The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-15
DUB RELATIONS WITH FOREIGy POWERS.
Important speech OF Cassius M. Clay at
Odd Fellows Hall, Washington.

TkASf BETWEEN THE MORALITY OF ENGLAND AND
OF THIS CouSTRf-THE GRADUAL ABOLITION or
SLAVERY NECESSARY TO OUR NATIONAL SUCCESS
GENERAL CRITICISM on OUR WA. POLICY, ETC.
The following important address was delivered by
Cassius M Clay Esq before the Union Literary Deba.
ing Society at Odd Fellows Hall. Washington the
evening OF August II, the opening Of series It fcst
val gatherings under its auspices
LADIES GESriaxEs FELLOW Cn1xNs-I am in
ved by the committee Of this benevolent institution
deliver you tonight remarks the character and
sentiment Of which they loft myself. The object
Of this association is take of the sick and wounded
TO render them comfortable to gve-n addition to
that which their government gives themmore articles
Of comfort and luxury and take it lin addition there
to- to show them that you appreciate their services by
the devotion which you should show in their distribution
(Appause BY necessary association Of ideas the first
question that Is suggested to every his consmpa
ton Is: Why are these sick and woundeds Why
do they deS The best way, think can account
for the sentiments Of other men is simply by taking
those which actuate criterion in judging Of Others
for after observation of mankind and womankind
In all Countries find that the Of and
women nearly the throughout the world. Why
then, do love the Star Spangcd Banner 1t is
sometimes called, the s.Starry Flags' It is not simply
unes the States Of Maine and Louisiana under
one jurisdiction or as common taxpayer but it Is be.
cause 1t represents to me principle That Is the
reason why revere H.. Although 1t borne by
Washington and drenched with the blood OF Warren
aud thousands Of other patriots Of '76, the moment
that in my opinion, It ceases to represent principle
shall to reverence and respect IL. (Appause)
have for twenty years loved look at that flag and
reverence it, because Of being q that
principle upon which fathers reared n-ifs, liberty
and the pursuit Of happiness TO every man. the complete
triumph of which In God may live to Yes,
gentlemen, your representative in part at foreign
court would say that once stood upon this platform
unfuhied in this metropolis even where meets tho egs
lative assembly You have had slaves and slave pens.
d carried the n ae this ' o.
plause)-and to day If am rightly informed, nowhere
within the legitimate n bounds OF this broad broad
slaye, either white, black or red. (Appause.)
That is 6s ffsasOn why PIE .eak as Nov. s.ntlomea
is that the reason why you love f II in Difference TO
this great principle that you carrying this war?
II it s then in the language Of that Roman It is
to die for ones country or, inspired with still higher
for principle that is world wide and eternal its dura
ton in universal liberty to mankind" cloud applause
IT. would perhaps not BE- aninseresting ~ this brief
to attempt to give you what opinion have formed with
regard to the purpose and disposition OF foreign Powers
with reference to the controversy that Is now carried on
between the lovers of liberty on the side and
the lovers Of desrotism on the other. Frst
then, go to the great English nation; and
am compelled to say, from the necessity Of
the case that she stands perhaps the powerful of
all nations upon the earth The English nation 10 which
we have looked for our own history religion,
own laws our own ideas of ibertya common language,
common Christanty-yes, anti slavery England as we
call her, where does she standy Why, say il without
fear of contradiction from my own observation OF the
sayings and dongs OF the press Parliament and all those
in power cannot but conclude that of all the nations
upon the earth she is the most nimca to the establish
men Of that universal principle Of liberty and equality
among men, today, as she exhibits herself towards
this people and this government. (Cries OF "That's
So" and appause.) will give you tho evidence.
When my foot upon that shore supposed those who
denounced slavery being libel upon the principles
that have QyOwcd would, at all IN all
sons by conversation by the press by the pulpit, in
every way and manner thai might be considered op.
perfume, agreeable disagrecable BE- found
nnng to upon us adherence to our declaration Of
principles and TO be found sympathzing with and ex
Shareholders whom they pretended TO despse should
overthrow this fair and free fabric b. appealing
ing slave olgarchy. the idea Of which, judging .om
their frequent declarations, was so oathsoms to them
But where 40 we nd her by observation ana be avowa'
stance. recently visited the House Of Lords and there
that man above all others who had hnen known
the leader OF the anslavery movement of Englandthe
great Hercules Of Exeter Hal-Iord Broigham. As I
entered he speaking upon this very subject Of sla
very just here let us pause and review the position o
this British gentleman up to this timc. Again and
again had he sat at paoc meetings Again
and again had had lie encouraged SssuSn Again
the leader Of the anti slavery party in England.
VIVA: does he now say? Why, he was Justify ing him
very meeting. lie said, "My lords the Americans
particularly sensitive upon this question Of slavery and
Tor reason decine1 10 ~ th3t meet0g
as think ought not to talk on snbjeci concerning
which they feel such tender interest" Indeed Here
we and the very man who for thirty years had stirred
up England and denounced the Americans bee they
did not abolish slavery. Now, when the people have
placed in power party and inausuratet principle
which would have the eject OF G,sruay bling
ing about the glorious result which they ap
parenty much desired. and in consequence
o. which the slavehoIders in their rage aud pisson
have flown to arms des.roy the glycrnment--
say surprising as be- under these circumstances
we find the Engsh statesmen declaring. in that blind
section about to destroy the other that 1.-THE Akrcans
rather sensitive upon this subject of slavery, an
gentlemen, can find other Language TO express my
enuncation OF this action OF the British people than
the most hesh and dannabie hypocrisy. cloud and
prolonged appansc) merely give you this gentlemen,
as single instance. now you that you found
your hopes OF British friendship anty and nteric
upon false basis, II YOU suppose there is any
antsavcry sentiment in the British dominons that Is
going to keep England from oyfug violent hands upon
this great republic when she dares 10 il.
that detcrs her from interfering in behalf OF
the South for the purpose o. Frustrating and forever
Spangled Banner which Is the pride nation AMI
the mighty representative Of principles. loud APP
closest observation and most thorough intercourse with
Englshmen in every part OF Europe have scarcely
who did rot sincerely dosise Tho overthrow o.
the American rcpnbsc, and believed such woull be The
ultimate result, Mr. Foster, IN the House 81 Parliament
ard Mc-srs. ,obdcn aud Bright. Doinq honorable
EXCEPTIONS but they are merely sectional nen
and do not entirely represent the British people
who are honestly aud feaIcssy side, be
cause they love the principles which that nag repre-
sents; but thew influence Is. ! before remark
ed but limited think J hazard nothing IN cay
Ing that there is no public sentiment whatever and no
people England who side against those who
would lay violent hands upon the insignia OF na'ona
ty Now perhaps may expect that having discharged
my duty your public servant TO the best OF my ability
and laid down that charge the President kind enough
10 honor me with. according TO the practice Of all
time should explain my TO the American people
and appeal TO them for justification OF what have
said and done In and about England. When saw that
England determincdy opposed TO US set about TO
discover the why she different from what
had cherished her in my memory and sentiment as
being why gentlemen, they tell this Is not slavery
question at all but Of tariff and Of commerce. Of
pre and dominion and attribute this trouble TO the ava
ricous design of parsimonious, unprincipled and
wrangng North. Let us look at the truth Of this They
say that the Morrill, tariff the cause OF the revolution
Now, every man, woman and child who knows
anything about the affairs of this country knows
that the Morrill, tariff passed after this revolution
began. Is not that so2 That Is after Jef Davis had
raised his standard Of rebellion But suppose mis-.
taken in this respect, which, however,, do not think