The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-08

The subject is again agitated of removing the seat OF
yernme1t from the city of Mexico But our limitswill
POI allow us to go further to-day into the examination of
The papers before US
From the Baltimore News.
1 Gem OF Eloquence.
l MOI many DAYS since, a brilliant entertainment was
en at New Orleans by his devoted personal friends to
USnaio Soule whose first and last great speech in the
LATED States Senate the Mexican won lanres for
himself and State from every quarter All were interest
al in his romantic history exied as he was from France
Jar unfolding the liberty OF the press, and meeting with
cordial reception in Louisiana, whose highest honors he
has 10 gracefully worn His is the brightest COM
Imentary upon the genial operation OF free nsttu
The last New Orleans Courier brings us a translation
o Mr. Soues speech, in reply 10 the toast offered in his
Honor at the complimentary festival and though much
d the fire and enthusiasm of the orator is necessarily
Last in clothing his remarks III language not his own IT
will be found to possess rare oratorcal beauties.
As tbe editor of the New Orleans Delta who pres
n when delivered, says, this address abounded in
he highest characteristics 81 oratory II subdued the
cart knded the fancy, and LETT upon the understanding
uhe impress and dominion OF giant intellect dedicated
our free institutions, and to the great cause OF liberty
There is freshness OF thought and native enthusiasm
about this little speech which recommend it to the read
lcr In the relaxation from politics which follows
lted election, readers will thank for directing
Them to so broad stream OF comprehensive philanthropy
land fervent patriotism, where all may mblbe bright
Hand exhirating draugh:
A Iaborng sir, under the most profound emotions /
greatly fear lest my extreme agitation debar from
Hpressng would, how sincerely appreciate the evil
ences ol kindness and hich You avishly be-
stow lam free confess that can scarcely believe
Ill., tile reality of what see, and that dread lest the sound
Hi my voice should dssipate the fond dream in which
seem to indulge amid the Joys of this festival
IMPOSSIBLE however, sir is it for remain silent al.
er what have Just heard for to you and to those who
have made you their organ, must offer, the least some
peext for the honor conferred by this coivvia ga
beg you believe when say that l have not mis-
conceived the motive which prompted this kindly offering,
I'D thafi al IN
0mysell any portion OF its homage.
Despite the seducons with which has pleased you
enccle my selovelespite the dazzling pon that has
us been accorded me- cannot far yield the blindness
OF my heart ascrbe your Kindness any effect pro-
de public eye, to which late favor consigned me in
the forensic debates that closed the last Of Congress
How could thus deceive myself! While the northern
breeze that lately waited to YOU with my name, some r
lhug remnant of ieetng glory, has left nough behind
3expng gh the Historic page Is already handing pos
eny those brilliant riuphs OF which it was my happy
But when heard Webster, with his massive brow re-
hecung all the radiance of genius, expound in sublime
axloms the most intricate points of constitutional law
probe the most snuous combinations of federal politics
when, Berrien invest with all the prcstiges of academca
formulas and clohe with brilliant mantle Of rubies and
pearls the nakedness OF lorlorn cause when, Corwn
lash his unbrided elocuon against the gloomy phantoms
evoked by his dramatic imagination when, Benton, let
the tempess OF Ills SOUL and Storm the midst of
aniring and awestruck Senate with the of his
mpassoned heart when Allen rush into the discussion
with the terrific anahemas of his prophetic tongue when
head Cass expressing with burning lips the thoughts
which his mind had pondered in silence and meditation
hu his reboundng speech amidst the agitations con-
yersy and hold his adversarcs captive under the grippe
nlorng pow in lofty and beguina qemcrazaonsN
tie Most vigorous minds arid master rebel
ou convictions them then would the fire seize also,
making DREAM in my ievered brain, of genusglory-
Iuccesstrumphs and would have grown hundred
bits to wait, the tones of my voice. the of Louis
lana to the extreme confines OF the wordgloriing her
the presence OF the assembled misunderstanding,
were, in one day, debt of twenty years kindness.
Audi Il
speak-he voice alone gained me hearing twas she
that then made what was it is she again that
sneak Of her, gentlemen-let US speak Of her loud; above
al Jet MS awaken her own eloquent voice Too long had
appear inactive and silent amid the changing that
The drama of political contests evolves her presence
Why should she abdcate the lofty rank to which many
rich episodes in the history of the last entitled and e
vated her spoke OF her, gentlemen with pride, for the
enderest love towards her dictated my words Permit
10 speak OF her again.
Others may dwell with admiration on the inconccivable
increase OF her agricultural resources, and the still more
wonderful advances OF the queenciy that clasps her
bosom the immense produce conveyed her by the
archsrean they may boast of the conquess achieved
from day TO day by her commerce the industry of her
sister States, and the wants Of foreign nations they may
speak with enthusiasm of the miness of her clate, the
nexhaustibe fertility OF her SOL, the chivalrc hospitality
Of her social customs, which constantly lure her hearth
the sons and genius OF lands but mine be essay
to I'M up the veil that envelop her futureto pluck few
leaflets from the book of her destiny.
Behold what she is inhortny from the fields of battle that
heroic soldiers have immoralized! Do the vague but
prophetic the shouts OF victory, the pens of triumph
waited hher by every morning breeze say naught you
OF the brilliant destiny awaiting her In the vista of fuu
rity do you TO behold hundred States
yovng around her and striving for the honor OF sautng
her Queen
Onward, then noble louisiana Glorycrowned and
nrl, under the guidance OF God, march with pride in the
mysterious path traced out for you by Providence and
snatch from the flash of the lightning that umcs your way
me civic diadcm which fortune pro1ers you
On you, gentlemen, devovcs the privilege of preparing
her for this sovereignty How aios may be her
future destiny union your part will accomplish It, And
why should you be united! In this storm beaten ocean,
w have his
umphant SWEET
Around this festive board whence party spirit is cxci-
ded under and gratifying selfdenia energetic
nope arises in heart that your united sympathes will
sustain our State n the critical hour OF need.
Ana Is OF this spirit in her regard, that
chance touching with its wand the humble among
YOU marked him with reputation how eetng soever,
me better manifest the of SOUL of thought and of
heart with which you would ALL despite the differences of
political faith gather together in honor OF your favored
representative
Lems drink, them gentlemen, to her TO her, all in
ccrt-Io louisiana
VicToRY!-The enthusiasm of our citizens last even
ng was intense. The news of the glorious victory by
our valiant troops Cerro Gordo inspired every heart
with iervor and every countenance beamed with Joy.
Inc triumph was complete, and the came in so
Unexpectedly that citizens knew not how restrain
her feelings Every public building was ornamented
with the glorious banner OF country and worthy
Mayor Mr. Crossman as he heard the news, or
aered sayo of hundred guns and three for la aapa
70 be hired in Lafayette Square and the Place dAmes.
Most willingly did the gunners go work and the roar
VI TWO hundred and for the time almost shook