New-York tribune., 1868-10-24

LIVERPOOL. Oct 23.-ReyeTdy johnson, the
American Minister, was yesterday presented with ad-
.sses the corporate authorities Of Liverpool and
the American Chamber Of Commerce. The proceedings
re held IN the Town Hall, which gaily decorated
with the flags OF England and America The city oh'
ls many local nOtabes, and numerous citizens were
nrosent Mayor Whitley delivered short address OF
,eeame m which he said that the peace aspirations,
No e commercial interests OF the two count ries are
,a,eal He closed his speech by reading the address
,ts Iorporaton Of Liverpool a long document COM
nbr tary the distinguished guest ana TO MS native
~ johnson replied lie would say but little on this
ecrosou Ia the evening however ne TNnd y @ pare ms n
me peace the two countries was not likely to be ds
tnrbcd. The negotiations which had already taken
s,ss had gwen assurances that nothing in the past or
nr,seut will affect the eaceul relations OF England anu
The United states Two great points OF dispute had
ay been settled upon terms honorable 10 both coun
irif The he would leave his hearers TO imagine
thus would be- annhilated oil peril Of rupture OF
TES Gmerican Vice-Consul H. wldnc then read Mr.
Josusons formal reply TO the address, the purport of
winch that the agricultural, manufacturing, ana ana
commercial advance made by our nation. helped both.
now mat TIE attempt TO destroy the Union had failed
n q Trade between Liverpool and the United states,
ere,t as IL was must Increase infinitely.
Mr. P.iier,on the President OF the American Chamber
S Of nync made by he United states watched
Win hope and delight by England, ana not with envy;
The feeling was al the warmer because 'ho nag oi
The address Of the Chamber Of Commerce was then
Wr johnson repied briefly He referred to the union
the gs H. p the aS 9oq 10 sogS Gt{ %S Ayy
fn- Chamber Of Commerce fayOrng free trade ne
ear,cd u question of legislative and not diplomatic
zion While the experiment of England had certainly
been successful and had resulted IN the wealth OF noth
countries tue same experiment might not serve young
and growing nations.
Hrf lunch Mr. Johnson visited the News Room, where
Re Was Iece Ell with wild enthusiasm. lie made short
sSSyT epeatlug generally his previous remarks the
friendly relations between England aud America. Mr.
Jolnsr, guest, then took steamer and visited the
docks and other interesting points on the river.
THE BANQUEr.
a, .bo evariu, GRAND bauonct was given
Mr. johnson. at the rooms Of tie Law Association Tie
roons were lasteiuly decorated for the occasion
Stewart Ii. Brown occupied the char. Among the
guests we're Lord Stanley, Right Hon w l.. Gladstone,
TIE Bishop Of Chester and many local - -ceenIies com
Sgt down at the tables among whom were several
representatives of the United States press.
The usual toaSts Of the Queen OF England the Ires-
dcut the United States, the Royal Family, the Clergy
uncers. were proposed and responded to- The Chair
after a Jew words gave the health of Reyerdy Johnson
SPEECH MINISTER JOHNSON.
I'r johnson returned thanks for himself and for his
country lie said he had been received everywhere with
euthu.as. hut he had been warned that he would not
be- 20 here. He was more than disappointed; he was
syorwhemed with tokeus Of regard. He knew that the
wisdom sense, and patriotism of the people OF Liverpool
voad cause them forget past aud look with
confidence 10 lie future. He told that persons would
south. His reply that such meeting was most
gr7fyng 10 him, because 1t afforded an assurance TO
tIe people or Amerca To the government ana 70 nun
cell "a former differences had been forgotten and that
now of Liverpool like that OF all England has
but feeling Of warm friendship for the United states
WHOM remember the war through which our Govern
]
was satisfied that you would see that the Unlon sun
stands on foundationSnever TO be shaken However,
81 rSIIs "a g' of f ~. ' Var tho1st knew and now
S,Ii Lre and tr,d friends as Sincere as a1y in the
realm. Our fathers made a nation. We have shown
al and ability ~ maintain II as long as Providence wiH
,o,tlin,cnfed the American Chamber Of Commerce on
history aud usefulness and dilaed the expansion
d Liverpool The Commerce OF America aids, and IS
gad tins prosperity OF the English Iaborng men;
ey partly fed BY the United states ana 10y Their
maustry America shares the fruits because oi tnis eos
Nothing but absolute insanity on the part OF
either nation involve Us in conflict This say for
ne future. for the present, for nothing Is further
nom ny thoughts than that should be insane. that
ghch may turnng Mr. Gladstone shall become so.
