The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

all brethren had come together at this festive board to
celebrate the sacred He spoke OF tho power Of
freedom offered every who made the United States
his homo. "Wo have been proud justly proud, OF
country, which has offered the unparalleled example
the rest OF the earth that people capable Of self 60
vernment This consciousness OF superiority has per.
haps been carried too far and therefore visited
by caiamities which may teach humility; but shall
come out Of this trial chasened and purined better
stronger and firmly knit together. We sympathzc
deeply with those at home, but feel friends will
triumph; half . million Of stout hearts and any
amount OF energy will give them the victory. Some
thing had been said and teegraphc dispatches just
ceved confirmed Il, about difficulties Of tho American
government with that Of Englandabout violation Of in
ternational law part and that threaten
ing But never fear. The English gallant nation
still they did not want to quarrel with u.s. for how would
their commerce suffer- They would lose their great pres
ee forever; and what would they do At tho most
batter down few Of seaport There would BIO
reunion Of the Sates--a triumph Of the government
Proof would DO given that capable Of living under
the 9gis OF republican freedom groat task had been
imposed upon Abraham Lincoln, whom he 1.-THE
speaker) had known for many years, and who
was man every inch OF him. true stout hearted and
who would succeed in making his country moro powerful
and moro respected than "Cosing sentment-"To
ton" cloud cheers.)
Tho second toast Tho King and Queen OF Pruss,a
was acknowledged by Dr. Bacher late refugee from tho
revolution Of 1S48, and London correspondent of The
Ndnat Zeng who spoke with great feeling Of his be
ing allowed Dy Inc amnesty o. King willam to tread
situation OF Germany, compared his faiherand 10 the
American Union, and hoped that dangers will be ayerted
from both
Third toas-The Union as founded upon the principles
OF our fathers" DR. Hartung, Of Illinois, responded
The spirit OF q nation exists in the American
nirit
kindled in every heart ready sacrifice life earthly
goods Is alone worth the cost OF this be 1t
great And what enormous cost the loss OF noble Lyon
Baker, Cameron, Ellsworth Peace to chem and to the
thousands who have poured out their life blood like
the sentment"Our Iustrious Dsad-the heroes of The
second war Of Amorcm Independence" (rremsndous
cheering)
Fourth Observation-Disclosures. Drank standing
toast-"Our Army and Navy" Mr.. krismann spoke
with great animation Of that mighty and beautiful
try ths United States open to tho oppressed Of oil
tions who seek and find liberty and happiness It's SOIL
Of that glorious instrument which holds together that
country the Declaration Of Independence and that il
shall be upheld, witness tho army Of fvo hundred
thousand eemen the navy Of three hundred eleven
armed ships, called into existence az II by magic within
aicw brief months. Tho loss OF her officers and mon
terrible as IL s cannot aunt tho transient Of
the South was almost necessary to arouse the North,
which begins to lit her fingers, while the South has al
ready spent the strength Of her lons. We cannot take
an active share in the strife with friends let wish
ard the home of tho brave Tho issue in this war
to sustain slavery (Cheers-'.Never, never.'1 We'll,
then for army and nayythree cheers for the Cred
White and Blue. The words Of the speaker drown
ed in bursts Of applause, which continued while the
orchestra played Hail Columbia
Sixth toast General Winfield Scott tho hero who
never yielded except otce-to time"
Mr. Smith, of Mai.e eulogzod the talent and energy
displayed by the old General in raising within short
space such an army was now in The field. Though
Southern man he remained true to his country and his
flag and otcd his military genius to ts service until
age and marmes forced him to retire 'May he the
pnt by him cd
and successful eud' (Chcers.)
Seventh toast-"American Literature" Rev Mr. Long
Eel ow, Of Brooklyn ~ Y. said that American literature
had gained reputable name and standing in
tho literature Of the world. Hc drew a very
happy comparison between the times when Anne
rican authors were styled the Addisons or Cow
pers Of America and now, when they stood upon |
their own morit-when they had ceased 70 be copy
lists and began to be looked upon models. II was true
they could not boast of their achievements in The alb
strusc sciences; but this depended much upon the
render as upon the writer who must write what the pab
Usher would print, who in his turn could only print what
the public were wiling TO read.
number of other post prnndal speeches made;
but the above will suffice to show the patriotic character
Of the meeting ard the spirit that pervaded it, The COM
pany did not separate till late hour Of the evening
Tho Prrssian Gazette discusses the capture Of Port
ROYAL which considers The nst REQ. ob,sncd
ty the federal government ''Thc expedition Judi
ciousy planned and at least kept far pre-
wont il from being balIcd al The outset. II sSlfuy
tho valuable OF the rebel States For all that the
fetal Journal does "not think will have decisive eject
thousand landed at Beaufort will b. unable to attack
Charleston and may esily b. kept in check by hostile
force-a!ways supIosing thst the ConfeGcra'es hayo
troops enough thcf disposal 10 collect u tolerabiy
strong corps thcre Without weakening the army In vir
gnia As 10 the alleged favorable opportunity dcd
BY it Of stirring tho slaves to revolt against their
masters doubt that such contingency has already
inferred into the plans OF the Washington government
Tho treatment Of General Fremont botrays 1T
cinaticn to adopt the ideas Of The ab)itioniss and
H. fact, such policy would b. highly imprudent secrg
hat il would completely ucnaie Kentucky aud Mics ur
Nyn ttp |
the violation Of the British flag, ly the Of the
uthern ambassadors on beard OF the Trent, should
lead rnptnre with England, such policy would b,
absolute madness, since the prospect OF with Eng
land rcuniting the sections OF tho Union in
hatred against their old enemy would BIO entirely de-
stloyed if the North should ruin is last chance OF
conc iaton with the Southern states by attempting 10
excite a scrv,e nsurrectou.r
The Trent affair has caused extraordinary sensation
here, and it is generally feared THAI il win lead
st serious conseqt Opinions divided
tr merits Of the case; tho diplomats shake their heads
the temeriiy Of the United States government kng
quarrel with powerful ard jealous rival at q
when they have quite CROUCH on their hands al home. |
The Ndonal Z.itng however, points out that by Tho |
English proclamation Of May - all British subjects
expressly Forbidden "o violats their duties subjects
OF neutral sovereign by any act whatsoever, and
neciay by carrying officers soldiers des atches arms,
military Stores articles considered deemed be
coit aband OF the service
beligercnt pnrtios According to tha OF the pro-
caination, therefore, the Trent had clearly committed
breach Of neutrality by carrying officers ANA dispatches
of the Southern coniederacy. and tho San Jacnto
perfectly justified in stopping her.
Our Ste Petersburg Correspondence.
ST PETERSBURG, Nov. %. 1861.