The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

TO tell YOU that have witnessed In my intercourse with
the Imperial government evidences Of high appreciation
Of our great country and persuade myself that France
first ally is yet our fast friend liesr, hear Her
public Affairs administered with far seeing sagacity.
and cannot but believe that the peaceful relations OF
the two countries destined long TO continue; and
when mutual interests manifesty TO be promoted
by increased freedom of commercial and social inter-
course cannot doubt that the enlightened wisdom OF
the two governments will remove ali those constructions
trade which only operate to the injury OF both AZ
proof Of the justice and instance of the wisdom OF tho
French government, take pleasure in calling your At
tenton TO their declaration the subject OF neutral
rights which win be respected during the pending war
The great principle of the freedom OF the and of the
equality of Independent nations has been recognized In
the declaration that the flag shall protect the cargo,
(applause) and humanity viii rejoice at the decia-
ration that France will issue letters OF marque
authorizing her individual subjects to make war means
Of gratifying only sordid cupidity by marauding on
the private property enemys subjects ani in the
practice Of prvaeerng proving more annoying TO neu-
trl commerce than public cruisers These with the de-
caraton in regard TO the begerent right Of blockade
have made the what the God of nature intended
they should bea free highway which all have equal
right of pursuing their lawful business without fear or
molestaon The Almighty gave nation authority
in any form to place tolgates on this public thorough
fare and France has declared that she at least will make
no such attempt. (ApplAuse.) Honor to those who
have thus wisely recognized the right and
immediate advantage in wrong so often before commit
ted the world has asserted the great principles or
which America has ever contended and in the mainte
Of which she interested than any other
nation. cloud and continued cheering) me duses Oh
minister to his country and TO that to which he &C
credited but they are not all his duties
He the r n are ~srh and il we'll
performed will bring gratifying proofs OF public appro-
baton Less but delicate and difhcut are the last
although not less grateful to every generous heart
Their performance too brings reward, and this Is evil
denced by the circumstances by which am surrounded
applause beg to assure you, sir that 1t will always
give pleasure, while residing here to do
can, justice, and promote cordially and good feeling
among my coantrymsn who may sojourn in this distant
arise only be known at home This is not only the die
tate Of my judgment and the impulse Of my heart but
my feelings in regard to such unhappy differences and
demonstrations OF discord among Americans abroad
better be illustrated by anecdots Of one Of naval
heroes Com Hull who, in the war Of 1872 had won the
first naval victory subsequently commanded an American
squadron foreign station His flagship was his a.
yorite frigate-the Constitution (voices-"cheers for
the old Constuton.') The time Of the enlistment OF
her expired and the men, sticking for their rights
demanded their discharge. The Commodore, though
every inch sailor, was thought to be no orator. ne
he addressed them:-sMen, said he slowly uterng his
words, as he paced the deck, 'your time is out-you
raj response "We" he proceeded, syou are entitled
to II the puIser wiz pay you on ane discharge y:u ana
reign country and this will be pretty story to 60 home
with cloud cheers and laughter, with cries OF what
said the sailorsO Why gentlemen, touched with this
and carried home the noble old Constitution with her
stars and stripes flying.
Mr.. Mason sat down, amidst lsng and loud applause
The CHAIRMAN then gave
Our diplomatic Representatives at the other courts Of
Europe.
Mr.. BELMONT responded in short but happy speech.
