The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-16

in its proper bearings, while his energy and inf,-
enoe with the people had ayerted this, one among
the greatest dangers which had ever menaeed the
American Union tt
MIR, Hoban, without essaying 10 praise the vir-
tues of Jackson, next illustrated the prominent
points in his character; and, dwelling upon the
promise Of future greatness Swallowed forth by the
incidents Of his early history, he exemplihed the
manner in which the great and good man had carved
his way TO an enviable eminence, and drew STIR
king picture of the different feelings with which
Jackson must have regarded his country in the ear
her days of the republic, when all was gloom and
despondency and during the latter period Of his
life, when he had The qualification Of knowing that
all was WELL and had been made well, IN great
measure, by his own exertions as statesman and
warrior. The purpose Of this proposed tribute, he
remsrked not TO perpetuate the history of Jack
son. Nor an effort TO that end necessary; for
his history was, and to the end Of time would con-
tlnue to be, written on the hearts Of his country
men. The monument was but intended to perpetu-
ate the appearance of the hero and patriot, as he
was in his own day and generation, which might be
forgotten in the revolution of centuries.
Mr.. III conceived the city of Washington TO be,
of all others, the most appropriate position for the
proposed monument-not only because II is the
federal city, and is surely destined to become one
among the most important in the country, in every
point of view; but because of the beauty of its plan,
and of the fact, that, while living, Jackson had
S'"eeu HotS HItCTcst III prosperity
ment, on scale commensurate with the growing
strength, wealth, and importance Of the nation, than
had any other, save its founder Washington and
Thomas Jefferson.
Mr.. Hoban next alluded to the peculiar position
occupied by Jackson towards the country. With
no blood-reative living, from his boyhood he had
nought else but his country on which to place his af
fectons That they were dedicated solely to his
try, the annals Of the times testify. Isolated alone
without kindred, and indeed almost without sim
gle other tie, his heart was devoted (sad Mr.. HI
to love of counry and show the effect of so pure
and dlslnierested patriotism, he placed, in bold re-
lief the chagrin, disappointment, and establishment
with which the influence of his labors in settling
the Texas question, and battling their intrigues with
reference to it, had filled Europe; where him, and
to him almost solely, is the success Of this great
American measure Of state attributed. Mr.. Hoban
closed his address with stirring appeal to the peo-
pie of the country at large, to come forward in aid
OF the purpose OF the meeting. In this meagre
sketch, we cannot pretend to give faithful tram
script of Mr.. Hobans eloquent and able speech,
which was indeed worthy of the ever-glorous
theme.
The resolutions being again read, Mr.. Curran en-
tered into an argument to show that, in the haste
In which they had been prepared, oversights were
committed, tending to endanger the final success Of
the plan. His objections were principally to the
resolution specifying the particular character of the
security in which the proceeds of the collections
that affiliated committees should be appointed in
each State; and to the proprety of appointing the
committee of management at that, rather than at a
subsequent meeting.
Mr.. J. L. O'Suvan, Of New York city, remarked,
that though duly sensible ofthe delicacy Of his posi-
ton, and the apparent improperly in his taking
part in meeting of the citizens Of Washington city,
yet, he had drawn the resolutions and felt with
Mr.. c., that they imperfect in many respects,
he asked permission to say few words Such had
been his anxiety on the subject, that he had made
this visit to Washington, only for the purpose of
endeavoring to have the project started here--the
appropriate point and that, on his arrival he had
found many influential men as deeply sensible of
the importance of the object as himself. He had
therefore cherfully united with them and at their
request had embodied his sentiments upon the sub.
ect in the series of resolutions that had been twice
read to the meeting. Having prepared the resolu-
tons, he felt it his duty to state that he should
cheerfuly acquesce in any and every alteration in
them, which the meeting might in its discretion
the memory of Jackson, a discussion arose lin
which many citizens took part) as to the proper
time and manner Of organization, which eventually
resulted in the unanimous passage of the resolutions
as they will be found inserted in another column OF
this evenings Union.
Tho Chair having announced meeting of the
committee for this morning at 10 O'Clock, i
was then resolved that the proceedings be published
in the papers Of the city; after which, they adjourned
| This 10 said to have been decidedly the larges
| meeting for such purpose ever convened in
| Washington. II was characterized by deep ant
correct feelings, might have been expected from
so highly respectable and intelligent an assembage
of the citizens of Washington.