The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-19

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ton OF the children of the people. These fields all
verdant because they titled by the hands of eemen
| owners of the soil (Cheers) These they who
render State fourishing and happy. They dread no
seried lines exactng forces Order and law,
and security universally prevail See the thousand ships
that fill our harbors Here the best home of industry
Every where, and more than all, see in every human
countensnce proof that the whole community is made
up independent selirespecting Great applause
See the procession OF thousands of youth out
| from the Common Schools-those nurseries OF New
England literature and New England vrtue-which
vain tor anything approaching to resemblance of this
in any part of this country, except that portion
civil and religious liberty. Over us the genius
of liberty hovers with eye ever watchful, and her
plause) There few topics inviting than the
fuence Of the new world on the old The occasion for
the artsor literature and avs and manners-lmerica
ackno as she ought with gratitude and the
acknowledge also with al regard, that under the cul
ture Of such Hampden and Sidney and other assd
uous friends the seed OF liberty first germnaed which
now overshadows the whole land But America has not
failed to make returns she have not cancelled the OBJ
LEGATION she has at icost made respectable advances TO
equality And she admits that nation she has high
part to act for the general advancement of human interest
and welfare American mines have filled the minis of Eu
rope with precious metals and the markets of the old
world have received the richest products OF her climate
Birds and animals of beauty and value have been ad.
ded to European collections transpants from the
transcepdent and uncounted treasures of forests
have mingled their glores with the elms and ashes,
and classic oaks of England. But who can estimate
the amount value of the augmentation of the
commerce OF the world that has resulted from America
Who could imagine the shock to the Eastern Continent if
the Atlantic were longer traversabe, there
no longer American productions or American markets.
America exercises an influence and holds out exam
pie OF still higher character, because of a political
nature She has furnished proof of the fact
principle Of representaton-s fully capable of full
filling all the purposes OF governmen-tha it actica
beo elevate the masses OF mankind-to raise them to
fhpr IN not in
duty of self government This she be
By the diffusion Of knswledge and education. But my
LENDS America has done America has furnished
Europe and the world with the character of WARRINGTON
Great cheerng) And if institutions had done
kind (Cheers) WAsHIGToN-0hree long continued
cheers)-WA sHSeroNirst in war, first in peace, and
our (Enthusia tic applause) And the veneration
love entertained for him by the people the States
are PeUo 'aaa nsy are worthy Of such
to-day to the intelligent of all EUROPE will say
to the intelligent of the whole worldwhat character of
the century stands out in the relief of history pure
most respectable most subme-and doubt that by
suffrage approaching to unanmity. the would be
WARRINGTON (Cheering) That monument itself is not
unfit emblem of his character by its uprightness
its solidity, its durability Uong continued applause
His publ, virtues and public principles were as
firm and fixed the earth en- which that structure
resshis personal motives pure the serene Hea-
in which its summit is lost Great applause1
But indeed it is not adequate emblem. Towering
ir above this column that hands have built, be-
hold not by the citizens of a single city or single
grandeur of the character and life Of WARRINGTON EN-
husiastc appause In all its constituent partsin all
its actsin all its tos-universal love and admiration il
IS an American production. Deafenng spplause) Born
upon our SOIL of parents born upon soilnever hav
ing for single day hal sight of the old worldreared
amid our gigantic scenery-instruce1 according TO the
modes of the me in the spare but wholesome elementary
knowledge which the institutions Of the country furnish
for all the children OF the peopebrovght beneath
and penetrated by the genial influence Of American soc
eyparaking great destiny of labor-partaking and
Leading in that agency Of our glory the War Of nde
pendencepartakng and leading in that great victory
of peace the establishment Of the present Constitution
behold him, ALTOGETHER AMERICAN. (Deafening ap-
plause) That glorious life
"Where multitudes of virtues passed along
Each pressing foremost in the mighty throng-
Contending to be seen, then making room
For the mutudes which to Gomez
that life in all its purtyin all Its elevation-in all its
grandeur-was the life of American citizen-great
cheers)-I claim him-I claim Washington-wholly for
amidst the perilous and darkened hours of
the the midst of the OF enemies and
the mgvings Of friends, turn to that transcendant
n7me for courage and Tor consolation. To him who de-
mics that our transatlantic liberty be combined with
law and order, and the security of property and power
and reputation-to him who denies that institutions
can produce any exaltation OF SOUL passion for
gloryto him who denies that America has contributed
thing to the stock OF great lessons and
pesto ell these reply by pointing to the character of
Washing II is time that should draw tins discourse TO
close. We have INDUCED in gratifying recollec,ions OF
the past We have enjoy the consciousness of present
prosperity and happiness We have pleased ourselves
it'll well founded hope of the future Let us remember
as responsible beings that have duties and obligations
resting upon us, corresponding 20 the blessings with
which Heaven has favored And let the extent
of power with all the ability with which are gift
ed exert ourselves TO keep alive just tone moral
tment-to inspire regard for religion and mo rsty-and
true and generous love of liberty, regulated by law,
and enlightened by knowledge and truth Let renem.
Der the great truth that communities responsible as
well as indivdualsths without unspoed public faith,
fidelity, honor and truth is not in the power Of const
tutions forms oil government ell the machinery OF
law TO give dignity and fespectabity TO any political
State Letus hope therefore, that may look forward
not to degraded but to improved and elevated future
that hen die and children shall all
signed to the house appointed for all living there may be
Jealous fervd love Of country and equally fervd
pride OF country in the bOsoms all who shall bear
name, inherit blood and ages and agel hence
when honored end consecrated age shall lean upon the
base of that monument and ingenious youth shall
hronR around it, and shall speak to them of its object
Its glory-end the great events which IL intended
to sgnalize and to perpcuate then shall there arise
ejaculation from every faithful breast" THANK Gop
THAT II ALSO AM AN AMERIcAN cIrIzENw
The orator here ceased-and the heavens rang
with the shout of the vast multitude.
Before Mr.. Webster reached his seat the Presi-
dent started to his feet, and stepping forward,
seized Mr.. Webster's hand, and ehook it with great
warmth
Mr.. Webster spoke nearly two hours, and when
he ended, IT was within few minutes OF o'clock.
We Immediately hurried TO our carriage, and were
. conveyed with admirable speed to the railroad
depot by driver Charles Motion, whose good con
duct in this instance we deem worthy OF mention.
We are also under great obligations TO Mr.. Lee,
The Superintendent OF the Railroad--to Mr.. Harm.
den, the amlable and enterprising proprietor Of the
! celebrated Express ofiice-and also TO. Messre.
| Walker and Morse, Of the steamer Rhode Island,
/ Tor the kind attentions which we received from
/ them. h
! The proceedings and movements in Boston after
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