The New York herald., 1863-10-20
HEpALD TUESDAY 20 lSsa-rRlPLE sHEEN

any euIogy OF the bench and bar Of America They need
none at my hands To name those dsting "a %
the country and In Europe full Of the evidence OF ner
genius, their industry and their power. and wne tne
and mighty host OF others shall live, the world will pay
homage TO the greatness and the goodness OF the mer
together. Intimately do endent each other, linked oy
the closest ties and sustaining each other by common
Toaaoenee rSsn Together they toll aod tose,hsr 'ney
reap Inc honors which follow fearless ad-
.ocacy OF the riahis OF tho individual ana
tho state aud the faithful administration of their
laws according 70 the constitution which they
nave AZ sworn to support ana obey. BIT ulon this
Phs nave sad enough The toast as understand H..
mas been given to draw forth response
nariy applicable 10 the circumstances under which
nave assemoed There are none dy nr. Mayor.
than the bench AID tho bar all times and under all
circumstances to DIN rdal welc me to
strangers from every land, who for first visit
sho Of America this readiness of theirs ia shared
in common with them by the whole American people
When years ago tho son OF The King France
first time in midst he received with Amer,c an
bonors and an American welcome. That reception he
has forgotten No longer the representative OF
throne. and this day poweress or to aid he
chesishes grateful recollection OF the greetings he
received. In token Of which he has visited again
the hour Of the nations trial. As pledge OF his graft
tude he has le with his 10 be educated In the
science the country and TO fight our battles IL need
there be. (Applause.) When more recently the good
and noble Queen of hher her
eldest son. apparent to the throne which she
dgnied and adorned by her integrity and her
virtues womanthe nation laying aside all consider
atoms but those OF hospitality greeted him with cord
aty wnlcn excited the wonder ana admiration o England
and warmed the heart OF his royal mother-( (Cheers)
whom the American people thus honored through her
son. Time eace from his mind the recollection
OF the scenes he witnessed here, ana when in future
years he shall sit upon tho throne h but strive
to make Eng and what England should bc-the faith
fn friend and nllv OF the American people CHEERS
When, heretofore, the present Emperor of France lived
among US as private gentleman he was received and
treated private gentleman shond be II hereafter
his sonthe Prince Imperial-should among us, he
would be welcomed the representative or great
pire and receive ovation which France and per
Emperor
when for the first time the history OF the nation nobo
fleet Of Russi men Of war glide through tue Narrows
and quietly drop their anchors IN beautiful harbo,
having no mission here but peace, COMMANDED by gal
lant 0fcer-our nob!e guest-himselt while here the
II would be ange ndeed II this great city did
tend TO him its hospl. tics, and hs nation oilers them
hearty welcome. (Cheers) nese NJ % ,so .me % 70
time DO not necessarily have ATTACH Them any Ppil.i
sal gniaePce and be misun r Sa dney
are but evidences OF progress, and the nor
Is ana always has been refuge and homo for tn.
ana iowly OF all lands s also ready to welcome aud
lives Of thrones and empires % kings kim ''s'ss and en-
not be hearty and cordi3 Differing as the Two It
sayo s OF e sseg
friends Differing as they do man. ,bn.s thew aayee in
ose most mportantCaon inter ention With The affairs
r% esI - tha. nercan nation wishes the
affairs Of other nat ,ns il viii never no. never. come
what may soier the interference Of other nations
what It's History form, which adhercs most closely TO
the time hoDored American policy or nonnterventio1,
To here the faithful adherence the policy Is
important than before The nation is struggling for
Its existeDce-determning whether II shall live
or die. This fosve gathering, our. crowded streets.
our parks our avenues and our marts Of trade give
no evidences except Of peace and Of prosperity.
