The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-28

A's mind IS as vigorous, as actipe and as ds-
e'imfnating as a. pas m hs meridian oC H.,
days that he enjoys fine health, and all n.
| oodny Utgor and aehpay Which belong TO man
Of siIty.fUe or sirfy-sir.
| Now, sir, let me attempt 10 give utteraDce
to the ecstacy OF Joy and delight which The
transactions Of this day have produced on NV
| own mind. In common with all my associates
IN this imposing assembly, feel that our
county Is redeemed and sayed-the sounds oC
unity and concord which strike the ear from
every seat in this sacred iemple-the united
declaration OF entire acquiescence in the re-
suit Of our delberations-the enthusiastic
pledges, rendered by every member Of this
august body, to devote himself, heart and
hand, 10 sustain the distinguished individuals
we are about to present TO the people as Tho
men OF our unanimous chaice-the expression
Of joy on the faces ofso meny aged and yene.
rated patriots, who have finished their course
in public liie-who have long since crossed
the meridan-are on their downward course
and will soon pass the horizon, 10 be Seen
here no more; ! say, sir, to hear such men
testify their feelings OF appreciation pledge
their jealous efforts 10 advance the cause and
success, produces sensations which canno, be
described. To hear the shouts of approba-
tion-the enthusiastic promises OF exertion.
and the confident predictions OF victory, from
the young and vigorous portion of this body,
is enough to inspire the most confirmed stole.
In short, the entire manifestations of this day,
so exciting, so cheering, have produced ge-
neral ecslacy Of delight, of which those who
have not Witnessed the scene, and felt the
threatened danger of disagreement in this
body, as we have done, can form no concep-
ton. For one, must say that although am
near the termination Of the prophetic number
of days allotted for the life of man, have ne
yer, in that long period, Witnessed such an
imposing spectacle. | am almost ready TO
repeat and apply 10 myself the pious exclama-
ton the good old Simeon.
Mr.. President-Is not this enough for one
day! The great object which brought Us
here, from every part of the Union, is accom-
plished. That object was to produce unity
and harmony Of action in the great struggle
we are on the eve of commencing; strug-
gle TO save the liberty, the morals and the
happiness of the people, and to rescue the
constitution from the hands of profligate men,
under whose management il is sinking to de-
cay. This object, repeat, has been gained.
1t is the opinion Of every American, whose
principles have not been lebased by the cor
rupt and corrupting Influence of the national
, administration, that an effort should be made
to save the nation that effort has now been
made, and successfully made. The unity and
zeal it has produced, have accomplished half
the victory already, and will consumma,e it
hereafter. Ii is now manifest that we came
here, deeply impressed with the importance Of
the object at stake, which is nothing lesssthan
the perpetuity Of the glorious constitution be-
queathed by our fathers. We all know, sir,
that in such struggle, in contest for such
prize, we cannot afford to dispute and wran-
gle about minor matters and we have there
fore offered up our preferences on the altar OF
patriotism. This Convention has carried out
its professions, that il seeks the prosperity
and happiness of the whole Union, and that it
contends for principles instead of men. Our
choice has not been restricted for want of ma
teral among the Wings and Conservatives
of the county there are thousand enlighten-
ed patriots, honest, capable and faithful, into
whose hands we may safely commit the Exc
cutive Government of the country From
such men we have made our selection, and
now give TO the nation, united, unbroken
pledge to support it. We cannot therefore
despair or permit our hopes to sink. There is
talent and virtue enough in the nation to save
it. After what we. have accomplished, nothing
is wanted but unity, energy and confidence
let these be put in reqnisition, and victory will
perch upon our standard, the constitution will
be saved, the purity Of its administration re-
stored, and we will transmit il to our children
as we received il from our father. say We
iciR, because every gentleman on this floor
old and young, stands pledged TO redeem the
promise. Depend Oh it, sir, there is con-
servatiye principle in the great mass Of the
American people, which may he called into
successful action by united effort; and l am
now fully persuaded that victory will crown
our efforts, since we have this day unturled
before the nation, the Union flag, Inscribed
with the motto OF the Hon. Mr.. Wise, of Nr-
ginia, "union for the sake Of the Union"