The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-25

Of the proper mode Of adjustment yet sd
jusImen fair and reasonable desire 20 uni
ysrsaly prevalent that he who nigh, read y IL ths
signs q the times Had IL not been So vain would have
vain The hopes Of the lovers Of liberty through hs
world But the end has come, and come happily
Of freedom from peril can again defend it, and win defend
H. should danger once gather around 1. But we vii
hope ina, Curious open before us and bless bs
God our is'her who has favored US above all the o'hs
81 am happy 20 be here upon this occssionupon this
anniversary ofone memorable days In the hsto
@ sad ~ sss,
aiding Ia is defence against the combined efforts
socads the operations q the enemy al hs very heart
the county, while we we're resisting him ., one o. ~
aroused the painful sensations and called The
gloomy ore6odngsI and men doubted Of the saeV Of the
the vie,ory dlsps these approximations. and
spread feelings Of patriotic pride and renewed hopes o.
those victories which teach useful lessons mankind
which teach invaders strong IN The force Of military dscp
bloody battlefield, that poweress before eemen
without preensons he experience and knowledge Of
msni from ali the avocaons Of civ life. and called
end their homes and their county, and all that make those
as Where ss
tory And you gallant the remnant Of the brave de-
s mark nss
| and called your comrades 70 higher warfare
your country been coming maturity, and under such
OF and prosperity as never before re-
warded human vaor for its services and suerngs NC
hostile army will ever again pou'e our sol unless, in
deed, standards shall be arrayed against
other, and each State become enemy the rest.
would require spirit OF prophecy oreel where this
would end Il would finally confederaied into
consolidated country, and might read own fate IN
history Of the Gecian republics, falling prey the
first powerful military adventurer But let US indulgein
higher hopes, and anticipate higher destiny; and
my friends OF the war OF 1917, we cherish, trust the
precious conviction that the same dangers that sent you
the field would excite similar patriotic ardor, and would
call faithful and may hope fortunate defenders
OF the honors and interests OF country, should the
sion require il, you proved yourselves TO be-"
In giving description Of the affair. the Argus re-
marks:
"We have scarcely ever, In own enthusiastic
party assembages, seen warmer welcome given 10
public than accorded General Cassor more
heartfelt and apurous applause bestowed than that which
scenes and attentive listeners the patriotic sentiments ut
tered In the above address. Upon his retiring the wekr
rang with the shouts of the people, who testified how ex
ensively and deeply distinguished visiter occupied the
popular heart 8asss Ea.
The cane which was the subject Of presentation is o.
OF Andrew Jackson. Il originally presented by MIR
John Delcher to Mr. A. X. Blakeney, who preserved \
with great care for number OF years, until Mr. John
Decher nephew of the original owner proposed tina
il be presented to the distinguished SENATOR to which Mr.
Blakeney willing acceded. II mounted and embe
lshed by Robert Brown e. Sons, corner OF Baltimore
and Calvert Streets at the expense OF the Committee
and besides the Of the committee and those OF the
original thirteen States, has the following inscription or
the massive gold heads
presented to General Lewis Cass by the democracy
the city OF Baltimore, as an evidence OF their respect and
admiration for his character patriot soldier, and states
msn--B more, September IL, 1850"