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in -which my honourable and gallant friend has been pleased to propose this toast to you , I feel how much more easy it is to find arguments successfully to repel opponents than words adequate to express all one ' s thanks and gratitude to one ' s friends . ( Cheers . " ) It is said , indeed , that from the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketh ; but the heart may be too full to allow the tongue to give proper utterance to the feelings . ( Cheers . ' ) Gentlemen , you have met here to-day , not merely to testify your kind and friendly feelings towards one individual , but you have met also , I apprehend , to record by this public demonstration great and leading principles of public policy . ( Loud cheers . ) I am entitled to infer , gentlemen , that the principles of policy which have guided the Government , of which I have the honour to be a member , in the administration
of the foreign relations of this country , have been such , generally speaking , and in their general tenour , as to be thought deserving of your approbation . ( Loud cheers . ) Those principles of policy may be described in a few simple words : the guiding object of the policy of the Government with regard to its foreign relations has been the interests of England ( cheering )—interests which begin in the well-being of this country , and which in their progress comprehend the well-being of every other country . ( Loud cheers . ) In regard to this country , it is needless to say that it ought to be the first object of those who are charged with its foreign relations to maintain unimpaired its honour , its dignity , and
its rights . ( Enthusiastic cheering . ) It is also our duty to protect our fellow-subjects in whatever foreign land they may be . ( Loud cheers . ) Gentlemen , we are eminently a travelling , an enquiring , and a commercial nation . ( Cheers . ) There is no part of that great ocean that occupies so vast a portion of the globe on ¦ whose bosom our ships and our merchandize are not found to float . There is no land , however distant , or however near , however civilized , however barbarous , in which Englishmen are not found , either for the purpose of recreation or of health , in the pursuit of science or of commerce , or in the nobler and higher vocation of shedding in the regions of darkness the light of our Christian faith . ( Deafening plaiidits . ) I contend , gentlemen , that those fellow-subjects of ours
are entitled , wherever they may be , to think that they are under the guardianship of the watchful eye of this country ; and that the arm of England will either protect them from wrong , or , if wrong should be done , will be powerful to obtain for them redress . ( Tremendous and prolonged applause . ) I have said , gentlemen , that the interests of England lie not only in our own particular objects , but in the well-being also of other nations . ( Hear . ) The days are gone by , at least in this country , in which men thought and nations imagined that their prosperity could be promoted by the adversity of others . ( Cheers . ) We glory in our own wealth , we glory in our own happiness , and we glory in our own liberty ; but we are not desirous to monopolize those blessings , and , so far as our efforts can be properly exerted , I think it is
the duty of the Government of this country to assist other nations in following at least our example , and in endeavouring to attain a position similar to that which we have attained . ( Loud cheers . ) Gentlemen , I do not mean to say , as those who have endeavoured to thwart our policy have unfoundedly asserted , that we ought to go like knight errants of civilization , forcing institutions on other countries , exciting them to discontent , and encouraging them to disturbance . ( Hear . ) Such is not a part of the duties of the Government of England . ( Cheers . ) But when we see nations which arc endeavouring , in conjunction with their Governments , to improve their institutions—when we see nations sensible of
the evils under which they are suffering , endeavouring rationally , temperately , and calmly to improve their condition—they deserve at least the sympathy of England ( loud cheers ) ; and if other powers , differently impressed by opinions , should endeavour to interfere , in order to prevent the development of liberty—( cheers )—my conviction is that the Government of England will always be supported and backed by the people of England in throwing our weight into the scale , and endeavouring thus to restore the balance . ( Loud applause ) And , gentlemen , be persuaded that that can often be done without endangering the continuance of our peaceful relations . ( Cheers . ) Do not imagine that
we are less sensible than any man in the country of the value and importance of peace—do not imagine that we think lightly of the calamities of war—of the interruption which war interposes to every improvement , social , political , and commercial . Do not imagine that we are insensible to the reasons which ought to deter the governors of any country from involving , without absolute necessity , the people with whose destinies they are charged in the miseries and calamities of war . ( Hear . ) But , gentlemen , do not let the people of this country imagine that every angry word that may fall from other governments will be immediately followed by a blow . ( Loud cheers and laughter . ) Do not let the people of this country believe that every angry demonstration—every exhibition of dissatisfaction , diplomatic or otherwise—( lauohtcr ) . —that mav come from governments whose
