The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-22


Mr.. wALBRDGs was then introduced and said
Fellow citizens the conclusion Of the recent terrible
war IN Europe was followed oy n1 ornr. me
Powers, TO determine the relations In futurebetween
themselves and earnest desire 70 incorporate into the
recognised code modern nations the adoption by the
United States OF the four propositions-lst That pri
watering is and remains abolished. 3D. The neutral
band Of war sd keura goods with The exception Of
contraband of war liable TO capture under
be effective that is TO say, maintained by force sum
really TO prevent TO the coast Of the enemy
As the second ana third OF these propositions have long
people this subject and the fourth is among
all modern nations the Congress at Paris insisted upon the
indivsibty the propositions thereby endeavoring
force government not TO call into exercise in any
future conflict that may arise the gigantic and growing
subordinate states OF Europe from the eebleness
Of their and their geographical position
obliged TO accede to this demand onr general govern
men with becoming dignity and self respect have re-
spted In decided and energets terms this alton upon
(Ceers)-a policy which during the last with Great
Britain secured for us some Of our greatest maritime ri
umphs, and everywhere redounded to the honor and
friends that and all domestic dssensons ard amid
all the violence, tumult and disorder that have
able and democratic administration Of our 10
reign affairs at Washington can challenge
the respect and admiration Of all classes OF our fellow
citizens (Appause) Our policy peace, but our qua
preservation is the ability and power to
maintain it, whether disturbed by intestine disorder or
approaching the period when becomes the privilege,
is the duty Of the American citizen, TO exercise the
highest function, designating representatives. to I'LL
important trusts in the executive and legislative depart
ments OF the general well as in our own State govern
meDt No such spectacle is elsewhere exhibited on THIS
globe intelligent and patriotic people, Convenng IN
their primary assembages TO review and discuss not
only the grave matters which effect them as nation,
and as q member Of the family OF nations, but to
bring to the test Of public judgment the opinions
and character Of those who are candidates for our
SURFACES 10 I'll various important posts of honor
suppose that mere politicians are the men who
ars out e aro sbe welfare o
republic. Nor let il be supposed that the mere politician
or party leaders Of the hour can fashion for themselves
and control the affairs OF the American people. In Great
Britain they have the three great estates Of King Lords
and Commons; but in America we have one far more
press. (Cheers.J That mighty agency which has
luopzed governments and advanced the cause Of civil
.a,oo throughput le world mna' mas no, areaay
ment OF public interests or any social evil, stand I'M
checked or unawed before its scrutnzng glance Where
il lives liberty has vitality, power and protection; where
Is not found, there is the grave OF popular freedom.
The history OF the last eight in Europe and America
presents a contrast which citizen examine without
feeling debt OF gratitude which generation,
TO the ustrous who laid broad and deep the foun
dations the American Union During this brief period
in Europe whilst carnage and death have sacrificed heca
tombs Of brave men in advancing the cause OF despo
tism and tyranny the American peope have peace
fully progressed in all the elements OF power
and prosperity that constitutes national renown
(Cheers) How striking the contrast The national
close Of The Crimean Of three thousand hun
dred eighty millions OF collars whilst the aggregate
Indebtedness OF the great Powers OF Europe France Ho
land Russia Prussia Spain, Belgium, aud Austria At
aned seven thousand five hundred millions Of dollars TO
which may be added tie debt of British India, amount
ing 10 two hundred and forty Millions In contrast to
this the working OF ha' beautiful political system
under III Ii Providence has cast our lot In this brief
period to which We alluCed the unprovoked war
with Mexico has been ended army Withdrawn. tie
citizen soldier laio aside the sword and resumed the
peaceful pursuits Of lite The debt OF the United States
has trovt moth he for
he last several years have been such as TO absorb and
