Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-09-17
MONMOUTH JIG WEEKLY ngR AID,

Of our land. The great element in all
these governments--a or constitu-
tional-is the military power; it is on the
army that everything rests. Military
power lies at the foundation, and the
crown rests upon the top. But it is not
my province to indulge in reflections up
on the governments Of Europe. They
enjoy their own institutions, and to them
they are dear. After looking at and con-
sidering them all, am satisfied those in.
stitutions are not the best. During my
absence have seen and mingled even
Familiarity with Kings and Princes, / re-
turn with JOY and pleasure to my own
land and people. strengthened in my af-
| fections for my country and its institu-.
tons. return to my native State. and
to tie city, which although not my ma
tive place, has been my home for years
this has been my place of comfort, my
place Of pleasure, and come back to it
with emotions of JOY.
hope that I come back wiser man,
for such sojourn as mine in foreign
land, and much observation Of other gov
ernments makes man better American.
love more, if possible than before. my
own country, its government, and that
practical equality insured to us by our
constitution. We, like others, have our
seasons Of turmoil, of excitement and
trouble, but they are like the winds upon
the waters without which the ocean would
become stangant. We have need Of them
for healthy publication Of our system.
In Europe the career of The Great Re,
public is watched with anxiety, and pre-
dictions of our downfall are frequent and
general; we are told that our republic
cannot stand, that our arms are raised
against each other, and that we must fall
prey to contending factions. But this
nation is no puny. sickly plant, needing to
be propped and guarded; but it is giant
monarch of the forest, striking its roots
deep in the earth, while its branches tow
er in the air, an eternal monument OF
strength and duration.
/ rejoice in the continued prosperity of
the country. Its agriculture. and all its
various branches of industry are in pro
cess of healthy development, and | feel
now on my return that the career of its
prosperity is still onward.
return to my State-and as native
of New Jersey, am proud of the name
of Jerseyman; and the expression here
tonight of appreciation of my conduct,
gives me heartfelt satisfaction. During
my residence abroad as Minister, | may
say with truth, no citizen Of the United
States came to me with plea in yain.-
No man, however humble, if he bore the
insignia of citizenship, ever failed to find
friend and a home with the Minister of
the United States. | feel satisfaction
in knowing that ever faithfully regard
ed the houor. the rights and the interests
of my country, and if my mission has
been satisfactory to the Government, and
to those who make the government, the
years Of my absence will give me no cause
for regret
My friends, I again thank you for this
grateful manifestation Of your kindness.
trust that you do not expect from me an
elaborate speech at this time. Permit
me then, to assure you Of my gratitude
and affection, and to take you one and all
by the hand.
The greater part of the audience then
passed around by the platform and shook
hands with Mr.. aVroom, he was escorted
to his carriage, the band playing Home
sweet home" and proceeded to his resi-
dence on State street, whittier his family
had preceded him.
During the evening the Trenton Cornet
Band serenaded Mr.. Vroom at his resi-
dence. The whole affair passed off pleas
antly to all parties, the welcome home
being confined to no party or portion of
our citizens, but being heartily joined in
by all.