The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-16
MIR. BUTLER'S REPLY.

MR.. BUTLER'S REPLY.
FAIR LADY feel honored in being the cho-
sen organ of my brother Wings, to tender to you
their sincere and grateful acknowledge fol
the beautiful banner just presented. Our obliga-
tions are increased by the graceful manner and
gracious sentiments which accompanies the pre-.
sentation. Sentiments SO patriotic and exalted
emanating from source so pure, cannot fail tc
be indellbly impressed upon our memories and
our hearts.
My fellow-Whgs of the Third Ward (already
fired with emulation in this glorious strife Of
princpe) felt their hearts grow warmer and their
arms stronger when they learned through the
prints that banner, to be conferred by lady,
was to be the trophy Of the conquering ward
They felt new element of strength springing up
in their bosoms, when they beheld bright eyes
beaming upon them and fair hands holding out to
them the rewards of victory.
Look up, gallant Wings of the banner ward, Of
the banner city, of the banner State Look
proudly up into the bright and beaming faces OF
your fair fellow-patriots And, as the most ap-
propriate mode of making your grateful acknowl-
edgments for the blushing honor they have show
cred upon you, tell them in the language of their
favored motto, that all the Wing boys of the Third
Ward are for union, union forever" Truly
these ladies are the light of the world The salt
of the earth, and in the enthusiasm of my admi-
ration had like to have said its pepper too
New if you can withdraw your eyes from the
lovely donor, will for few moments direct your
attention to the beautiful gift. Indeed it is re-
splendent and glorious thing How rich in holy
historic associations 1t tells the story of our
early struggles, our final triumphs and our pre-
sent freedom agt
Behold the Liberty Tree Chat vigorous sapng
of American growth) how it is pushing its ambi-
tious head far up into the higher regions of the
waving elements, and defying their wrath And
well it may, for it is, as you perceive planted on
and firmly rooted in the Constitution, giving to
the world its first assurance Of liberty, nurtured
protected, and regulated by law.
Travel with me another stage down this mag
nificent obelsk. You next behold unfurled the
scroll on which is registered the !" Declaration
of Independence" that high hearted resolve of a
whole nation of freemen to die rather than live
slaves. .@ a#&
This scroll is surmounted by the eagle, that
veteran warrior of the skies, which the Goddess
OF Liberty stole from the ancient Jove and con-
ferred on her favorte votaries. He has left The
service of the Monarch of Olympus to become
the thunder bearer Of America the free. Look at
his eye of fire, his wings of strength, his beak of
iron, and his talons of STEEL giving earnest of the
deeds he will do in battling for the young
Republic.
Now mark This whole stupendous pyramid
is based on "Union." Union is strength. Union
for ever" So long as that granite foundation
remains unbroken, we may stand proudly conf.
dent against the world in arms.
And now behold the starry States revolving
around the Constitution" that focus of light and
centre of attraction. whose centrpetaI force binds
them together and keeps them in their orbits.
Verify this American System SO resembles the
solar system, that it looks more like the creation
of a God than the workmanship of man, and NAV
well challenge the devotion of every patriotic
heart. a 4. HE #EgE..ta 9G
There s amongst us one noble heart that has
chung to il with all the fondness of idolatry. That
heart is HENRY CLAWS, but another name for
Patriot, Statesman, Phanthropist Orator. That
glorious name too is inscribed upon your banner.
Let IT prove beacon-light to guide you on in
all your future struggles for the preservation of
the Union and the perpetnation Of our free insti
tutions. . e@4
TINS bright banner, with all its stirring blazon
rles, with all the halowed associations and lofty
memories that cluster around it and cling to il, is
yours-lhe merited reward of your patriotic zeal.
You have won it fairly and it has been most fair
ly bestowed. Take 1t and bear ii proudly on TO
future triumphs
But remember it is the gift of fair country
woman, and none but the brave deserve the smiles
of the fair.