The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25
The Abolition Movement In Russia.

GRAND REFORM BANQUET IN MOSCOW.
very remarkable banquet WAS held at MOSCOW the
9th OF January. The gentlemen who down 10 dinner
numbered 100 The present Emperor has commenced
chapter the social history Of Russia by taxing the
Initiative in the emancipation OF the serfs few quota
tons from the speeches. made this occasion will illus
rae The importance Of this event better than any com
ments.
The FIRST toast was proposed by H. KaikoG-The health
of the Emperor"
After few words from NJ A V. Stankevtch-
N. PAulou made the following remarkable speech
Gentlcmen-A spirit animal new era hos COM
menced. Heaven has allowed US TO live long enough -
winners the second generation OF Russia Gentlemen
may congratulate ourselves for this movement u OF
great importance We breathe more like Christians.
hearts beat more nobly, and we may look at the light
OF Heaven with clearer eye We have met to-day to
express deep and sincere sympathy for holy and
praiseworthy work and we NEE, without any nervous
TO rejoicing Yes, gentlemen repeat II,
spirit snimates us-a new era has commsnced One
of social conditions on the eve Of change If we
was necessary that should have been allowed TO be
from the want Of better administrative organiza
ton CT the the hands OF the
nent Of the which have since given so great &C.
velcpemcnt TO the power of Russia But what wa mo
mebtary gained 10 the State was lost TO mankind The
advantage cost enormous price Order wtbout-anar
cby withn-and the condition OF the individual cat ts
shadow society at large The Emperor has struck
at the roots ef this evil The glory and prosperity OF
Russia cannot rest upon insii utions based on in.
Justice and fasehood No those blessing hence
forth to be found In the path thrown open by BIN
whose Russia pronounces with respect and pride.
The En- bas coded this great reform which he might
have accomplished by his own powerful will by asking
noble dea inspired by the sole wish for the welfare Of
his peope with that enl shtened beartnees which may
DOW be expected from Russia Let US not however sup
pose that the path traced by history avenue Of roses
without thorns. This would be sheer ignorance. when
new moral and Christian state OF things is about
10 be established the obstacles that will have to he en-
cd be taken into consideration, except
with the hope that the torrent of the new lie will sweep
them away The change In the economical condition OF
our national existence will individual energies,
the OF which IL Of our greatest evils. Let US
wh then, gentlemen, from our inner most heart long
life ~ him who bas marShaed bis iathful Russia 10 the
conquest Of truth Justice Let hope that this
idea vii comprise the generous sentiments Of the man
N Posoi,re then proposed "rhe Health Of the Russian
Nobility" which drank It'll all ths honors
NJ Babst, Professor Of Political Economy at the Uniyer
ATTY OF Moscow then SPOKE follows Gentlemen after
the eloquent speeches which have been made In honor Of
our meeting 10 celebrate great event in economical
existence hope you will allow me TO say few words
an expression OF ny deep gratitude 10 him whose
thoughts and acts, during the few have passed
OF the people. We have met here to celebrate an event
which will be epoch In the annals Of orr history aud
upo- which future historians will dwell With pleasure
Already, at the commencement Of this century Of
our first aruacturers said 10 Sorch that trade could
never flourish under our system OF compulsory
labor. or, in other words, NJ serage; ATE Aly
in 1872 the Free Economical Society proved by facts tue
Of sersge regards agriculture The de
vecpement of national wealth has gone hand in.
hand with the regular organization of popular lab Dr.
which gradually emancipates Itself from stringent
conditions, becomes more active, progressive, and
consequently more productive In proportion as national
labor gradually Issues forth free from such disadvantage
Gus conditions the love OF work Increase among the
people. Emulation and competition arouse the sleeping
energies OF the nation they " ~ not allow them to rust
but excite them to healthy activity continual progress
The day o the primitive forms oftbe economic al condition
Of the people has left forever The OF great
nation increase daily, and cannot be satisfied with the
coarse conditions contrary 10 all progress OF primitive coo
nomy founded compulsory labor-a labor the limits
Of which are % restricted its nature IL unproducye
Our task not double but 10 increase tenfod our pro
duCtve power, our labor, our wealth, uuefs we wsn W
see taken away from by nations more sdvsncee 'nsn
fin mar kctq wh arr
geographical poetou. And We cannot increase vu'
productive power except by aregular organ o. NV
iiOua labor which will then boldly take IN hsna ane
work the treasures hidden in our land Inc earhea
Professor concluded with appeal 10 all honest men 70
SUPPORT the Emperor In This great social reiorp
various other speeches were made al N ns sane
spirit