The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-07


injustice of such leesation, undertook to redress
her wrongs, and to nullify an act Of Congress,
which she regarded as openly and hsgrantIy uncon-
stitutional This principle, once tolerated and
ried into practice by the several States would have
destroyed the efficiency of the federal government,
and have amounted TO a virtual dissolution Of the
Union. Gen. jackson was the very man for that
dangerous crisis His simple proclamation, like
the announcement of decree Of fate, extinguished
nuihcation, and preserved the confederacy. But
not only did he crush disunion; he alleviated the
grievance that provoked 1t, by procuring reduc-
ton OF the tariff, justly odous TO the agricultural
interests Of the South.
BY making opposition to a national bank to
high protective tariff and 10 an internal improve
ment system, essential articles Of the democratic
creed General Jackson redeemed democracy, and
restored the government to the principles of prini-
tive republcanism. As private citizen--as a mil
tary leader--as the chiefmagistrate ofthe nationals
voice was always raised in favor of liberty and
country.
When democratic leaders shrank from the respon-
sibiity of their stationswhen they quailed before
the enemies Of freedom, his was the voice that
cheered the dropping spirits of his party. When
Texas sought admission into this Union--that Tex
as which now adds shining star to our brilliant
galaxy, honor and glory to our democratic admins
what were the thrilling words Of Jacksonf On
TO the Mexican frontier On to the Pacific ocean!
Extend the area Of freedom; extend the principles
Of human liberty These were the inspiring
sounds that issued from the Hermitage, and that
found joyful response in the hearts Of fearless
and enthusiastic people. The hero of the Hermit
age is no more. His spirit has passed from world
il adorned, to higher and brighter world in the
skies; but his fame is the inheritance Of his country,
and his memory will be cherished forever in the
hearts of his countrymen
We have this day laid the cornerstone of hall,
to be erected and consecrated in the of Jack
son. The cornerstone has been laid by this gavi,
which used by the Father of his Country in lay
ing the cornerstone of yonder capitol which 10 the
proud ornament Of this city, and an honor to the
lowed gavi has been this day used never be des-
ecrated, or employed for any other purpose than
that which is great, good, and national. May il
stand monument OF our veneration for the depart
ed chiefain whose sacred il bears, and de-
votion to the principles which guided him in the adj
ministration Of the government.
Let the democratic party adhere firmly to those
principles and the great political fabric Of which
Andrew Jackson was the -stone will continue
through all ages, the wonder and admiration Of the
world. Let them spurn the base influences that
would graduate the moral, social, or political condi-
ton of America upon the model OF the WORKOUT
despotisms of Europe, and no living mind can this
day conceive the grandeur of the future destiny of
nation which il the latest, greatest, noblest Off
spring of time.
At the conclusion of the address, which was re-
ceived with every mark of respect and appreciation
by the large and attentive auditory, three cheers
were given for the orator, three for the an
nexation Of Texas to the United States, 1.-THE sue
cess of which project was beautifully alluded to by
the orator., and three cheers for Blair Rives, the
generous projectors of this monument to the MEM
DRY of Jeckson
corted the Masons to their hall, proceeded to the
hickory pole. and was dismissed
The Democratic Association then organized for
business when the President read the following let
ter from F. p. Blair, esq, (who had been selected
by the committee of arrangements TO assist at the
the jars containing the documents illustrative Of the
life and character of Andrew Jackson, and matters
Of historyD viz:
"s,lvEn spnIro, July 4, 1915.
o e
home quite from the CITY, day before yesterday
with headache o. should have been with you notwh
standing my debility.
Hail. sssSsh an viii endure
forever, to maintain the principles, q Jackson
.s.P. BLAIR" =
The association then passed the following resolu-
tions: y tt
Reolred That the thanks the Democratic Association
be rendered to the Hon James Shields for the eloquent adj
stone of Jackson Hail. July 4, 1896.
ResoIred That the secretary request the Hon. Jams1
Shields furnish copy Of said Grafton pubcation
Three cheers were then voted and given to the
orator Of the day. three for Blair Rives and three
for the acquisition of another star to our glorious
galaxy. National airs were played betwssn each,
by the fine German band, still in attendance. The
association then dismissed, each member feel
ing more determined than ever to exert himself to
harmonic the democratic family, and to inculcate
upon the minds of the present and rising generations
the principles of the great man whose memory they
had this day been celebrating.
They separated from each other, and repaired to
their homes feeling proud CONSEQUENCES that the
anniversary of the day which secured to N liberty
could not have been more periodically celebrated
than by doing honor to the memory of him, who,
living, did 30 much TO perpetuate it's blessings.