BEECHER
We do not agree with the recent doctrine of
neutrality as a question of law. But it is past,
and we are not disposed to raise that question.
We accept it now as a fact, and we say that the
utterance of Lord Russell at Blairgowrie — [applause, hisses, and a voice, "What about Lord
Brougham?"] — together with the declaration of
the government in stopping war-steamers here — [great uproar and applause] — have gone far to-
ward quieting every fear and removing every
apprehension from our minds. [Uproar and
shouts of applause.] And now in the future it
is the work of every good man and patriot not
to create divisions, but to do the things that will
make for peace. ["Oh, oh!" and laughter.]
On our part it shall be done. [Applause and
hisses, and "No, no!"]
On your part it ought to be done; and when in any of the convulsions that come upon the world. Great Britain finds herself struggling single-Landed against the gigantic powers that spread oppression and darkness — [applause, hisses, and uproar] — there ought to be such cordiality that she can turn and say to her first-born and most illustrious child, "Come!" ["Hear, hear!" Applause, tremendous cheers, and uproar.] I will not say that England can not again, as hitherto, single-handed manage any power — [applause and uproar] — but I will say that England and America together for religion and liberty — [a voice, "Soap, soap," uproar, and great applause] — are a match for the world.
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