The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-25
THE LORD MAYORS BANQUET IN LONDON.

From the London Times, Nov II
On Saturday, being Lord Mayors day, oonrormably
with a custom which has obtained for more than six
hundred years, Alderman Cubitt went in state from
Guildha to Westminster attended by members Of The
Court Of Aldermen all the principal officers the Copo
ration and representatives OF most If not all or the
Client livery companies to be presented to the Barons
she Excheouer on his election for the second time
ceesion as Lord Mayor of London. Tho day. which was
~ sunny and genial as one in midsummer, attracted
interest which in the popular estimation always been
peculiarly it's own As usual the chief interest Of the
occasion at first centred in Guildhal with its precincts.
- tho place from which the procession was to start
About twelve O'Clock the procession, marshalcd ac-
cora'ng to order moved Of on is way to Wesminste
Hon. William CubtO. accompanied by his chaplain and
by Mr.. sewei and Mr.. BcGdome, his sword and mace
bearers IN the state carriage OF the corporation drawn
ny six horses and attended by cavalry escort OF
conrse the principal person Of interest in the Pageant.
London and hiddIosex, with their chaplans each in
splendid chariot, drawn by four horses.
The Lord Mayor having been in the accustomed
inaugural entertainment took place in Guildhal the
svenug which appropriately decorated the oc-
cason under the tasteful direction Of Mr. J. b. Burning
bes from the entrance to the hail. adorned with
kophies statues mirrors and Towering plants. The hall
Itself was profusely decorated
After the loyal had been responded to the
Lord Mayor rose and sadI have 10 propose YOU
the health Of distinguished body Of men whose mission
n the lotiest which DO committed to any class 10
The gentlemen whose health about to propose
committed the charge Of preserving the peace Of the
world allude TO the diplomatic body. But for their
exertions, their talents, tact and ability there have
been hundreds Of occasions during the last fifty years
N which we might have been involved ia war
We have here tonight several gentlemen, the elite
Of their respective countries, chosen for their great
ability and knowledge who sent here to represent
their respective countries; to negotiate all questions
difficult easy, to US from that resource which
would land US in great caantes. ! about to
associate with this toast the Of gentleman whose
mind must sarly, under the circumstances
pied much with tho affairs OF his country, which, un
happily, is at this moment in condition require the
sympathes Of the world. In country tcH those sympd.
tAies be yielded more readily than IN this (Cheers) !
need not say aude to America. ! will associate with
this the Of the American Minister and can
assure him-takng myself for the moment TO be tho
exponent Of the feelings and sentiments OF this great city
which have the honor to preside can assure him
Of the entire sympathy Of the citizens Of London and think
may say of the tohote British people him
that earnest desire to the day when those
entirely eradcated from the soil Of that great free
country. cloud cheers.)
SPEECH OF MR.. ADAMS, UNITED STATES MINISTER.
HIS Excellency the AMERICAN MINISTER, who most
cordially received, in reply to the toast said
Ny LORD MAYOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
In behalf Of my brethren OF the Corps Dplonlatique
desire to express grateful thanks for the compliment
whish you nave PAID It, take pride in being member
OF mat eody, not for any trifng personal distinction
may give me- but because opens an opportunity for
doing good Whatever may have been said Of diploma.
Cyl IL has seemed to one of the great
OF modern times. Its mission preserve peace In
antiquity the auarrels nations were immed;aeIv fol
lowed BY The sword was the only neaotiator and
the Victorious ehesain commonly ended by debating
terms Of humiliation 70 his fallen enemy. All
gotiaton always precedes war, and very often
avers it altogether. Indeed, II may safely be said
that the chain of relations established by diplomacy
furnishes perpetual for the restoration OF friendly
feelings between nations. When they are rushing into
OF mutual irritation either accidentally or by the
agency Of III tempered mischief makers on both side,
Ior such people will always be found every conmu
ity) fclt the value OF authorized agency ever
present 70 explain Mistakes 10 correct misrepreseua
fons and 10 retract errors in season-.to check tn
growth II the trouble and restore good feeling In these
later days ew governments 90 70 war for the ovee