The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-25


out the civilized world teaches lesson Of patience and
for that gives full play for the active interview
soothe tho in the midst of their agitation, and
reduce the surface once moro to sunny calm
Cheers There s moreover, another beneficial change,
II still later date, which win take tho liberty to
notice as having happened to the diplomacy Of nations
Not great while ago had tho reputation OF being tricky
md alseof taking advantage Of the secrecy with which
was conducted 10 play unfair game. The history OF
The past Is filed with examples Of eminent men who con-
sidered the height Of merit to show skill in outwttng
aoto told Of very distinguished public character Of the
last age in France-I know not with what justcc-that
such the reputation he had obtained adept in
deception at ono part Of his life that from that time
he made up his mind always to toll tho truth,
being confident nobody would ever think Of be
lieving him, and that thus no might the better
conceal his objects "a laugh.) Be this as II may,
! prefer TO appeal from the old example of Prince
Taeyrand to the later of veteran diplomast OF
your own country, who after serving long career
Of distinction abroad, has come back to enjoy tho
honors he has won SO well in a green old ago
at home. | aludc to Lord stratfcrd de Redclihc-
(cheers)-who, in tho Testimony he gave before a
committee of Parliament recorded his deliberate opinion
that the present practice In negotiation far as his
perience went plain and and in good
for deception and that most countries acted under
sense Of their share Of responsibility for honesty or
adopt this later theory on my coming in as member
Of the Diplomatic Corps, because should scarcely
knew now % act upon any other n Ms s s ags 50
donoHd hare got into such habit Of IL, should not le
III to come to play my part here II iue,e eeted oy ny en-
poyrs say aeha did not Cheers) Permit mo,
then you that my main object has been, and is
TO endeavor TO continue and perpetuate the friendly
two countries. (Cheers.) JUDGED, see the strongest
why they should nener be changed. (Choers.)
To be sure there are many points in which we
materially disagree, and there will be people on
both sidos whose disposition will be to magnify them.
You do not approve our do not appreciate
your distinctions of rank You think altogether too
free and easy IN our ways we consider you as far too st
and stately All this may be and yet long there
is broad ocean between US see no reason why We may
not indulge respective tastes without risk Of difficult
ty On the other hand Iperceve many and vastly higher
particulars in which harmonize. (Cheers.) Surely
II must be remembered that with only the exception OF
the last eighty years claim to be joint hertos with
you in all that is great and noble in your past history
Every bold stroke for liberty whether civil religious,
matter OF pride for us as II is for you. Magma Charta
common landmark for all And il from this turn
TO the field of literature or science where ask there
great name in England which is not equally veneraed in
Americas II was but the other day that took little
trip to the banks of your little river Avon, to
visit the birthplace and the last resting place
Of your great poet, and there | found on the
record OF the pilgrims who to that shrine that great
proportion are from America. (Cheers) So among
philosophers know greater guido than Bacon, in
science no higher authority than Newton; and if may
be permitted to come down to the limits Of your
municipality Of London theres not street alley,
lane which is not scrutnizcd with eagerness by my
countrymen account Of their associations with per-
and events OF which they have read at home in the
historical or the literary productions OF the mother
try. (Cheers.) Neither 10 there deed Of heroism
corded here that does not elicit its tribute applause in
the remoes hamlet Of the western hemisphere. have
myself met with the story of Grace Darng's courage
stuck up in the small public room OF inn obscure
American town; so the example Of sefdevotion Of
your Florence Nightingae-(c heers)-has raised the
admiration and stimulated the ardor OF imitation Of
quite as many Of my fair countrywomen has done Of
her own And perhaps may be permitted here make
alnsion to higher character, SO far to say that
through the breadth Of the United States
the name Of her Majesty the Queen held tho highes
honor-( cheers)-not because she Ia Queenno that's
not the reason for there have been many Queens whom
we do not admire at ell but because while pattern of
daughter, and an example Of wife and a mother she
yet rules like Christian Sovereign noble people.
loud cheers) 49, then, community of descent of
language Of literature Of sympathy in all that is good
and noble and true that teaches the lesson Of harmony
between our respective peoples. therefore cannot but
echo the sentiment with which my Lord Mayor did mo
the honor to accompany the mention Of my name; and,
word inscribed along these walls say asopeace hero
peace there and peace everywhere. (I4oua cheers.)
