The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-18
The Fourth Abroad.

GREAT MEETING IN LONDON
The eighty ninth anniversary of the Declaration Of
American Independence celebrated by dinner mt
willis Rooms There were upwards Of two hundred
ladies and gentlemen present the occasion Around
thc hall hung drapery containing the names OF the
various States OF the American Union and from the roof
hung the national nags o. America and England Inc
Omitted States Consul at London Among those present
wsre-Mr. BENJAMIN Moran. Secretary Of the United
States Legation, london; Mr. H. Dudley United States
Consul Liverpool; Mt Y Eastman, United States Con-
sal Bristol; Mr. w. T. Phelps United States Consul 81
s"ith Professor x csirnes Professor Day. Mr. Cyrus
~. Field Mr.. w. Evans, Colonel Lloyd Asphalt Lieu
annant Colonel Audeured United States Army Mr. Lewis
Audeured, Sir John Murray, Bart Colonel John b. Muir
say, NJ J. Mum, United States Deputy Consul; Mr. w
3 kiodgett, Mr.. 7. Livemore, DR. Ballard nv. Q. n
Browne, Mr. G. n. Schaller, Mr.. G. r. bennett, Mr. T.
bison, Captain Locker, Mr.. q. H. Parker, &C.
Mr. Cyrus Field read the following letters Of apology
SFom Mr. Bright and Mr. c. y. Adams, the American
Mipister:-
DRAa Sm-I am leaving town this week, and my en-
saeements will allow 10 return for the Fourth Of
Jolly should have gladly accepted your invitation to
the great anniversary dinner.
You call 10 the eighty ninth anniversary and SO is In
references political independence and freedom from the
rule Of the English monarchy but Is or will be- the
hrss Fourth Of July which you can proclaim your
selves free from much bondage than any which
England has inflicted upon any Of her colonies and de-
pendencies
Your continent IL free from slavery and from the evil
working OF that institution upon your whole pot
freedom with all my heart
ieu yvuf 'ommuee tnht am RratcIul W uein ipr
thoir KIND remembrance Of me- and that much regret
that cannot DO with them the coming Fourth Yours
very truly JOHN BRIGHT.
G. r. SoBALtRR, ESQ, % Manchester square.
No. URN PORTLAND PLACE, June 2s, 1896.
DIAN SmI had hoped 70 have the pleasure or recciv
ing such OF the Americans az might happen TO DO in
London on the evening OF the Fourth Of July Mt my
heuee But this has been cut Of by the loss of near
atve OF the family, which has just taken place at Paris
The same must OF course proven, my taking part
In your proposed festvity. shall, however be with
You IN spirit when you indulge In the exulaon so natu-
n and proper the restoration Of the whole country 20
she fun recognition OF lis old and glorious national en-
bem on its great anniversary. am your obedcnt ser.
sant Q. y. ADAMS
There was 10 addition 10 the customary memorial
lost 10 washington" another Of the character 10
abraham Lincoln, patriot, statesman, MARTYR These
Se drunk In solemn silence In the course OF the pro.
eeedpgrM Mr. Moran read an address, In which be stated
thathe people OF the United States felt desire 10
Aict vengeance on the South although perhaps they
mebtfeel that the leaders Of the rebellion did deserve
punishment as warning 10 future conspirators He be
Neved hat the latent Union feeling 10 the South
being developed and he had doubt that the people Of
hese stNss were eontep 70 accept The presous condition