Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-08-15

The pouod has again arrived which,
TON IT'S associations, Is well calculated to
awaken thrilling emotions IN the hearts Of
cihzens Of the United States. The ami
rerssry OF the Nations biSth- day should
be greeted with dem constructions Of patriot
&c JOY the waving OF nstionsl banners /:
the sound OF martial and cheering rnssic /;
and especially. in dsyout and grateful
aeknov Judgments To the Almighty God,
10 whose Providence We are indebted for
The Distinguished civil and religious priyi-
leges We ENJOY.
! ii WAS the custom of antiquity, observ-
ed. also, in modern times. to pefpetuate
by "monumsnIal marble. or other means
the recollection of extraordinary events
or the memory Of eminent men. The
I practice has obtained 10 some extent in
this Country. Bu; the best and most en-
durinR "monufent' OF the excelleneis
and achievements Of the patriotic fathers
oi The Republic 10 fouad in tho hearts Of
tho people living "mc?umcnr Hit,
which tho return Of this day inspires a.
fresh with the genuine spin: OF az.
lmpassionrd elSGucnce animated BY
the exciting theme. has often dvelt upon
the causes that led 10 the separate. OF
the Colonies" from 'Ihs Mother Coup-
try, has frequently depicted. in glowing
strains, no ardent struggle for indepen-
dence-Is poIils-its ci.siiudes-i,s
glorious tcrmInstion-ond as often ON.
/ pioycd IFS powers TO do homage Co tho
deeds OF the master spirit that achieved
our political redemption. Though .hese
topics furnish an incXhausiihle source Of
Pleasing and profitable "Reminiscences. IL
- net our design 10 dwcllupon them here.
VIC have entered upon the promised
d'-thc political Cansan-kave i; in
our possession richly cultivated. aud we
shall honor our noble ancestry. from
whom we Inhc:It II. most by occupying
II IN the proper spirlt: by ohcrishins such
recol!eeiionS OF their exalted PATRIOTS m a.
shall lead us TO maintain. untarnlshed
the principles Tor which they rled,e a
their lives, their fortunes, and their "a
cred honor
Love Of liberty j, inherent in the hear.
Of man and coovAl Aiih bis existence
Prompted by this he ha. always sined At
sell government. The perfection Of human
sooieiv; the means 10 secure which. NAV
Dc regarded as the political "philosophcr' $
stone sought for with the utmost ardor
by Ph'lanlhropists aud statesmen. The
operations Of this principle can be traced
IN every age Of the would. AZ times i,
seems 10 have arisen in tie majesty Of ITS
sire myth. broken the letters that mnnacled
1t. and freed itAelf altogether from the
grasp OF tyranny and despetism. Aner
witnessing the degradation ard misery OF
mankind under the ancient monarchies
how grateful 10 behold Iapublican Greece
and Rome Their political institution,
possess various points Of beauty and a..
traction. They di,play. also, vast wis.
dom and great aitainmenls IN ;hc science
o'governmeni. Th"i;symmelrical p:or r.
mons, ~ ecnpanson with Preceding or
contemporary powers. were az the stately
edifiee. admirable for It's architectural
taste. TO the wandering Arsb's hut
Fertile IN their arrangements for civil
and social happiness. they are AZ -fstefuI
To enlightened philanthropy as ,hg sieht
OF the greet Oasis is 10 the ueary ira.
weller who has trlverssG The cternsl sand.
that surround IL. Dot how short N, il
durahon They were oyerihrown after
comparatively short career, in part from
some Inherent defects. but riincipally
from the want 81 influences 10 sustain
them. to Which their projectors aud found.
cTs were strangers. In subsequent ne.
RODS the stTugglings Of the sarrs prinei.
pic nsy DO seen. The Island from
whence cane cuf faihoTs Is distinguished
Tor these contests The in6omilshle spi.
Iii OF freedom animated IS inhabitants
Nor was II wholly unrroduetve. BY the
lAhor' Of the Hampdens and SIDNEY,
and kindred spiu's Of that I,le more 81
enii libsriy has been cngrafieJ upon the
Hu''h Constitution than ~ any othe,
nation save tho United States. Still !,
dad not there attain maturity. n wests
served Tor The founder, q this Rerobl,c
satisfactorily 10 solve the problem II ,elf.
government md f1t The reofls Ev,n0
under ~ wise Institutions 10 furnish :
practical elucita'i3n q iis accomplish.
mont.
Tho results u he American Reyolu.
non The system u government establish.
81 tic success which Lat attended a.
devtioPe some highly interfering ireih,
90 The discovery II v hich We nay "a.
dodge patriotic rridc. and Tho continue j
'otscrfsncc 81 Whioh Is neeosslfv 70 ia.
'"fe pfosotEiy We ate here tauyh,
most clearly that vshgi9a and eaaegfon
c'n,liiu'e Ito only ifae foundation of r..
puDiirsn gofefnurr'. OR ancestor.
eert enlirhiened 80 tlf'uaIs men Tie
timber Of ihe Constitution lbatnats.
fial solely. And being founded on inisii,.
genee snd virtue. zoe saro means are
required 10 maintain 81. These afe in.
f"rcnsllle .fequti'c' % - stem 20 sell.
government ~ ilis latter phfase We
iY not mean liberty 10 every iadiridosi
I 90 aei o. he plsases irrespective ofihe
riuus q vbpieso1e riyd ffgalafions 49,
Ims would lead % the vars, state ~ 20.
Getty ~ feii.govemmynt 30 undrrsisnJ
'be 1ghi q Che people 60 fcgslsio hen.
selves ~ igyS d ilef owb mskinr Of.
Der % pe1on 70 ~ ileir ogu retfeses.
iattgea And 10 fu.istn insfifrft..s =,