The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-10
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NV own exertions house In the metropolis Of Eng
ARD which think my mercant lie Tiends here present
viii sustain me in saying snstaas high character and
credit throughout the world Comicg back the home
OF my childhood honestly confess that feel great pride
in this, and do not believe that you viii me Of
egoism In saying have underworld. in the constu-
lion OF lis members and the character OF business to
make Il AN American house, aud 10 give IL American
atmoephere-to furnish il with American iournAis-to
make II centre tor American news and an agreeable
place Tor my American ftiends visiting London. That
have partially succeeded in doing think may
sonaoiy conclude from The natering testimonials which
have received since arrival in this country (Cheers
You have also been pleased TO allude TO my humble
efforts TO good feeling between Great Britain and
the United States increasing the social intercourse be-
tween my English and American friends. That
dial alliance ought 10 exst between these countries
founded social Intercourse and personal frs ndshps
well mutual interests, Is opinion which share
with most persons who have had the opportunit
both. (Appause) am happy indeed If my humble
efforts have aided in promoting such good feeling. II
there nations the face OF the earth that ought
10 be connected by the closest Ties Of mutual good will
they are these two countries (Reuewed applsuse) i,
not in he ordinarily used that point 70 the
similarity in their Institutions their laws their language
and their commercial interests. The exports OF this
country TO Great Britain a. ger than 10 all
the world besides. The exports from Great Britain
equally gigantic scale monetary crisis IL one ooanuy
10 generally followed BY ike results in tnc other. A
change in financial possy on me one sae met ey re
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'cly prs-s<--ss q Ms osn hospisA,rs and the
ccnS-A-ry q - cvc A1ors 10 these ends but 70 the
neAs.-,fss 40 ssA vta Which be co operated in my
rore eE1eAe s-orrs. Tie memory OF such Z as
Abooss LAvrsnce eO1oiy blessed Allow me to con,
cCde By proposing toast
Our Cd S.a g DAavers Is i was constituted IN l-5e al
1houga sp&rsec oy conventional lines she Know
And N connection with his sentiment, permit me to
express hope thai The Peabody institute as il was
established in 1852, exists nov, and shall here.
after exist nay prove perpe,ua bond to unite the
, welcome song was sung 70 the cir Of " Aud Lang
Anc iohOWlAe loAot tnen drank Win 8leat cntnC.
sasm:-
England aud Ame-ca-Pulchra mater pulchrisr flla-
9s s % ana p s sSns, q ~ RIVALS only in
Mr. EVERETT in response TO this toast spoke substan
TALLY as follows
Mr.. PREsDEsI-I suppose you have called upon me TO
spobd TO this Interesting toast chiefly because hed
few years ago place abroad, which made me in some
degree the associate of your distinguished guest
kindly Office OF promoting good will between the great
br anches of the Anglo Saxon AngloNorm race for
90 not think matters mu,h by which name you call
nd he N hrh
the toast aludes. Al all event, had much opportunity
during my residence IN England to witness the honorable
position OF Mr.. PEABODY in the commercial and social
circles Of London his efforts TO make the OF the
two countries favosaby known to each other and gene
rally that course OF life and conduct which has contributed
procure him deserved honors Of this day md
which shows that he fully enters into the spirit Of the
sentiment just propounded from the chair To the pray
er OF that sentiment sir fully respond desiring moth
ing more ardeny the iorein relations Of country
than that these two great nations may be rivals only In
their efforts 10 promote the welfare aud Improvement OF
mankind. They have already DONE they are doing
much At home and abroad, promote that end by the
peace whenever they operate they can sweep
everything before them-wnen they are al variance
when they pull opposite ways 10 the annhilaton OF
much Of the moral power Of both. Whenever England
and America combine their influences In promoting
worthy object, IL moves forward like vessel propelled
by the united force OF who'd and steam but wnen they
are In conflict with each other IL IL like the struggle OF
the tong engine against The opposing tempest Is well
the aborDg weasel holds Der own-there danger that
she may De crowded under tbe mountain waves or DIM
upon the rocks II is quite obvious TO remark, this
occasion and on this subject, while you are Offering
tribute ff respect 10 dsting asb ed of business
that tbtse Two great nations. which are doing much
Tor the advancement civilization, the two lead ne
commercial nations Of the world that they have carried
navigation and commerce TO q height unknown before
And this consideration, sir vi to justly you and
your fellow citsens they need justification, for the
donors you are oe<owing upon the guest OF the day
IL will the other communities in different OF the
country, which have been des irous OF joining IN similar
public demonstrations Of respect Without wishing 10
dsparage the services which command your respect and
gratitude In tbs walks Of political, military, uei airy
life Ia natural that to Q country like tue tnef ststes
where onmerce 80 important an interest You should
be prcnpf to recognize distinguished merit 10 the com
mercial career; career OF which, when pursued with
diligence, sasacty, enterprise, integrity, ant honor
deem II not 100 much ioray that IL stands behind no
other It's titles respect and consideration deem
not too much 10 say Of CO nnerce in lis largest comprehen
sC1 na1 na' dome I'M much n ~ ume ana no.
OF the other great pursuits OF life Trace IN his
tory for moment from the earliest period In the In
went creeping through the arid wastes OF Asia and Africa
with their uhnesimai legs, and bound the human family
now IL colonial s.Abshmen Scattered the Sfeesn
culture all round the shores OF the hedteranean and
carried the adventurers o. Tyre and Carthage 70 the
North OF Europe and the South Of Africa. The walled
cities OF the middle ages prevented the and refine
neois Of c rom beng ramplsd out Of existence under
the iron heel Of the feudal powers The Hsnse rowas
were the buwrk Of liberty and property In the North
and West Of Europe for The germ Of the
tarve system spranr from the municipal franchises OF
the boroughs. AZ the revival Of letters, the merchant
princes Of Florence received the fugitive arts OF Greece
into their stately palaces. The spirit OF CONNER.
nfteenth century which carried Columbus to Anne.
Kca, and yasco d CANA around tbs Cape OF Good
Hope TIE deep foundations OF modern system OF
ternaonai Law lad In the interests aud rights Of
commerce, aad the necessity Of protecting them Com
sprinkled The treasures OF the newly found ladies'
throughout the Western nations II nervcd the arm Of
civil and religious liberty In the Protestant world-t
gradually carried the colonial system OF Europe 10 the
ends Of The earth and sth the elements OF future to-
dependent civihzed republican governments. Bot why
should dwell the psstf What II that gives vigor
the civilization OF the present day but the world wide
extension Of commercial intercourse by which all the
products Of the earth and OF ocean, o the SOIL the
mine OF the loom, Of the forge, Of bouseous nature,
creative art and uItring industry brought by the
agencies Of into the universal market OF de
mand and supply No matter In what regonthe desira
bic product bestowed on man by liberal Provdesce,
OF fabricated ty human SIX H. II may clothe the hills OF
China With lie fragrant folage-t may glitter In
the golden sands q California-n may wAlow In tue
depths Of the Arctic seet may ripen and when the
fertile plains q the sunny soutth may sprins 'orth
from the flying shuttes Of Manchester In Eugsnd
Manchester In Amerea-the great world magnet OF com
attracts ali alike and gathers II all up for the
service Of man. DO not speak Of English or
American commerce Such distinctions betie our con
cepsions I speak OF commerce m the aKgrexate-the
ebbnr and flowing tides Of the world