Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-04-01

| "'aaeN'I NfsfAhtHf Iii
was il meriled
Now, had always believed this saeacions
orator, although peculiarly distinguished for
an eecontricny oil character, to have been one
OF tbbsG patriotic Republicans, who, through
opr late controversy with Great Britain. and
the contest which followed, generously devo-
ted their talents and influence in defence Of the
honor aud independence of their country |
have believed him to be one Of the firm pha-
lana OF democratic Republicans, who s,edfast
aud incorporating, resisted the pretens ions
of British power. aud advanced to the conflict
with no iaultering siep.--I had believed this of
the elegant and sagacions oratof"--bu, when
read his eulogy 50 skiltnlly appended TO. and
brought IN, III connection with ihe ipeenlong
pnnegyric on those mii had achieved the honor
and independence OF then country nj that 10
markDble period Of It's history i suspected |
was IN error. The praises of an individual for
party purposes. and manifested for fDect, must
be received, no, with caution only, but with
onteigned incredibly. such was Mr.. Web
sters caloRim OH Nathan Dane aud such Is
that % on +" the sagacious orator by Gen.
ilayne.
But John Randolph roposes on a bed Of Ian,
rsls at least says Gen. ilayne. By what
distinguished nc, has lac atqui,ed them, or
have they been fugiiiyely obtained 7 llmye r.
erred To ihpse events alluded 10 in his cuiogys
aud will anhbd the iaris AS furnished by the
investigation. very macn fear tint this de.
sslopeoeni will present the sagaeions ora.
tor as dcnuded OF his honors, as has been the
celebrated Nathan Dnnn.
Gen. iiaynr hnu rechrred to The " political
revolution which had rescued III. liberty Of Tie
citizen ihe leading events of which were Ger
talnly those connected with the war ol 1872
q n war which, says Gen. IlHyne, i" ind,spatn-
kI a. "A -. al.
the country, than all other events IN our histo.
~ put together" TO this period OF our hsto.
~ then, wt may rccnr Tor an answer 10 the
question
II should be recolected that IN | SOB, our 90.
vefnneot bad used every conceivable pencen
BILE means 10 Induce Great Bftain To reyok e her
orders III Council. Ia that year n resolution
was introduced IN the House . Representatlses
IN Congress, which declared" Tint the Uni.
ted States could not, without n sacrifice of her
Rights, Honor aud lnicprnd, nee, submit 10
the late odcts OF Great Ijtitnin aud ttance."
From this there we've but two dissenting voices
Here then was formal aud solemn de ara
ton, TO which large minority of he people
cordially responded. by Mr.. Randolph and
those who voted IN thu affirmative" That the
war was to prevent n sacrifice OF tho Klp4n.
Honor and Independence Of The country " Ia
us therefore observe the course pursued by thi4
: shRacous orator. now repusing, IA GEN
iinyne snys, On his laurels, TO acc jmpllsh thu
objects Of this resolution.
The wrongs we endured were onredressed
mud the injuries and insults imposed upon US
were unaioned Tor, when ~ 1909, an n,fanpt.
neni with Mr.. Enkne WIS made, by which our
government. relying on the good faith oi Great
Brilhlh, removed all the = streions on hel
II was, lbsl this same ga.
ira FtuuH -
iaurels, nv Gen Hayne says, came forward ia
the fnllness Of the mGgnaai,nous Peare Partv
with the following resolulion--" fbM the
and trankness with which the Pre-
sideni OF the United States has nel lie over
lures OF the Government OF GTen Britain 10
wards restoration OF harmony and free Com
nefcial intercourse between the two Nations
meet the appreciation of The House Tbi.
said the author Of the Olive Branch uecasiport
n long debate, IN which tho Federallss we're
universally IN favor Of the motion. The dccta-
ration INIT orcftnres originated WHh the G0per,
hem % Great Britain, md tie ddniissiOn oTfbr
WHItnghe~ ~ That Government, 10 an honorable
and equm adjustment OF the differences winch
existed bfi~een the two countries, were parllth
ularly gratifying 10 TINT party.
Mr. GARDENER, "A member Of thai Conpresf
was among the most ardent eulogisis Of NJ.
hhdisob. " Al last, thai stute OF things Ortgit.
htig PTop0Hd by Great Britain, has been
brought hDont both as regards the aauslny
eoniended Tor, aud as regards the Assurance
of resistance desired
SO responded the Governor of Mossacha.
sets The Legislature Of the State Resolved.
" that the prompt acceptance by the feders1
administration Of The c0BciLiai0ry operfureg Of
hren Bfinig, which opened the door for the
removal otihose gteynus embarfassmehts, by
Va = IA he md
zens have SO long been paraly zed, meets tho an
probation, aud will ensure the support of this
Commonwealth" THIS encomiasiic strain was
re-echoed by Messrs. Wagner and Henson, by
the Editor OF the New York Erelnng Post, and
by tho Pedce PdrtV PRINTS IN the New Enelaud
States. Chaplets Of laurels were entu ibcd
and gracefully ornamented the front of our
sagacious oIaior"--Iie had not vet deserved
The bed OF laurels--his subsequent acts. i'm this
Emporium, drama, entitled him 10 this more
distinguished reward, aud Gen. Hayne has ac-
cordngy prepared il for his repose. VIVA,
those subsequent acts were shall relate.
Great Britain, having derived all the Ivan.
tages OF temporary free intercourse With this
country aud urged with confidence ia the be.
liei oil the superior strength Of the Fcace PartL,
by these manifestations of a too conciliatoIy
temper, disayowed the acts of her Minister
again placed IN the same relations which they
had been, and precisely in which they we're at
the adoption of the Resolution in 1903.
Every subsequent attempt "to rescue the
liberty OF the CITIZEN" and to secure the honor
and prosperity OF tho country by negotiation.
failed. Accordingly at the close of the year
1911, when iorbesfance ceased 10 be virtue
and when we were called upon by the dear
est Ties which connected US to our country, 10
put OH the armour aud attitude Of defence. the
following Resolutions. pre- paraiory TO our open.
llrm and decided defence OF our rights, and re-
dress for the wrongs inflicted upon us--were
introduced in the House of Representatives in
Congress.
-" That II is expedient TO authorize tho Pres;.
dent, under proper regulations, to accept tue
service II any number of volunteers. not ex.
ceeding 100000 TO be organized, trained aud
held in readiness, TO act on such service as the
exgencIes OF the Government may Tenujre y