The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-09

Ny Lord May and gentlemen again beg to assure you
that feel proud justly proud OF the noble support which
the country has displayed towards the present
sona support which II will display whenever the
national interests at stake But we feel deeply proud
wefee that backed up shall set at defiance
the concurrence unconsered and unconnecd gentlemen
who, by strange fatality, may find themselves united in
vote to turn out the government of the day Loud and
prolonged cheers
The Lord Mayor, in proposing another toast said:
Nations like individuals strengthened and upheld
by the confidence felt in them, and the uprghness with
which they deal with others The public relations of this
country 10 other States Of the highest Importance
its dignity and welfare whether viewed regards the
benefits yielded by commerce. the advantage OF social in
rconrse the maintenance OF those relations OF friend
ship by which the progress Of society and the improve
meat OF mankind are gradually developed England oc.
eupies proud position in the eyes OF the world and
her foreign relations consequently placed at all times
In the hands OF staesen Of great ability and high char
acter. In the present instance we have a nobleman
conducting foreign relations who bears of the
great Of English history and who has proved by
bis ability and energy In times OF trial that he can main
tain the reputation Of great title Cheers By bis care
and wAtehuness difficult questions affecting the peace and
tranquility Of Europe are dealt WITH and propose with
peculiar satisfaction that the cordial expression of the feel
ings Of this assembly be offered TO Lord Clarendon with
their best wishes that he may long continue to administer
the foreign relations OF this country to maintain its
honor and preserve the peace OF world. Loud cheers
The Earl Of Clarendon In responding to the toast said
truly grateful TO you my Lord Mayor, for having
coupled my with the toast which has just been pro-
posed 10 thia distinguished company.
The and permanence OF foreign alliances in
vovc considerations the Importance of which it Is impos
able TO oyerrAte and who shall fill the Office
which have the honor TO hold fail TO be deeply sem
sble OF the responsibility Of the government Of the coun
try for the In which the foreign policy of the
coanry, or The other hand, Of the right Of the
try inquire whether the government while unfolding
the national honor dignity and interests OF England
abroad careful at the sans time to respect the honor
and dignity OF other powers, and to do nothing which
may weaken the Of friends threaten tho
curly Of our foreign alliance. lChsers]
haa tsan tha cuop hv Inirhn nIicw
has been guided, and may confidently appeal to facts
notorious 10 all the world whether the interests OF Eng
land have s n.a ss ee
think that no one who has listened to the eloquent
and impressive address OF the French ambassador be-
halt Of the minister's of the friends aud allies Of SOW
son amongst whom We have the satisfaction ofseeng the
Persian ambassador entertain doubt to the rmness
Of foreign alliances With respect TO the Persian am
bassado he has arrived present his credentials granted
by his sovereign In anticipation OF al event which
has been happily realized and by virtue of which the
negotiations into which he instructed to enter bave
terminated In Just and honorable peace which has been
satisfactory to all classes Of the country Cheers
But my lord, we are tsid that our foreign policy y
turbulent and aggressive Although It may be diff
cult TO prove negative think that that policy IL not
turbulent which exhibits such extreme reluctance to
go to war and which within twelve mouths has led 70 the
signature OF two treaties Of peace Cheers Nor can
think that that policy be called aggressive which has
suggested territorial nRgrandzemen which has desired
exclusive advantages and which has not been led
by great demand anything beyond the objects
for which the may have been undertaken. Cheers
AT period OF our history has there been 80 great
Of official correspondence connected with foreign
policy laid before Parliament in the last three four
years and appeal 10 sny whether although we have
firmly upheld those principles and opinions which We be-
lieve 10 be jastl would appeal TO any whether we
have said written anything which the term Of brsg
gadocio' could justly be applied GCheers
YET we are told again that we have our friends
and that alliances abroad not such you, my
Lord Mayor, have just desired that they should be- We
have been lately told that ready to sacrifice al
ances Tor worthless objects We have heard the eloquent
speech Of the Ambassador OF the Emperor of French
upon the state OF alliance with France and let add
II we have had any differences with tho government OF
France they have been those differences Of honest opinion
which may take place between friends and where these
differences have excited have sought for and have found
honorable solution Of them Cheers We have main
tanned alliance 10 all integrity aud all that cordially
which has been beneficial 20 both countries and with that
mutual respect and esteem without which no alliance or
friendship be between individuals nations can be
either solid or enduring. ICheersI
must also Observe with respect 10 that great country
with which have been lately at that oil those diff
cutes which had arisen, those differences which
urged difficulties the FINAL aajaatm,n OF peace have
disappeared aud have all been settled In honor
able and satisfactory manner, and in mode which
trust will leave i'll feeling behind, and that time
aud short iine toow alone be necessary to knit To-
gether more firmly the alliance between this county and
Russia.
will venture further liespass on your patience
but should like 10 add that believe time Of late
years has there existed thoroughly sound and whole
state Of eiog that which exists present be-
tween the people of this county and the Unted States
believe that this feeling shared by the peseat
of the United States with the sincerity by that Of
her Majesty and have the advantage that that eminent
who has been called by the voice OF his coantrymen
preside the denIes Of the United States has but
recently left shore He Is who has lived among
us who has mixed among all Glasses Of people and who
has been able ascertain for himself the feelings OF
spect felt towards his country by all classes OF people In
the United Kingdom
cannot help also adyertng 10 what fell from any right
honorable friend with respect 10 what has taken place in
China In the which her Msjcsiys governmen,
adopted they had only done that which any government
must have done under the circumstances who felt
that deliberate insult had been offered the British flag
and II they knew We did that upon The protection Of
the honor OF flag depended the safety Of every British
interest in China [Cheersl My right honorable friend
has very Justly defended The character OF Admiral Sir
Michael Sey moar; and would wish also add that Sir
John Bowrng has been In my opinion most unjasiy treat
has been poured upon him. and convinced that Ad-
mal Seymour like every proud and honorabs man. would
only desire but would claim 10 have share IN the
sponsiby OF affairs with Sir John Bosring Ia was i'm,
possible that officers In command stationed NJ great dis
tane from home should not take upon tbenselyos
tam amount OF responsibility a, particular umes When
they do act and according 10 the be, " their adgmsn
IL is good policy place upon their actions aud
tves bad construction refuse 10 believe that placed
in the position Ia which they stand not conpsisni adg
Ny noble friend at the head OF the government dess-
mined 70 ascertain whether the country agreed Ia the
which has been passed upon HE policy BY the House
of Commons and most unquesonsbly The expression Of
which he has been received by this company the pren
OCCASION affords evidence Of appreciation Of conaac
and Of desire TO continue eonfdencs Ia government
which supports the honor aud tbs dignity Of eOnnty
lCheers
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