The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-22

H0Il-laR0m0
Last Evenlns-speschss Of Governor Bull
lock and Charles Sumner
BOSTON, August 81. 1868.
Al han-past eleven O'Clock this morning ell the
ofcials Of the Chinese Embassy were marshalled In
the private parlor OF Mr.. Buringame prior to their
departure for Faneul Hail. As soon a. the arrange.
ments In regard to the order to be observed were
completed, city messenger Oliver Spur leading tho
way, proceeded to the carriages. Mayor Shurtlin
accompanied Mr.. Burlingame. The rest Of the Elm.
Dassy we're accompanied BY Alderman Cobb chair
man OF the committee, and Benjamin James ana
Councilmen Pickering, Derry and Snow.
Upon reaching Faneuil Hall the Embassy alightel
at the side entrance and proceeded at once to the
platform In the hail. A large crowd had assembled
on the outside and great enthusiasm was manifested
when the party arrived at the entrance. Az Mr..
Burlingame and the Embassy, accompanied BY MayoR
Shurtr and the committee OF the City Council.
arrived within the hall three hearty cheers were given
for Mr. Burlingame and the Embassy.
Long before the appointed hour the spacious edi-
ce crowded to Its utmost capacity, the body Of
the hall with gentlemen representing the various in
terests OF Boston, and the galleries with
the fair sex, residents OF the Hub and Its
surroundings. The interior was tastefully deco
rated with the c0lors Of the Chinese empire
and tho American Union, ana from the
stripes and the dragon, banner declaring that
"The Occidents welcome the Orientsr GilmOre's
band enlivened the occasion with its superior music
previous to and all the way through the reception.
ana the applause OF approval was almost equal to
that IN honor OF Mr.. Burlingame and his associates
when they appeared upon the platform OF the old
Cradle of Liberty
Precisely at twelve O'Clock the stream of people
commenced TO pass over the platform, each one
afirfp Mr. nrIiv.
minister's The severe ordeal OF Misunderstanding lasted
exactly one hour, the time specified in the pro.
gramme. AT one O'Clock the Mayor announced the
reception closed, when there loud calls for Mr..
Burlingame. The Minister so far responded as to
take position on tine platform and bow his
acknowledgements. This act of courtesy on his part
was greeted with deafehing applause The Embassy
then retired
The Chinese then took their carriages, in charge OF
the committee, and INDUCED in the recreation OF
pleasant though brief drive through several OF the
principal avenues Of the city, after which they re-
turned to their quarters at the Parker House. The
remainder Of the afternoon was chiefly occupied In
preparing for the banquet.
The entertainment In honor of the Embassy at tho
st. James Hotel tonight by che members of the city
government was elegant and interesting affair.
Mayor ShurtlT presided, and introduced the speech
making by a complimentary reference to tine Illus
triOus Embassy and the ancient dynasty which IL
represents
Governor Bullock on the part OF the State said
that duty remained for him officially to as
their distinguished guests OF the hearty concur
Of the Executive in the honOrs rendered by tie
city OF Boston, On closing the Governor said:--Let
respect the authority OF existing ana ancient
nations. One is especially before US now that has
Lied community OF the United states, we Of Mas5a-
chussetts trace our record backward over only tive
furnishes ample and dgnilIed work of research for
several historical antiquarian ana genealoglcal
societies IN examining ancient mounds exnlmng
Gu day the virtues and the iraties OF some eight &C
nine generations Of men. How, then, can we
thousand years2 You may call them rude but you
have sought their commerce and have scattered
among all your homes the products oil their luxury
their art and their labor. You may call them bar
barians, but with their own sense of right they can
call you the same You may doubt their elemental
principles OF government, but they have had gov
ernment ages before you were known, and more re-
Gently, when you were not sure that You could ina-
tain and transmit q government. You may question
the claim Of their literature to common respect but
1t ante dates al that Is known by US OF the thought
and record which we call sacred. You may ask II
you viii why China comes here with an American
citizen for her ambassador to demand q high place
OF dignity among the western countries, and she
answers with the e0quence or long and mastery
history that she comes offering only terms
pies and governments 81 the World Of today asy
cmpacted and ribbed by the vicssitudes OF fifty CEN
turieS se-subsistng against all Efforts to assau
invade her, but Wiling and anxious now TO welcome
the sails OF your commerce into her ports, the voices
OF your missionaries into her interior and the rights
OF your citizens within her Jurisdiction In that
spirit and In that cause welcome Mr.. Burlingame
and his associates and bid them "Goodspeed" on
their way to the other countries.
MIR. Charles Sumner spoke at considerable length,
pronouncing warm eulogy upon Mr.. Burngame,
personal friend, but an h0nored associate in
representing the good people OF this CON-
Which, he anS
quence and fdelIiy. Such are no common ties.
Permit me 10 say that this splendid welcome now
nffnro Inv ipala uf M In
q natural expression OF the sentiments which must
prevail In this community. Here his labors and tri-
proving voices he rst tasted OF that honor which Is
now his In such ample measure. He Is one OF III
with its highest trusts and dgnities once the rep.
resentative OF single Congressional district he now
represents the most popnions nation OF the globe
part OF Boston, he the OF moro
than third part OF the human race. The popula.
millions, that OF China ut four hundred millions.
and sometimes even at Ave hundred Millions n In
Is still more for gratitude the unparalleled opp0r.
tunity which 1t affords. What we all ask In oppOr,
~ the e
interests Of the human family; and II these adj
v no sIe r w AND gsnS
can be the aim of the present mission.
There can be- no limits to the immeasurAb:s
consequence. For myself I am less solIcitous with
regard TO concessions or privileges than with regard
TO that spirit Of friendship and good neghborhood
Which, hilkc Tile uisttut uuu near, 0nu
when once established renders all else easy" Mr..
sumner then gave interesting review OF the visit
OF Marco Polo TO China In the thirteenth century, az
described by Venetian historians and drew compars
sons between the experiences Of Polo and Burlin-
game. In conclusion he said:-"And this brings me,
Mr.. Mayor, TO the treaty which you invited me
TO discuss. But I will not now enter upon
this topic. II you did not call to order for
called TO order in another place for undertaking 70
speak OF treaty which has net yet been proclaimed
by the President One remark Will make and take
10 much but IL an excellent beginning and trust
through the good Offices Of our fellow citizens the
h0nored plenipotentary will unlock these great
Chinese gates which have been bolted and barred
for long centuries. The mission Is more than the
treaty, because II will prepare the way for further
intercourse and will nelp that new order OF things
which Is among the promises or the future"
made addresses.