The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-09

our counys hopes, and the sures safeguard OF human
liberty throughout the world. He who would inlet blow
ton and its results would hazard calamity which no pa
and 20 lover OF and o wnou
which present the world, of united conedera
as the mopnn ftair Of discovered councils an extend
ed series of petty prncipalites, without harmony Ia
by warning among themselves Dissolve the Union, and
the last example OF freedom to the oppressed will be
sellgovenent will be lost forever from the In
parson with the vast importance and the sacred duty
maintaining such union, how poor and insignificant are
all little local jeaIonses and all ourdivsons Of indvd
ua opinion In support of the constitution however we
parties may freely and cordially unite, and before the altar
OF the Union bow down in common worship, citizens
of country and brethren Of the great family
was glad, sir to hear that, as member of the
Union the State of Maine knows geographical limits,
have been reoiced observe similar spirit Of devotion
the Union throughout my extended journey Among
votion to the Union may well be regarded peculiarly
strong for looking from your most northern borders to the
where you do find he bone bone, and the flesh
81 ya y Ss Industry @ "nd
enterprise which they have inherited from New England to
od, ae he fey @ % as
Children Of other States bring here affections and attach
strengthen, in ordinary measure the bands of
valuable Union. fon have reminded me that ! am the
citizens since Maine became a State rejoice that so
great an honor has been permitted under Providence, to
an as would in ali pars Of our
country cultivation Of that feeling OF brotherhood and mu-
and the west without which may not anticipate the
perpeniy of our free institutions IL was this feeling which
warned his countrynen against yielding TO sectional dvi-
s s,oI Chief proclaimed to the world when,
lin crisis of peril and excitement he made that memora
bic declaration, sour federal Union--it must be pre-
served" What man can adequately estimate the ia
tai consequences which must attend its fall :! pray
for the perpetuity of institutions, only be-
dom and of happiness but because they administer also
brought already into the close neghborhood of Europe and
foreign communities beginning to feel the influence
SYSTEM and to receive from us liberal and enlightened
views. Animated by our example and the successful
g Of cur s Waa the suffering and
rights, and claim the enjoyment enjoy them
freedom of Thought freedom ospeech, and freedom of con-
science This lesson has been recently forced them
with peculiar power and the same ships which have
to the starving millions abroad the supplies OF
our abundant harvest have carried to them, at the
me the glad udng OF our freedoms prosperity and glory
They see us, as WERE the favored people OF Cod covered
with plenty and rejoicing in happiness and their hearts
yearn for the great blessings which, in country,
Union Not only too, do we thus benefit the world by the
great light of our example, but open here the only free
fathers, when hey framed our invited them to
shores and still welcome the honest and ndusu-
with increasing the prosperity of country. We
say to him. Come freely among us act as an honest man.
The magnitude of our national destiny it is difficult
even for the imagination to appreciate. When this Union
a
existence NY destiny in my youth was amidst the viii
derness, of which has grown State which is
population similar success has aitended the growing
fortunes OF Maine, and rejoced to witness your rapid
and in all the various interests which go make up the
aggregate OF your prosperity and your wealth The
ned faithful to our duty as ctizens to continue
with Increased rapid through the lapse Of years In this
view, who anticipate the future greatness OF
public, and who estimate its influence upon the affairs
and the destiny Of manknd' lin ffyeght years much
has rapdeu ofu
results she not confidently hope accomplish the
Adopted he Individual Who addresses you was not IN
stence, and the man may be now unborn who fifty eight
the population ofour country shall continue the
ratio as in the past corresponding period, he will
millions while at the same time yo in this eastern State
by the increased facilities of intercourse, will be brought
the neghborhood distant possessions and
be able to communicate with them in less time than the
period of the adoption of constitution your pedeces
at that distant period, when future chief magistrate Of
the nation may be welcomed by future governor Of
Maine, they may be able to exchange congratulations
we do upon the happiness of people and the
tinued strength of our Union.
have extended these remarks, because feel that
do no better service to my country than TO express wherev
er may find an appropriate opportunity to do 50, deep
is paramount to every other political consideration and
1 ~ap a to Us
and perpetuate its blessings Throughout Journey,
every side proofs of its value, and fresh indications
of the deep attachment it which pervades the hearts Of
all sllal AT The seat OF
government with an increased of their responsibility
and importance, and with confirmed regard that ven
Grated constitution which have been sworn faithfully
administer.
Suffer again TO return my profound Acknowledgements
for the distinguished honor which has been conferred
me by authorities and your people. From this and
neghborng sister State have received the respect
full consideration which in their power bestowa
cordial and official welcome from their highest legislative
and executive authorities: But let repeat aso, that in
acknowledging these marks OF respect and Kindness refer
them all the station which hold and surely any
considerations merely personal to myself
The President was now introduced to the members of
the council senate, and house, individually; and then
withdrew, being conducted to the roundo where he was
introduced to the ladies', and afterwards to the citizens
generally.
At 3 o'clock dinner under the management of the
committee, given at the Augusta House, Gov Dana
presidng the only toast proposed being The President
of the United States" After dinner and Just before start
ing the President appeared the balcony of the Augusta
House, where he thanked the assembled citizens for
their cordial reception, and babe them farewell.
AT half past H. the President and SUITE and the several
committees connected with his reception, took carriages
for Gardiner where another reception had been arranged
by the citizens OF that place and Pttson the opposite
side OF the river. The rifle company were still on duty
House.
PORTLAND, l o'clock, a. M, July 4.
We had great drive from Augusta to Gardiner last
evening. Every who could raise a vehicle follow
ca close alter us AT every turn the banks of the
kennebec, the big guns were made to talk in honor of
the Presidents progress Often were surprised by
salute when no preparations visible Every little
while sudden flash would be in the bushes and
masked from observation. We halted in front of ey-
senator EVanss where the