The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-03-07
LETTERS FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHiseroN Cur Guar. Mr.. EwISG Of
Ohio, has been addressing the Senate on the
Tariff He is new Senator from Ohio, and
not only a new Senator, but neto man in
Cicero's accr2ta,inn of the phrase. tie is now
among The first in the Senaic,-not perhaps,
in oratory, though he is good speaker,-hHt
among the first for grasp OF mind, Tor correct,
logical, and national views. lie is emphatic
ally sound mnn--an able lawyor,-- nd, by
and by, will be, venture to predict. ds,in
guished statesman. That hackned topic, the
tariff, lie has already clothed in a new dress.
He has started in another orbit, and developed
many points of political economy quite new.
MIR. Ewing is a man over 40, perhaps Al. 9
or Swell, and firmly bnilt-of about six feet,
and a goody size Ills private life is interest
ing, as demonstrating, with thousand other
examples, the peculiar excellence of our insti-
tutions in opening the faculties of the mind,
and in encouraging the poor boy to consider no
honorable exaltaton beyond his reach. He
is the son of a poor tavern keeper, somewhere
between Lancaster and Chlihcothe-did the
honor OF the stable-acted the part of the host
Ter and the servan for many years ill., by and
bv, feeling himself made for something else, he
determined upon ha'ing collegiate education.
Nothing is impossible to him who is resolved. !
the Kanhawa, AMI chopped wood for money,
doing as much inoae day many men did in
three. Thus lie was able to lay up funds 10 fit
for, and TO supporthImself in, college. He con-
timed alternately chopping and studying till
his collegiate edcation was finished, Then
came his law slIdies, which. by the kindness
of friend, he was enabled to get through
then that subsequent prosperity which talent
and industry always give TO Their worshippers
and now you see him, his first term in tue
U. S Senite, taxing stand among the first,
and laying he foundation of a reputation which,
by and by, will rank him among our Ilustrious
mcn-who, 40 matter 10 what party they be-
long when trly ustrious ana upright, are the
common proPrty of their whole country-the
Jewels of our Republic, that are sparkling in
the Capitol
How instrulive is such life as that of Mr.
Ewing-and vet how many can tell nearly the
same story Docs he feel ashamed of il 7
think not, forlhere is no truly great man who
would not relice that his own arm had taken
him from obnnriy, and put him side by side
with :he great men of his country. Small
minds feel ahamed of such things. Great
minds rejoice to narrate them--are proud of
them, and beqieath them to their children as
their exploits, as famous as those of the laurel
led chcitain.
ask, sand yet how many antell nearly The
same storyi" low many New England young
men, for example, have gone forth from their
homes 10 the ditant West, or the distant South
with their lntelects as their only property, and
their enterprise their only stock in trade !
am surprised finding so many N. England
men in Congress. New England is not only
represented byher own members, but her sons
are found comirg from almost every State.
Ina IN ,,f,x
teal account Of he members of Congress from
New England, btsides her own delegations, but
l may have, byand by. For the present, let
me tell you, that in 1620.2l, there were in
Congress THIRTIoSE gentlemen from the sin
gle State OF Connecticut, in addition to her
own delegation. There are now six Senator's
IN Congress, natives of that State. And this
is Connecticut alone, without Massachusetts,
that fertile nursery of patriotism, literature,
and distinguished men. Whit an eulegium
are such facts upon our beloved homes
Portland .4dUeTtiSer.
The following is an extract from letter
OF the Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Evening journal:
assure you | make no idle assertion,
when aver that the President of the u.
States demands ofthe people the election of
Sah Hyrsg ahhh d Rdsft Dc e add
ers of "the party" throughout the country |
am prepared to prove that within the cur
rent week, Andrew Jackson declared in the
presence of three gentlemen, that Mr.. Van
Buren, should occupy the chair from which
the casting vote against his nomination as
Minister to London proceeded, and that the
baltimore Convention must nominate him
for the Tice Presidency! challenge an au-
contradiction of this statement, and
will hold myself responsible to establish its
truth. Now, is it not disgraceful to the
character Of government, when free insti-
buttons were expressly framed for the pro-
lection of the rights and opinions OF the
people, that the chief executive officer of
that government should, with mpunty, at
tempt to spurn its salutary provisions, by
his own arbitrary will for the
independent snffrages of his insulted consti-
tuency? Will they tamcly submit to this
tyrannical dictation, and receive the I" SIC
voto ! SIC jubt0 % of Andrew jackson as a
sufficient warrant for their slavish subser-
viency? Will they bow their necks, with
Eastern idolatry, at the shrine of ignorance
and imbecilly, or stand erect before this
bold usurper Of their rights and of the pow
ers OF the constitution, and cry long live the
Senate of the United States-down with
the Dictator Shall the column of onr
glory be shaken TO its foundation
by the restless aspirations of selfish ambi-
ton, or shall it receive additional contribu-
tons to its strength and beauty by the pat
riotic vigilance of those who reared it !?
Let the people of the United States an
swer: to them, the blessings of our country
are committed, and let them be circumspect
in the performance of their trust"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90.
The Centennial Birth day Of George Wash
ington, was celebrated here Yesterday, by Di.
vine service in The Capitol, at IL o'clock. A.
NJ, and by Military parade at o'clock, z. NJ,
by dinners at 5 P. NJ, and by balls in the eve.
ming. The exercises were TO have commenced
at O'Clock, but we're delayed for more than
a quarter OF an hour, awaiting the arrival of the
President. The Judges Of the Supreme Court
entered the hall in body, ana took the seats
assigned for them. Every eye in the room
caught the countenance of the venerable Chief
Justice, and rested upon it, until The deep SOL
emnity OF his own feelings, inspired by the oc-
casion, pervadeG each bosom. Mr. Adams ON
ihis, as on all other occasions, anticipated
the hour, and took seat little back from
the area. The President did not attend, and
the chair appropriated for him remained unoc.
cupied No member of the cabinet, except the
Secretary Of War, was present.
However Inconsistent the President NAV be
IN other matters, and on other subjects. his op.
position TO the civil character and edministra
ton of President Washington has been uni.
form, IRON the time of giving his vote of dis
appreciation OF that administration, to the pres.
ent period. If those who " IRE in favor of re.
moving the rrmo;ns IF Cooroo lU.t -,