The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-06

the splendid portrait which was drawn Of him
John Thompson, Of Petersburg. We have JUS, !
ceived copy Of the letters OF "Curtus,p from |
pen of that gentleman, which made such deem j
preston on the public mind when they were publish
in 1885, Mr.. Thompson was the contemporary, J
compeer, and, indeed. the superior OF Mr.. John nj
dolph Mr. r. had the magnanimity to declare in on
his speeches in Congress. He was taken away from
country. like another Marcellus al very early d.,
OF his life We are satisfied that our readers will u,
with us in admiring the beauties Of the portrait
Tribute 10 Albert Gauatin
The system OF the minority Chen the republican mas
with respect exterior relations, has been to observe
fidelity existing engagements; to avoid any new
nexions. and to decline any Interference in the compI,
system Of intrigues negotiations, and wars which a0
the European world Their system OF domestic polley
been to prevent the wanton accumulation Of debt ana
oppressive augmentation OF revenue, TO preserve the
stitution nyolae, and intrust defence agans
egn enemy the valor and enthusiasm OF a free pe
Your (the federaD party have determined pursue t
ecrable systems Of finance, negotiation, and war WI
have uniformly led to bankruptcy and misery In
has history recorded the sad fate OF other nations in
has experience delivered her solemn warning; in vain
eoquence pronounced the oracles of truth. Bound b.
ties, restrained by no feelings, convinced by argun
and instructed by no example, they have determined
their country shall pursue the wild which has
every government TO tyranny, and every people to u
But you will not prevail The day will come when
party "wil be humbled in the dust and ashes belor
indignant frowns of an injured, insuted, and often
country"
Nicholas, Livingston, and Galatin, were the most did
gushed opponents Of the alien and sedition bills M
enlightened patriots have long been objects of abhor
and terror TO all the enemies Of constitution and b
The splendid ability with which they have defended
and yindicatad RI nf 4.
deared them TO every admrer of genius, eloquence
virtue, whilst has rendered them emnenty obnoriou
all the partsans of usurpation and monarchy. The no
exertions of these ilustrious will never be forpo
whilst patriotism and talents admired In the wu
Their names will descend with renown to pos,erity, VII
their enemies and sanderers will be consigned obiv
deepest grave. In spite Of the envenomed and exscn
calumnes OF yena printers in spite OF the rancorou,
malignant invectives of lcentious orators in spite Of
yes of iniuriated faction, and in spite of the sens
clamors Of deuded mutudes, the present genenl
will do ample justice to tho small but intrepid phas
who have exerted the submest energies Of the huml
mind in defence ofliberty. am accustomed 10 ra,I
gyrc and the energy oflanguage express the mi
tude and affection with which my heart overffows wa
reflect upon the services OF these most excellent men
When select the names of Gallatin Livingston.
Nicholas am not unmndful Of the merits and lalenp
many other gentlemen; have selected them because m.
have been exposed to the cruel oboquies of your
BILE rancor ofenvy and malice The uracy of his ind
nation, the extent Of his knowledge, the perspicuy
style, the moderation of his temper, and the rresb
energy of his reasoning powers, render him the abe
vocae that appeared In the of truth and be
Patient and perseverng, temperate and firm no error
capes his vigilance, calunny provokes his passions
expose the bunders and absurdtes of his adversars.
the only revenge which he win condescend to take
their insoent invectives. Serene In the midst Of clad
os, he exhibits the arguments Of his opponents in lid
genuine osors, he diyests them OF the tinsel of d
nation and the cobwebs of sophistry, he detects n
most plausible errors, he exposes the most latent d
surdities, he holds the mrror up" to foIy and reas
upon every subject with the readiness OF intuition and
certainty of demonstration Elevated above the ngas
Of parties and the weaknesses of the passions he is ne
transported into any excess by the zeal Of his end
the virulence Of his enemies His object is the happn
of the people his means economy liberty, and peace
guide the constitution. The sympahies which faxmI
the heart and misead the understanding, have never I
lured him from the arduous pursuit of truth through d
most intricate mazes. Never animated by the impeluo
and turbulent feelings which agtate popular assembe
preserves in the midst OF contending faotons that co
Of temper and that accuracy of thought, which phs
ophy has hitherto claimed the peculiar attribute Of
closet msditaons. He unites the energy Of eoqueu
and the confidence of integrity the precision Of mahen
les, The method Of logic and the OF expers
His opponents SANDER him and admire him; they asa
him with ignorant impeunence and pitile. malice, Il
yet they feel that he Is the darling Of philosophy the
oftruih and the favorite vo.ary ofberty. Their hatred
the rebellion Of satan proceeds from the impatence Of
superiority. "There Is daily beauty In his life Wild
makes them ugly" Instead Of initiating his eIcensu]
they attempt 10 conceal II by a mass Of obloqay; I
stead OF reverencng his unparalleled wisdom and vim,
they sharpen the dagger Of fa'sehood, and prpa
the poisoned arrows oil envy. The men who are VI
ported by foreign faction have the efffontery 10 I
lify him because he Is foreigner. Virtue and 4
MUS are not peculiar to America. They have AO
ished in every country and In every age The mehsI
hen are not TO be ascerained by geographical bound
The mind has no country but the universe Patrioaa,
no, narrow and illiberate prejudice In favor OF II.
upon which we happened 70 be born. II IL ration. II
noble attachment to the country which gives ms pro,sc
and which secures happiness Il 10 not ncompshi
with universal philanthropy; the contrary IL s NOD
fcation OF benevoence, sofened by society," and sin
ened by gratitude Mr.. Gallatn s attached the cOos
tuition because IL Is free, to the people because th y
generous and amisbe, and to the county because be
found In IL an asylum from oppression and misery.
Are these ties least binding as the shacka'
prejudice and habit Bat the conduct OF Mr. Galsh
his best vindcation Th, foreigner has defended The co
situation against the attack, Of native Americans and b
displayed noble ardor in the defence Of his adopted coos
try, whilst many Of her repo.e in ingorous ap'ihI
and whilst others assa her with detesabls ireache ~
unnatural hatred.
ANOTHER EULOGY.
II would have given us great pleasure TO lay bsi0
our readers the eloquent eulogy which pronounce
in New York on the evening Of the I'd instant BY Lud
Bradsh, esq, the first vice president Of the New 70
Historical Society, Of which Mr. Gala,in had been pre-
dent, but the want OF space forbids IT, The meeting VI
also addressed by the Rev. Dr. Hawks. and also BY
Bancroft our late minister at London. Mr. BIS RENAL
are 30 happy and 30 Apostle to the distinguished chs
which be porays. that cannot forego the opporuni
Of giving them here
Mr. Bancroft said he felt Il necessary TO his feeling,
his public testimony 10 what had been 20 eioqueny said
the gentleman who had down, upon the character
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