The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

that in domestic circles long distracted by the bitter
ness ofamily quarrels the occurrence of some great
event, either OF JOY Of calamity, restores, for
season at least. the departed harmony, and unites
separated hearts by the strong influence OF COM
mon sympathy and common interest And thus
happily also, In great social communities, we occa-
sonally witness like harmonzlng influence exert
ed by similar means After all, the better princi-
pies Of our nature if they get fair chance, are
more powerful than the evil. Patriotism is some
times victorious over partnership; and faction does
not always triumph over loyalty TO the general good
The seventeenth of June will be 10 our land, we
would tain believe, one OF those hallowing and
reace-lnspirng eras, when dlscord is all but exor-
cised, and men grasp each others hands as brcth-
He were indeed demon who, on such a day,
and within the influence of such a as that
which the Ialrest city of New England will present,
should cherish political animosty party prejudice
and hate.
The present period is one at which such nation
al celebraton-ior national, in the most extended
sense, 1t may well be termed may reasonably be
expected TO exercise to the fullest extent, Its infiu-
encs for good THIS country has been for years torn
and distracted by fierce political agitation. Like
the unfortunate victim of the quackdoctors, II has
been subjected to every variety OF maltreatment-its
energies have been paralyzed-ts vigor terribly i'm
paired-its very existence put In jeopardy. 1t now
wants, first of all, quiet and repose. 1t wants the
opportunity TO recruit its impoverished resources
1t wants to be let alone The great of the peo
ple-the industrious, the manufacturing and the
commercial classes-are all anxiousy DESTROYS OF
shaking of the disastrous influence of mere trading,
huckstering politicians. The emphatic words of
Daniel Webster, at Baltimore, express the truth in
language which cannot be too frequently repeated,
or enforced on the minds of all those concerned in
the business of legislation" Depend upon it, it is
hange, or the apprehension of change, that
every working mans arm in this country.
Changes felt, or changes feared are the bane of
industry, and the prostratlon of our power"
In the celebration of Bunker Hill, all true patriots
will desire TO perceive the promise of the advent of
that day OF calm repose which is so essentially ne
cessary in the regeneration of national affairs,
and the restoration of confidence and security in all
departments OF industry and honest toll Eighteen
years ago, the orator of the day saw the foundation
stone laid, of that noble memorial of the most re-
markable revolution the world has ever seen. We
are not without reason for the hope that in lis,
when trust that the seventeenth of next month
he may be enabled to lay the foundations of lasting
national prosperity-prosperty built not on the shift
ing sands of political expedency or party intrigue,
but on the enduring basis of reason, justice and ex
perlenced wisdom. Men of all parties will assemble
Ii thousands and tens of thousands, on that conse-
Grated spot and the great movement, so auspi-
ciously commenced at Baltimore, will receive an
impetus which shall cause its vibration to be felt in
every quarter of the Union. For what is the ten
dency-what the aim of that movement Is it not
to turn the minds of men from the petty schemes Of
self-seekng politicians, TO the enlightened policy of
sound and disnteresed statesmanship-from the
Improbable and rulnous pursuit of the mere in
teress OF party, to the observance of the pure and
wise precepts Of patriotism and common sense +?
The monument on Bunker Hill has been reared
TO perpetuate the grateful remembrance Of those
heroic achievements which effected the triumph OF
lbery on this continent. The time has come when
another revolution is TO be completed, and another
victory gained over the enemies of our prosperity
and permanent stability. On Bunker Hill let the
war commence. There, on the spot where foreign
tyranny and aggression were made to bite the dust,
let that accused spirit of party hate, which threat
us with a more fearful desoation, receive Its
first determined assault. There, that appropriate
occasion, let Daniel Webster vndicate those great
principles for which our fathers successfully con-
tended unto the death. There, let him WOO back
Tue PATRIOTISM OF the ldnu 10 us Hlst love- IneIe,
let him still more deeply impress on the national
mind, the urgent duty of awaking to full sense of
threatening DANGER and adopting the course to
which cool delberauon and unprejudced judgment
point There, let him carry out still farther the
great movement for the redemption of his country
from the destructive policy of politicians, to
which he laid his colossal shoulder In the city of
Baltimore.
l. al. Il
national rejoicing ever witnessed in the United
States. The preparations on a scale of un
examped magnitude. The Presdent-the prin-
clpal officers of State--the Governors Of the
varo1s States-the Civic Authorities of many of
chief cities-have all been invited and have sig
nliied their intention of being present. Then the
mllltla-the volunteer companles-the numerous ia
trouc and other societies of Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Albany, and many other cities, will
pour in their thousands Ii is estimated from init
nations already received, that there will be upwards
OF 10000 men under arms in the procession. The
concourse of citizens from all parts Of the Union
will be Immense. Indeed, already great proper
ton OF the accommodation afforded by the various
HoIels in Boston, has been engaged. In New Eng
land scarcely any thing else is thought Of The en-
thusastic interest felt there in the approaching ssl-
val is perfectly understandable. We shall take occa-
son in due season. to inform those in this city who
may wish TO participate in the scene, how they can
make the most comfortable arrangements for their
visit
For the next fortnight all will continue TO be hustle
and busy preparation for the celebration The selfish
politicians who drive their trafii c in the best inter-
ests oithe country are, of course uneasy and alarm
ed They dread the influence Of the scene. They
dread the influence of the Great Orator of the day
They dread the effects OF that vindcaon of just and
patriotic princple-of sound statesmanshp-of dis
interested and enlightened national policy which he
will, doubtless, undertake. And well may they be
dismayed. In their fears, however, are the surest
smens OF returning national peace, prosperity and