Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-15

concord. more than forty years. During that
interval. we have again measured strength with
onr old adversary, both on the land and Oh the
water. On Lake Erie, on Champlain, on the
Ocean. on the borders of Canada, and, more
esnecially. on the memorable plains Of the Mis-,
sissinpi. we met the foe, and exhibited cou-
rage and condue, which crowned our arms
with immortal and never-fading glory. As
long as we remain united and true to the great
rr;nc,,ies which first chained US in the bonds
Of mutu al defence and friendship, so long may
we bid open defiance 10 tho united powers Of
the earth.
Lending an eye to our present and future
condition, so natural TO the occasion, 1t is, as
conceive, 4 sacred duty which we owe 10 Our
country, not less than 10 ourselves, 10 pursue,
with becoming diligence and eons'ancy, ouT
daily avocations; to cultivate all The praise.
worthy principles of our nature; and to guard
our minds from every species OF corrupiio" and
vice: indeed, TO practice, as Tar as possible, the
whole circle Of human duties prescribed to Us,
either as individuals ar as members ct great
! and growing community; to seek the subiims
lieh, of scitnce and all true knowledge; and en-,
deayor, as far as practicable. 20 square our OPT
mons and 10 regulate our conduct tAerehy:-ioc
this being Government emanasing from the
PRINCIPLES of Immortality, bn, Consistently leans,
for suppor, and life. on the purity, intelligence,
zeal. and public love If the People them,
selves The fountains Of power being ky.
pure and indebted, must, necessarily, greatly
refresh, invigor ate, and purify the Go,ernmen;,
which, in its tutn, re-aciinS upon the commu.
niiy, will generate and keep up reciprocal and
happy influence, which cannot but be ser siby
and continually felt in tie growing prosperity,
! welfare, ond improvement OF the country Il
is doubtless highly fSopcr to cherish union
concord, and fellowship with each other; and
spirit Of peace and good will towards the ma.
lions Of the earth To dcpreca,e foreign war;
as detrimental, and, in all respects, hostile to
our happiness and prosperity; but YET rot TO
fear j. for moment in The UgIest visage il can
wear, II necessity be that VIZ must fight Ne
vertheicss, as i, has been handsomely express
ed. il must always behove' US 10 exhibit the
lorbearance and magnanimiiy becoming pow.
erful nation, rather than the sensibili'y Of a
gallant people
And, oh, We fair! what words shall express
the heartfelt, pleasure and joy with which his
day inspires US, in regard 20 you Your pre-.
sencr fills US with emotions, which imagr aIicn
in her fondest imagery and happiesi hours CAT.
no, sufficiently pour,ray. Mothers!-daugh.
trrs!-sisters! - friends?-the day we celebrate
is yours no less than ours. II was Tor you, no.
less than for ourselves, tina, Americans 'oil:d
and bIed for liberty. Without your soulln.
spring countenance The arm OF the warrior had
been unnerved, and wisdom had deserted the
councils Of the statesman Your charms shine
resplenden, in the creation. Your matches
qualities solace, improve, and bless he life OF
man. AT your formation, as the great Mil'on
has said,