Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

Britannia Majesty acknowledged these STATES n be
free, sovereign, and independent" they were already
recognized BY large portion of the old world os bay
IN honorable place among the nations of the earth
=, ifc Consequences ~! his victory who can tell p
ne Theme, III lis iull tagelcpement, is equal 10 the
pest eSe'tions Of tie strongest intellect which en-
"sm'cHea ny philosophy, by history, ana nv ENLARGED
Individual experience, welded faithful and eIo
quent pen. Let US. however, my friends, on this aus
pcIous occasion, rejoice in our share nj tba adu,n
.sges which have been handed down to u.s. We can
appreciate the benefits, which, as Freemen, we ara
constantly allowed TO enjoy. We can glory in the
psVneges, which, as citizens, claim as our most
invaluable birth right. We unite in doing honor
He &c" VINO are still among US, as survivors Of "ths
'a'es lhat tried mems souls if we have not ac
eo'ohg 10 ancient custom, cmhanled the bodies of liz
Stpaf'eu we can render TO hei. memories the heart
r" homage OF our reverence and love- Whether thew
oe i.Ving or dead i! becomes US to recognize and 10
Us among The richest of our pubic blessings
tue just and noble fame Of our Revolutionary wor
thes. WI
Tie internal and domestic contest which was brought
70 aautary pause by the adoption of the Constitution
OF lo9, the renewal Of the controversy ON the no;n,
IN regard TO which opinions had moi been reconclsd
he happy termination which The adoption of numerous
faoicai ano wholesome amendments effected all fnr
hsh mater OF deep interest," and full Of the richest in
aHue,on. but, however inviting the employment, i,
70 gong af beyond the limits Of the duty which
aas oeeh mere assigned TO me, 10 occupy YOUR
l,ma by dwelling on these topics. l. therefore. psss
.hem oy, 10 make reference though but brief one
10 some o. the prominent fundamental elements which
are ingrailed INTO our political ordinances
Union, justice, domestic tranauiuv tho commor
defence The general welfare The blessings of liberty
were Inc OBJECTS Tor whicn the Constitution was nv
daned and established These purposes could be- reach
cd only through tie sentiment of an abiding reliance
upon Tue Iprghtness and snaiciency Of the supreme
ana only Legitimate power-the people themselves
he means employed in this important work were the
enforcement ct the principle Of the separation of the
Legislative, Executive and Judicial authority the nre
seVa'on OF the independence Of the sovereign States
except whefe they had surrendered on common altar
Poition OF ther power; and the practical recognition
the doctrines Of popular the equality
l9ns, and the freedom Of religious worship from all
Stale interference. Under these general heads. and
the various subdivisions, embraced the modes Of
operation
Whatever may be occasional Temporary d;fEcpl.
ties whatever may be TIE errors which we must 6enIorc
"hile man has TO bear the nfrmities Of his human ma
ufe, u cannot ne seriously denied that making fair
allowance ior the counieracting influences of the evil
passions which are planted in the hearts of the sons of
men, our experience proves that we enjoy to the fullest
extent, so far as they depend on forms Of Government
the blessings existence. Here again is sure ground
OF deep thaDktGness 10 revolutionary patriots and
-g.s' VINO 'nos made perfect their previous magnifi-
cent work. and on each return Of this anniversary il ia
our imperative duty, as am il always will be our
uess Pleasrre TO the loud and cordial
OF our obligation and our praise.
In the eonfst of opinion in which the cardinal fea
lures OF our Government were marked out and the true
principles OF our constitutional system practically
ratiiifd, tnsre were evolved sentiments, sympathies
impulses and tendencies, which served to character
Use our leading statesmen, mud 10 divide our popu-
laton into two great parties This the appropriate
occasion, u had the ability, and yon could afford the
time, to trace line of separation The creed of Re-
puoicanIsu,, as distinguished from that Of Federalism
IS that however which profess believe 10 be based
upon the rock OF Independence and 10 be conducive 10
the maintenance of human rights. As members of the
great Democratic family, It not improbable 10 u.s. to
fecur at stated periods like this the history Of events
which preceded, which aoasUtpiAf pou or our coun-
try, to awaken sentiments Of attachment to
political faith to detect hereses which might impair the
usefulness Of our organization, 10 eradicate occasional
prejudIces which might otherwise become injuriousy
nteterae, and 10 renew, proper spirit, the deter
mnation to discharge, unders;andIngy, and with
ligheued frmness, the high responsibilities which,
citizens of The Republic, must feel 10 be devolved
upon US.
Among most pressing duties at this period is that
of uphoding against all opposing interests, the princ
pies which have been so noby asserted persevering
ly defended, and so happily secured. Theories,
schemes and notions, antagonist 10 our views, have
been necessarily proclaimed, pernaciously advocated,
and when opportunity existed, recklessly enforced
The great of National Bank, and the dis.
trbuon among the States of the proceeds of the pub.
lie lands, q refer to these two merely by way Of exam
pe) yet avore bpc,s ct the leading politicians,
OF Fedfral fcOOGl
of cherished sentiments, are driven direct
ly into open, nniinching, Incorporating resist
10 such cepiive and bdneful propositions In
combating plans limited in their power 10 do COED,
and potent for the Vaccinations of evil display
our attachment, the Fundamental doctrines Of the
volution, our continued admiration Of the beautiful
conjecture of the Constitution, unwavering prefe
for party associations and seadast reso-
luton to maintain the stability and welfare Of the Re-
public.
ybo sfod
TO another and an important portion OF your annual
celebration, were TO descent upon the various in
teres,ing and fruitful subjects which he:e rise up
10 view. With an nllusion TO one other topic,
will conclude the duty which has been allotted 10
me.
Among the momen,ous consequences Of the Decia-
ration of Independence and the establishment of Anne
rcan institutions, The diffusion through the nellects
OF the inhabitants OF the old world of the doctrine, that
as obedience constitutes large part OF government
so the of The people msy be the power be obey
ed Infatuated despo.ism, iliibera monarchy and I'M
equal representation still deny to the nations of Europe
true perception Of the wide extent and real majesty
Of the power of the people. Ii is by the gradual dis
trbltion Of the knowledge OF the working of the ma
chinery of free establishments that the general
philanihropist hope for the en!ghtenng Of The
whole earth in political faith. While accountable
y in relation 10 ourselves, and to future generations on
this soil, and in regard % the mighty destiny OF our
beloved Union. is weigkiy to demand from
ceasng vigilance and uninermit'ed effort must not
be nstentve to tho fact, that the eyes of tie whole
civilized world are turned towards us, and that the fate
OF unborn millions on other continents certainly and
deeply involved in the experiment Of career Let
then, on this glorious jubilee join in the earnest
prayer TO the omn potent Ruler Of the Universe that
may be enabled under TIE divine protection, 60
ourselves individuals, by the dictates of sound
religion and elevated integrity and 10 direct the
Of the administration Of public affairs by the prn
cples of public liberty, national faith and unbemished
honor. 1t was the dying consolation Of Epamnondas,
that he left Greece free II may then be privilege
in the closing Of lfc TO experience the happy
consciousness that permitted to breathe ga last
aspiration to Heaven ofcontinued blessing
try"
NEWARK, Ohio, July s, le43.
| The Democratic meeting the 4th, at the Court
House, was unusually large and well attended The
proceedings harmonious and never did We see
public meeting 90 CT with satisfaction to all pre-
sent. DR.. M1hers, Of Falisbury, in speech Of some