The New York herald., 1868-10-24
The AnglO-American Fetes i'm
Liverpool.
Speeches Of Minister Johnson, Lord Stan
ley and Mr.. Gladstone.
The Alabama Claims, Naturalization, the Bible,
the Cable and Peace.
ENGLAND.

johnson, Lord Stanley and MIR. Gladstone
The Bible, the Cable, Fraternity, the Ala.
bamn CIuims and Peace.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 20. 1s8s
= Hon. Reverdy Johnson, the American Minister,
was yesterday presented with addresses from the
corporate authorities OF Liverpool and the American
Chamber Of Commerce. The proceedings were held
IN the Town Hall, which was galy decorated with
the nags OF England and America. The city officials
many local notables and numerous citizens were
present.
Mayor Whitley delivered short address OF well
come in which he said the peace aspirations, like
tne commercial interests OF the two countries,
identical. He closed his speech by reading the ad-
dress OF the Corporation OF Liverpool, a long docu.
ment complimentary to the distinguished guest and
to his native country.
Mr.. Johnson replied:-He would say but little on
this occasions in the evening, however, he would lay
bare his whole heart. He would only assure his
hearers now that the peace Of the two countries was
not likely to be disturbed The negotiations which
had already taken place had given assurances that
nothing in the past present viii affect the peace
lul relations Of England and the United States Two
great points OF dispute had already been settled
upon terms honorable to both countries. The third
ne would leave his hearers to imagine but assured
them that this, too, would soon be settled and thus
would be annihiated all peril Of rupture OF friendly
relations.
The American Vice Consul. H. wilding then read
Mr. Johnson's formal reply to the address, the pur-
port OF which was that the agricultural, manufac-
turing and commercial advance made by one nation
helped both; now that the attempt to destroy the
Union had failed the trade between Liverpool ana
the United States, great as 1t was, must increase
Jhghlteiy..-
MT, Patterson, the President of the American
Chamber Of Commerce at Liverpool, spoke briefly.
He said the rapid advance made by the United States
was watched with hope and delight by England and
not with envy. The feeling was all the warmer
because the nag Of neither country now covers
slave. .eg.
The address OF the Chamber Of Commerce was
then read.
Mr.. Johnson replied briefly. He referred 10 the
union Of the two flags in the hall, and hoped they
would never be discovered. He declined to respond
to the remarks Of the Chamber OF Commerce favor
sng free trade, as he regarded that question or
legislative and not diplomatic action While the ex-
pertinent Of England had certainly been successful,
and had resulted In the wealth Of both countries the
same experiment might not serve young and grow
ing nations.
After lunch Mr.. Johnson visited the news room,
where lie was received with wild enthusiasm. He
made short speech repeating generally his previous
remarks on the friendly relations between England
and America. Mr.. Johnson, as q guest then took
steamer and visited the docks and other interesting
points on the river
The banquet.
AT six O'Clock in the evening grand banquet was
riyen Mr.. johnson OF the rooms OF the Law Ass0cia
ton The rooms were tastefully decorated for the
occasion.
Stewart II. Brown occupied the chair. Among the
guests were Lord Stanley Right Hon. w. e. Glad
stone, the Bishop OF Chester, and many local cec-
brities, commercial and parliamentary. About ono
hundred gentlemen sat down at the tables, among
whom were several re jresentatves OF the United
States press.
The usual toasts OF 'ithe queen OF England" 'the
President OF the United States" "tne Royal Fam
N.Y." 'he Clergy OF all Denominations" "the Army
and Navyu and 'the Volunteers" were proposed
and responded to, The Chair, after a few words
gave "the health OF Revcrdy Johnson"
MINISTER JoHssoS's SPEECH.
Mr. johnson returned thanks for himself and for
Ills country as follows:-
He said he had been received everywhere with ell.
thusasu, but he had been warned that he would
not be so here. He was more than disappointed;
he was overwhelmed with tokens OF regard. He
knew that the wisdom sense and patriotism OF the
people of Liverpool would cause them to forget the
late past and look with confidence to the future He
was told that persons would attend whom nc ought
not to meet-who had aided the South. His reply
was that such meeting was most gratifying to
Of America, to the government and to himself that
former differences had been forgotten, and that now
che heart OF Liverpool, Ike that Of all England mas
state. When remember the war through which
government passed Unframed so far as its unity
Is concerned. satisfied that you would see that
the Union still stands on foundations never to be
shaken However some Of you may have diifered as
Thought knew and now realize here and find friends
as sincere as anywhere In the realm. our fathers
TO maintain It rs long Providence Will suffer hui
man society to endure, Mr. Johnson then compli-
mented the American Chamber OF Commerce on Its
history and usefulness and dated on the expansion
of Liverpool. The commerce OF America AIDS
and glad to Sid ss as aps psospsry psr fsa Of the
the United states, and of their industry America
shares the fruits because OF their close connec,
tion Nothing but absolute insanity on the part OF
either nation can involve In o conflict. This !
say for the future not lor he present. for nothing Ia
sane ' or that the government that ls turning to
lord stanley or that which may be uurnng 20 MT Mr.
Cadstone) shall become So whichever party may
nreyail peace will be IN no peril as long az Lord
Stanley represents the foreign relations or England,
and or any one OF my sentiments those Of America
here Peace is beyond t'e possibility of doubt. We
have discarded the mysteries of diplomacy, frankly
said what we wanted, asked nothing not right 70
that ali has gone mcrrlly, and we have every
reason to think that all WIN 20 merrily TO
leave you to guess. In the. language OF Lord
Coke, ''le this little taste snfice.' have spoken at
commerce is .he theme. How comprehensive The
term II holds In its grasp he world, finds man wher-
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rnn,ster 10 the wants Of his fellows brings all the
nroiuctious of the world into the market explores
Inc ocean brings light the treasures Of the earth
isaemnates them thro lgh the universe for the hap
niness Of the race. II does more You may be, you
SHOULD be- the pioneers q morality and religion You %
socra % sda and wider spread Christian civilization.
You have done IN re, you have brdged the Allan
flc-once an ocean dangerous 70 pass sep.
arated ma Now there is bridge OF boats
unon Il over which you go In few
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This Is result OF oint enterprise. But even tns is
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grasp the hand OF friendship beneath the sea, and
heart beats in unison to heart, though above tue
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DAY ana morse, aided by the never faing energy
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