion Of the population Of my country have
sprung from the Irish, the German, and other Euro
pean stocks my SELF whatever may be my merits or
nv faults the of native born lrshman and proud
of my descent. With your indulgent patience, / shall
advert to one topic before take my seat cannot
suffer this occasion pas without expressing my pratifca
ton with Maesys wise and liberal declaration In favor
Of neutral commercial rights during the existing war II
worthy Of the civilization Of the nineteenth century and
worthy the best constitutional sovereign has ever sat
upon proud and powerful throne Of Great Britain The
will arrive when against private property upon the
ocean win be entirely prescribed BY all civilized nations II
already been upon the land and when the gallant
masders Of the nnyes Of the world viii great
disgrace rob peaceful merchant vessel upon the seas
general Of army would do to plumber the private
house Of an unoaending citizen. Loud cheers'l