The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-20

from the lips OF every true hearted American; he
was frequently interrupted by applause, and con-
(drank standing, in sence.) "The ladies', God
bless them-God's last best gift to man" sour
absent friends"
"The stars and stripes
Forever float that standard sheet,
Its folds envelope the globe,
The mantle of democracy,
Our great Republics robe
"The American Eagle-May she live in unity
with her friends, but spread her wings over her
enemies and draw them together without losing
feather"
"The United States of America-A world of
itself-may the clouds OF dissension which have
been lowering above its horizon be dissipate
by the sunshine of concord"
Dr. Whittemore, (by Brazilian)-"The United
States of Amerca-Her form OF government is a
model for the whole world"
Zachary Taylor, the hero of Buena Vista and
President OF the greatest nation of the earth
the Amerc an Navy.
"Han Columbia, happy land!
Long may thy banner wave"
"Tae Union-May il continue to prosper with
each succeeding year, and may it ever be, as well
expressed by Morris,
A union Of lakes a union Of lands;
union Of states sever
union Of hearts a union Of hands
American Union forever
Volunteer toast by Ex-Governor Kent =" The
Emperor and Empire of Brazil, in whose waters
We celebrate tins day-May peace and mutual good
will between this land and our own be perpetual"
"The memory OF John G. DEMONSTRATING,
in silence.
''Long life to Henry Clay-May his prayers and
exertlons to save our beloved Union be .cessful
Drank with nine hearty cheers and the song Of
"Here's 10 you, Harry Clay"
We arrived here on the 18th Of June and are
now altering the shape OF the Goliah by taking OIL
her guards, which we're great impediment to
hsr speed. The Antelope arrived here on The 27th,
thirty. eight days from New York, having put ia To
Espiritu Santo for fuel. She sails Tomorrow.
The Confidence arrived elso the 9th, and
sails this II. M. We expect 10 sail about the 10Th
OF August. Stnce we nave been here, the Eng
iisii cruisers have seized two Brazilian coasters,
under the pretsnce that they were slay,rs, and in
retaliation, the House Of Deputsdors, of Brazil,
nave Determined 10 raise the duties on English i'm
ivfts 80 per cent. This is all the political news Of
importance. will write. again from the next port,
an opportunity occurs.
Annexed 10 sketch Of the Grafton alluded to
above;
"Felow Ameiicansi-We have assembled to-
gc.her 10 celebrate the anniversary Of DAY which
may Justly be termed the birthday of our counfry's
indepcndence-a day which will ever be held in
remembrance BY every one in whose heart flows
one drop Of American blood, or in whose breast
glitten one spark Of love for that land over which
the siarspangled banner" waves,
although assembled under circumstances Of a
very peculiar nature-separa;ed as are IRON our
homes, friends, from all that love and hold dear
though we have not freedoms soil beneath oar
feet, yet have we feedoT's banner waving over
us, and we are bound TO respect the day but as
no ingenious or elaborate exordium is necessary to
bring our thoughts into an appropriate frame to
commemorate one OF the gfeatcst events that
has ever occurred IN the history III our own or any
other nation, will proceed AT 10 he con 81
deration 81 those topics which ! deem most suit
able TO the occasion. You all aware, no doubt,
OF the nature al that declaration which we have
jusf had the pleasure of hearing read--one to
which history bears honorable testIncny-a writ
ing which has flared ia the eyes Of the world
which bore the declaration of the iDdsprndrn.e of
al "a oh hall ta f.ls a.,
moral conflict, which shall be aitested not with /
the sword on the breast plates Ct tyranny, amid the
shock OF stormy and victorious battle, but Ia the
triumph OF truth, love, and righteousness. over
every institution that degrades aud disfranchises
man (cheers) and u is unnecessary for me- on
thus otcasion TO recount the dangers to which our
iortiathen exP sed themselves Ia preserving that
ceclaraiion, for you cannot bat be scqu sntsd with
them; sufficient 10 say, that they left IL 10 Us as
rich legacy, written with their hands ani sealed !
with their blood. And shall We not cherish it Is /
there enc in this ittle company who can answer
no loud cries Of mo no ~ trust not. But
they have left Us richer inheritance than this
one which they fought, bled, and died TO attaia;
and one IN which II becomes us, as their children
and heirs, TO love and protect, hbeuy-sweet word
that they have lett us and for IL will proudly
cherish their memory. (Chcers) We viii Irvine |
around their names wreath Of glory. We rem
der them an homage, aud award them triumph /
greater than ever monarch or warrior wore. AZ l
this moment, millions throughout the vast republic /
which sprang from the found ation that they laid,
are uniting their hearts and voices in hononng ,
heir merCry: and soon others will unite with I
hem from cues whose foundations yet rem IA to I
be laid. and in capitals Of States whose sttrs |
yet 10 rise into the crowded galaxy Of our Gag
eyond the Rocky mountsiDs.
where the sun, with softer area
Looks on the vsst racidc's sleep,
The children % the patriot .ires
This hsloSed day Uks usl shall keep
"Leius then BE- true to our trusts; let not this sA
cred gift be wrenched from our grasp. bat let us
reap nch enjoyment from Il ourselves. and secure
u 10 our children and our children's children How
shall We dot J Let us pause and consider; IL isa
question OF great importance; upon us rests great
responsibility Allow me, then, 10 throw out a few
hibls uIon this subject, and Judge mr not harshly
~ th,y meet not Your siews, for feel myself ia
qualified foi The tack.
'ln the hisi Place them let us do all that lies In
our Ie"er Tor he true progress and prosperity of
our county. One II the most prominent a nd vlo.
nous characteristics Of our country ~ its capacity
iof progress. would not that we erect only the
Eofgs Gus Monument OF We ath and on, s,cal tov.rs
hut The mere durable fabric of Intellectual and
moral excelisnce; for the man who really desires
ne rue pfogiets VI his country, cannot but decide
Wat Tie latter - the only way Of making true pro-
eiessi and We are, IA 80 doing, securing the ma
Wilais for reBown more ls@ting than the pyra-
inds, more durable than the seven. hilled CITY The
CHARACTER OF naiion, like that of an individual,
depends upon the influence which IL has exerted
epon lie own desiinies, or the destisies Of bu.
manly; upon the fact whether IL has crushed and
reverted, or developed. the mind Of the race. /
tboOld thnk u but little honor TO Amerca. at the
pr sent era OF the world " she merely salts
he'd wi'h smassiDg wealth or ocsupyins vast ex-
can u be ssid that she making true pfogrrssl AZ
tc her wealth, IN What csn che excel the Lydianl
A. 70 her d main. how can she sOrIs-s the Pgmp
sLd over ~ sftient Eumef
sses % ,ss wu,<, wssa the boadase Of s~pDnr