The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-10


men OF Macon with great spirit and eclat. AL ii
O'Clock, A. M an assemblage OF citizens, at the
Presbyterian church, listened to the reading OF
Washingtons Farewell Address, by John J.
Gresham, Esq, and to an Grafton by Col A. +.
Powers, eminenty suited to the occasion, and re.
pe.e with noble, patriotic sentiments Mr.. PoWers
full fidelity, and most happily applied his principles
and teachings TO the present crisis in our pubic
affairs. He spoke out strongly in favor OF the
ormation OF great national Union party.
AT o'clock, Z. NJ, large company sat down
to dinner at the Lanier House. After the cloth
was removed the regular toasIs were drank inter-
spersed with the reading of letters from Messrs
Clay, Dickins, n, Cobb, Toombs, and others. Flo
quent, stirring, and strong constitutional Union
speeches were made by Messrs. Cuyler, Cnappell,
Poe, kenan, and f. A. Nisbelt. in answer TO calls
made upon them.
The officers at the table were composed equally
of wings and democrats, the Hon. A. IL Chappel
acting as President, and his Honor J H. 4. Wash.
ngton, Mayor of Macon, l.. .. Reynolds and
James A. Nisbet, as Wee Presidents. We were
happy 10 notice at the table about an equal number
of wings and democrats, who heartily joined in
The prevailing sentiment that great constitutional
Union party essential, 10 save the constitution
cism
REGULAR roAsTs.
/. The Birthday of Washington Its anniyer-
saTy Is ut and proper occasion for all true pa
rriots to assemble TO contemplate his virtues, to
study his atmonitions, and to devise ways and
means to perpetuate that Union which he con-
| trlDutPu so cSeentlhJly 10 eS.dollSn.
2 Washington's Farewell Address.
| g. The unlon:- rich legacy from oar FORE
ia hers--e US transmit il unmpaired to posterity
A. A Constitutional Union Party The only ef-
| fectual organization which can destroy aooliuon-
| Ism al the North and dsunon at the South. 1t
appeals 10 the honor, the virtue, and the patriotism
OF the whole country, and hence IS assaiied both
| North and South.
s. The Union Party of Georgia 1t has blotted
out all past party distinctions, and declared that il
will fraternise only with those who occupy the
| broad Platform adopted by the Georgia Conven-
ton The main tests tor all candidates should be.
are they honest are they capable are they faith
| frl 10 the Constitution and the Union
| g. The Union Men Of the North All honor to
| men at the North who have broken the letters OF
party, and rebuked fanaticism and treason where
| ever they have shown their deformed heads.
III The old Parties The hot beds in which are
grown abolltlonsm at the North and ultraism at
the South Ii is vain for rational people TO quarrel
| about whggery and democracy, whea they are in
danger of having no government TO which to APP
| ply their favorlte theories.
s. Georgia While others have preached
sgains. tariffs and internal Improvements, she has
| practised building factories and railroads.
o. The North and the South - Sections OF one
erea; country, blessed by the same noble institu
| tons and laws. II the schemes and counsels OF
indictments in beth sections are defeated by the
trmness and virtue of the people, our Union will
| be perpetual
TO- The friends of the Compromise in Congress-,
of all parties and all sections The muse OF his.
tory will delight to hand their names doVa to pos
tefty unctuous with the praises OF the people
ii. Southern Chivalry A perverted term,
which nova, days is made 10 cover disehection TO
our government. We prefer the chivalfy Of Wash
| ington, Jefferson and Madison.
IL. The Georgia Convention :-Composed OF
wise. prudent and sagacious men; its deliberations
were ennineLtly wise and patriotic, and have placed
Georgia in position where she receives the plau-
dts OF ALL except the aboltionists and d!saniohiss,
The praises of all such would be the creates, CEN
l3. The Ladies :--Alvlys s!ea fast frienls of
Union.
LETTER FROM MR. CLAY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, ISL
GENTLEMEN 81 have received with more Than
ordinary pleasure, the invitation which you did me
The honor 10 transmit, 10 attend the celebration OF
the Birthday OF Washington, by the friends or the
Union al Macon. To no place IN the states would
go, If could, on such an occasion, with more
satisfaction than to Macon; with no friends OF the
Union, anywhere, would more gladly ua,e tha1
with those who shall assemble al Macon, in feel
ines and demonstrations OF Joy and CALCULATIONS for
the safety Of the Union. To that safety, Georgia
has greatly and gorousy contributed
OF the compromise Of the iAst session OF Con.
gess, I think, II may be i1stly said, as II was said
by Washington Of the Constitution itself -
" That il will meetthe fall and entire appreba-
ton Of every State is not, perhaps 10 be exPecsed
but each will double IS consider that, had her in
terest alone been consulted, the consequences
might have been particularly disagreeable or nJu-
rous others; that j. is liable 10 as few exceptions
and believe; that IL may promote the lasting well
fare Of tina. country, so dear to Us all, and secure
her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent
wish"
Upon the adjournment Of Congress, after the last
session, whom the calm judgment Of the people was
TO be passed upon the Compromise, all eyes were
turned 20 Georgia, and all hearts papita,ed with 10.
tense anxiety as TO her decision Ultrasm had
concentrated lis reasonable hopes upon that deci.
sion. never doubedi. knew many OF her emf
neni citizens, their patriotism, and their devotion
H.. aVFN.f Nw A.pt lad
taken by her representatives in Congress, Of both
parties. AT length Georgia announced her delbe-
rate judgment. twas worthy OF her, and of hrr
eminent position in the oonfederacy. Il dliiused
nexpressible joy among the frieads OF the Union,
throughout the whole length and breadth OF the
end. /, crushed the sPrit Of discori, dlsunicn and
civil war.
Gentlemen, it requires only perseverance, con-
cert and CO operation, among the friends OF the
Union, to secure the fruits OF the great victory
which has been wen. Whatever others may do,
for myself, am iirmlv resolved never to cast my
vote Tor any man whose fidelity TO the Union adj
mts OF the least doubt
regret sincerely that my public duties here re-
strain me from accepting your invitation
am your irlend and oeedient servant,
LETTER FRoI SENATOR DlcKrSsoS.
WAsHNGroS, February II, ISL.
Gent.emen,-lt gave me pleasure TO receive your
hind invitation 70 attend public csleoraa)n Of the
anniversary q Wsshngton's Birthday al Macon,
ard regret that distance and public duties will
rot permit to be with you, except IN Spirit But
pray that, under the guidance OF Heaven, the in-
fsepce OF that saini,d heros precepts and example
m ~ rest upon your gathering, and that all may be
inspired by his counsels to frown aarkly upon dis.
union, and 10 cherish this GLORIOUS coHfederacy OF
States, as they would preserve their household
gods.
Congratulaiing you upon the evident progress
sound constitutional principles and increasing re.
srect for the right OF sovereign states, have the
honor TO be, with the highest consideration, your
friend, u. ). DICKINSON.
LETTER FROM HOWELL CorE.
WARRINGTON, February IL, 1851.
fientlemen-My public duties will dstain me Ia
Washington until the close Of the session. twill,
therefore, be out ofmy power % be personally pre-
sent at your proposed celebration Of the 22t FebrI-
efy, though in spirit and heart shall be with you,
repaired 10 give to the noble cause in which you are
engaged, the pledge Of IN honee. heart aad an