Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07
CELEBRATIoNbF THE NATIONAL ANNIvER-
sARY A1MoNTEREY, (MEXIco,)

kiosTEREr, MEXICO, July 6, ls47.
The celebration and without any accident and every
thing of peasy and ageeably to all concerned The
morning of the 9Th hs cloudy and portended rain, but the
bright dstlled the heavy mist that chung the
mountains SIDE ande noon the heavens clear and
bright lovely wans smile. Early in the forenoon the
American ensign waspayed from the Governors quarters
and the Spanish flag rom the residence of the Spanish Con-
sui nearly opposite The FIVE companies Of Massachusetts,
volunteers asseed all but the guard, with the colos
Of the regiment preseed them by the Governor of their State
and little after they formed and marched out towards
Camp Taylor. An American flag borne by citizen was
carried the mental colors Col WRIGHT and the
members of the regntal staff and others preceded the reg
ment and on the pad received the marching salute. AT
Camp Taylor all was ready under the widespread awning
in front of Gen. Ia the brave old hero and
the members Of his s and the officers attached to the forces
stationed at camp On the right of the awning the soldiers
of Major Baggs Light Artillery drawn up in line on
the left the I'd Dragons, and in front the Massachusetts
gment.
As the latter had formed into line, Gen. CUSHING
made his appearance and Gen. TAYLOR and his officers all
Gen. Cushinghen proceeded to address him follows
GENERAL: The veteran officers and soldiers whom you
have many times led victory and fame those yet
uned in the field who ardenty long for the day when
voice shall bid them also tread umphanty in the noble
path OF honor and of duty and others your owczens pre-
sent who, though not called fight the battles of their
try not the less animated with the devoted love
towards her which feel have desired this anniversary
OF separate existence sovereign people, present their
respectful salutarons you here
of the power and authority Of the United States
We to rejoice with you this day Of glorious memo
res in the prosperity and greatness of country and
knde in hearts the sacred fire of patriotism by remember
ing together the virtues and sacrifices Of and brave
foefahe who have transmitted the splendid heritage
H. hu Sc
founded, of their own immortal names
1t is indeed day forgotten by American for,
whether in the home of affections and interests surround
ed by all that dearest to the human heart the broad
eXpanse OF the fahoness ocean, wandering far
distant land, this anniversary wherever may be-
thoughts turned spontaneously to the point truly
the needle to the pole, devouty the Mosem his
holy Mecca
And well it is for us that is So since warmth Of graft
ude intense enough to be with the debt of
thankfuness TO patriot sres-no language of eo-
quence powerful enoughto express adequately the emotions
of pride which counts awakensno homage of
the soul profound enough to render due alteration that
gracious Providence which continued guide and guard
the destinles of the Union.
Meanwhile let be just the memory of our fathers and
just to ourselves in the measure of regard which beow
this day.
Men who have but specifically studied the history of the
United States speak of this day the ami
versay of emancipation om bondage and vague ideas of
that vagues OF all things, called liberty, attached to the
the United States never of bondage The
of the Revolution not for liberty. On the contrary,
but struggle in TO determine whether the
great subdivisions of the Brits race, nhabng Europe
and the other nhabtng America, and both equally free,
should continue to constitute Jingle empire, whether they
should be reconstructed separately into two independent
pes. The God of Battles decided that we, the American
Colonies, competent for Independent selfgovernment
the mother country and FL gland with that practical good
which distinguished her from other nations manfuy
acquesce in the decision which split her power asunde and
gave to separate dominion il America.
And the mysterious order oProvidence to have pre-
destined the American surps the European subdivision of
the original empire for of that high minded bold hearted
and strong handed which, wheresoeyer appears
appears but to command the part will ere long
be found in America and the British Isles have already reach
ed that fatal term the history of nations when their native
land longer feed its while the people o! the Unit
cd States still expanding with apdy and strength of
possession which de6es calculation, the rich virgin soils
Of the New World,
This reflection acquires force from the circumstances
under which this day meet conquerng American army
here in the heart Of the Mexican Republic in sight of the
captured redoubs and Monterey amid the venerable
trees and by the side of these living of the wood of
San Domingo; which, occupied by you, General and your
victorious troops has acquired place in history enduring
poetry every gave the fountain Of Vaucuse, eoquence
to the grove OF Academus.
Yes, millions Of men will have assembled to day within the
broad limits OF the United Stats to do honor the traditions
of the Revolution, TO ponder the excellent beauty of the
Federal constitution, to congratulate another the happy
condition Of country, and look forward with nquisitve
eye the sublime future of the American Republic They
will call mind the Of the stricken fields of that first
war Of independence which indicated national rights
de land of that second ondependence which indicated
national rights the sea, and Of the heroes who illus
traed each but while Bunker H and Saratoga, and oi
town. and New Orleans will not be forgotten Palo Ato Re
de la Palma, Monterey, Buena Vista, Vera Cruz and
Ceuo Gordo will yet more
"Be in their flowing cups freely remembered
and earth and sky will reecho with shouts of enthusiasm
the mention Of the of Scott and Taylor and Of the brave
who under their lead have borne the banner of the Union
in triumph the wild plains and through the mountain
passes of Mexico.
Butwe, assembled in this gander than all human temples
the outspread sky OF the bright armament of heaven, eadng
with feet the conquered savannas of New Leon
surrounded by that oy Sierra which rises either hand
though placed by nature to be the boundary OF empires
say best appreciate, with the sober but strong convc
ton of the papabe reality how the strides which the
United States have made in greatness since the day. not yet
remote when humble colonies, scattered In a
line along the shores Of the Atlantic, until now when
have swarmed the great central valley of the continent
have struck the shores of the Pacific and unemba
raised by the buren of foreign war; which has already
given the possession Of twothirds Of Mexico, yet
ab from the abundance of OVERLOOKING prosperity
to nourish will tn starving nations Of the Old World.
Honor them bold hearts who, the great day whose
anniversary CELEBRATE, dared to comprehend their couny
capabilities and to proclaim it independent Honor to the
heroes and the sag who have conducted il gonouy
times Honor to the whose vigorous hands
at this time abb and successfully administer its Govern
men Honor minded people Of our country