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me with visit under my own roof-tres, with
his amable and accomplished family, have
had on all occasions to admire the clearness
of his intellect, the depth of his observation,
the dignified simplicity of his manners, the
transparent kindness of his heart, and (if
he will allow me so to say) the felicity with
which he unites the natural patriotism Of
an American citizen with just apprecia-
ton of all that is really excellent and ster-
ling in the dear old land of his own fathers
[Cheers. Well l told him that if he would
honor me with visit, he would be sure,
at least, Of hearty English welcome in an
old English country house. But his heart
is so large that the welcome Of an individual
does not content him, and am so proud
of my guest that the welcome Of an indi-
vidual does not satisfy me for him; and,
therfore, lie is here to-day to receive the
welcome of all classes and of all parties of
Englishmen in this great national meeting.
lCheers. Gentlemen, may those cheers
with which | know you will receive the
toast that am about to propose be borne
across the Atlantic, and assure the United
States of our affection for their people,
and Of our respect for their representative.
Hear, hear. l give YOU the "health Of
his ExceIency George NJ. Dallas, Minister
Plcnipotentiary from the United States Of
Amerca;" and allow me to add one senti-
ment: Lasting concord between America
and England. Lond cheers.
Mr.. Dallas-Gcntlemen 1t is impossible
for me to allow the fattering manner in
which you have received the toast so kindly
introduced By the distinguished gentleman
who presided to pass without the expression
of my warmest thanks. a stranger to you
all, l deeply feel the hospitality of your
welcome, though, in truth, my short expc-
rience in England has given me more than
reason enough to expect it. For the gen
erous allnsion to the institutions, the pro-
gress and the prospects of my country, let
me also return in my private as well as
my public character the most cordial ac-
acknowledgements. Youthful among nations
and perhaps in the estimation Of many,
whom address, far from faultless, she has,
nevertheless, undeniably achieved in the
general cause Of civilization, in science, in
art, in mechanics, in human elevation and
improvement, what may well justify cnco-
miums from such enlightened, dscrmina-
ting and candid men.
In no sphere Of social action are the
United States better entitled to your esteem
than in the very one with which this ban
quet is connected. They recognize their
agricultural interest, their planters, and their
farmers as the predominant iuterest-the
interest that wields the power, originates
the wealth, cherishcs the manly freedom,
and promotes the happiness Of their entire
people. [Cheers. You can make no ads
vance on that subject which will not meet
with sympathy and cooperation. In the vast
valley of the Mississippi, amid measuresless
plains of exhaustess fertility, millions Of
my countrymcn accept as the noblest Of
human pursuits the cultivation Of their own
soil. Hear, hear Their chef aim and
delight is to stock their farms with cattle of
the best breeds, and they hail as more wor-
thy of their gratitude and their applause
than military exploits or political victories
every onward step in practical husbandry.
[Cbeers.
l wish, gentlemen, felt competent and
at liberty to engage few moments of your
attention in adverting to American move
ments similar to your own. They are nu-
merous in every separate State of our con-
federacy. Impelled, as here, by, the high.
est intellect and truest patriotism, their
combined results might be regarded as an
offering not wholly unworthy Of your accep-
tance. Hear. But I cannot venture so
far; and although am really sensible that
an interchange of agricultural reports would
constitute powerful bond of national amity
and peace, still, shrink under the warning
Of one Of your own venerable proverbs to
which my Lord Helmet might, perhaps, ap-
ply his epithet of somewhat musty," incul-
eating the folly or futiIity Of carrying Goals
to Newcastle. Laughter.1 Gentlemen, l
repeat the expression of my thanks, and
will now give you the only good thing which
belongs to the address that have made.
1t is in the shape Of sentiment-"All hon
onr and success to the Agricultural Society
OF Herts !" Loud cheers.
HONESTY IN A HURRY.-An Irishman
having accidentally broken pane of glass
in window, was making the best of bis
way out of sight; but unfortunately for
Pat the proprietor stole march on him,
and having seized him by the collar ex-
claimed "You broke my window, fellow,
did you mott" ITO be sure, did," said
Pat, land didn't you see me running home
for money to pay for it,"
-os-
srEAMsHIps-Though but eighteen
years have .slspsed Gnce the first vessel
wholly propeIIed by steam crossed the At
lantic, now there are fourteen lines OF steam.
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