policy and views may be thwarted by the views and policy of England , will necessarily lead to hostilities . ( ' Hear , hear , ' and applattse . ) Anxious as the people of this country are—and to their honour be it spoken , I believe no other people are more anxious for the preservation of peace , or more desirous to avoid war with any country whatever — yet , believe me , that no other country is a bit more desirous , and for the best of all reasons , of going to war with England than England can bo of going to war with it . ( Loud and long protracted cheering . ) Gentlemen , this consciousness of strength , this feeling of national power , ought never to tempt the government or the people of England to do anything that is unjust or wrong . ( Loud cheers . ) But it ought , at least , to bear us up in pursuing the oourse of justice and honour , and must induce us not
lightly to give way to apprehensions which may be founded on no real ground . ( Hear , hear . ) Gentlemen , I feel that we may be proud , and reasonably proud , of the country in which we have had the good fortune to be born . ( Hear , hear ) . It seems to me that this British nation is destined by Providence to bear an honourable part in the promotion and advancement of the civilization of mankind . ( Loud cheers . ) It is from this hive that that swarm has proceeded—the busy , active swarm ¦ whi ch has covered , by the works of its constructive industry , the wilds and primeval forests of North America . ( Cheers . ) There is no land , however remote , in which Englishmen are not introducing the arts of civilization
and the blessings of Christianity . ( Cheers . ) And here , in this land , in which we are at home , we may feel proud in thinking that we hold out to all the civilized nations of the world an example of internal organization , of systematic and progressive improvement , of practical proof and consciousness that , in improving and repairing ancient institutions , you give them strength , and do not overthrow or destroy them . I say that this country is holding out to the civilized nations of the world an example worthy the imitation of the ablest statesmen , and worthy also of the admiration of the wisest philosophers . ( Cheers . ) Gentlemen , I again must thank youinadequately thank you , for the great and
distin-, guished honour which has been conferred on me this day ; but I beg to assure you that , though my words may fall far short of my feelings , and infinitely below that which is deserved by the kindness which I have received at your hands , the recollection of this day will be impressed upon my memory to the latest hour of my existence ; and that in any act of my public life , in which I may feel hesitation or doubt , the recollection , not only of the kindness you have exhibited to-day , but of the handsome and generous support which I have received at vour hands in moments of great personal and official
difficulty ( loud cheers ) , will encourage me and support me always in the performance of my public duty ( cheers ); and this you may depend on , gentlemen , that so long as this country has the good fortune to be represented by such men as those I see around me—so long as the people are animated by those generous and patriotic feelings which have led you here to-day , there can be no danger that any government of England will shrink from the performance of its duty , nor will there ever be peril for the fortunes of our country . " ( The noble lord resumed his seat amid deafening and
protracted cheering . ) A number of other toasts were proposed in eloquent speeches , and heartily responded to , but nothing very noteworthy was enunciated in any of them .
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RENEWAL OF HOSTILITIES IN SCHLESWIGHOLSTEIN . The consequence of the peace which was concluded in Berlin on the 2 nd instant between Denmark and the German Confederation , and the settlement of the Danish affairs , by the protocol signed in London on the 4 th instant , by England , Russia , Sweden , Denmark , and Franco , is , that hostilities commenced in Schleswig , both by sea and land , on the 17 th and 18 th instant . Thus a pretended definite conclusion of peace has produced an indefinite war . Already on the morning of the 18 th , instant , the advanced posts of the two belligerent parties met , and a few shots were exchanged at a village called Bilschau . The Danish army is under the command of General Von Krogh ,
and will amount , when concentrated , to 35 , 000 men , with 90 pieces of ordnance ; that of the duchieasmaller in number , perhaps , but superior in unanimity and courage , and officered by abler men—is commanded by the ex-Prussian General Willisen , who was , if not the best of the Prussian army , at least strategically the most talented general . He advanced into the Duchy of Schleswig on the 13 th or 14 th instant , addressed his first report to the Stadtholderate ( Lieutenancy ) , and , on the lGth , the Danish general likewise entered the duchy at several points . On the 17 th , the Danish troops entered Flcnsburg , and occupied the surrounding villages . Simultaneously a Danish detachment of several hundred soldiers and sailors landed on the Island of Femern ,
lying at the south-eastern extremity of Holstein . On approaching , the Danish vessels were fired at by the Holstein batteries from the small port called Heiligenhafen . At Hoge a similar landing of Danish troops was effected . Meanwhile the Russian fleet is hovering about the coast , extending from Kiel to Flensburg , and a division of it , together with several Danish steamers , still lies off Kiel , busy in capturing Schleswig-Holstein ships ; a fact , which shows that Russia intends taking an active part in the contest , certainly not without deriving
from it a material advantage , especially as she pretends to have some claim upon Gottorp-IIolstein , although Paul I ., whilst still grand-duke , reverted his right of succession to Gottorp to the King of Denmark ( 1773 ) . We fear that the Copenhagen newspapers , which are now boasting of the support of the Russian fleet , will subsequently have reason to cursu that support . The same papers assert that the English fleet has been placed at the disposal of the Danish government , to subdue the Holstein rebels ( r ) . ...
