Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-11-11
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pra11rIr111. EXTRACTS.

BEAUTIFUL EXTRACTS.
We have been hitherto prevented from referring
10 the eloquent Inaugural Of Gov Brown Oh Gu
nessee. Ii discusses with great power Inc Hue
principles of our political creed and takes an e.
banded and enlightened view OF The policy OF lne
Nation. The following extract nobly rebukes
the lactious croakings Of the enemies oil anne1a-
ton, and sketches, in strong colors, the masnii-
cent destinies of The United States. II is well 10
compare The gloomy predictions Of wig PfoPhe'S
with the bright reality.
mrhe nresent seems 10 be suitable occasion
10 offer YOU nv congratulations on the recent an,
nexalion Of the Republic OF Texas 70 the uhlleu
States. Ithas been accomplished by no invasion
on The rights of Mexico, and IN manner "hich
can give no lust cause OF offence 10 any DINER ma
ton. Ii has been effected moi by Inc SWORD pus d
simple covenant or contract between conterhi-
nous nations speaking the same language, ac,
cusloned to The same political institutions, anu
| whose common object was more effectualy 10 Sc.
cure TO themselves all the blessings of civil and
religious liberty. Ii ought 10 be regarded by Inc
friends of freedom everywhere but as another trl-
umph of rational liberty and representative gov
eminent over the degrading despolsms OF The
old world. All The iorebodings OF evil 10 our
country as likely 10 occur from the consumma-
lion OF The deed have been sisnally disappointed.
AS vet we can discover no sign OF the displeasuTe
of Heaven in consequence OF IT, The earth IS
still putting forth its verdure and blessing the nus
bandman with the rich abundance oil lis fruits,
whilst peace, and health, and general prosperity
are every where smiling upon great and pros
perous people. Cur bright and glorious Union,
loo. whose shattered and broken fragments were
every where 10 have mel the eye OF The heart
stricken patriot, sill bcspans the continent stretch
ing like the rainbow of hope and OF PROMISE
from The great inland seas of The North 10 The
Guf of Mexico in the South. The incredible
prophecy that a convention was 10 be held in
this beautiful city, in order TO accomplish the
work OF national destruction, has failed OF its fulfil
ment, end The ilustrous citizen who was 10 have
presided over The guilty assembly has gone down
To the grave with his last prayer trembling on
his lips for The Union and his country.
with the acquisition OF Texas and the sue
cessiul maintenance OF our title 10 Oregon, the
United States will pressen, spectacle OF terrific
rial grandeur and magnificence unequalled in
The world. In those who have charge Of our he
soliations in relation 10 The latter country,
have unboun9ed confidence, and believe they
would not retain more OF it, il they could, Than
We are fairly entitled o. | am equally certain
they will never surrender one square acre Of il
TO the unjust demand OF any nation on the earth.
Far distant as il may now seem 10 be, every re-
volving year will increase its importance 10 the
hundred millions Of ireemen, who, al no distant
day, will inhabil our continent. In The order OF
Providence, America may become the last asy
um Of liberty 10 the human family. Here, then,
let us rear her lolliest temple. Let US lay It's
foundations deep and wide tol the millions who
in after ages may worship at her affairs
The address winds up with tribute, as just as
il is beautiful, 10 The nobest citizen Of Tennes-
see-,o Andrew Jackson whose civil and mill
tarv services and incorruplible virtues have
crowned his adopted State with unfading honor
Tennessee cannot fail 10 carry out with enlhu-
siasm, The patriotic duty enjoined upon her. To
erect monument 10 Andrew Jackson, is 10 i'm
mortalze her own fame, and consecrale the me-
mory Of her own patriotic history. What more
magnificent spot could be chosen for such me-
mortal Of the past, than the lofty cliffs at Mem
phis, Overlapping the giant river, whose turbid
stream bears 50 many thrilling "reminiscences OF
the struggles OF the vast West?
al Turn now from the contemplation OF our
wonderful and increasing magnifcence, in order
10 remind you OF great and sad calamity which
has befalen our common country, since you
we're las, assembled on an occasion like this
Bu,a few months have passed away since you
in particular, and the people OF The United States
generally, were called upon 10 mourn the depar-
lure from our midst OF our most ilusirous cili-
zen. The immortal spirit Of Andrew Jackson,
the, patriot, the soldier and the statesman, has
passed from time 10 eiernity-devoted, until he
breathed his last BREATH 10 the ST interest OF his
country which he had defended with heroic for
titude and courage, and served with zeal more
f.rvid with increasing years, he finished the great
work which wise Providence had chosen him
10 perform, and accomplished his destiny
Clneng to the faith and the hope which sustain
the Christian whilst he is 'passing through the
dark valley of the shadow of DEATH he died at
peace with the world, leaving behind him bright
and enduring example, worthy the imitation OF
future generations. Hereafter the song OF the
poet will be heard in praise Of his memory-lhe
pen of The historian will chronicle The deeds which
he achieved, whilst The painter and the engraver
will transmit his image 10 admiring millions -
Let Tennessee, his own adopted State-Tennes-
see. whose armies he has SO often covared with
plory-Tennessee whom he honored and loved
and served 50 long and so failhiully-Tennessee
beneath whose green and hallowed sod his mortal
remains have been deposed-le Tennessee rear
him monument lasting as time-el il be plant
ed in or near one Of her most beauiifn cities, on
the bank ofhe noblest river in the world, where
| the millions who will pass for ages and ages TO
come, may pause aud gaze upon il with wonder
| and admiration"