The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-21

q the consulate, 70 commemorate the most sacred
day Of all national calendars. About hundred
were present. NJ. Buchanan, the U. 8 Mlnister,
ana Mr.. sickles, The Secretary Of the Uetion. a.
tened. and by heir heartfelt exprsssion Or pepub
Iioan patriotism, added much to the animated In
terest Of the occasion.
The sailors beart always turns warmly 70 bis dis
tant cour try but on the Fourth Of July in the me-
tlopohs of Great Britain, the very spot vhsnos H.
sued the oppressive DEGREES which reused the colo
mics to declare the independence which vss the real
object Of earnest desire whom our fa&hefs left behin
all things on the earth that had been dear to them
to brave an angry ocean ana wilderness o. -
vages--on the Fourth Of July, In London, when
eight years Of free national existence have
given such wide scope for pride and Joy In the spleu
did moral and material triumphs Of the young 10
pubhc-the enthusiasm of Harry Bluff" knew
M. Buohapan, on being called out BY compli-
mentary toast from the captains after speaking with
proud pleasure Of the circumstance under which
they were celebrating the day. IN the heart Of busy
the Presidents inaugural and psid An eloquent and
Just tribute to the energy the gaantry, the patriot
Ism OF the American sailors; and, pointing to the
american flag festooned around the room. praised
the fki and daring they bad displayed in carrying
1t into every port in the world. Mr.. Buchanan b .
f1ne clear. impressive speaker. None Of the Eug.
lish orators here equal him.
The audience expressed their warm approval. and
selffrom sny speech making until he should occupy
the und0ubted position either Of "c0nArmed Con
sui" or Of an Independent citizen"
Mr.. 6ickles then made fluent and eloquent
speech appropriate to the day and just to his fne
Abilities which was ~ heartily cheered e any Of
bis efforts in old Tammany.
Capt. Walfo1d was vehemently called for, and
showed by bis fine oratory that the Yankee sailor
Hepaid warm tribute to Consul Sanders, aud
claimed him as the Captains Consul" and denied
that the government could be 80 unmindful OF them
as to take him away from them said they never
highly Of the President, and appealing to Mr.. Blu
chanan to use his best influence to sustain the Pre-
sidents nomination. declared that be spoke for all;
which was supported BY the loud cheers and accla-
nations of all the captains present.
MIR. BUCHANAN replied that he was as anxious to
have Mr.. Sanders remain here as they could be that
be bad no doubt that all the praise bestowed upon
him was well deserved, and that he knew that il
they would speak as earnestly ard eloquently to
the President they had on that occasion that the
President would give to their recommendation all
the consideration to which their position and high
character, and the important interests they repre-
cent, entitle 1t.
At the conclusion Of the entertainment, the cap.
taips and their families were invited to Mr.. Sanders
residence in the evening to meet the European re-
publicans.
PRoGRAMxE OF SENTIMENTS AND SONGS FOR THE
The Fourth Of July I776 Song Yankee Doodle. I"
The Constitution Of the United States. RecitatioA-
"Lonefcllow's Union"
ngton owe Independence; to Jefferson the great
republic. Song Hail Columbia -
The people Of the United States Song" Star spangled
Banner. ;"
The people Of Europe. Song" MarseiIlaise. -
The President Of the United States. Air :" Jacksons
March " Song" Hunters Of Kentucky. Battle of New
Orleans)
The Army of the United States. Air-washington's
March.
The Navy Of the United States. Song-sHary Bluff !"
AT the singing OF the MarseiIaise, Louis Blanc's
French patriotism took fire. When we came to
the verse
Sacred love of country
Conduct, sustain our ayenging arms.
tvs5A mour sacre De Ia pafrie)
He gave It with such &c nnd e observe MINI
have made an ndelible impression ON ali who heard
him. He became completely absorbed. His eves
seemed to be set on vision within his own mind;
(Que tss snnems exprsnts.)
he was sublime. Il was most interesting flash
Of the French intensity Of character, and fine dis
ply of the great French orator.
One thing deserves to be said Of the leading
French exiles here. Whatever errors or extremes
sire to elevate the people their manners are those Of
accomplished gentlemen, and their daily life that Of
men who feel themselves accountable to their day
and generation for their acts and Judgments Ledru
10 writing history on the American Revolu-
ton, Blanc on France. It is said the latter will be
by Tar the best that has appeared that interest
ing country and people. Blanc Is extremely small,
but with fine head and very vivacious eyes. RoI.
lin Ia magnificent over six feet, and boldly de-
veioped, bis physique and bearing combine to i'm
press you.
No doubt the 'attntion Of these high-minded but
somewhat too theoretical republicans, with the
plain practical democrats Of America, will be Of
real service to them. THE TRAVELLER.
Operations I'm the Baltic.
Prom the London News, July ~
Some old strategists afford MS certain views about