The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-22

ssrsnsds ts Hon. Jshn Cse' Arxus.
As hsnds and Constituents Of The nav. r.,..,,..
wss represents the siItn oonsressous a,,, $1,000
- ~ Night a. his private resssen' n lss Ms. rysn
ssssk Aortly aer twelve ecio al ths boou,ur Of can
nm m Second avenue announce the approach OF the pro
session, which had been form I'd a pssns in the Bowsry
nssr Houston street. and M rched TO Mr. ooonanes resi-
sssse After brilliant display Of fireworks and the dis
snsrs Oh cannon' MI Cochrane loudly called for,
- On presenting himself vocHerously cheered.
Sesre was large Aumber OF persons present comprising
several leading Aembers OSard and numerous friends
e Mr. Coshrs When the cheering had subsided Mr..
0eeASsne Rroceeded TO speak - foliows:-
psD3w citizensl happy to meet you portion Of
~ eonst:oents my recent return from my legislative
ssss constituency o. wnea any rsp,sssnss ~ may
-, not only Of speech IN respouse 70 the compliment
sAsEed but OF something said support OF the course
ny rcpresen atve capscty IN s-son the demo
esass theories cf the people whose SURFACES receved
- tssng th1 have out endeavored % ny duty II il
ny yrde 10 think that performed my whole duty.
Pie assumption Of more confer honor upon none.
You gen, emep doubtless are familiar the measures
wa,ih attention as representatives the peo
pie snd as members of the dem ocratic party Chief
scss of the right OF the people TO govern themselves
.su BY toe request Of the people OF the rs.
81 received ~ q State Of the Union. The senate Bill
pared in accordance with their request, comprehended
de6iocrac pa ~ In this respect is organized Uahsp
yl, cur party streSsta Has the task OF enact
advs s.res snd which 20 cerain extent was success
fatty cpe,sed, reccgn zed 10 features this
sn u irso true is it that siprinciple caho ic hes
hreed iseh into the councils OF political sdver
sSiss. Yet combined With this principle in toe bill pro-
R'sea BY cur soversaries were so many oonshtuuona
Aeres that II r,unste for the country that through
vobeequen. eGorts, experienced signal failure. Tho
Engsn bill, called the "Coupromts BILL and which
eve..usy received The support nearly the whole de-
well relieved Of D, the Questionable
features Of Bill contained intact the vital prpci
Unpopular Sovereignty 30 that bile biz VII ch
been maured into ag purposes tne people position
efbtr most cherisbe hts, should they fail % accept
MEM ther epoy ment IS by that refs. bot 10
period when an increae Of population shall pu. them
under our proportion more properly for
Congre's'ona representation 1t should be remarked,
hilh, the general voice OF the democratic party uni
fsrny insisted that whether aduned state or con-
snu as Territory the people either Of the Territory or
the State clio hei WITH 20 all at toer
pcper option 10 chsng, modify alter their II too
There but ooe otber subject 70 which at this lac hour
dee1 Is expedie1' to direcs your attention l. the alb
ecrepg Ent eng ospg question OF British aggresstops
non for believe that The whole country is satisfied
q tDst these hostile actions originate in the
'psence OF individual pride or the OF ndi-
vidpa prejudice from such sources unsustaped by
roEs authority Dot only, but in anticipate isted by
NJ Amer Al pride can tufer n wound. Bat the act,
pr rpted by what yer moave, remains still an Injury
npon commercial interests. II is 70 these
IN connection, and with tuch view that intend for
few moments 10 adore myself Our commerce covers
sbe It's line of operation are the wta-ves Of
New York from which proceed tbrss vast fleets that
shelser every sea, that ia every sunlight, thas
every iDnd. L,nd cheers) On the Coast OF Africa
tey equal the vessels OF all other natons the Cost OF
Bsz tber proportions are the same. They spread over
sbo Pacific and in the Gulf Of Mexico than equal
tie We al OF all oher nations combined These fleets
IN the full fight OF fright through the Straits Of
florida along the Gulf Of kelico; through the Yucaten
Q annel thew rush in wild disaster into the
osrriossn ga, oppressed by the tnundsrs ana
this intimidation continued our commerce will not
be eryep, but is are Ady bauished from the IL
The end Of ony approaching, but Is
reached (Hil hi HID II is clear that these things
% be oeraed and submitted TO in the Gulf and on the seas,
American gail can this is to be suffered and is be
feared amer tse operation Of asserted right by
The British government 10 visit and search Ameri.
can ships. right wnicn, originating in 1874,
has been pursued by EogEnd through successive
yeas unsuccessfuy upon European nations and
al last Interpretation insisted upon 30 Amer;sn
nan suy tvs needless gentlemen, 10 say that this right
has never been ssen.ed has been
into International law and always strongly resstsdcven
10 osttle-by American statespen (6ei-) That spirit
Of resssApce has been Incorporated iuto the patriotism Of
~oGl1 be 70 forfeit integrity aud isrnish honor
<iesr, hear besr) The last word of negotiation upon
hA- subject has been utieredthe last line has been
pennsd America never viii consent, but has always
med and viii resist the arrogated right and whether the
subordinsies Of this arrogant Power have exceeded
.her nstrucons, should be considered IN connection
with Tho fact that IN 1889 the people OF E1giand enacted
law clothing In person and authorized her Lord High Ad
mira with power not only Of arresting ships of other
nations upon ,be high seas. out ding and exann-
nag thcr papers ana tnoir cargo, supposed - be
gagged IN The slave trade But whether these scz have
beer the result OF right claimed nave been the effect
CT an excess OF prudence by The subordinate can be OF
no material moment before the proposition that they
nJuri0r, and permitted VIII destroy maritime CON-
How gentlemen, these acts 10 be prevenedY
The cessation OF Them row may be followed by recur
renee " them tie poT. year. prudent commander
may b. replaced nv rash commander and The careful
cruiser Of This year may be followed oy the Styx Ruz
yard or another year. IL important therefore, that the
preventive should be applied An increased naval force
-(hear, Lear)-but not a force which stall carry
~ attack into the wnrlke OF other nations, but
Sroe whish shall be devoted 70 the extending OF
they may come, force which shall be comrlen.
surs.e With our commercial interests iandward and
soaw1rt the world round (Coeers). But this force will
bear peace It's wings, not war; n truth, Tits grand
Triumph wlA be the prevention OF wsr, lis great
oH success repWe 20 the commercial community,
and pecurnv aga'ust further Intimidation and harm.
sChecrs) 1hoso measures arc due not only " The dig
nhy Of the national republic, but Ia much greater de-
gree the interests which the government Of
t intry bound W Hubserve and protect (Cheerz)
Obliged 10 you, gentlemen, for the very Compliment
tary manner N whcf you have cynced your appreciation
Of my policy your represc 1tative, aud shall always
my humble rons for the good and welfare OF
sourtry QOud cheefiSg)
Some other gentlemen addressed the ssscnhage, when
loud cheers given for NJ Coctrane and the meeting
tNperre1 ~ one O'Clock.
she;Dns bard played some popular airs 10 90 artistic
manner, and the display OF Proverbs erec.abe 10
the pyrVteehnst
The Rival Trsnsstisntic Telegraph Interests.
iETTEEs FRoa SENATOR'S BfsLER AND GREEN.
WASHINGTON, June Il, 1855.
TO Hos Wv BCtEn CNirED SIk1Ts SlNAu;-
DEAp sRI foel mortified in calling attention 70
tne following which u seems has beer transmitted by the