Tho Lord Mayor said-The citizens Of London think
the highest honor to be allowed to entertain any of her
Majestys Ministers. (Cheers) This evening we have
great reason to rejoice for among other distinguished
personages who are the great Of the govern
ment Of the country, we have the honor her Ma
jestys Prime Minister The name Of Lord Palmcrston-
(cheers)-never be uttered within this hall without
ecting paudits such as have just heard. You and
and all OF us rejoice in the excellent health which his
Lorishp at this moments exhibits. Long may he con-
tinue TO enjoy such good health (Cheers) Her Ma
jesy Ministers at all times charged with duties in
volyng great anxetles Upon them devolve the entire
thing goes smoothly Minister may be happy but 100
betide him they go ,rong. Tho seeplcss nights and
anxious days which Minister must endure but poorly
compensated by the honors and emolumens Of office. In
eonclusion beg to propose to you "The health Of her
Mesys Minister'S. coupling tho toast with the name Of
Viscount Palmerston.
The toast was drunk with all the honors and with the
utmost cordially.
SPEECH OF LORD PALMERsToN
Viscount PAIaErsroN, who much cheered on rising
to acknowledge the compliment, said
Ny LORD MAYOR Nj LORDS, IApRs AND CENT EMEN-For
myself and my colleagues beg you accept our most
heartfelt thanks for the honor which you have done by
accepting tho health which the Lord Mayor has just
proposed can assure you, gentlemen, that is always
matter of sincere pleasure to those who engaged as
we are in the turmoils and abors of public life, to
hore with those who employed in laying the founda
tons for the wealth. the prosperity and the happiness Of
the country, by carrying on in the way in which the c
of this great commercial metropolis of the world do
carry on those commercial transactions Of which their
are so Justly proud Checrs). 1t is always
great pleasure to those who engaged in the strife Of
political life occasionally to BIO invited to these social
boards where they meet IN friendly association those
TO whom they may be opposed in the more
active scenes Of their public occupations. Cheers)
You have pointed out that the interior abounds with
embems Of peace indicating the anxious desire Of the
country to preserve to the blessings
but as we entered those walls saw at the portals
armed men-voluneers-(cheers) AYE, rol,nee,s, gho
are an tem Of the resolution Of The country to bar the en-,
trance Of The land to anu ho ,niGht ush with rude ami
rrodne step TO disturb the peace and tranoitv ,hin
cloud cheersand that band Of volunteers was not less
emblematcal of the feeling Of the country because
yet able to wield the musket which they had upon
their shouders-a proof therefore, that young and old
,oIplnc IN tnlS IN determination guard
The entrance Of the land and preserve that peace which
we all so anxiousy desire to maintain. (Cheors) Nv |
ords and gentemen-l may also say that have here
peace and trust that the present
condition Of the country is not altogether unanaagous |
% that state; for we have had harvest which |
generally speaking has been good. The condition of our
revenue is altogether s)-and al
hough circumstances beyond noimay threaten fora
ime TO interfere Nth the f supplies Of that article ne
csd,y for the productive industry Of the country yet no
iouu that temporary evl ill be productive Of permanent
,odd CHEERS )-dnd shall find IN udro, quarters Of
nc globe sure ond certain and ample supplies, sohch %
ndr as no loor dependent upon Of production
or that chc is so necessary for the industry and ,oslfare
The country. (Cheers) Gentlemen when we look |
without gee, doubt, in many parts of Europe cir
,umstances which, if dealt with by prudence and
discretion, may lead TO local disturbances, which /
trust will not at least extend themselves to bring us
within their range. (Cheers) On the other side of
The Atlantic we witness with the deepest affection
CHEERS with an affection which words can express
(cheers) differences Of the most amentabe kind among
those whom call cousins and our relations.
(theers) ms n for us 10 pass judgment Mron these dis
~ IT enough for us TO offer fervent prayer that such
differences may not be Of long continuance and that they
may speedily be succeeded the restoration harmony
and Of peace (Cheers) Gentlemen, will not longer
detan you lwi only assure you for myself and for my
colleagues that we feel proud OF being invited to attend
upon these occas IONS that proud of the NANTES
taton OF good viii on the part Of large powerful
portion o. our fellow counrymen and that we look upon