The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-23
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN LoNDoN-sPEE


From the London Times Of July 5th
The Saith anniversary of the Declaration of
American Independence was celebrated last night
by dinner in the London Tavern. The company
consisted mainly of the members of the American
Association in London. General Campbell occu
pied the chair, and was supported, right and left,
by Mr.. Dallas, the American Minister, Messrs
Dallas and Moran, Secretaries of Legation, Mr.
Layard DR.. Mcgowan, DR.. Mackay, Mr.. Croskey,
and others.
The room was tastefully decorated with the ma
tional flags of England and America, and one of
the most conspicuous objects was full length por
trait of her Majesty, from Buckingham Palace
Among the earlier toasts were, ''The President of
the United States" and "The Queen" which were
received with great enthusiasm. In proposing the
latter, the chairman stated that an application had
been made to the Queen to allow her portrait to
be taken by an American artist, and that reply
had been received to the effect that, while her Ma
iesty highly appreciated the sentiments which die
taed the wish, she feared that the full occupation
of her time would not admit her giving sittings
for an original portrait but she would be happy to
afford every facility for copy being taken of any
| portrait that might be considered eligible.
| The toast of the evening, "The Day we Cele-
brate," was proposed by the Chairman in a brief
speech. Mr.. Dallas, in responding to it, said he
could not but feel that all present were perfectly
aware of the peculiar and universal respect with
| which the anniversary of American Independence
was treated by hisfellow countrymen ofthe United
| States. They likewise knew, and justly apprecia-
ted, the wisdom and courage, the noble principles
of government, and the devoted patriotism insepa-
rably associated with its remembrance. No one
required to be told what significance attached to
| the 4th of July, The hallowed birthday OF great
nation, held and accepted as an epoch signally
illustrated by human virtues, and lastingy auspi-
cious to mankind.
He might CRAFTY them by dwelling in detail, as
! he had often done BEFORE upon the ennobling cha
racterstics of those early heroic days Even in this
capital, none would listen with reluctance to the
| mention of such names as Washington, Franklin,
Jefferson and Madsop to the description of famous
fields of fight such as Bunkers Hill, Saratoga and
Yorktown, or to the aestc deliberations OF coun.
| ellis such as the Continental Congress, presided
| over by Hancock. To an American ear, at least,
the music of that swelling theme never had lost,
and never would lose its attractions. He abstained
| however, and mindful of the limits of proper re-
serve, he would only add that the hrmness with
which they eulogized their revolutionary sires was
| never ungenerous or exclusive, but would be as
| warmly manifested wherever and whenever similar
| excellence exhibited.
| On the 4th of July especially the hearts OF his
countrymen expanded to embrace the greatness and
magnanimity shown in any land or by any race. AT
the present moment, in asomewhat distant island,
| spontaneous and popular instruction against al,
widespread sympathy. He forbore single COM
ment upon the merits, but if there could be found
among the champions of Sicilian rights and liber
ties wise dsinterested, just and brave deliverer
| they should hasten to connect the herosm of the
| present hour with the heroism they COM
| memorating.
| Mr.. Layard responded to the toast of "National
Independence, the pathway to individual liberty
and happiness" He referred to the struggle now
| going in Italy, and expressed his belief that, il
| the principle of non intervention were carried out
the Italian people would soon be ranked among the
free and independent nations of the world Various
| other toast appropriate to the occasion were pro-
| posed during the course of the evening, and were
cordially responded to by the company. Mr.. Higgs
ofciated POSTMASTER, and the band of the City
| Rifles enlivened the proceedings by playing some
| of the most popular airs of the day.
! TAMPER1NG WITH A SLAvE.-A negro slave, be,
longing to Captain Anderson, of the Savannah
Blues. last night visited the police head quarters
Several aboitionsts were in attendance, and strove
to induce the slave to abandon his master, telling
| him that, being now in free State, one had the
| right to restrain him of his liberty. The negro,
however, steadily refused to avail himself of their
suggestions saying that he was attached to his
master, and also that he did not think it would be
| right to run away. A large body of free negroes
were crowded on the walk in Elm street, outside
| of the head quarters, who also endeavored to per-
suade the slave to follow this advice. The latter,
how ever, made his escape and returned to his mas
tern. Y Express, of Saturday.
| Prince Frederick William, heir to the Prussian
| crown, has assumed the duties of Grand Master OF
| all the Masonic lodges of the kingdom, in success.
| sir IN Nv