study
of globes was considered equal to the minds of those only who were
learned enough to raise the devil, had he been taught from one of
those imperfect pasteboards that Hamerica was an immense expanse of
forests, inhabited by wild Hindians and curiously formed
barbarians. And the impression thus made, he assured Mr. Smooth in
particular, had so enrooted itself in his mind that he ever and anon
found himself most mysteriously contemplating the want of a state of
civilization in that great and glorious country. (Deafening
applause). Here his lordship's animation was at the highest pressure;
indeed so high was it, that a very respectable gentleman, sitting not
far from Smooth, bowed, and suggested that the little Lord Mayor must
have mistaken the present company for his dining senate. 'Now,'
continued his worship, emphatically, 'nothing could more happily 'ave
affected a change in my mind, than the beholding with my own eyes the
lovely fair ones and respectable persons here present. To that great
country, Hamerica, shall I hereafter look for the noblest results to
civilization and mankind. (Cheers). It is now nearly two 'undred years
since the foundation stone of that great republic was laid by the
immortal Washington.' His lordship's speech was again interrupted by a
demonstration of surprise on the part of the audience. He paused a
moment, as if questioning the cause. Sir Mathew's aid was again called
into service; reminding his lordship that his history was at fault, he
added, in a tone most prudent, 'Not yet one hundred, my lord; 1776
marks the date of the declaration of independence.' Thanking Sir
Mathew for the kindly hint, he apologized to his hearers, and
proceeded. 'One hundred years, then have hardly rolled around, and we
find that wonderful country presided over by a commoner--the choice of
a free people, who raise him to that proud eminence once every eight
years--vieing (here Sir Mathew again interrupted by saying, 'Every
four years, my lord!') with the oldest and most powerful nations of
Europe. Thanks, Sir Mathew,' interpolated his lordship, rather tartly,
turning round. His Honor now proceeded for some time on a rather
smooth course, except that he left out a great many h's and put in a
great many a's. The great minds of America, he said, had done a world
for her greatness. Here he condescended to pay what he was pleased to
consider a very deserved compliment to General Flum of New York, whose
broad and