The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-11-24

; than an admirer of America, showed
himself such critic as America may well
afford to treat with honor. He had al
ready published his views and SO did not
deem it necessary to speak at length
All that he did say, however, was candid
and magnanimous. Especially his tribute
to the council was generous showing how
well he could distinguish between the dig
nified reserve of the body, and the bolster
Gus Indignation of member in particular.
Indeed, l had great satisfaction in Dr.
Vaughan. Just laying off his armor after
career Of most distinguished service, he
seemed to share with the venerable Dr.
Birney the highest gratitude, affection and
admiration Of the Congregational broth
erhood. 10 have earned such recognition
at home is the greatest sign of what hon.
or is due him abroad. 1t must be a pue-
rifle people and weak cause that cannot
afford to be misunderstood for while by
an honest and brave man. Such man
always yields sraciously to the logic of
events sooner or later. 1t was a gentle
spirit that spoke in this brave old man,
when he wished that Henry Ward Beech
er would come to England again, that
they might show him how they could let
bygones be bygones.
For one, as an American citizen, and
for the honor of the American name, |
protest against petulance and querulous-
ness in the treatment of foreign opinions
and actions. Arraign, criticise, condemn
if need be, with all freedom and thorough
ness but do it with manly and severe
reference to the case, as BELTS the con-
Sciousness of strength, and not in the tone
of low passion and feeble faith: still less,
if possible in the tone of bullying assump-
ton. eve are the people" does not be-
come even Britons. 1t is disgusting in
them, Notwithstanding their magnificent
achievements, Then let young America
beware. Let her works praise her in the
gates, and let her children be quick to re-
cognize and emulate all greatness in other
nations.
One is sometimes vexed at the tone in
which some very honorable and we'll
meaning Americans utter Themselves
They are disappointed, and grieved, and
indignant. Very well, but why not let
alone the passion and address themselves
to the reason i'll the case? Especially
when the complaint is a want of sympa-
thy, why speak of it, Sympathy is not
a thing to be challenged or courted. In
deed, it is not British sympathy primarily
that we want or ever did want Vir-
tue equal to our vocation, this is our
need Having this all sympathy worth
having and all things necessary must be
ours betimc>. and Us of course good work
inc and calm waiting are sure ia win -
They have won. Nothing is more re-
markable than the change in sentiment
and expression here. Even the Times has
grown respectful. The independence of
the British press-and not even i'll Amer
lea is there a more rugged freedom of
handling-tinds plenty of objects at hand
on which to vent itself A Briton is the
most stupid and impenetrable of beings SO
long as he is not ready or disposed to un-
derStand-or, what amounts TO the same
thing, so long rs he enormously assumes
that he does understand. You will at
tempt in vain to enlighten him. Your
best course Is to take the docile attitude
at once Understand him thoroughly.
Make him your teacher until he begins to
feel little exhausted, little inclined to
receive something in return. And be sure
that when he reaches the point of genuine
docllity, to which he will arrive the SOON
er for your modest example, when he real
ly wants to learn something and offers to
receive something, there is no man more
apt or able to learn. Your Briton is an
exceedingly positive character. He is
apt to teach, very able and well-furnished
in his department. He is conciliated-
a most communicative and agreeable gen.
tleman, if you only have the tact and
grace to make him do you favor He
is good entertainer, and will give YOU
large freedom when once he has opened
his doors to you. But it behooves that
you be Just as little in haste as he Don't
give him any superservicable information.
Let him find out that he wants it. His
scales are his pride-armor of proof. be
assured against all importunate small shot.
A thoroughbred American will know how
to treat on Englishman; any other will
he likely to disgust him, and as a conse-
quence be invited to keep at a distance
But have depressed considerably from
the meeting of the union. The morning
after the American meeting some time was
given to two American gentlemen, Rev.
DR. Storrs of Cincinnati and Ra,, Mr.