The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27

edge the debt we owe for the lesson learned
from the nation which is so worthily represent
ed in the person of its distinguished minister.
We have been taught much by the unexam-
pied struggle in which several portions OF the
United States we're recently engaged, but
can say for myself and for many, that one
practical lesson we learned from it was the
enormous increase of energy, vigor and sta
biity which every State must derive from the
extension of political privileges and interests,
largest possible portion of this community.
In my opinion the lesson will not be without
it's effect upon the occurrences marking the
history Of the present Parliament. But these
considerations are in rpportune.
This occasion is not mere tribute to duties
or mere enjoyment of splendid hospitality.
It marks an epoch in international relations.
shall be much surprised, after the speeches we
have heard, il this be not long remembered in
Liverpool, and If it's echo do not pass across
the Atlantic as well. 1t is great pleasure to
bo present on all occasion which allows an op-
portunity of bearing testimony to the conyic-
ton deeply entertain. Unhappy is the coun-
try which mixes questions OF foreign relations
with those Of domestic policy. Happy that
where the wisdom of ministers and the torbear-
ance of party enables them to be separated.
We stand in the latter predicament. I have
heard the speech of the noble Lord the For.
eign Secretary. We are parted, to my regret,
on questions Of domestic import OF the deepest
importance, but to the speech generally which
he has delivered, setting aside only those SEN
tences which referred to his official knowledge,
where it would be presumption IN me to inter-
meddle, am ready to subscribe to the whole
speech my cordial approval.
Some causes of dCplorable wars were select
ed by the noble lord. Expiring dynastic amUi-
tion was one of these, false theories Of politi-
cal economy and lust OF territorial aggrandzc-
ment were others. From this recognition OF
the doctrine of common interest springs up
union of pacific sentiment or an adverse pub
Ic opinion all Strengthening and promising
tho happiest results. One means OF promo
ting this movement is care in the choice vi
Diplomatic envoys, and no happier instance
could be afforded of such choice than in those
for many years sent hither by Americans. The
interests OF America have been worthily sus-
tanned. There has been no lack OF courtesy,
kpdness, wisdom and boldness of speech on
the part of these ministers especially the
distin guished predecessor OF your guest. The
esteem he earned depended not only on the
kindly spirit of friendliness with which all his
duties we're performed, but on the manly
spirit so universal in America, some portion we
trust derived from the old stock OF Britain.
Our guest tonight has been chosen to
cause he treads in the steps Of men already 80
eminent; but what we have hoard from him
and heard Of him has filled us with the san
gulne belief that, in cooperation with the noble
lord, or in cooperation with any who may act
upon the same principles, he may have it for
his destiny to minister largely to the accom-
plishment of one of the greatest marks that
concern tho happiness OF England and
America. It is in the intimate knowledge Of
all sitting here, and it is needless to dwell on
the obligations binding the two countries. It
is not supcrfuous to hope that this envoy will
succeed IN drawing closer and closer those
ties, not merely Of formal amlty, but OF brother
ly friendship and affection, which should unite
Old England on this side the Atlantic and
younger England on the other.
CLOSING SPEECHES, ETC.
Mr.. Thomas R. Horsfal, NJ. P, Mr.. W. Il.
p G. Langton, NJ. P, and the Mayor follow
ed.
MIR. johnson, before proposing the health OF
the chairman, said he would now say to the
gentlemen of the Chamber of Commerce that
which he had forgotten to say before, namely:
that one of the causes which enabled England
10 be successful Was the strict preservation OF
her credit.
He was struck whom Mt Sheffield with the
wisdom and good sense OF the motto tho cut
lers' association had adopted. ITO insuro sue
cess, preserve your credit" What world Eng.
land or the United States have been if they had
not strictly observed it? What would they now
be if they should disregard it2 Ho forbore to
look upon the dark picture which would then
be presented. He did not desire olook upon
it. and he could not with propr.ety look upon
it, because he was satisfied that it was equally
impossible for either England or America to
disregard their credit; but roicy, justice and
necessity requires that if there be such a
doubt the benefit Of the doubt should be
given to the creditors. CCheers. He conclud-
cd with complimentary illusions to the chair
man, whose health he proposed.
At11 O'Clock the party dispersed, after re-
peated cheers and expressions of satisfaction.
Mr.. Laird was among the guests.