The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-08-08

the Treaty OF Peace on the 30,h May
l84S. The contest had a duration oftwo
years, being six months shorter than the
last with Great Britain.
After minute and graphic specification
which marked his ad,ninistra,ion-sho
ing they were founded in patriotism and
wisdom, he groups them in view by re-
capituation. SO as to leave upon Inc mind
q full impression "of the prominent fca-
lures by which the late Prcsden, stamp
cd forever illuslrious the single term OF
his administration"
In the measures Of his policy, sepcr-
atcly or collcctivcl in his extension
movements, his conduct Of the war, his
free trade, his financial system, his for
clgn ntcrcoursc-wha,cver differences
of scntimcn, may and must exist as to
the Pruducc or cXpcdicllcy oflh2ir details
You cannot avoid feeling and confcssing,
amid their broud bearings and progressive
aims, the prevailing presence ola gcncr.
Gus and genuine patriotism. know no.
thing so worthy Of encomium and ac.
acknowledgements as this sor, Of patriotism.
1t is the only element OH whose buoyancy
can be safely conldcd tho ma jestic argosv
of'he Republic, full-frcighlcd with your
liberties, union, rights and fame. 1t
should never fail 10 receive the cncour-
agcment of our applause in tho living and
the homage Of our gratitude in The dead.
! 1t 1t worthy of remark that, on quitting the
Presidential Office, he left nothing unfinished
What he attempted, he did. His measures
! of policy were, one and all urged, discussed.
adopted, carried out practically, tested by
time, and triumphant in results, before he
rclnquishcd the helm to another hand.
Who needs evidence, will find it in his
pulse, that since the spring of 1915, the pco-
pie of the United States, their constitution,
sc9ncc, resources, courage, and character,
have assumed, TO the whole world, position
more elevated and influential than was ever
before accorded or enjoyed.
Who doubts that, from the same period,
their financial credit has been constantly ris-
my, until their contracts and securities, in
despite Of the vcnonuus defamation with
which they we're previously overwhelmed
arc now highest i'll the confidence of all
Christcndom
Who questions, with sincerity, the cman-
cpltion OF their currency, commerce, bust
ness, strength, and elasticity, from "A panita-
ting and trembling dependence upon the tluc-
tuatlng schemes vi bank pariors and stock
boards abroad!
Who disputes that New Mexico and Cali
lornia arc incXhausiabc sources of bullion
capital, destined 10 augment the wages, and
secure the independence OF their labor, and to
swell the aggregate of their wealth beyond all
precedent!
Who, in fine, does no, firmly believe, that
4 Ia
after tolls that were fatal to himself, has left
his country, are the most effective guarantees
for her prolonged peace and happiness!
In his personal department, he was plain,
unaffected, aiiahlc, and kind. In no one res
pcct, that ain aware of, did he depart from
consistent simplicity of life and purity of
manners. All his habits were exemplary and
regulated. lie was temperate, but moi unso-
cia!, Industrious but accessible, punctual
but patient, moral without aus,crity. and de-
votIonal though not higo,cd. Accustomed.
through a long service, To observe the diver
sites exhibited by opinion on every subject,
he was never surprised or provoked by any
ot It's phases, into individual Intolerance,
Ills ordinary intercourse and associations
were equally respectful and cordial with the
friends and the foes Of his politics. And |
must bc pardoncd for adding that in this gen
cral amcny towards his icllow-ctizcns,
without distinction Of party, or condition, or
prctcns!on, he was aided by welded part
ncr, to whom all who had the happiness to
know her have united as with single voice
in awarding that high and aticctiona,c tribute,
won only by irrcproachablc conduct, inclli-
gcncc, gcntcncsS, and virtue!
Fellow citizens! lie whose carces, in
obedience toyour call have thus imperfect
" traced, sank, with unmurInur.ng rcsigna
ton, to has last rest at Nashville on the l7lh
o, June, surrounded by his dearest friends,
and amid the soul-asp!ring hopes and sane
tons OF religious faith. TO him are now
alike indifferent the praise and the ccnsurc
OF men. lis ear, that wont to be so quick,
is numb aud hccdlcss-his eve, that flashed
with recognition over mutltudcS, knows no
onc-not even her who gave him birth, nor
her who charmed his lie; but though he be
as inscnSIblc To your soothing rs the cold sod
which covers his relies, the voice OF a Just and
generous humanity bids Won to dcplorc loss
50 signal, SO sudden, and so premature, The
tears shed by nation on a patriots grave
cannot rcanImac the dust within; but they do
! attest the existence Of an honorable public
gratitude, ard they do ircshen the pursuit of
noble lame CarOlinan.
NEW kACE.--A hitherto unknown
race oipcoplc has been discovered, il is
said, III The interior Of Africa. The men
are tail and powerfully built, standing
seven to scvcn.and. .a.half English feet in
height and black in color, although dcs-
ltutc Of the usual character Of negroes in
features. Mchcmct Ali sent an cxpcdi.
ton up the White Nile in search Of gold,
and there found this race Of pcoplc--iif-
teen hundred of whom, armed to the teeth,
came down To the shore of the river where
the vessel lay. The name of the king,
dom occupied by This people is Bari, and