Southern telegraph., 1838-08-22


pations. Justice on ths other, raised her
champions. They were few, but faithful,
There was nerve in her arms There was
righteousness in their cause. She pdnted
TO the wounds they had received, and urged
them forward to the meeting. What wac
the consequences? See them N tho liip'
piness and peace that have blessed the bor-
ders of the land, in the prosperity that has
attended almost every step of our nation.
See them in the radiant hopes, that illumi-
nate the darkness Of the distant future. See
them in the conduct Of other countries, who
have initiated our example and attained the
same invaluable prize. Consequences that
gladden. the warm bosom Of every true pat
riot, and increase the praises that rise from
earthly altars to the throne OF God. Alrea-
dy have they been beheld extending them
selves far and wide--already have they full
ly justified the course Of our forefathers, and
scaled it with the decree of Providence. May
they be seen and felt for ever!
Could the founders of our republic hate
been assured ofthe brilliant success that a.
waited their schemo-could they have been
permitted to gaze upon the sealed pages of
futurity'S volume, and read the glorious des-
tiny that Providence had ordained for them,
with what new vigor would they have been
inspired! Over the cloud of war the rain
bow of hope would have ever bent. Des-
pondencv would never have unnerved their
arms. With an unmurmuring tongue, they
would have endured every ill--with an un-
daunted step, they would have proceeded Oh
in their shining path of honor. However
firmly they might have been persuaded Of
the integrity OF their cause, they could not
have flattered themselves with the expecta-
tion Of such victory. Little did they think,
that half a century would have made such
astonishing revelations. Little did they i'm
agine, that in few years what they left an
infant, would grow to the full stature Of a
man-that the edi6ce Of which they laid the
cornerstone, would SO soon rise to the hea.
vens, through the unwoarying industry Of
their children.
And what has been the cause Of this un-
exampled successf What is it in our con
stitution, that has secured so much prosper
ity to our countryP Why has our eagle
scared so high9 The secret ofour triumph
is to be found in the fact, that ours is lib
eral government--thati in the eye OF the con.
stitution, all men are equal. 1t is this equal
ity ofrights, that forms the distinctive fea
ture Of our polity. This has surrounded ou
country with SO many attractons--this hal
made it 20 satisfactory to ourselves.
(, There is something in the bosom Of nun
to which such form of political society ap
peals, and in which it meets with heart,
response. Where is he so likely to be sat
isfed, as in country which acknowledge
his rank and respects his characterf Wher,
is he better pleased, than in that land whict
throws around him its protecting arms, ant
secures for him peace and happinessi s.
it is here. All are placed on the same foot
ing. The proud distinctions Of aristocrac,
are unknown--each one has an agenc,
through his representatives, in framing law
and establishing those regulations unde
which he is to live. IN the law every man ha
a safeguard. 1t protects and defends him.
injustice dare TO place its iron hand upoT
him, if his rights be inftinged, if his happi
ness be disturbed, he has refuge, whithe
he may flee and have full redress. VIII
will say that such atate Of society is no
desirable? How well designed is it to ALA,
that feverish excitement, which 30 often per
vaded community, and to destroy those
cancerous qualities that fed upon its tran
guilty and pleasure!
| Experience has verified that this kind o
| inf tc fnunral,la a. III tl,
of man. Under it, Christianity may flourish
"like tree, planted by the riversof water
disseminating through all its borders itc
healthful influence, repressing all unholy
emotions, and teaching men to dwell togeth
er in love and harmony. Under it, litera'
ture and the arts may advance and diffnse
their blessings on every side. What is there
connected with man, that does not here fnG
soil in which it may grow? We ask moth
ing more for our country than she deserves
Let her enemies taunt her-.lett the advocate
of royalty desplse her. The history of the
past is her eulogy--the sure hopes of the
future is her glory. The prosperity and
lpeace of her large community refute the
charges that have been made against her
and pronounce her praise with an eloquenct
that cannot be misunderstood.
i What may be the operation of American
freedom upon other nations, we cannot fully
determine. Facts, however, warrant the
supposition that it viii be favorable. Oul
principles plead their own cause, and make
a feryent appeal to natures children every
where. Man, in every country, loves liber
ty. Find him where you will, he prizes j
above all other temporal gifts. Whether he
stand beneath the sultry sky of Africa, ol
dwell in the yoluptuous bowers Of Asia
whether he buflt his hut amid the enduring
SHOWS ef Greenland, or pass his days in the
soft climate of the south, there is that in lib
erty that charms his heart. Talk to man o
liberty, and his languid eye will brighten
and his pulses beat with more rapidiiy
Talk to him of liberty, and strength viii Ts
tIr1 IN the Eainfinu mind and nerve will