The New York herald., 1863-11-24
THE AMERICAN QUESTION.

ENGLAND's POLICY TOWARDS THE UNITED STATES AND
PoLAND-THE TRADE AND HAPPINESS OF GREAT
(From the London Times. Nov. l0.]
Yesterday being the 9th Of November: Alderman
ball to Westminster to be formally presented TO the
Barons OF the Court OF Exchequer in accordance with
The Lord Mayor and the sherins inaugurased their
term OF office with the usual banquet in the ancient Guild
ball. Invitations had been issued 70 about eight hun
dred guests including the Ministers Of State the Judges
members Of both houses OF Parliament and the corps
dplomaqAe The hall was magnifcently decorated most
olheiattngs and ornaments which had contributed
the ssndor OF the late civic ball honor Of the Prince
and Princess Of Wales being used to give scSs
as guard chamber. the walls being. hung with
flags, banners and antique arnor alternating with the
shes end hS eject
perspective passing from the vestibule through the
found himself in the great hail. wSsre Of course the
grandeur OF the eliminated The arms Of an end
less line Of Lord Mayors ebazoned the tracered
walls, no~, as at the State ball. rosplendent with gold
After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honorsd the
coe 70 that festive s ministers Or iOss,gn
tries The citizens Of London in with their EEL
tain friendly relations with every nation in The world
He had much pleasure in asking them 70 drink the
Ssss the name o Of So Pc1s,sn an:s
His Excelloucy MAHxoUD KHAN briefly returned thanks
Tho LORD MAYOR had now 10 offer to their acceptance
"The Hoslth Of her Maesty's Minister'S" (Cheers) This
country might he thought congratulate Itself on the pre-
happily ravaged by war England enjoyed the blessings Of
peace and prosperity Our policy was policy Of strict
neutrality and intervention, and there fortunately.
did not appear the least chance Of drifting into hos
tities. Az all events, desired to cultivate amtcabe
relations with all the world as t nr.ss da s,nO mot
who struggling for Me Independence. and II was
proud thing England that had at tho head Of its G
fairs veteran who had the confidence not OF
party only but Of the country in general He believed
that since time OF the late Lord Grey theve had not
had such hold upon the masses Of The people as Lord
Pamerston. (fear, hear.) He hoped that the noble
lord would be long spared to guide the councils OF bis
liberty every part OF Europe ana despoS every
feared him. (Cheers.l He now gave them "the health
OF Lord Pamorston and Her Majestys Minister'S"
The toast was drank amid vehement cheers.
Lord PAIMKRsroS, in rising 70 respond was greeted
restored he said:-My Lord Mayor, ladies' and gen.
tiemen-For myself and my colleagues beg TO return
you ,her mos. hss non .n1 rscsiysS
There have been occasions when was the lot OF those
who had to explain the state OF Affairs 70 congratulate
you on the tranquil condition OF the civilized world.
am afraid do that In the present instance for
although trust there notAino horizon soheh can
T Vest and 'ia n he assn. Eassrussss going on Of
the most amentablc character and enacted which
make US shuddsr for humanity and excite our desp com.
tHear, hear) In the far West We nation OF the
same race the language, the samo religion. the
saueherng each other by hundreds Of thousands and
carrying contest the result Of WAcA i impossible 10
Years, duration, he would So a bold man indeed Who
venturcd 10 predict. (Hear, bear LAmenting that
state Of things the government Of this country have
oJurpdiions Of TIA enc party or ns ofher (Cheers) }
Band,sAmens ~ tie one side and nreuts on he other
cheers We have fell our duty 70 abstain from taking
any part In that deporabe conflict II, indeed, had
Sy Ssndy no Efforts would have been
wanting TO accomplish so holy nm object. (Checrs)
Bu. felt that our intcrference would have boon vain
and we deemed II duty-apd In that am but
followed the wishes Of the country-to maintain strict
and impartial nsutraay. cloud cheers In the East
also scenes Of . lamentabe character are taking
place We there see on the one side barbarous System
OF debrdte determination carried out and on the other
side revenge venting ,sssr IN acts o. murder and ss
ings and opinions Of civilized Europe 10 joint
STRANGE against that which We thought was unjust TAs1
only hope that hose who have the conduct Of affair,
in TIC Ruidn empire may at Length cease 20 pursus as
course wAcA has drdmn uron them ne condemnation Of
Eur~ and that pcace may be restored upon terms OF
equity and Justice that unfortunate country. (Hear
Well. though abroad things look H. and much misery
exception that which seems 70 be the prevailing
dition Of nations. We have been blessed by Providence
with abundant harvest; We have bcen preserved by
the conduct ~ the government and the Of the
country from the msfortuues OF war; our population
ae oon,ened and loyal, ana ,ney ieel ina. ior ons
rrmciyng grievance, In removing defects from our
laws eepng away those obstructions which the less
ghteu.d POI cy tormer times had placed IN the way
OF productive industry OF the nation By aI these
mraDs, am happy to say, believe that the CONNER
and material prosperity Of The country has reached
Punt tohich dldHrd at any former period. (Hear
hear Those Who know the course OF tho commerce of
the world tell you that year bv year this great city
ot ondon u growing aud 10 DO tho centre of
all the commercial Transactions OF other states that bills
drawn upon Lordon pay debts all the world,
that commodities destined Tor other countries sent In
detost tribute paid by tho Jeopic Of other
tons TO the inusry good m 'nagcmen integrity and
high honor of our own CONNER hi community. (iear,
hear.) conrra ulate you, nay lord Mayor aud gentle
men on this happy state IL " ms, and trust that the
eUple uf Eg and 10 feel that they greatly Indebted
Tor u g. the reign o. that bcacnccut sovereign under
wboe mild and enlightened ruo thcy have the good for.
tune 20 1--we. (fiear) NY inrd Mayor, beg again 70
th1uk you IN my part and that of my colleagues
and a. you ha, derive the highest qualification
from being allowed TO join tbs festive board. cloud
olecrs.)
NO INTFRyfNTIoS.
From the iguGon 1ncs. NV. 10.
Al thai Bfitish gpr ,nnacr' can do Is
q idnd rsu al bcar the ~ust hindru ccs 10 com.
tee Wuch the OF war tched to ihc iurtbest
fnif. can inrict. Lord ralmerson says that N " had
heen n tie power OF his government 10 do anything BY
hictGN taterScntn. efforts would hsve bccn spsscd