Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24


of the Declaration of Independence, was ceie-
brated in London, by the American residents in
that city. The American Minister at the
Court of st. James, was present, and delivered
the following speech:
'Mr. Chairman and Fellow. Citizens: had
promised myself in consequence of continued
ill.hcalth for some time past, to abstain from
ANYTHING SO exciting as public speaking; but it
is unfortunately the 9TH of July Daughter and
chcers), and find it impossible to remain silent
on such day after you have received the men
ton Of my humble name so kindly and SO cor.
daily. A few years ago it would have been
thought diScourteous and intrusive Ind one OF
more American citizens ventured upon the cell
ebration of the 18th of July, 1776, in the great
city of London. The old wounds were still
afresll, old feelings still survived, and the cti-
Gems of the United States who were here had
the good taste as well as the fOrbearance not to
do that which might have been misconstrued,
so as TO be disagrceable to those among whom
they were residing.
But now, gentlemen, VIC feel much more at
ease. The principles of the American Revolu-
ton have gone ON conquering and to conquer
| (Cheers.) They have received the appreciation,
cordially, hut certainly, of all the wise and good
in England as well as in the United States
They have become perfectly well understood
they have beaten down the impressions Of hos
observation-disclosures
nny created The principles of the American
Revolution are acceptable here as they are at
home. (CheerS) The men of our heroic days
our WaShingtons, our JetferSOnS. our Madi.
SONS, and our heroes in the battlefield, are
known now in England almost as well as they
are in the United States, and are honored as
much here as there. (Cheers) The progress,
then. of the principles of the Revolution of the
United States has been striking, aud has pro-
dmced that to which have already adverted-
| the propriety ef our meeting to celebrate the
origin of those principles in London as well as
elsewhere. (tIear, hear.)
Do-not for moment suppose that nm avail
ing myself of a detached part of the toast just
given in order to draw the conclusion that the
recognition OF those principles has been brought
about IN any degree bv the diplomacy of the
United States Hear and laugh.) The truth
iS-and you arc, perhaps, not aware of the fact
TINT We have no American diplomacy. "a
laugh.) IL England and on the continent diplo-
macy is lifelong career. With us it isnothing
If the sort. American diplomacy, compared to
European diplomacy, may be likened TO the
militia as cnntlaSted with the regular army
tLaughter) TO be sure, in the United States,
from the outset, we have always had partiality
for the militia. QIear, hear.) Our first military
achievements were gained by men among whom
were some of the rawest possible militia
CLEAR, and laugh) And it has so happened,
probably by accident that our militia has over
of Europe. (Cheers)
1t is in that way, perhaps that the diplomacy
Of the United States has been able to do some
thing towards giving expansion and popularity
tn the principles of the American revolution
Although our Ministers abroad have been drawn
from the ranks of private and professional life,
ON very many occasions at the most distinguish
ed Courts Of Europe and throughout the world,
in conflict, or rather in argument with the most
rehneddiplomatiSts ofany country, those militia
men of diplomacy have achieved remarkable
success. (lear, hear.) might refer, if
were disposed to empty upon you the archives
of the American Legation here or elsewhere "a
aughO to many striking instances of this kind:
and as propose to conclude my remarks by
suggesting particular name to you approba-
tlon it may be proper to say that the list of
American diplomatists, beginning with Benja-
min Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, james Mon
roe, and William Whitney, includes log array
Il ill9stri"us "militiamen diplomutists," who
have left behind them record of :he most glow
ing and gratifying character. (CheerS)
AT this very Court some of my predecessors
may be compared to tire very best of the drilled
cohorts of European diplomacy. There is one
little comment, which is to certain extent con.
nected with American diplomacy, ON which l
viii say word. You know that we have re-
Gently had some difficulties on the coast of the
United States and in the West Indian Seas
(near)-a matter with which as one Of the
.'''tAAAASh III hlo utIJIOuIaCg VI lue OulleQ
States, was lately charged Now, without re.
terting TO that question more closely, it is a
point which is essentially connected with one os
the fundamental principles of the American rev.
olution.-that principle being the necessity of
maintaining behalf of the great American
people, as a great community, the independence
Of their flag. (CheerS.) Well, Lam not going
t" argue the question: as to visit ami search.-
Ii has been over and over again, fnryears back,
argued and reargued. But should like on the
Attn of July to announce to my fellow country
men that visit and search in regard to American
vessels on the high seas in time of peace is
frankly and finally ended. Tremendous cheer
ing the whole company rising and manifesting
the livelieSt enthuSiasm.)
While, gentlemen, am able to announce
this gratifying fact, think it ought also to be
accompanied by the assurance that the termina.
tion of that for which we have struggled for
nearly half century has been brought about
with degree Of honorable canCinr and fair
dealing on the part of the British Government
which is worthy of every acknowledgement on
our part loud cheers) With view to draw
these remarks to close, beg leave to offer
YOU as a toast the name of one of the earliest
representatives alike of the principles of the
American Revolution and of the constitution of
the I1nifpd ,,,a,s,r