The republic., 1850-12-05
sues.h OF MFR. Charles A. stetAon, OF the
Astor House, New York.

military company Of New York, called the
Light G uard, having been invited by w. IL Be-
LEE, Esq, on the late anniversary OF Evacuation
Day. to dine with him at his mansion IN East
Brooklyn, New York, on which occasion great
many ladies graced the festival with their presence,
after short speeches had been made by Gen. SAND
FORD, Col. ToMPKISs, and Mr. BEBEE, Lieutenant
CHARLES A. STETsoN was called upon, and made
the following patriotic remarks in favor of the
American Union, during the delivery of which he
was frequently applaudedi and at the conclusion
of which twenty four enthusiastic cheers
given for the Union:
awe are especially grateful 10 our host that he
has brought together on this occasion, on this
dqg. the anniversary of one of those great events
which led to the blessings we now enjoy, under
Jaw, order, and union; events which, preceding
our public existence, finally worked out their own
destiny in the establishment OF our American ma
tionaity. This day, the anniversary of a day
which saw the sun gleam for the last time from the
retiring bayoncs of a foreign foe, and which may
be considered to have been the first when we could
stand forth before the whole universe and proclaim
our-elves star in the constellation of nations
From that day forward we became Americans
enc il. purpose, one in hope, and one in action
Let.Arents who have children to teach contem-
plate the scenes of trial and misery that marked
the period in which the destinies of this Republic
were wrought out and confirmed. Let them con :
template that period and they will not fail TO in
culde~ in their lessons 70 those children undy-
ing for the efforts of our Revolutionary
iathers--a reverence which must ever stimulate
them 10 generous emulation of the courage and
endurance which were the dsting guishihg charac-
teristcs of those times
The Unionl who would dare to undermine it
The Union!. who would dare to sever the golden
cord which binds it together? Cast your eyes back
TO the period before its existence began, and then
say whether they can now endure the darkness OF
that desolatc day?
The increase of our resources, in every depart
ment which makes nation great, has no parallel
in the history of mankind. The happiness of the
millions who exist upon the American soil has fos
tered and cemented feeling of attachment to the
Union. which ianaticlsm, come from what
source il may, can ever permanently disturb.
1.-The Union is dear to every American heart.
The obligation to sustain 1t IN good faith and fair
ness is imposed upon the infant when he draws his
first breath. That obligation can never be
pended or discharged but with his last expiring
SIGH. Ii Is the assurance of good citizen. Ii
proves that he is true to the destiny of his and
The preservation of the Union should be the first
and last wish of every American heart. Fathers
and mothers, they direct the prayers of their in
flnt children should teach them to mngle in their
petitions for grace and protection, aspiration to
the God above US that our liberties may not be dis
turbed; that the fair proportions OF this Republic
this beacon of liberty TO the oppressed of all the
earth-may not be narred; nor our destiny Checke
by misguided zeal or insane fanaticsm.
- Gentlemen, there is no fear, trust of the
Union. Good counsels will prevail; the strong,
inherent love of the Union will compel considera-
tion forbearance, fraternity. ! believe that we
shall pass through this and every other trial un
scathed; that, whatever of excitement and menace
may afilict us, the result is The love
the Union. The physical strength, North, West
East and South, are with the Union. The moral
power of the whole country Is with us-Union
For US, soldiers, there is fighting 10 be done
thank God, for that The spirit of Union and fra
ternal affection which pervades the great bulk OF
the American people Will overthrow all differences
and this glorious Republic will endure for centu-
ries undisturbed. propose the following senti-
mcut: The Cnioa-justice will secure its perpe-
tuity; palsied be the heart that denies it, -