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


is beginning exercise and the yet greater influence
which she Is hereafter exercise upon that public
opinion which has large share in the government OF
progress OF civilization, all feel the importance Of en-
trusting representation abroad to those who SEN
sibe Of their position Of their mission, and compe
tent TO perform it, In this respect am happy that It
in to congratulate you upon the choice when
the government has made In its recent appointment OF
minister TO this court in the selection Of gentleman al
ready known TO the world statesman OF ability OF
experience and OF skill His position here Is peculiar
ly favored one The early friendship of France lot
our countr, has happily been perpetuated, and stu
exists in a degree which renders the intercourse
Of representative and of our countrymen with
this court particularly pleasant and agreeable Ihls
OCCASION gentlemen which is fruitful Of agreea-
BILE emotions brings also to its regrets at parting from
those with whom have passed such agreeable associa
tons and from whom have often received evidences
of regard But here again have the happiness to re-
mind you that my place among you will be filed and
more than filed by who unites to the great quail
ties have already named the social accomplishments OF
a gentleman of the most genial, cheerful, and happy
temperament. And feel confident, gentlemen, that
he will continue to enjoy the same good fortune the
lavish hospitality and Kindness which those who have
preceded him have received at hands and at those
Of the French people and authorities And now in look
ing back upon this long period Of pleasant intercourse
have remembrance Of any disturbance Of those cor
dial relations which happily existing and should
always exist between our people and their public
Amid the eventfu scenes have witnessed bringing in
structive Lessons to republicans faith in the sta
bility and fitness Of those Institutions which
pride and glory, has not been shaken Like the colossal
statue of Minerva, which from q distance by the
portions SO our political system Is viewed removed from
local details the subject Of party differences har
monious whole, with increased love and admiration.
Gentlemen, 1t remains for me to bid you farewell re-
turn to private fe to my quiet home with heart filed
with emotions Of affection and gratitude for all your
sndness to me This last GROWING act Of your regard
tudc Permit me to offer my sincere and heartfelt
wishes for continued prosperity and happiness and
ed for large share Of the happiness have experienced
among you and whom pledge with yourselves in part
.ng cup
Your wives and fAmilies-American wives American IA
The CHAIRMAN then gave,
Our Country-Happy in tho blessings Of peace and
tional liberty.
HUGH Maxwell, Esq, our former Collector In New
York, responded at length to this toast.
Mr. MAXWELL said-There words that burn, an
inspired thoughts that breathe They inspired senti-
ments of gratitude to God for the protection he had
cause Of independence through all the trials of the War
the Revolution to the present condition Of power
gress and freedom Reference had just been made by
country at the commencement Of the Revolutionary War
and its present condition Well may such contrasts be
made. They crafty pride, they stimulate our pa
triotic feelings, they inspire with sentiments of
greater love and devotion to the principles of republican
institutions Bishop Berkeley more ansn 9TnaTsa ye th
star Of empire takes It's way" To the reputation OF
poet philosopher this distinguished Englishman has
added that of o prophet Well indeed, may it be said
now that the prophecy is almost fulfilled hundred
years ago what was the population of these colonies Of
Great BrtanG Less than three millions Of people thiny
scattered along the eaboard almost out Of sight and out
OF mind of the European world. Now, with twenty Ave
millions Of freemen with their enterprise and progress
startling the continents of the OdWord from their pro
prety by the clarion notes Of freedom swelling in the
valleys and on the mountain tops Of Europe. But what
is all this compared to the admitted condition OF the
United States it will be at the end of this century
within the lives of children now living, perhaps
within the lives Of some Of the young men assem-,
bled around this social boardS Nearly two hundred
millions Of men will then be found within the pre-
sent limits of the United States. What prophet
What destiny! With the blessing of God, true to the
principles Of rational freedom, the Union, and the
constitution, the prediction Of Berkeley will be fully
accomplished After further remarks this topic, Mr.
