The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-08

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energies and all his influence. all his popularity and all
his ability to the establishment of that republican sys-
tenn of which he from first to last the uncompro-
missing advocate and with the ultimate OF which
he believed the best Of America and of the world
were inseparably connected.
1t thus that contemplating the character Of Wash
ngton the Offices which he held, the acts which he per-
formed, his successes ss staesman ms tnamp9S ~
soldier almost fade from our sight II ie not tne WASH
ngton of the Delaware, or the brandywne OF Sernan
of the convention the President OF the republic wnlcn
we admire We cast our eyes over bis lie, not TO be
TO behold it's whole pathway radiant radiant
with the true glory Of just CONSCIENTIOUS consummae
man OF him we feel it to be no exaggeraton to say
all the ends he aimed at
Were his Counuys, his Gods, and Truths"
OF him we feel it to be ex.ggeraon to say that he
ton and example Of that exquisite and Divine precept
which fell from the lips Of the dying Monarch Of Israel
'sHe ruleth be just ruling the fear
.And he shall be the light of the morning when
riseth, even morning without clouds"
ranscendant character which America this occasion,
holds up afresh to the admiration Of mankind Believing
to be the only character which could have carried
sent it, especially this day, the wisul gaze of
vulsed and distracted Europe. May not hope that
there may be kindred spirits the sea, upon whom the
with noble rage to follow il Shall not call upon
them to turn from vain reliance upon their old idols,
and to behold here, in the mingled moderation and conr
age, IN the combined Pety and PATRIOTISM IN the blended
devotion Of our Washington, the express image of the
man. the only man, for their OCCASION
Daphni, guild antiques signorum SUSPECTS ortus,
Ecce DioaDi processit CBsaris asrum
Let us rejoice that call is anticipated Washington
every sky and wise everywhere have done it hon.
age To what other merely human being, indeed, has
such homage ever before OF since been rendered.
IL have large acquaintance among the most vau-
BILE and exalted classes Of men," wrote Erskne to Wash
ington himself but you the only being for whom
ever felt an awful reverence"
Llustfious man !" said Fox of him in the British
House of Commons in 1874, deriving honor less from
the plendor of his situation than from The dignity of his
nsgnfcance. and all the potentates of Europe become
little and contemplate"
Washington is dead ?, proclaimed Napoleon. on hear
rainy he established the liberty Of his country His
memery will be always dear to the French people, it
will be to all free men Of the two worlds,
ut will be the duty Of the historian and the sage in
all ages, says Lord Brougham to let occasion pass
of concentrating this iustrious man; and. until time
shall be no more, will test Of the progress which our
veneration paid to the immortal Of Washington"
Zone thing is certain" says Gpizot-"one thing is
government by order and peace the close Of the revo
luton--no other policy than his could have accom-
pished''
Machavel said Lannartine, within few weeks past,
in his reply to the Italian assocatoneace henceforth
ns 81 Ss III ' Of S
which should now be proclaimed that is the name of
modern liberty 1t is no longer the name of psliti
clan conqueror that is required it is that of man,
the most dsnterested the most devoted to the people
This is the man required by liberty The want of the
age il European Washington"
realizes it, Enthusiastic, eloquent, admirable Lamar
hne! Though the magic wires may even now be tremb-
ling with the tdngs Of his downfall, will not yet
quite despair of him. Go in the high career which
you have been called Fall in it, if it must be so but
tau not, falter not, from it Initiate the character you
90 goriousy givenI plead sill, against the banner Of
blood! Strive still against the reign of terror Aim still
"By winning words TO conquer willing hearts.
And mako persuasion do the work OF fearp'
May gallant and generous people second you, and the
Power which preserved Washington sustain you, until
you have secured peace ORDER freedom your country
Isl qua iata aspsria rumpas.
Tu Marcellus ers."
But fellow-ctizens, while we thus commend the char
acter and example OF Washington to Others let us not
else period which we have reached in own history
well as in that of the world at large as giving some
thing Of peculiar interest to the proceedings in which we
are engaged may not, will not disturb the harmony
OF the scene before me by the slightest auson of party
character The circumstances OF the occasion forbid it,
the wses Sno, Of he day a% s b character Of him
feelings revolt from it. But may say, must say and
every within the sound of my voice will sustain me
in saying 4 al there has been moment since Washing
ton himsef among us when it was more important
than at this moment than the two great leading principles
OF his policy should be remembered and cherished
Those principles were, FIRST the most complete cordial
and indissoluble Union of the States and second the
most entire separation and Acknowledgement of our own
country from all other countries Perfect union among
ourselves perfect neutrality towards others. and peace
peace, domestic peace and foreign peace as the result
this was the chosen and consummate policy of the Fa-
Their of his Country.
But above all and before all in the heart of Washing
ton was the union of the Staes and no opportunity was
ever omitted by him to impress upon his felow.czens
profound sense which he entertained of its vital i'm
por'ance at once to their prosperity their Liberty
In that Incompatible Address in which he babe fare
Well to his countrymen at the close of his presidential
nestness OF sincere conviction He called upon them
In solemn TERMS to cherish public credit !" to observe
good faith and justice towards all nations avoiding
both "inveterate anpahies and passionate aachmens
towards any; to mitigate and assuage the uncomfortable
fire OF party spirit lest instead Of warming it should
geographical dstnctons" "to promote institutions for
the general diffusion of knowledge !" to respect and up
hold religion and morality; those great pillars of h
man happiness. those rmest props Of the duties of men
and of citizens"
But what exceed, what can equal the accumulated
intensity OF thought and of expression with which he
calls upon them TO cling to the union of the States at
IS Of Infinite moment" says he, in language which we
ought never TO be weary of hearing of repeating tba
you should properly estimate the immense value Of your
national Union to your collective and individual happi
ness; that you should cherish cordial habitual i'm
movable attachment to it, accustoming yourselves IN
think and speak of il Of the palladium of your po
cal safety and prospenty watching for its preservation
with jealous anxiety; dscountenancing whatever NAV
abandoned; and Indignantly frowning upon the first
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