The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-18

a paramount policy in depressing the outrages
Of the rude; and the powerful would at once
be checked if they should have the temeri-
ty to attempt aggresslons upon the weak. There
il no longer RECOGNISED MISTRESS OF
THE SEAS. Is not this grand-a sublime specta-
clel And can it be questioned that the declaration
Of American Independence has FASTENED its con-
summation That the master-mind Of Jefferson,
and those who in that illustrious body (pointng 10
finely engraved copy Of Trumbull's celebrated
painting Of the signers, which was hanging on the
wall beautifully adorned with evergreens) co-opera-
ted in pledgng their lives their fortunes, and their
sacred honors' to each other that the thirteen colo
MES should be free, laid the permanent foundation
for an unrestricted commercial intercourse between
the West and the East, the South and the Norths
The only war waged--and this one of words only
is that Of civilization against barbarism and this
trust will be vgllanty prosecuted from generation
TO generation, until the long-benighed East becomes
an enlightened and Christian empire. In this war
all Chistendom should unite; and should be de-
lighted to behold this ancient republic, always fore
most IN good Deeds entering the front ranks, IN pro-
portion to its size, of the battlefield.
"a little less than three years ago, gentlemen,
commenced my sojourn among you, brought
with me no introductory letters;-n truth, desired
preferred that whatever position mightoccu
ply in the social CIRCLE should be predcated upon such
merits as from intercourse, and a nearer acquant-
ance, | might be found to possess. III came with
out strong prepossessions IN your favor as STATE,
at least came without deep-rooted prejudces against
you. / determined to test you solely by your
worh--to ascertain the value of your public metal
by the crucibe Of attentive observation. In a few
weeks shall give an account of you TO my coun-
trymen And what shall tell them' That have
been abiding among cold calculating selfish, mer-
ceDary community of merchants, whose gold is
their god, and whose ledger is their bblei' Mo-
no mo- | have 'prettier things to say. shall
tell them that found bright little spot in the
g hat I nh k,,Ir rod
spirits there actuated by all the nober impulses Of
our nature, zealously engaged in promoting the
great cause of human happiness | shall tell them
that you feed the hungry; that you clothe the
naked that IN the severest winters the poor are pro-
tected against the pelhngs of the pitiless storm;
that within your gates beggars are permitted to
enter-no gamblers, persons of dissolute habits,
to reside. | shall tell them of your advantageous
Quoted MISUNDERSTANDING, literary and benevo-
ent-dspensing light and knowledge, and rejoi-
ciBgs 10 the multitude; and that the principles
of free trade have exercised saluary tendency
in accomplishing such glorious results--prnciples
which, like the charity of the Almighty, are des-
tined, trust, to cover the whole creation with their
blessings And, furthermore, shall tell them that
Washington's birthday and the 4th of July cause
the heart and the wne-cup to be filled to the highest
top sparkle; that these anniversaries not merely
known in story, but also observed; that the noble
bird of Jove is in his pride Of place, and the
'starspangled banner floats in the breeze, from
sunny dawn to dusky eve.'
oln separating from you, gentlemen, am delighted
TO leave behind me successor whose opinions and
views upon all the prominent topics of the day
philanihropic, commercia and Embellishments
with my own. 1t were needless for me to ask for
him continuation Of those cvilities so freely and
frequently extended to myself They will proceed
naturally from your kind and courteous DISPOSE
tons. | am sure that, in bestowing them upon
himself they will be bestowed upon one by whom
~ L.. nta1
nmty never resided in breast that was not enrich
ed with other ennobling qualities; and have had
evidences of his, which, if | could prudently relate
them, would command your highest admiration and
regard.
"ln conclusions gentlemen, let me assure ytu, that
be my abode hereafter where it may--wheher for
tune shall direct my ootstepsto the emporium of the
Celestial Empire or TO a solitary howell beyond the
Rocky mounts ins--fond memory, faithful to her
trust, will lnger around your happy domicils, and
gather flowers, from which balm for my future grief
shall be distilled. cot, oft, in the Silly night
shall think of your innocent pleasures and pas
times--the entertainments of your luxurious even
ing banquets--and the feast Of reason and flow of
soul at your dinners. My prayers henceforth and
forever shall be for the continued happiness and
heightened lives of you and Of yours; and although
cannot take my departure without slight ray OF
hope that we shall meet agan-be that meeting ever
SO transent-yet should the will of Heaven be adj
verse to the contamination of my desires, in this, as
in all other maiters--be that ,riH done.
'sAllow me now Mr.. Senator and gentlemen, to
propose-and let it be in bumper-'lhe free and
Hanseatic republic of Bremen--multum in parpo:
Although of contracted dimensions, as relates to
population and territory, it has soul large as an
empire. May its ships in coming time moor IN
every haven where there is commerce-their sails
whten every sea whose waters can be prohtabiy
ploughed. If, like Cornelia, the mother of the
Gracchi Germany asked for her brllliants, she
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enterprsing merchants of this time-honored city,
and proudly exclaim, as did the learned Roman
| lady when pointing to her sons, THESE ARE MY
| JEWELS"
Senator Adami then rose, with large goblet, into
which the contents Of two of the choicest bottles oil
national wine 0hnnsbrg--ha been emptied, and
remarked: "Gentlemen, as bumper has been pro-
| posed, let it be bumpcr-un old fashioned bumper
Let this goblet pass around, from lip to lip, until no
| a drop is left 10 molsen its bottom"
| Everhard Delius, esq--the Oldest member OF the
Bremen board of aldermen-who was the guest o
| Washington at Mount Vernon in 1893, said Seen
temen, have been in the habit Of celebrating the
anniversary Of American independence-this day
dear to all friends Of lberty-for half century
on both sides Of the Atlantic, always with renewed
pleasure; but must confess, never with more graf
flying feelings than this day. am very happy to
salute, in this circle of respectable friends, assem-
bled around the hospitable table of Senator Adami
|
senatives of our transatlantic sister republic which
Europe adnires as the great empire of the West
Colonel Mann, our late American consul, and Mr.
William II. Robertson, his successor. They
have addressed us, in speeches in which they ex
pressed sentiments equally honorable to them, ant
| 1attering to us and our feow-czcns. ! vii
thank you to Join me in toast to the health
and welfare Of both gentlemen. | had, a few
days ago, at Rosenthai, when my own table
was honored with their presence, the pleasure O
expressing the sentiments of high regard which we
all entertain for Col Mann -an individual who has
/ given us so many proofs Of his manly and honora
bic character, and who combines with that integrity
the most arniabe manners. While performing the
duties of his consular Office, he displayed the talents
of an enlightened politician, fully qualified for mis-
sion Of higher importance; he not only represented
the commercial interest Of the United States bu
also the principles of humanity and freedom, by
which the venerable and virtuous founders o
the great republic were animated when they
| proclaimed the act Of independence. | have
1 now only TO add three wishes for his success
sor, Mr.. Robinson: first, that he may feel him