Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

MR.. MAY, r IND GENTLEMEN - W nep /
ceiVed Her Malesty's orders to proceed 10
the United States, | fattered myself that
entered upon my duties at an ausPIcl9us
time, and | cherished a hore that the period
Of nv residence might lie coinciient with that
solid and hearty reconciliation of our respec-
tive countries which the tendencies OF the
age trsnsparentlv Indicated 10 be near at
hand. Nor base | been disappointed. The
course of political affairs since my arrival
has, indeed, exhibited some asperltIes which
it was impossible to ~foresee, and which could
no. bc regarded without concern; but, gentle
men, | now hail, ia the event which &c are
met to celebrate, q glorious compensation Tor
past snxie,ies aud an important security
against future dangers. To be the co,empo-
rary and spectator Of thi, great monument
10 human progress, is alone 4 cause OF honor
and exultatiun. The triumph in which your
distinguished guests have so bigh a snare
does net ouiy confer on them the celebrity
and affection which mankind besto"s On
their purcst bcneflctors; such a triumph
gives to the protecting governments a cialm
to public gratitude and historic connenda-
ton; it adorns and dISnifes the nations ard
the time in which Ii 10 wrought; 1t lmpaTts
to thOusaLd1 the geGerous c0nta1lon oil =h-
t~erprise; II teaches the universal lesson OF
faith, patience, aad perseverance,; 1t lntuses
into meu's souts d sense OF Conscious worth,
and pours 90 all, however humble and re-
mote, the glow of reflected fame. lques1ion
whether any sIng'e achievement has ever
united more features of interes, and utility;
all the elements of adventure, difficulty, and
hazard have been here assembled @hich
could arrest the Imagination, and 10 virtue
has been wanting which could satisfy tue
Judgment and captivate tho heart. Long
will these scenes remain dear 10 the popular
meclury. With what admiration do we con-
template the cheerful enthusiasm OF Field,
inspiring shareholders and admiraItles WIFE
kindred zeal, undlscouraged by the hostility
of nature and the powers OF science, dl'in-
ing success where others denounced defeat,
aud carrying off the palm before an locrcdu-
lou- though sympathlzlng world! (Cheers.l
mat encounter 90 tue sea can compare with
that last meeting Of the confederate ships
wheu the knot was kuit which shall never
be rent asuudsr? How anXluusly do We fol-
low the GJrgon on her constant course, and
watch the Niagara threading the lcrDerg-
and traversing tie gloom upon her consents
helpful track. We tremble Tor The overtur.
deued A~gamempon, still tormeuted by the
gale. We blend our aspirations with tho
worthier prayers OF Hudson, when be kneels,
like Co.uubus on the shore, ard lnv"kes the
Divine protection on his accomplished Work
Loud applause) Nor is the moral aspect
of this great action marred by any mean 10.
TRINITY. Here there il nothing 10 Opll;cra t,
nothing to deplDre. The sOnduci OF the
agents exemp!ites the purposes ot the deed;
with manly emulation but lnSlOiate concord
they cast forth upon the waters tne ipst:u-
men. and the symbol Of our future narmDne.
(Cheers.) This Is not the place to demJn-
strate the usefulness OF Geographic cUmnu-
~uicatiOn 10 the practice Ut government anu
commerce, AID It's numerous cOusOl.tlObs IN
matters of private affection. | content my
self with recognising It's value 10 interna-
liunal transactions. Something may be de-
tracted from tie functions OF diplomacy, but
much will undoubtedly be gained for toe
peace Of nations. BY this meaps the highest
Intelligence and authority on either side Will
be brought into immediate contact, aud
whatever errors belong to tie employment OF
subordinate and delegated agencies may be
prevented or promptly corrected. by tbl-
means mauy OF the evils incidental to uncer-
tain;y and delay may I've cancelled, offences
may be Instantly d;savowed, OMISSIONS may
be remedied, misapprehensions my be eX-
plaiued, and 10 matters OF unavoidable cot
troveIsy we may be spared the exasperatIng
effect, Of discussions proceeding on an ln-
perfect knowledge Of facts and motives ID
addltio u these specific safeguard, 1t may
be hoped that the mere habit Of rapid and
intimate Intercourse will greatly conduce 10
the prevention of u misunderstanding. "a
the one hand stands f gland. the most opu-
leGt aud vigorous of tnuna:chIes, IN whose
scant but incompatible soil lie compactei
the materials VI a bUuudiess indurtry on the
other the republic Of the United States
by tho same race, fired Oy Tue sane
whose increase dehes comparison,
and whose Gestinies will bbtti1 prediction IT.
self. Cheers Wccanuot doubt that these
communities are lated 10 ENJOY al
immense expansion Of mutual life; tie in-
slant interchange Vi opinion, intelligence,
and commodities will become a condition al
n est inseparatle from existence; aud what
ever stimulates this development vii! oppose
4 powerful obstacle to the rupture Of pscrhc
relations. No man If cpmnun hOetaiiiy
and penetration will question the position
and certain merits of a discovery which has
EagIaud with America, AID Amer
lea with the whole civilized world besIies.-
| would not d.rkcn the legitimate s~at;siac-
Ton of the present moment ~ u'ter!nS q re-
.uctant or sseptical stimate OF our new Ia
guilty. Yet, even in this hour OF careless
and cornwall ieiicitatiop, We shall do well
10 remember that the magnetic telegraph
Iorms no exception 10 the category oil inVcn-
lions which, however apt aud willing to be
The vehicles Of benevolent designs, are also
.he uuresisting tOuis of every tiled or Intem'
perate Impulse 10 our uature. The Vosarles
IF a querulous philosophy sPeciousiy assert
the unequal march OF morality and mind;
and even a poet has affirmed, IN fUreouding
.erse, that all the tram Of arts which have
-educed the material element, 10 be tue Vas
ials OF our viii
Heal not a passion or a pang
E~ntalled on human hearts.
1t belongs to our respective countries and
10 the present age, to confouud that specu'"-
ion which would divide knowledge IRON Viz
.ue ard inquiry from improvement.
The labor will not be light, nor Is the
victory every where apparent, yet
here is one province of affairs 10 which the
would be easy and the triumph witblu
Jur grasp. Ii depends on Us, on our VIII,
N our choice, to carry into perpetua! effect