The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-18

sumed a different phase. IT'S true the question has been
one Of great importance TO the South, and much opposition
has arisen from the attempt TO introduce Southern instua-
effect every individual In the Union, whether or not we
came for the redemption or Nicaragua-questions winch
Affect every State, and atst and foremost Virginia, In her
defence OF constitutional liberty; questions which Affect
net only the citizens Of the United States, but all who
hope TO apply the great ideas and great institutions OF this
the rights Of American citizens when ! speak Of the
violation of our rights bv a United States officer.
The whole world is interested in seeing that
these principles are not violated: (Appiause.) The
consultation has been violated by Commodore
Paulding, IN making war without the consent oil
Congress; He has interfered with the liberty Of citizens m
IN the ENJOY mont Of their property; subverted one o. the
principles. As long "a we had not violated
its constitution, the government of the United States had
course we are justified by precedent in the history OF
Virginia. From the timeOf Sir Walter Raleigh, down to
John Randolph, have there not boon mon whose lives are
is complications particularly do we find It In the life
OF that renowned Captain, John Smith. Accordingly, we
think we have a right 70 call on you 70 assist us by your
moral influence. We call upon you BY the reverence and
feepect you bear for the laws Of your fathers TO aid us In
carrying those laws into tropical America There are
those ! know who assert that there is q different way 70
out the aid Of those heretofore most active In gaining
that object. But if you will receive the experience Of
one who knows the Central American race-has lived
utterly impractcable. You cannot carry civiiza.
ton there by such means. 1t is only by the
DOM. RIGHT and w iu.. s,aa in n't tSa, 70 unb esMU,'Sc coun atsv.
The peaceful colonization of the country by the purc
white race has been freqently attempted. You must go
with something more than this; and 1t is for this belief
that We have been malgned and prosecuted. It Is be-
cause We discard the theories OF pharisaical philanthro-
pists. II is because We say to the white race-You must
60 accompanied by the negro slave. cloud and pro-
longed applause.) Il IL this that has caused us 80 much
opposition. But they cannot impede us-they may pile
difficulties mountain high-pile Ossion upon Peion-noth-
ing can deter US from pursuing the the path we have
marked. In the language of a distinguished man OF
France, "They may heap sarcasm upon sarcasm, calumny
enipsy,H0 Ho& 4bDx .annnt Aar ~ hainht III .nu
disdain for them" In conclusion let mt give: "Virginia
the past is the best guarantee for what we Vay expect
in the future"
The applause which greeted the speaker, on his concIu-
sion, WAS furious, and lasted several minutes.
Hon. JAS. A. seldom, in obedience to calls, said that
though he had become a sovereign instead Of q repre-
sentative, he could not for bear TO offer his sympathies to
the distinguished guest whose eloquent and modest nara
tive had charmed them all. He and his gallant compaui.
OTIS claim our respect and admiration. His deeds and
achievements rival the tales of Aladdin and his lamp, and
those men who gave to England her greatest renown. He
was proud To honor him, and his heart exuited with
praise for his reason approved. BY what right did our
forefathers getthis country, If not by flibusterismS Walker
sought only TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS were the pho
neers OF that law-had marched proudly on with rifle and
axe, and struggled with the native and savage. 1t is the
same spirit that animates our young men-which ant
mated cur Rawleighs and Smiths 10 go TO the South, in
whose shadow millions will rejoice in future. He said it
was impossible for him not to avow his sympathy with
progress. In future the Anglo Norman race would oc-
ments Of Europe fiibustered, we trusted To the enterprise
Of Young America. He hoped for the regenera alton Of
Central America by the introduction OF q higher order OF
civilization. He wished to see the time.
When Walkers might and Walkers right
Would meet on Nicaraguan height.
CHARLES IRVING, Esq, said that he thought the greatest
claim Walker had to their sympathy had been passed over
in comparative silence, and that was his obedience to law.
His achievements had made him immortal, and he could
under which he was born. AL his expeditions had been
based on submission 70 law. lHe believed that right made
might, and that Walker, beng in the right would have
the might He favored a Southern republic, wherH ne
groes could be servants and white men gentlemen. Gen.
Walker had here been brought - 900 miles only 10 be told
that there was no charge against him. lie was grathcd
70 bee SO many doing honor 10 the idea which General
Walker represented. HI had perilled no life more freely
than his own, and it was only by an inscrutable Provi-
deDce that he had not been killed. In conclusion, no gave
as n sentiment" The Speaker or the House OF Delegates"
o. NJ. CRUTnVIEID, Esq, submitted a few remarks, In
the course Of which he said that the conduct OF Commo
doTe Paulding and those who acted In concert with him
was worthy our severest condemnation.
Ro. RDGKwAY, Esq of the Wing, in response TO calls,
said ne had wished General Walker success heretofore,
and did 80 for the future, whatever he might do. The
South should be enlarged. Men turned up their noses at
dlibusterism who would not hesitate 70 steal Cuba. He
was In favor OF AL lawful nibusterism. He gave-'The
South, right or wrong, and the success Of Gen. walker"
RoGxR A. PRYOR, OF the South, said he had been rciuc-
tant TO give uttcrancc 10 the idea which laid heaviest on
his heart. His distinguished friend had given a modest
account Of his exploits In Central America, but there
was. one idea he had not seen fully ~elucidated
here to night. He was sorry Indignation bad not
been shown at the gross violations OF private
and public right, involved In the capture OF Gen. Walker.
Whether individual or party went wrong, he would de-
nounce the act II death followed. The President had boon
guilty OF a Pickinnian ~propriety in only denounoing the
act as a grave error. II WAS incumbent on James Buchs-
nan 10 visit the spontaneous and lively Indignation OF the
people, and Of Virginia especially, on the martinez, who
had usurped all the functions OF government The ad-
had pot been true to the South on this ques.
and be was willing 10 take the consequences OF the
assertion.
The following gentlemen delivered eloquent addresses
VIM. Old, Jr Bev. b. Douglas, Lewis f. Harvie, John N.
and VIM. NJ. Burwell. After a toast Sby NJ. Am
bier, +" Health and success TO General Walker, the com
pany adjourned Friday morning, ut half past one O'Clock.