Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-18
HON. GEORGE N. DALLAS AT AN ENGLISH AGRl
CULTURAL EAIR


dered character and then such other open
To every good citizen and upright man.
HON. GEORGE N. DALLAS AT AN ENGLISH AGRI-
CULTURAL FAIR
The Annual Festival OF the ueror,ishire Agricultural
Society took place the of Hitchin. England ON
the 24th OF September Sir. Edward Bulser Lvtton, NJ
r., presided, and among those present Mr.. Dal
las the American Minister, (who visit to Sir Ed
~ard) the Marquis OF Salisbury, Sir W. Joune NJ p.
and Others Aer the usual loyalty had been given
| and responded to tho Chairman said:
We have present among this occasion the distin
gshed representative Of usrous people, akin to our
selves in language and in blood just laws aud in intel
leetusl sympsthes the people OF America IL is true
that their institutions differ from They arc free
and conteuted under republic We hold ourselves to be
equally free and contented under the mild sway OF con-
stitutonal sovereign Each nation attempts to work out
the problem OF good government in its way There
the waters, recognise a republic which re-
spects property and order and here Americans may rscog
mise monarchy which is mcom patble with liberty
and progress Hear, hear
Now, gentlemen, there have becn Of late some poI.
cal, or rather, let me say, some diplomatic msunder-
standings the countries OF these nisuu-
derstandngs would become us upon this occasion
say single word. Let hope that they are in fair
of beings TRANQUILITY settled upon which may
equally consult the honor and dignity Of the nations
Hear The grand invention of the electric telegraph
under the Of the Atlantic is about add another
link those that unite tho mother country her giant
children But there is telegraph which still more
annhilate time and space aud which look the wise
aud concilatorv genius OF distinguished guest
establish mean that telegraph which communicates be.
tween heart and heart and which carries from
nation the language OF common interest and of kindred
affection. Cheers.
thus is not the first time that Mr. Dallas has visited
these shores He here before close
the unhappy of 1912 between England aud America
Ha came then with objects of peace and conciation-
Such are assured his objects now aud trust that
his will be such establish his imperishsbe
fame not only among the statesmen OF his country but
among the benefactors OF the human race. Hear hear
Our vis'er is himself of British origin; he is descended
from ancient and eminent family ia these isles Here
he breathes the air which his breathed and he
readng the soil in which the bones OF his
rspose.
IL was at very anxious and critical moment for the
two co intres that first him, but Immediately felt
that he the right in the right place hear
and laughter aud since he has hoRored with q visit
under rooitree with his amabe and pish.
ed family. have had all admire the clear
OF his intellect the depth of his observation the
uihed simplicity of his the transparent kindness
NJ his heart and f he will allow say) the felicity
with which he unes the natural patriotism of Amer-
can citizen with just appreciation of all that really
ceent and sterling in the dear old land his own fathers
Cheers Well, told him that if he would honor me
with visit he would be least hearty English
welcome in old English country house But his heart
IL large that the welcome OF individual does
tent him, and proud of guest that the welcome
OF AN individual does not satisfy for him; aud, there
tore he is here to-day the welcome all classes
and OF all parties oil Engshen in this great national nec
ting. Cheers. Gentenen, those cheers with which
know you will receive the that about to pro-
pose be borne the Atlantic ard the United
States OF affection for their people and OF our
for their representative. Hear, hear give the
lealth OF his excellency George NJ Dallas Minister P
ipotentiary from the United States OF America aud allow
me To add one sentiment Lasting concord between A
merica and England Loud cheers.
Mr.. Dallas aud said Gentlemen, il is impossible
for allow the hattering which YOU have
received the toast so kindly introduced by the
ed gentleman who predes pass without the expression
of my warmest thanks A stranger you all | deeply
feel the hospitality OF your welcome though in truth my
short experience in Eng land has given than ea-
son enough to expect IT, For the generous ason
institutions the progress and the prospects NV cou-
y let me also return in my private well my public
character, the most cordial acknowledgements Youthful
among naons. aud perhaps in the estimation Of many
whom address tar from fiultless she nevertheless
suddenly achieved in the general Of civilization in
science, in art in mechanics in human elevation and
prOvement what may we'll justify encomiurns from such
enlightened, discriminating, aud candid men.
In no sphere OF social action the United
ter entitled TO your esteem than in the very with
which this banquet Is connected They recognise their
agricultural interest their planters aud their farmers az
the predominant nterest-tho Dtercst that yields the
power originates the wealth. cherishcs the manly freedom
and promotes the happiness OF their entire people Cheers
You eau make no advance that subject which will not
meet with their sympathy and cooperation In the vast
valley OF the Missouri amid mcasureless plains of exhaust
less fertility, millions OF my counrymen accept no
bles OF human pursuits the cultivation of their own soil
Hear, hear Their chief aim and delight is TO STOCK the.
arms with cattle OF the best breeds aud they hail
worthy OF Their gratitude and applause than military
plots political every onward step in practical
husDandry. [Oheers
with, gentlemen, felt competent aud at liberty T.
engage few moments oi your attention III alveIng a.
American movements similar to your own. They are nu
merous III every separate State Of Confcdcrcy In.
PEELED, as here 10y the highest intellect aud the truest
patriotism, their combined results might lie regarded M
an Offering not wholly unwOrthy of your acceptance
Hear But cannot venture so lar and although
am really sensible that interchange agricultural re-
ports would constitute powerful bond Of national amt,
aud peace still shrink under the warning one Of ,our
venerable proverbs to which my Lord Hamlet might per
haps apply his ephot OF "somcsb musty" inc1lcanc
folly Of utility OF carrying Goals 10 Newcastle Laugh
ter Gentlemen repeat the preston oi my thanks
aud will nov give you the ouly good thing which belong
to the address that have made. IL is in the shape Of
sentiment: IAN honor aud success the Agriculture
Society Of Heftsl" Loud cheers
MESsRs. FILLMORE AND DoNELsoN's ACCRP.