The CHAIRMAN then said -
Gentlemen the toast am about to propose will meet,
sure, the hearty and cordial appreciation of all
assembled around this festive board The sentiment
about to utter and for the reception Of which you
have been requested to prepare your glasses is ssnt
ment which every one present will respond to in sin
cerity and In truth. We have assembled gentlemen to
mngle for short time in social and pleasant intercourse
with personal friend the eve Of his departure and
to offer testimonial Of respect to who but lately
nations representative, at the close of his official
service The occasion is worthy of us all The testi-
monal is alike grateful to those who offer and him who
receives. Nothing stimulates public servant to
true and faithful discharge Of his trust than the well
founded hope that the public who employ will approve
his efforts And surely surely manifestation is more
gratifying. offering more acceptable, boon moro
welcome to honorable and intellectual mind, than
warm and generous commendation from genuine friend
ship Gentlemen we occupy at this moment peculiarly
pleasant position Separated by ocean from the land
we lo'e-standing on foreign ground within the urls
dcton of foreign by the classic
beauties of this world metropolis inspired by Its constant
exhibition Of mechanic, artistic and scientific attain
mcnt-subdued by the touching incidents which mark
consecrate and haow every spot treadyet turning
aside from all this beauty grandeur and pahos to our
own social reunion when, forgetting all ese we feel
only that fellow countrymen, and bound to one
her by the strongest chords Of sympathy. COM
mon ancestry, common kindred. q common home-all
unite 10 inspire with Ii emotions, sympathes and
affections. We feel that Americans and brethren
whatever coil We stand-wthn whatever cline We
ought of country. The whole world views her with
astonishment and admiration Within century borr
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among the nations unsurpassed as well in moral intel
leotua and political character in those other attr
bucs of foroeaance generosity and uagnanmity which
mail alton conscious OF its strength aud its integrity
uous in her concessions 10 the rights and dig
nifty OF others scrupulous always in che maintenance OF
her own; permitting herself to interfere in tn
affair of other governments her settled policy that
others shall intermedde in hers. Gentlemen it is,
it should be- matter of pride and satisfaction with US
ALL to feel that the eye of her bold eagle sverlooks
the folds of her broad banner around and that
in all lawful and rghtul pursuits the power Of her
breezes blow or the glad shines But forbear tc
occupy your time. 1t was not unfit, however that
your guest 1t is thirteen years. learn since
with broken constitution he left America in pursuit
health. Since that time he has filed positions bestowed
by his country, of responsibility of Importance and
honor. He win return to his native land with mnt
well studied in the and customs the laws liter
ature and languages Of the oden world and hi
will not return empty handed but that he will bear bacl
to the country which gave him distinction recompens
for the honors she has conferred In his future which
viii doubt be marked by labor and of course witt
care he will have in the retrospect the pleasing assoc
tons Of this time to animate, to solace and cheer
Make this OCCASION then gentlemen hearts pleasure
to your friend Lord Bongbroke has somewhere said
that in all comedies he had observed that the best acto
always played the part OF the dro while some scrub
a rogue put up for the hero fine gentlemen an,
from this observation he deduced the conclusion that
the comedy of e wise always spend their time il
mrth, while only silly serious Let act OF
this occasion the part of wise the Bolingbrol
platform. And Carlyle somewhere remarks that mai
be irreclamaby depraved who takes honest drn
from rrecamabe depravity by the recipe of Carlyle
Let US quaG with our departing friend the tern
departing in no solemn sense clear bumper at parting
Let us salute the hour and the theme, not with ban
cartridges, which ''vox ct pretoria nih" but wit
full joyous round of grape from the battery Of til
banquet
voyage candid weisome to his native land and futar
redolent with prosperity and happiness.
Mr.. SANFORD responded. He said
Mr. CHAiRxAS-Ge ntle men-Thsre is privilege o
rohf viii 7 bel io al To ,rl
receive from their friends tokens Of kindness of gen
consideration, altogether beyond their deserts
the sacred right to feel very much embarrassed In h
claim your indulgence for feel that have very grea
need Of it. The good taste and the elegance with which
your Chairman knows how TO say the most sensible
/ as well as the most hattering things, makes me
wish that it was his duty 10 reply to himself In
my behalf. should feel that he would fnc
words to express my feelings in q manner as becom
ing and graceful that in which he has clothed the
expression of your generous sentiments wards me.
But you will permit me, gentlemen, to express in a
rknpes undcr 1in,