Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1828-06-07
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90 had as lief be Brownist n politician. -saakespea,e
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Fame has wound her wrcaths around the brows I'M,
revolutionary statesmen OF New England and they lave
received their rewards If they deserved we'll OF cir
country, what do those daring deserve who compcn
ced the conflict i'll arms at Lexington. Concord and ON
that immortal Height crisoncd with thc richest blood of
the of freedom 1t is not SO mrcl, their uuvic;pr
bravest veterans otc bravcsiof VIII Charlcstyn
was IN flames while the clang OF resembling in
their ears, and the CLEAN of bright steel flashing on
their eyest not their steady courage in that hour of
deadly peril,on which their claim To Inc rrat;tude {
Posterty Is founded is founded their disintercstcd
love OF country their deep unwavcrng devotion TO the
cause OF liberty IL something than TIN, love of
glory which induced them dare the peril of such con-
hcts True it is, they had arms i'm their bon bu, tho
halter around their nccks True it is hcv mirht
have fallen goriosy those fields but they ni~ have
received the feons dcr'h and instead of monument RI
sing to the heavens to tell and tell for ever The ustous
story OF their deeds the rank grass of those now consecr
ted spots might have waved over a rebels grave
/" Rebellion, dishonoring word
" Whose wrongful blight 80 oft has stain'd
81 The holiest cause that tongue or sword
" Of mortal ever lost gnn'd.
I" How many spirit born to bless,
|" Has SINK beneath tina; whitening name
I" Whom but day 5, II hour success
' Had waited to eternal fame :"
It is my purpose repeat the of told story of our
revolutionary contest hasten to the closing scene when
the army, that army which had endured and had suffered
much whose officers and soldiers had sacrificed the
best years OF their lives and had received nothing had
undergone physical evils far more fearful than the dan
gers of the field watched through the long night storms
ofwnter, and when down with fatigue and cold and
hunger, found their couch rock with snow bank
for pillow what their conduct when their sulefios
were brought homo to them by eloquent and able
ccndiaTy in his soustirring languagewhen they were
told that after pursuit of long years. the object
for which they set out at length brought within their
Teach' Yes, says the wrer) yes, my friends, that
suffering courage of yours active once it has con-
Quoted tie United States of America through doubtful
and bloody 1t has placed her in the chair ofinde.
v Tn Iyho
country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish yo,Ir
WORTH and reward your scrvces country courtinp your
return TO private life with of gratitude and smiles of
admiration; longing to divide with you that independent
cy which your gallantry has given, and those riches
which your wounds have preserved Is this the case
UT is 1T rather country that trampes your rights dis
dams your cries and insults your dstrcsscs2 Have YOU
not more than suggested your wishes and made
known your wants to coDCTess wants and wishes which
gratitude and policy should have anticipated rather than
evaded and have you not lately iii the meek language
OF enrcang memorials begged from their favour what
you could no longer expect from their justice How have
you been answered. Let the letter which you are called
to consider tomorrow reply fths then I've your treat
en while the swords you necessary for the de-
fence Of America what have VOC to expect from peace
when your voice shall sink and your strength dssipate by
division When those very swords, the instruments and
companions of your glory shall be taken from your sides
and no remaining mark Of military distinction left but
your wants, Ifrmos and Can you then consent
to be the only sufferers by this revolution and retiring
from the field grow old in poverty, Indebtedness and
contempt Can you consent to wade through the vile
nire of dependency, and the miserable remnant of
mat HE TO charity, which has hitherto been spent
OUR fyou can, goand carry with you the Jest of TO-
ries, and the Of whgshe ridicule and what is
worse thc pity Of the world Gostarve and be forgot
ton But your spirit should revolt ts if YOU have
sense enough to discover and spirit enough oppose ty
ranny under whatever garb may assume WHISTLER if be
the plain coat Of repubcansn the splendid robe Of
royalty you have not yet learned discriminate be-
tween people, and cause, between and principles
awake attend your situation and redress Yourselves
If Tho present momont be lost, every future effort is
vain and your threats tcD will be empty as your
treaties now
One would have thought lat this lg f wrought adjry>