The New York herald., 1862-02-23


any intercourse with the harbor OF Cronstadt During
the progress OF that the Russians themselves chood
up tho hirbr OF Sebastopo 10 the destruction
that side of tho Notifications by Che combined fleets
OF France ard England. The present exposition OF British
opinion therefore unknown ia lT79, 1904 and
1854 for then they did those very acts and justified Them
principles OF public law which they dcnoance in
our case as barbarous crimes Pending the struggle in
which engaged 10 preserve intact the constitu
tonal liberties Of the American people, until recent
events connected with the Of demon
saied our ability 10 settle and ADJUST our own domestic
derences " left to ourselves foreign Intervention has
simulated to that OF the Turks when engaged in civil
STRIFE with Greece. resulting in the severance Of tho latter
by armed intcrve from the Turkish Power and tho
destruction of the Turkish eet in the Bay Of Navarno
This Intervention has already been extended distracted
ana unfortunate Mexico In my humble judgment it is
the duty Of the whole Ararican people TO p otest
against the introduction of such intervention in
the administration OF any people living on any
portion OF the Western hemisphere, alike dangerous
TO peace and safety After the overthrow of tho
rea Napoleon the despotic Powers Eropc put forth
tho pretension of interfering in the internal affairs Of
France. This done ut Trapau aud Laybach; but
Lord Castlereagh protested in behalf Of the British
nation In 1923 the Congress Of Verona nterfered In
the internal government Of Spain Mr.. Gaming how
ever declared that the principles laid down by tho Allies
in that respect struck at the very existence aud vitas a
the British constitution. II, under all these crcum-
stances, Intervention he medtatcd and lawful and
ehcient blockade IN accordance with The sound pr,n
any Power or combination whatever, they must count
the cost of war with spirited and Independent PEOPLE,
flushed by recent overwhelming victories, with 7OO coo
armed men in the field, and country larger than
all Europe. destined later exercise control
ling influence in the affairs Of mankind.
The CHAIRMAN then read the fourth regular toast
"The President of the United States" Drunk In
silence.
Alderman DAYTON here read the follswng letters OF
apology from the Secretary of State and the Postmaster
General:-
MIR. sEwARDs LETTER.
BEPAarMENr or SrArK,l
WASHINGTON Jan. 90 1862. !
GKNTIEMEN-I have been honOred with three several
invitations by many distinct public bodies of citizens
In New York, to join them in celebrating the anniver
sary OF the birthday of the Father Of country and
founder OF the American Union. am also commanded
by Congress- to meet them for the holy purpose n
this Capital. Never before did SO much lament that
that can be here. should he glad to be with you
regret cannot bc with tho. other masses a
could ''p be- ''il'"' in the old oaca az Albany
on my own door Sill at Auburn with the army in Kcn
tucky with the navy at Charleston, In London 10 THANK
the grateful Queen, and in Paris to ask a presen-
taton to tho saga"ous Emperor at Vienna, at st. Pe
tersburg, at Turin and at Constantinople, -
thrones. prncpates and powers, tAat the chdron of
Washington are yet equally loyal TO his memory and
am gentlemen, with high regard, Obedient ser-
want, WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
To the Board Of Aldermen and Board Of Cosncnncn e.
the city of New York.
MIR. BLAIR's LETTER.
GENT1EMEs-I have your note OF yesterday. and beg
New York my thanks for che honor they
have done me by tho invitation they give
birthday and / them but for the invitation e
Congress participate in the ceremonies ordered the
capitol for the celebration of that dsn should have besa
with you in the great metropolis.
am, gentlemen, with great respect,
WASHINGTON Feb. 20, 1862
To the Joint Committee OF the Common Council Of the
city of New York.
The chairman then announced the fth regular toast
''The Governor of tho State OF New York Music
Governors March. ss-
The sixth regular toast then read:'sDemocracy-
that principle in system of which nsures
the triumph OF the national IN he present conflict"
Music Dixc's Land
Judge Day ,onded in able He hal
been a democrat all his life, and never did he ap-
preciatc the truths Of democracy any more than
at present We have an example oe the power
have nothing in history. Seven hlndred thosand vova
teers in arms for the maintenance of democratic
principles, and by Gods help, before many months,
complete triumph wound crown their noble Efforts IN de-
fence of self. government.
song by Mr.. Christian b. Woodruff
Seventh regular toast's Our sister Statesthe
ration of former arectionate relations with them -
to be looked forward to with und0ubtng hops
and confidence
Response by RICHARD O'GoRMAs.
Alderman Dayton then read patriotic letters from Hon.
Elijah Ward and Commodore 1aulding.
Eighth regular toast The Army and Navy of'the
United States'
Their courage and their conduct in the present was
tcstes that pure and noble devotion to their country
which animated the soldiers asi sailors of the days q
the Revolution.
Music" Star Spangled Bannsr,
Responded TO by Lieutenant Giles.
Ninth regular toast--"The Volunteers enlisted -
they sprang at their countrys call, and thet
vaor and skill in battle proves them TO be worthy SON
OF the republic.
Music-Yankee Doodle.
Responded TO by Major General Sandford
song, "Thc Flag ofths Free,' by the Anderson
Club.
Tenth regular toast-T,ie memory Of those who have
lost their lives in the service NJ the country in tho exist
ing
Music-Dirge. ~t
Eleventh regular toast--'s The Bench and the Bar.
The champions Of freedom end tho Of jus
tice, avd OF the peace Of the nation.
Music.
Twelfth regular toast--SPopular Education
The only solid basis vhioh republican institutions
can be founded.
Music.
Thirteenth regular toast: :--ssWoman. :;
number OF volunteer toasts then drunk, whes
the party separated for their homes IL being then afa
midnight.