The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-08
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN A DISTANT
LAND

The citisens of the United States in Buenos Ayrcs,
in South America, gave a splendid dinner, in conf
memoration Of that illustrious day which declared
them nation.
At that dinner, among other toests, /" the charge
dafiaires of the United States, VIM. Brent, IT,"
drunk. On this occasion, he made the following re-
msrks:
"Fellow-ctizens and brethren of the continent of
Columbus Different nations, at different epochs,
have aimed at UNIVERSAL DOMINION. The iRtoxica-
tons of power have produced the Macedonian
Mailman and the Swede' There are those here,
now present, who have seen with their own eyes,
like meteor fitting across the horizon, the rise and
fall Of the Corsican.
"Fellow-citzens, brethren of the continent Of Co.
lumbus; All these empires had their foundation in
FORCE: FORCE, repeat for the benefit Of the few,
at the expense Of the many. But they are soae
and the places that once kneo hem aoc kmo,o Them no
more; for lie has said who does perform With
what measure we mete, Il shall be measured to you
again" Good measure, pressed down, and eha-
ken together, and running over shall men give unto
your bosom; for with the same measure ye mete
withsf, il shall be measured to you again.'t
"At this instant Of time, look around the whole
circumference of this globe, on which do dwell the
sons of men. Cost the eye from the north to the
SOUTH from the rising TO the setting sun, and be-
hold the proud fotresses of that same government,
which did its best TO crush us In the bud The Uni
ted States Of America stand in need of no such
strongholds
'Look over every sea, and every inlet, into every
port, and into every bay, and we see in days OF
yorc, the navies of that government still viii
ling now, as them TO employ FORCE to carry out its
oraers. At this very instant Of time do we heer the
declaration Of that same government still sounding
in our ears that duly and sUith proper asihor they
VIII interfere in the political and social institutions
of our beloved country-ins'itution of people
now as heretofore the greatest obstacle to their uni
versal dominion. But the signs of the times give
werning that in the providence Of God, this empire
Of force, too, shall crumble into dust.
"Fellow-citizens, my brethren, it is our proud
boost, that orefafhers have laid the founda-
tons Of a universal dominion--a dominion, not of
force but of charity. They have transmitted to u.s.
their descendants, system of government unexam-
pied in ancient modern story, fsmed for the gen.
eral welfare of the whole, not for the exclusive bene-
good sciA 10 man, fourishes best in peace on
earth
"Hear, now, o my counirymen--hear now. all yc
sons of the continent of Columbus-listen 10 the
tare,ceH words of father; let them be deeply en-
craven in the hearts of ell his children. Hear him
whom eH delight to honor, til time shall be no
more. Ye children Of men, listen to the dying words
Of Washington:
Observe good faith and Justice towards all ma
tons; cultivate peace and harmony with all; religion
and morality enjoin this conduct and il be that
good policy does not equally enjoin II Il will be
worthy of a free and enlightened, and at no distant
PERIOD great nation, TO give to mankind the mag
unanimous, and too novel example of people always
guided by an exalted justice and bencvolcnce, Who
can doubt that, in the course of time and things,
the fruits Of such plan would richly repay any
temporary advantages which might be lost by a
steady adherence to it' Can il be that Providence
has not connected the permanent felicity Of nation
with its virtuc9 The experiment, at least, is rec
commended by every sentiment which ennobles
human nature"
"Yes, illustrious spirit thy children are resolved
TO follow thy advice, and thus 70 establish uni
versol dominion recommended to them with your
atest breatha dominion, not of force, but based on
charity, and founded in the affections of their fellow
man, of every country and Of every clime Of every
order and of every degree.
81 have thus endeavored to develop and explain
the great outlines Of the principles which have,
and ever will trust, govern our beloved country,
and its humble representative now before you.
Making these my pole-star, hope, fellow-czens,
for your generous countenance. feel, in advance,
hat I shall thus have the appreciation of our be-
loved country. now offer to you
'The republics Of .america: Those who give up
essential liberty to purchase a little temporary
safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."t
See st. Matthew, vii, ST. Luke, vi, a. Franklin.