The native American., 1838-03-03


soldier no longer pressed the soil. But new and
appalling danger threatened to crush the infan
liberty even in her cradle. Washington was the
idol of the army: He had made it what il was,
His soldiers looked to him with devotion. Those
soldiers were starving--they were about to be
disbanded without any provision for their present
support, or remuneration for their past services
they held the fate of the country in their hands,
they were disa1ected and mutinous Had Wash
ington but entertained, for moment the mad am
bition ofmerey personal success, there is too much
reason to believe he hadthen but to have stretched
forth his arm, and he might have grasped scep-
tire. But he had higher and holier thoughts.
Again he showedby his example that he belonged
TO the country--not the country to him. m.
Harmony was restored. The troops were dis
banded. Peace smiled upon the land, and golden
harvests ienrichedit. A A9ai D ad
Another danger was to be incurred A common
danger and "a controlling necessity had hitherto
sufficed TO keep together the thirteen united inde-
pendent sovereimties.ds proved any thing but a
union. Doubt and dismay pervaded the land
The most sanguine despaired. On the one hand
was anarchy, on the other a monarchy or some
other form of government too strong for the IL
berries of the people, A convention was called
from the several States to consider remedy; over
that convention George Washington was unan-
mously summoned to preside. remedy was
found. Those deliberations resulted in that Con-
stitution which, with some slight notifications,
still remains the monument-the most glorious
monument-of the wisdom of its trainers. rs if
A President was to be elected. With one voice
the People cried out for Washington. 1t was not
the glory of his military career, nor the desire of
forwarding his tried worth, nor the dazzling halo,
which emblazOning his public lfe had filled their
minds with enthusiasm, that produced this unani-
nifty. tl la n NJ. 4 qy ia
4. A 11eaU Government aOds TO be tried. Its de-
tails were not arranged-its operation was not
knOwn-its ultimate value and strength were
doubted and feared. By some it was thought too
strong: by others it was believed to be too weak
They required at its head not only military lead
er--not only tried Patriot-not only an honest
man--nor yet only stern and unyieding
one.H They must have 'sagacous statesman
prompt and vigorous-compromisi and gentle
No visionary speculator on the science of govern
ment; no politician, scheming and experimenting
with the powers under his CONTROL They mus
have great champion, of political and intellectual
liberty, whose prudence, frmness, sagacity, SOUND
and practical views Of the progress of govern
ment and foresight into the effects, of administers
| tive acts, should form bulwarks to the frame o
tSONtIHlHcIlL tHcl uuScLtlcu anu sullSIdDle #t3
Look back to the history of those days. Every
hour is witness of the services-every day Of
fers tribute to the memory of George Washing
ton.tas ssfo g88s{ ei ls6aa ..-l lai g.,..8
i Four years more, and we see him again re
luctany yielding the earnest solicitations of hi
friends; compelled to accept the same offic
again conferred upon him by a, grateful people
Intestine commotions shook the whole fabric O
the newly cemented government to its foundations
His profound wisdom, and his glorious populari-
ty, suppressed them and supported it. Then
comes that crowning glory of his liie--that rich
and inestimable legacy--that able, and eloquent
and patriotic state paper, which has just been
presented to you. 1a @a
He died, as he had lived, ready to pay the great
debt to Nature, when it should be demanded Of
| him. sa,. s,sa!ti..l3a A s. -tH
AT his death Nation wept. Throughout its
borders, every household lamented the loss of a
parent millions sympathised together. III
On such man, am required-by the terms
Of the Resolution, with the execution of which
am charged-to pronounce an eulogy. can
not. There are some subjects which SO fill the
mind, and occupy the heart, that language cannot
| be found, with which to express them. This is
one of them. His eulogy is written in the pages
of history. When he entered into the service Of
the then revolted colonies, he found them distract
ed among themselves in interests, united only In
one great object, contending against a mighty
power. He led their armies to victory, achiev-
ing at every step almost impossibilities When
he resigned his command, independence had been
achieved. The World looked with varied inte-
rest for the result. There was no government
which foreign nation could recognize. From
the loved calm of his domestic life he is called to
shape the fabric, to fix the proportions, and raise
the affairs, and build up the walls of the great
temple of Liberty. 1t was done: when he retired
from his officiating ministry in that great temple
he left an acknowledged government in the hands
of his successor. 4st tssra ylt
Shall take you to his fire-side, to his circle o
friends, and show you the deyout Christian, the
kind, the benevolent, the hospitable and nelligen
citizen! Shall we go into the eve of battle ant
look upon the mighty workings of his proiount
mind providing for the result of the contest, be j
defeat or victory! Shall we go into the storm 0
battle, amid the serried files, when the clashin.
steel, and the roar of the cannon, and the blast 0
the trumpet, and the neigh of the war-horse, ant
the shrieks of the wounded, and the shout of th
victor, might well appal the stoutest soul! aa
Full of resources, calm, composed-with a cou
rage that no danger can alarm, and firmnes
Il that No niinnoncxy oop ko and mind So wel