But within days journey around the capital or the
country-of all which remind Americans OF the
memories OF the past and the hopes Of the future close
by the tomb Of the immortal Washington upon the fields
Of the hall In which he lived and died and which he
loved and honored-may be heard the sramp Of armed
men, the OF and the shouts which
tell Of the fearful conflict and the plains OF the great
West. on tho banks Of the Mississippi. everywhere
through the country onco united and prosperous
the contest is being waged. Il struggle for national
lie; but the nation viii live through tit cannot die
cloud cheers) Tho heart Of the nation is sound;
we nsht this battle. The spirit which besets dsunion
has long been dormant will be aroused in
the North and South, 10 the East and West and when
words Of pcaco and GOOD will TO menreunte around Ss
nations altar the nations children and make again
people, having in the language OF the immortal Webster
"one constitution and one destiny" (Applause).
To the eleventh toast The Press" Mr. Erastus Brooks
responded Tho twelfth toast, "The Volunteer Forces Of
Fields, tho band playing the John Brown hymn and
Boad Soldier boy The toast Of "womeq was responded
I" oy ar. retrlne. ..z1.s.s ".
Thcro were loud calls for "walbrid e,'" wabrdge,"
whereupon Mayor called upon Wabrdge for
speech and the General spoke as follows amid great
Mr.. Mayor ard Conference.-The concentration at this
juncture Ia the harbor Of New York. OF the finest
hbons OF naval architecture representing those formi
dabe Powers which during the last century hive been In
such ostng rivalry for the control Of tho commerce and
politics Of the world demonstrates the intense soctude
felt throughout Europe In the tremendous events that
are ransplring this side OF the Atlantic what effect
their presence Is 10 have tho destiny OF the
hemisphere depends upon the present action OF the
American people In the terrible crisis through which
are passing and tho manner In which shall discharge
at AM md
all hazards the constitutional liberties OF people OF tho
United States and preventing the introdact on the
porthern portion OF this continent OF any form
OF government which may hereafter be danger
Gus TO peace and safety The great Western maritime
Powers Of Europe various occasions repre-
sented by portions OF their navy harbor OF New
York but for the first time any considerable portion OF
the naval power OF the Russian government has been vs
bly, present 10 the American people indeed il is tho
rst time that tho Russian government has any
considerable portion OF its naval armament the
OF the Western continent Let u.s. them endeavor
ze the magnitude Of tho that may
Russia and tho United states they approach still
by friendly relations Russia on the map OF the world,
represents the largest territorial area with population
bordering on one hundred Millions speaking more than
forty different languages, embracing hundred different
nations all recognizing the imperial power Of the Car The
United States, embracing the comprised within the
temperate zonc OF the Western hemisphere possess
which guarantee lhem the ability TO
dictate the conditions by which law and order and repub
can constitutional shall be maintained here
For the accomplishment OF this last purpose no other
community mas larger interest and profound
solieuds than tho si;y o. New York Our prosperity Is
commerce 0nly fo;psr S6a strengthen and uphold tho
government which guarantees 70 them safety aud pro.
lection Both Russia and tho United States control tho
largest extsnt OF territory In esch Of the continents in
which they are situated and although widely differing
In the organic structure OF their governments yet In the
practical administration by which the laws promul.
gated aud enforced tkc,o u very great similarity.
The government Russia is divided into political depart.
mcr.s after the Of tho American government by
s political subdivsons into states In Russia supreme
authority Is vested in The CzAr In the United
States the sovereignty OF the nation Ia vested In tho
people, expressed In their federal constitution, and 10
uphold and maintain that constitution million OF
brave and loyal men are nov arms. Would Heaven
that they could ali be here night 10 mingle their
with In welcoming the representatives
OF the only first class European govcrnment which, ~
some period othcr aimee the origin oi our domestic
disorders has not manifested some latent dcsire for
to dsmembcrment Of tho government of the United
States. But, while such has boon tho action OF
the leadpS European governments II has not awakened
3 rcsponse IN the people whom they presided;
for, whenever wc have been able 10 secure any
expression from the mssses In Europe, that express
sion has been invariably In favor of the Union
Our rebelious states coundcssy believed that By the