The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-16

Complimentary Dinner from the Citizens O
baltimore TO Our Minister 60 England
Speech of Mr.. johnson.

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| baltimore to Our Minister TO England
speech of Mr.. johnson.
BALTIMORE, July Is, 1883.
The banquet rendered by large number OF prOm-
nent citizens OF Baltimore to the Hon. Reverdy John
son, our Minister to the Court of St. James. prior to
MS departure for England, came on this evening,
ana was In every respect pleasant occasion. Quite
large number Of the first citizens OF the CITY, to.
gether with leading statesmen and politicians OF the
country were present. John w. Garrett presided.
After the cloth had been removed Mr. Garrett In APP
| propriate remarks, proposed 'The health of Mr..
Johnson" who responded as foOws:-
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND CONTAMINATION the cor
dality OF this reception return you my most CRATE
| full thanks. Having been citizen Of Baltimore for
upwards Of afy years you have been the observers
With this opportunity OF judging me, you offer me
this testimonial OF your contdence and esteem. am
alike gratiied and proud OF 1t. fully compensates
me for the devotion to duty which. in your opinion,
entities to It, Nor could it have been expressed
at any period when 1t would have been more accept
able. on the eve Of my departure upon mission to
England entrusted to me by our government, where
y eno more or oT S ae en%
relations between two great nations, nothing
could contribute more to encourage me than
such a manifestation OF your regard Relative
to these questions have but this to say, that en-
terrain confident hope that they will be SO disposed
have OcCasi0ned and secure to both governments an
enduring and honora BILE peace. Both nations great
|
ton. neither should look on the other with Jealous
hostile rivalry or fail to see that the interests of both
greatly depend upon the prosperity OF each. Speak
ing the same language inherltors OF the same com.
mon ren.wn, possessing to great degree the
same political principes-derived from COM
property, liberty and life-sharing equally
In the admiration OF their poets, their
orators, their statesmen and their philosophers
they must see that Providence designs them to be
friends not enemies and to this end that it Is the
Jutv nGn RI Hn IN Fart In
out full redress, wrongs TO the other Permit me
now to say q few words in regard to our city, its
my home her population did not exceed 60 900. BY
the census OF 1920 1t was 62, 1885, II increased from
that time until 1850 the date OF the last census when
1t was 2l2, AS and think am within limits when
estimate 1t now at not less than 1925, 900. And at
thus moment as indicated by the number
part OF the city, the population Is in
creasing more rapidly than ever. Possessing a
climate prOverbiay healthy, eXhaustess water
power, having mechanics OF character and skill, and
an enlightened mercantile community, devoted to
her interest and capable OF devlsing measures for its
promotion. with the most ample means for the edu-
cation OF her youth in every department OF literature
science and virtue, II added nothing more it would
be difficult to set bounds to her growth and prosper
ity But there other considerations OF great in
tuence. My last service In the Senate OF our state
more and Ohio Railroad Company. remained in
that body for that purpose year longer than 1
should otherwise nave done, anu IN recurring TO the
ture IN that of the general government. |
recouect with especial qualification this one. The
project was conceived by a few farseeing men
certain sooner later to pour wealth into our city
ana State. The most OF them were taken from
Nv death before seeing their anticpatiOns fulfilled
IN It's infancy the enterprise met with serious and
apparently insuperabe obstacles that would have
daunted the spirits OF weaker men; but theirs were
not taunted. They aud those who have succeeded
tem pushed the work on with a never tagging
zeal, until 1t became what it now ls-one OF the
= eatest works OF The day, not only enriching the
ci.y and state, but That wide domain OF our
common country through whieh 1t passes.
IL cnlAc ted by otaer important and
-ont.ngou5 roads. securing more or less mate
ia wealth, ana otnling OAR people aud tile people
tie Z: eat West and South in TIES mutual afec
non even more valuable han anf mere material
riches. nave referred 10 tue infringement OF our
road as marked by great ability. ina TINS is true
III me estimation OF all who are acquainted with Il
am sure, and therefore do no more tnan justice
in asking you 70 unite with me IN bearing testimony
TO the value of the services to city and state OF
It's president John W. Garrett. Our city, however,
until lately has not enjoyed all the benefits OF the
enterprise. The value TO MS OF the products which
the road has brought great degree lost to US
10y the want OF direct communication with Europe.
This want is now in great measure supplied and
will doubt IN a short time be entirely removed.
Under the wise administration OF the road ocean
steamers are now running successfully to Liverpool.
And recently line has been established connecting
us with another English port and with Bremen. and
fortunately for and its triumph ii Is placed under
the charge OF our esteemed Fellow citizens Messrs.
Schumacher Co. Through these Instruments
ltes Baltimore is destined to be one of the most i'm
portant shipping ports IN the country, a result
greatly to be promoted by the completion of the
time thought to be impossible, but which IL Is now
certain Will be in successful operation In year
two. When they fin shed the almost unlimited
wealth OF the East will find its way TO Europe through
the United states and TO great extent through
port. This IS admitted by English merchants Of
intelligence, as have reason to know. Indeed
facts about which there can be no con-
troversy demonstrate it. At present the distance
from London, by way OF the Suez canal, to Yoko
hama Japan, il IL 500 miles and the time of travel
sixty days: while the distance from Yokohama, via
san Francisco, to New York, is 1920 miles and the
inlah lint tV-lfy Q--al al
New York of 1889 miles and OF time thirty -four
days; and the distance from London, via Suez to
shanghai, China, IL 10 AGO miles, while the distance
from the same place, via san Francisco to New
York, ~ $685. mies-a difference in favor OF New
York OF 1,914 miles. The Central Pacific and
southern branches Of the Pacific road will nearly
in a direct line via Baltimore to New York and our
York OF the distance between the two cities Is 1t,
therefore, extravagant to predict that the silks
and teas, and the other priceless products OF the
East will, in great measure, find their way to
Europe through Baltimores Am not right, there
FORE when say that large and extensive as city
Is she Is, In these respects but in her infancy. be-
lieve that TIE next will show population or
half million and still greater ratio Of increase in
material prosperity. And many OF those who hear me
may live 10 see The city contain million of souls.
hope gentlemen, that these considerations will not be
thought out OF place on this occasion sharing with
YOU in a deep attachment for orr city-reviewing
her present condition with pride-i cannot be mls
taken in believing that you viii enjoy as much as
her much brighter future Her advancement
during the past few years was delayed by
that civil strife winch brought 80 fnucn u.s.
tress In every part OF country, and particularly
in the States with which we had been more espe-
cialiy associated That strife. thank God, is now
terminated but its dreadful enectstO agreat extent
remain These do not consist only Of des0lated fields
and destroyed homeseads, before scenes Of intelii.
gence and refinement but OF the suspension OF those
feelings OF friendship which so vital to the happt
ness Of the people or the same government. But
The night Is far spen-,
The day Is at hand
am convinced that better condition of
things Ia near us-when the mournful traces
OF the war will be obliterated, and al Sec
tons be bound together by the ties OF mu-
tua affection. This happening. 1t is impossible ia