The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-26


out parallel In the records Of the race They were try
ing umes In which ancestors made that declaration oil
COW Of The pecsrsop Of Inde sepdepce which hung 10
the most conspicuous part OF the hal but tue men ~
whom signed understood the responsibilities which
heV incurred by hs act and the important duties whcn
they had undertaken 10 discharge. They were the men
for the time raised up by special Providence
for the grea, work which they had 10 perform nae
that in Comparison with the difficulties anst which they
had To contend they in point OF nun bers, feeble
band but they were men Of indomisaole odton de
voted great principles Of human liberty ana above
all they who had abiding faith in the justice
Of an cverruipg Providence and the Righteousness Of
sustain by all the Obligations that held sacred In
the eyes OF In the present glorious position Of our
msnt Which enlisted their best energies and that noble
spirit of eeli devotion OF which tina, time furnishes 80
many and such striking examples Lo,k at the great
things which they achieved under the guidance Of All
wise and Benedcent Providence-ook the noble iohe
which they left their defendants and say should
not hose descendants cherish love or that Union and
u oee institutions for the maintenance of which they bad
pledged ber lives, their fortunes and their sacred
honor" See how population has increased tenfod
how free and liberal principles are extending with
giant strides over vast continent incorporating Territory
after Territory into the grand Union Of states no. our
honored and respected In every port-look 81 al
these great results, and say, have we not
been the instruments In the hands Of that Great
Power who rules both land and for the accomplish
TO reap the fruits OF their abors and who
full appreciation OF the tiles and obgs which they
their country and who ActrAted by that love
and devotion which Americans all the world feel for
the Uniop have met together give expression to that
feeling and to lie, the great nation on the other side of the
broad Atlantic know that her sons have not forgotten her
Without any further remarks, will give you gentlemen,
the fret toast of the evening
" The day we celebrate"
Air-Hail, Columbia
The last word had hardly escaped the lips of the
speaker when the whole audience to their feet aud
burst out into one prolonged enthusiastic cheer such
Liverpool has seldom, II ever heard within its boun
dares. II was intended at Il st TO give three good
hoopt hptt m ppnna ianca hoU
aside all rifles and all restraint and free vent to their
feelings Whoever has ssd that the spirit Of commerce
the demands OF country such OCCASIONS knows nothing
at all about II, and should have seen the American mer
chants of Liverpool the Adeph Hotel the Fourth OF
July 1887 to have shown hat laundering assertion he
made.
received had sutsded the President 10 reduced the
second regular toast with the folio wing remNks-
In all countries, said he, in which governments have
been established, is absolutely necessary that there
should be chief magistrates, sail them by whatever name
you may who should represent the people of those coan
tries and the institutions under which they live. We
have in the United State, who has been placed In
the high Office Of President by the voice Of free people,
and who a. the chosen head Of the nation delight
to honor aud respect know that you will join with
J in drinking his health give you, gentlemen
TIE President Of the United States. Air, "Ysnkee
Doodle"l
There was similar repetition of the manifestation Of
feeling that followed the announcement Of the st toast
heart good and made him doubt whether BLACK republicans
and Know No,hnes had an existence or were only
loose "ager that frightened the quiet people
about the Adelphi nearly out Of their wits.
Now, gentlemen (he PRESIDENT resumed) l think we
statesman who stands at the head OF government and
with your permission will ask your attention 70 the thrd
regular toast We have met as Americans In dis
tAnt land, and those who have resided here for
come years are well aware Of the protection
which we enjoy under it, government We know
there security for life and property under the laws
and that rights are respected II is with feelings OF
you join with the expressing OF respect and
admiration for the lady whose benedcent rule has render
ed her object Of love among the people she governs
wisely and 30 well know you will all Join with me In
The queen Of Great Britain
Air, "God save the Queen"
The three hearty cheers which greeted this toast was
the strongest evidence that could be afforded Of the SIN
certify OF feeling with which II was received.
Ny duty said the President, following out the sr
der of the programme, is very pleasant one indeed
great Who conducted Revolutionary struggle 70
successful termination, and whose memory Is held In the
sary for me 10 say anything further. You ali know who
mean. shall therefore propose - the fourth regular
The memory Of Washington.
This drank In silene, but II was silence ~ ex-
preesive "a the warmess demonstration In which the CON-
Tho PRnaDEST next called the attention of the company
the 9th regular toast He said that wherever our en-
erprispg the peaceful pursuits Of commerce
sent ships whatever clmes they were greatly In
debted for the respect with whsh their flag was treated
and the able and eci,nt oil Sels q that arm Of eur n.
tona defence On the present occasion, said he We have
been honored with the attendance OF one OF the finest II
the best vessel OF which naval service Gao boast
Gentlemen will please al their glasses Tor the mn re-
The band played the "star spaneled Banuer;v arer
which the company, called on Captain Hudson
10 respond, who, rising, was greeted with perfect
Of applause. When silence was restored be replied
follows
speakers to reply TO particular toAs on occasions ike the
present. and In this Instance they have made very de-
cided mistake in the choice OF speaker There nothing
certainly In the pursuit In which am engaged that wond
justify warrant you In calling upon me 70 play psr
with which sailors SO little con versan and for the
proper performance d which the duties they required
70 discharge almost entirely unfit them You must not,
therefore, expect speech but 1t would be dscourteous
In TO my seat without returning my sincere &C
kno ledgmenm for the compliment which you have paid
10 the navy OF the United States. (Appauso TO me
peculiar qualification 70 present this OCCASION TO be
associated with many OF my counrymen Ia the
celebration or the anniversary OF our nations
ineependenee, and 70 hear the espression. Of
your respected President Let me conclude by giving
you in return for the high tribute which you have been
pleased 10 render u the United States navy
The Merchants Of America-Nherever their enterprise
ar energies cary thom they are always found Law OBJ
serving and good citizens, with their hearts In he right
The sentiment was reoe we'd with round OF applause In
the mids. Of which Cap, hudson resumed his seat.
The Precedent before announcing the szh regu Ar toast,
preaced with few appropriate remarks. Though We
have said be- but small standing army, yet IL efficient
for the work II has 70 perform, and Is commanded BY
large and accomplished staff OF officers, who 10 cAses OF
emergency have been found 70 be fully equal 70 the dis
charge Of diff cult and onerous cuiies give you
as the next sentiment OF the evening
The Army OF the United States
Captain RcH In reply 70 the call OF the
pany responded 70 the toast II rise sed be- In comp
with your demand and In acknowledgement Of the
compliment which you have paid 70 tue Army the United
States lam not, n true, In that service, but having
with occasion In which Ne services OF both
me army ana navy we're required, v affords me peculiar
peasure 10 bear tesamony 70 the hgs personal merit and
The distinguished military talents and requirements they
have displayed Whenever those talents aud acqursments
have been called into requisiton. have always heard
the officers OF orr army spoken OF n the hghe srm OF
PRAISE wherever have BEEN and fell that they re Gre
ait great aAtou whose service they have enlisted
and defence OF whse rights AID In the mdutsnauce o.
whose honor they would fight and shed the last drop OF
| heir hearts blood. (Enthusiaeuc applause