We thus see that the Berlin peace and the London settlement of the Danish affairs have produced a war , which will not , we apprehend , have its limits in the small corner of Germany called Schleswig-Holstein .
Indeed from all parts of Germany reports announce the revival of the old Schleswig-Holstein enthusiasm , and of officers eagerly demanding permission to join their brethren in the north . Already have numerous volunteers began to arrive daily at Hamburg from , divers parts of Germany for the purpose of enlisting in the Holstein army , Hanover declines to ratify the treaty of the Berlin peace ; a refusal which , in the present state of things , is paramount to a declaration of war against Denmark . Moreover the various committees in Germany established in favour of Holstein are at present more active than ever ; liberal members of German chambers , such , as Gervinius , Dunker , and others , hastened to Holstein , which they no doubt consider as the arena where the conof united
test ( which began in 1 S 48 ) for the integrity Germany is to be revived and continued , in spite of all diplomatic treaties and protocols , which the nations struggling for their nationalities have ceased to consider as the Ultima ratio ; hence the present anomalous feature of war produced by peace . According to letters from Hamburg of the 21 st instant , the Danes have given up two small craft they had seized . The Danish troops have left Flensburg and entered Angeln . General Willisen sent a flag of truce to General Krogh . The messenger was not admitted , but his letter was forwarded to the general . The Schleswig-Holstein war and home departments have issued the following notification relative to the interdiction of commercial intercourse with
Denmark : — " Hostilities towards the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein having again been commenced on the part of Denmark , the order prohibiting traffic between the two countries , which , issued April 7 , 1849 , was suspended September 4 of the same year , is hereby re-established . — ( Signed ) Boysen , Krohjt .-Kiel , July 18 , 1850 . General Willisen has addressed a second army
report , dated Head-quarter-, Schleswig , July 16 th , in which he says that the movement of which he spoke in his former report was completed ; that his vanguard occupied the strong entrenchments of Idstadt and Wiedelspong ; that a bridge has been thrown over Missunde , and that a double line of operation being thus obtained , a most advantageous movement upon Ban would destroy the enemy ' s probable strategic plan .
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THE CHURCH MOVEMENT . THE GREAT CHURCH MEETING . The long-announced public meeting of the Anglo-Catholic Churchmen in reference to the questions which now agitate it , took place on Tuesday in St . Martin ' s-hall , Long-acre . The vast hall was crowded , a large proportion of those present being evidently clergymen . Before twelve o ' clock , the hour of meeting , it became obvious that the hall could not possibly accommodate those who wished to gain
admittance , and it was resolved to carry on a simultaneous meeting in the Freemason's-hall , which was also speedily filled . Among the persons on the platform were the Bishop of Bath and Wells , Archdeacons Wilberforce , Thorpe , Manning , and Bartholomew , Viscount Fielding , Earl Nelson , Lord John Manners , M . P ., Mr . A . B . Hope , M . P ., the Rev . Sir George Prevot , Mr . Simeon , M . F ., Mr . Wegg-Prosser , M . P ., Mr . Dickenson , M . P ., Sir Charles Anderson , the Rev . S . W . Sewell , and a number of other leading
members of the party . In the body of the hall a number of Dissenting clergymen were present , watching the proceedings with deep interest . The most remarkable characteristic of the meeting was the absence of all cheering or any of the other ebullitions of feeling which generally give such an appearance of enthusiasm to crowded assemblies . Occasionally for a moment at some passages in the speeches a sound arose as if the audience could no longer repress giving utterance to the feelings of the heart , but in a moment the stern rule of self-command resumed its sway , and the most . profound silence again pervaded the whole assembly . The Chairman ( Mr . Hubbard ) first addressed the meeting , explaining the cause for which they had
met . The Bishop of Bath and Wells moved the adoption of a protest against the late judgment of the Privy Council , in which the doctrines taught by the Reverend George Cornelius Gorham , on the subject of baptism , were contrasted with the doctrines of the Church of England . The protest concluded by an appeal from the judgment of the Judicial Committee to a free and lawful synod of the Church of England , when such synod may be had . "
Lord Nelson , in seconding the motion , expressed his regret that more bishops had not come forward in the same manner as the right reverend prelate who had proposed the present motion . But the bishops were in a difficult position . They knew how much good or how much evil would proceed from any wise or any false step , and they could not be bluuiud for being slow to act . It was , however , the earnestness of the Church itself which must
compel them to act ; it was from below that the higher orders of the Church derived strength . Whatever might happen to the Church , it was now quite certain that no union between Church and State could
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Leader (1850-1860), July 27, 1850, page 413, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1848/page/5/
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