Whichever party may prevail peace WIZ DC ID no peril
81 Eusiand; and ], or any one OF my sentiments those
A.hetl.a here Peace Is Deyond she - bOSITiy Siy VI
fsusly said what wanted asked nothing not right to
iurl, and we have every think that all will
20 mCIy The end. What mas been done or is to be
ToFe let this little taste suffice" have spoken at
Sheffield and elsewhere OF special industry Here com
mrfce is the theme How comprehensive lhe telIn ~
tod grasp the world; finds man wherever he IS Iniu-
slers - the wants Of MS fellows DIlng an t1S pfouo
lOIs ~ jhe world INTO the malket eNpVles ,he oec'
Bring, light tho treasures Of the earth and dlssm
pm..s rn through the universe for the happiness oi
Ar ilr 10 does more 1o1 may OS, lOu snO'u ' III
pipb morality and religion You tdhe me 9lls
tidc aud wider-spread Christian civilization;
lOu have done more; yon nave piGseo %
elaiaed us Now there is bridge Of boats upon it,
hich you 70 ~ few days, Win perfect saGy'
Bat this "a not all. BY JOINT enterprise You nave
aided grasp the hand Of friendship beneath tue sea,
aud lear beats In unison 20 heart though ABOVE the
saves be mountain HIGH threatening destruction 10 an
within their reach. Aud VIC are indebted ioi this haNeI
9i The age 10 Your wealth. enterprise, aud skill our
enrIe rs and scientific men-anOng whom as we as
are worthy Of SPECIAL mention Charles Blsnt,
falling energy and ncverdesparing confidence OF our
sountrymau, Cyrus W. Field, accomplished TINS HOW
ar We L. dispute How could We have the heart 20 SOP
te career prevent the result OF the Oiht Efforts tEe
to.nt skill, which promises 10 much advantage ahd 10
shower many blessings or the whole habltaGie globe
We cXlrct 10 remain under the Government we now
rnioy You expect to under that which you en-
loy Tley differ but in form. The IOuhdauohS
Df each are III those principles winch are essSn- 1e
ual TO the preservation OF human hDeI,!. lno
great rights guaranteed by Magua Chara, the per
sOBal security Afforded by the great Nrt OF haDeas CO
pu- all protected by the right Oi Ial by jury, sat
ty us that through ali time, we ae ldue 10 OuIseno'
oLr respective Governments will last lhey may lor q
time be interrupted III their actual operation theie may
b. error ~ some portion oi the structures oi eafh ~
but that will correct We VIII DO able 70 remove hJ
HUisauce without defaeng the shrine. 10 INC ehn-l
sieaA u with all due confidence Win whlen heH can s
spcaEtO the end Will remain ~ nhIy Inc UNITY o
my Government is now established the unity OF yours
hSs been seriously threatened, ana God grant ~
leyeFnay. conclude therefore al the "OidS oi NY
While the msbnes ard the arts
That mold TIC Nation s'ui
Between ron;
Our joiui con munion breaking with Tie sua,
TIE so.es Of blood shan reach
More audible than speech,
Mr johnson was heard throughout with frequent ana
enar5 applause and wac VehemehtD eHeef'u az '"o
elOse
SPEECH OF LORD STANLEY
To the toast Her Msjestys hniseis LOiu stahiey
said; Accept warmest thanks foi the Dg hool on
have paid ue personally and my colleagues carrying on
Tie executive business or the country assure you me
value Of compliment Is not Diminished by the iaSt
that IL on this occasion and In this room necessarily
dyesed Of all partisan Significance We nave az Oi us
seen fancy within the last few weeks and shall nave ~
fhe few weeks coming, rough party pOities lhdeed, u
everybody were speak their minds earnestly, aaie
80 many would say they nave nee M hI ihe ex.%r