referred to the present state Of
to the Revolution He said during our Colonial vassaage
the hands of the artixan chained down by the
stricions Of the mother country penal statutes para
yzed enterprise and struck icy GOODNESS to the heart Of
industry Now, in all that constitutes the power OF ma
tona aims grandeur and we yield to
dence in rivalry with the workshops and the manufac
lures of the Old wor As to commerce, what was the
commerce Of the Colonies when George Ill assembled
the throne of Great Britan 1t not known in the
statistics Of the sea- with the exception OF the hshe
ries The expectation Of few pounds OF tobacco, few
barrels Of and rosin and spars for naval pur
poses abroad constituted the bulk OF our shipments; for
be it remembered that cotonthat silver fleece,
precious than golden fleece ever conceived sung
by the poets Of odhad not yet found its way to the
looms Of English industry. But now THAT is our cond
ton ss to commercial enierpriscP If enough to say
that the commercial marine of the United States Il
greater thar that of other natop Sreat Britain
excepted Mr. Maxwell then referred to the territory d
the old thirteen States and the present limits He said
oce the United States might be found dotted along the
margin Of the Atlantic looking out upon solitary
panse Of water, and on the land side shadoyei
by an almost interminable forest. Tnen star
spanged banner danced upon the wave no WOO
mans in the hands of sturdy yeoman sounded
the music Of clearing in the Western Willis
Now we look from ocean to ocean. Now we have room
enough and to spare, should toss within our limits
Of the kingdoms Of Europe for territorial pos
Mt this than france and England
in the proportion of ten to Besides not content
with such respectable possessions we are charged By
colony the continent Of Africa Yes indeed,
proved to have done work in that drection-not
under the by the authority of the government
the United States but by the power and means exered
by individuals acting in several of the States and under
the sanction Of State authority Our people have read
in the Bible that Ethiopia shall stretch out her hands
unto God They behold churches and schools and repub
can institutions prospering on the shore of Africa and
they thank God that they way opened at last eo
the influence Of Christianity and in the end cure fo
the blight Of slavery Mr. NJ, after referring to
other topics in this connection sadIt is certainly true
that Jonathan has become quite smart farmer they
would say down East-or the owner of o considerab,
plantation his friend the Consul would say in Nortl
Carolina Indeed it said that Jonathan had, lkt
Jack tie Giant Killer put league boots lately
has ntimacd that he has added spurs to boot
have lately said Mr. NJ, made visit to the gallery o
the Mint of France and have been delighted to examine
collection of medals deposited there, commend
rative Of the and events Of the American
Revolution They were struck by order of Loui
try and who win not say honor to his memo
ny. Cheers) Here is medal, being duplicat,
of one in the gallery is executed with great skill
beauty. Look at it, gentlemen there is the figure o.
France, armed from top to toe, with lance and shield
protecting young America from the fury Of the British
loi.. Young Jonathan is represented as naked JUS
crawling out of his cradle. WELL although the young
bantlng might have been rather scantiy furnished by
his relations with clothing yet they certainly did
let him be quite so destitute the French artist has
presented. (Laughter) lie was certainly kicked and
cued but like good many others when he got rid of
bad master and set up for hmse he has prospered in
the world. Uaughter.) Since he cut his eye-teetl
Mr.. Bull thinks he is likely to improve still
more. But il is certain that this child as repre-
sented here has passed from the rse of the cradle
the bone, muscle, and shirt Of manhood As he has in
creased in stature he has improved in physical and
strength. His words constantly -.'Upward and on
ward" Advancing and advancing he towers at last 10
the height and proportion Of giant of the west
but Of continent He looks the highest summit OF
the Rocky Mountains he with eagle eye the shores
OF the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans He plants mis- foot
upon the centre of world and procaims his mission
and his destiny. With one hand he extends the olive
branch as the symbol of peace aud welcome hrong
M nd vii fhe oh bnll