The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-19

In al countries possessing free institutions at all times
there bad been IN uAwnaness 10 prepare for defence IN
anticipation OF war. The feeling brought out by these in
stutons very natural feeling of self confidence and
OF unwperess 70 endure sacrifices before strong
was with good that the noble and earned lord had
called attention this subject. II vel known that
preparations had been made in this country and that
hsd from both the late Rad ne govern
nents that the National defencea would be neglected
He ccpfessed that had beard with faction some
short time ago the just tribute paid to the se First Lord
of the Ad rsy by present Foreign Secretary for the
successful exertops made by the right honorable gen
peman In his department He auiIe agreed with his
noble end learned friend O.ord Lyndhurst) that suas
not question of the degree Of confidence put by this country
in fmagn Posoas or in the Emperor Napoleon, b1.
that IL pas shame and hit"saiattos that a great
nation like oars should eas for hour under sy0Gnce
(Cbeers) Not only must such an existence inspire sense
Of thane which we ought Indignantly TO repe'; but we
thereby deprived ourselves of the opportunity OF perform
ing those duties which we owed to the world and to the
Providence which had placed US IN position OF dong
good without limit The noble and learned lord ne be-
ton Of the means Of our neghoorE When we looked 70
hcee means, and TO the position which we occupied In
70 b
the changes which had taken place In naval tactics
When be looked At tho growing demands upon our naval
and military fervces Tor the projection Of our dt.nt
settlements, and at the extent OF daily increasing
commerce with all parts Of the world he saw an sddi-
iopal demand for augmented means OF defence, nm
additional danger proceeding from abroad and every
for making thoHe sacrifices which were ne
cessary in order 10 the safety Of shores
stasee He Tor one put the question OF invasion very
much asae Whatever reason We might have TO appre-
bend hostile attack upon our shores, he was still willing
10 believe that with prudent and at tho time firm
policy part and with some feeling Of regard for
right the part Of others, bot likely 70 be ex
posed to that mediate danger But there other
cor atiops which made II an imperative duty lose
time in completing defences and placing ourselves
In that position Of security which our honor and interests
both demanded. When he looked NJ the high pitch Of
prosperity TO which had attained, at the united l.
meni that existed TO amos, unparalleled extent among
nearly unlimited in amount be found impossible to
terrain any apprehension for the fate OF England Our
Danger from too much self confidence, from TOO
great reliance upon past successes and from un viii
Dsness b sdmit those changes which had actually taken
place; but he satisfied that the warning
cepted-f looked the danger in face employed
the at dsposalso far from hauing any
dread ict h Franc, any otter eign Pcger the
day whch sho,ld be called upon to dnd honor and
inreSsS Mould ros he mot glorious day Uct sone
upon NE destinieS q England. (cheers.)
sPEHcH GRANVILLE.
Earl GRANvI-I fully concur in the feeling OF Admira
ton which bas been EXPRESSED by the noble lord has
just spoken with respec. the speech Of the noble and
learned lord opposite fully admit Tina. in this remark
able intellectual effort the noble and learned lord has put
b views clearly before your ordehps, and that those
viewe, so lucidy stated, contain much o. truth and
much of patriotism At the time cannot ref ain
from asking myself whether great PRACTICAL good s
nkly 10 result from what bas fallen from the noble ana
learned lord. (Hear bear an not sure whether the
object Of his to stimulate the country or 10
stimulate the government but have no hesitation IN say
ing that regards other countries cannot oresee any
advantage in the course which has been taken
s1 hea There is nothing which gives s sS
place in 1t upon all the important subjects re-
latng TO our connection with foreign States; but
the time it be denied that upon each pd
vidua member rests grave responsibility in regard to
what may escape tis lips (hesr, hear.) During the
nIat three months OF .ns present session
OF foreign relations Those debates not devoid
of spirit OF but they were conducted with
prudence and discretion which were not only highly ap
proved by the public ut large but produced good effect
the Continent and 10 countries where
free institutions little loved clear, heAr) Since
only four rights and during three Of them sharp dis
cussiens have taken place upon some delicate
And now my lords, have this evening been addressed
upon the same subject with greater weight greater mode
noble md learned lord opposite has been udicious in all
be has eaid II feeling Of hostility does crust, as he says
does-nd on the part Of the Emperor NapoLon, but the
part Of the French pespk-I not certain that his speech
acill tnd TO dlloy IT, When he points in the
marked way the deenceless character OF our shores
wben at the time be Of former
when he makes something Ike insnuatpg and sneer
ing illusions both TO the government and the people Of
France-I afraid that, coming from such lips his
such language Lot well calculated TO maintain friendly
feeling between the two countries. (Hesr.) When
you consider how much irrtated q majority OF the
public and Of Parliament last year by foolish
pess!ons o. few foolish French coones ISOLATED in their
garrison towns, and smartng under attempted assass
nation OF their Emperor and commander you will be able
to estimate the effect which such language have
heard ~ night is likely to produce upon people
tive as the French (Hear hear Again. my lords, /
have TO ask myself whether such speeches are
to stimulate couptrymep at home believe they
lot 10 Impossible TO read the language OF the public
press, or the speeches made at public meetings. to
the points upon wnch even tneoogans tnnk Inc election
OF me moef of Oxiord Uhvereity ought W turn augb)
lcuhoaa bring alcare Of the readiness ~ Which the IeTle
GreI,rorea % make cntay sacrifices in order to preserve
me inpao6oay OF our SHORES ana mdmti'n me notnadt
honor. (Hear, hear) proper feeling In that respect
already exists and the only fear is that may be excited
bey ond its legitimate work The noble and learned lord
take Of invasion but that believe az the preseu,
moment out of the question Whale zoe are on e best pos
De terms nth the United States while Russia 10 VIGOROUSLY
not prepared for war and while france 10 engaged in
bloody and costly contest in hay we are certainly not 10
DANGER OF an INVASION But what we al teel is that
would be absolute folly Tor great and rich country ike
England not 10 take those permanent which al
all times will relieve US, not only from Inv ITSELF but
from the very alarm Oh Invasion, 30 injurious as
might be to cur commerce (Hear, hear Political
experience teaches us that II We excne feeling 70 an
unnatural degree Will be Followed by reaction, ana
the probability that II the people are TOO much
agated now they may al some future time De seized with
Mt OF economy which VIII prevent the government Of
tbe day from continuing those permanent means oil de