make II matter Of computation and difficulty, on the
cha,e emo exunguun the publ, securities. The annual
receipts from revenue amount to seventy I've millions
@ y Oy
psri,y. We have an internal trade of six
hundred millions, n which eleven miuens Of orr
people directly concerned, all have general
interest The annual value Of our agricultural produc-
tons two hundred mions-the single staple oil indian
corn alone reaching tour hundred millions Of bushels
The amount OF capital invested In manufactures Is Elk
hundred millions The annual value OF the products OF
labor o,her than agricultural, fifteen hundred millions
The value Of farms and live stock Eve hundred
millions. Our coal fields cover . surface OF 40 900
square We have 70 900 miles OF railway opera
ton at cost OF hundred and fifty millions; with
sescoasi Of twelve thousand hundred miles ave
surface or tSo hnna,cs ,hous.ns sass,e m, ~p ur
mines gor, silver cinnabar, copper, lead and iron
lot surpassed in the world, the Of Caforna
have tmopsrRted aud the extraordinary wealth Of the
minerals OF Lake Superior has abuna snty proved We
have within republic six thousand academies. two
hundred and nf colleges and four thousand churches
In those great interests that concern no, only the
whole Union, but GU! own great Empire State,
how 90 We stand In lie commerce o. the worlds
France has 1880 vessels OF 20 900 tons Spain
5000 vessels with $50 coo tons. The ssgregae vessels
states, Austria, Greece, Turkey, Holland, Hamburg,
Bremen. Prussia. denmark. Nor ray, Sweden, Russia,
x soc ,agpsge ns ~ oo
vessels anoat, with FIVE and hall millions Of tons
have $500 vessels more than Great Brion, with half
mill on greater tonnage than hers thrft times many
vessels France and al least eight times much
mage Ave times The number Of Spanish vessels with
fourteen fifteen times her tonnage and number OF
maritime Powers OF the earth, having two mi lions OF
tons greater than ther united tonnage Thea oos 4,
commercial marine, with It's ason hing growth,
and see how uan.cends the other commercial Powers
Of the woridn Tonnage and vesses the latter
enough, stationed OF equal distances around the great
circle Of the earth not only 10 display In sight OF each
other tie symbol Of national glory but 10 hail each
cther and proclaim themselves Americana (Cheers)
Not only In vessels and tonnage the growth and power
Of our commercial marine demonstrated, but In the skill
and courage Of those Sons Of the deep wse enius and
daring have placed them at the head OF their profession
and given them commanding p, sition which has open.
ed M the markets Of the world by raversng every
and unseaIg even 70 the distant Indian shores every
port where trade could be advantageousy pursued
Now has occurred TO me, that would be matter OF
interest 10 the people Of this great metropolis whose
port collected third Of the revenue Of the whole
Union, 70 know Whit protection 10 ships Of war our
eminent Ia. provided. hsavery grea, and important
quae 70 protect vast and swelling commerce. ana
cordngy have taken some pains 70 collect data from
authentic ana although detailed statistics are
usually uninyitirg and not acceptable. / feel
that ! am In the presence and speak for q peo
pie jealous and watchful OF their rights and
10 whom | owe TO present any facts hsv.
ing a national bearing upon their leading Interests.
Yes In the 90 an Interest Of Eve millions and half
u tonnage engaged the trade Of the world and which
has converted this metropolis into city OF palaces
adorned with more than Asaiic luxury and splendor
feel that the condition Of naval forces should be
Upon inquiry, end that upon the Naval List OF
the United States the lat July 1885, there were In
clucing vessels Of al classes sailing vesses-ten ships
Of the line thirteen frgas nineteen soops OF war three
brgs schooner six store and receiving ships steam
vesscsseven irisates, eleven steamers OF smaller
Csss and three steam tenders. These seventy three
sels, with their full complement Of guns and all they
intended ana pierced TO carry will mount 2S5
guns In size from % Founders TO 10 inch shell guns Al
though these shps appear on the Navy List, learn II
would be next TO impraccable TO Ct them all tor sea- in
81 war many o. them requiring much time and
much put them In order to build new
sels The ships that may be fairly considered forming
the navy and that could be fitted in reasonable time,