The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-27

day al Now York
on ALTON Of THE HON HENRY 5. FooTE, OF MIS-.
SIS ,IPPI, AT NlBLO's GARDEN
Clay DANIEL $ D,ekmsoa Letois Cass, James Bu-
ehdaan, and Diners
On Saturday last celebrated in New York. for the
frs, time in halt century, the everlo be- remembered
Rr,hday OF George Washington the Father oil his Coun
ry the victor Of the revolution and the bright example
of all future patriots The celebration was worthy of
The mighty deadworthy OF this Empire City--worthy
OF the United States The day, which was overcas, in
me morning, turned out gloriously fne and Man and
Nature rejoced together IN honor Of the immortal hero
whose remains sleep Mocnt Vernon. As it TO antci
pate The auspcious day, al l2 O'Clock on Friday night
The roar OF artillery was heard in The Park amidst tor
rent OF and the fash O the red artillery against the
dark sky, and the white curling clouds OF smoke, had
sins uarly fine effect AT sunrise salute fired from
tte Battery by the veteran corps OF 76 and also one 1t
noon from the place. by volunteer detAchn ent
from Col Yaes's regiment OF light artillery.
A, o'clock in the morning. at meridian, and at sun
set, the bells Of the churches rang amerry peal to Free
dom and Washington
From the shipping IN both the rivers that wash our
island city there magnificent display OF flags in
from all the public buildings whether muncipsl State or
federal, hoaled the national standard proudly to the
breeze From the Broadway Theatre and Barnum's Mu-
seum extended across the street 10 the As,or House
gorgeous array OF flags Indeed, the whole of Broadway
presented spectacle OF magnicence which, owing the
cIearness OF the day, shown of to great advantage
THE CEREMONIES AT sIBLo's THEATRE
Attwo o'clock the Union Safety Committee nducled
the Hen Mr. Fooie 10 Niblo's Theatre where there was
crowded assemblags waiting to hear the Grafton and
witness the other ceremonies. The Theatre was filled
from the ceiling 10 the foot lights with military Clergy
ladies', and citizens Many Of the most distinguished
strangers IN the city were present. Mr. Francis Griffin
was The president on the occasion. The venerable Dr.
Spring. The senior clergyman Of the city, offered prayer
for the safety Of the Union and lis pepeuation through
all coming time Mr.. James l. Brady read the " Fare.
well Address of Washington
Gen. H. s. Foote then, amidst profound silence deliv.
cred the Grafton OF the day II was as follows:
GRAFTON or THE HON. HENRY S. FooTE
OF all those events which serve at the same time 10
sgnallze and TO adOrn the history of nations il would
be difficult TO imagine any one whatever which in
wolves consequences of more momen,ous and endur.
ing character than such as are sometimes stand
mseparabiy associated with the advent upon earth OF
some truly great and good 1t is Notwithstanding
undenisby that without suitable theatre for their
exhibition the nObes intellectual faculties and the most
exalted moral attributes would prove alike inefficient for
any OF the practical purposes OF lIe and incapable
securing the permanent respect and admiration of
kind That illusrious American patriot and sage the
anniversary OF whose birthday have met now 10 com.
memOTae. would TO have been less fortunate in
being endowed with the highest capacities for useful and
honorable exertion than he undenaby was Also in
enjoying the most favorable opportunities for bring
ing these capacities into active and. striking develop
nent The man appears to have been most happily
and peculiarly adapted to the through which
he destined to pass and The difficulties and dangers
with which, at various periods of his life, it was his
fortune TO cope, demanded just such qualities of mind and
heart, in all respects, besides George Wash.
ngion himself has been at any time known possess
The wisest men OF his own day and generation united in
the bestowal OF commentators upon him, such have
been accorded to living besides and the gores
which sncrcle bis name have grown more and more Ell.
ugenl every day and hour since the termination of his
mortal AT the period OF his disease il said
Of him by eminent American statesman and orator
However the public confidence may change and the
public affection huctoate with regard TO Others with re.
tn I'm hA ia IN
in private iie been steady his I'll mind and
constant AS his own exalted virtues /"
In contemplating the character OF Washington we dis
that there traits apperaining OF
nature calculated 10 awaken special attention and ap-
pova OF his admirably balanced intellect, nj
was The leading and predomnating arbute Cool, con-
Nderae, ,unpejudlced-hrm, conscientious perse
pervous TO the counsels OF those in whom he confded
yet resoue, fearless, and energetic action Modest
and unsssumlng in his manners, hut dgni6ed in high
degree aud TO extent indeed. stmes almost bordering
upon s,ernness yet was he kindly afecuoned socable
and susceptible of the strongest personal attachments.
Al ambitious OF true glory wise man could well be,
ys profoundly indifferent TO the ater'ng aud seductive
voice OF contemporaneous applause and utterly regard
less OF that which sought Tor so eagerly by many
der The imposing name OF popularity Free from all ap-
Farance OF envy, relhshness and that weakest weak
ness, vanity all suitable he freely admit
ted and lberalb exolled the merits OF Others and
never IN his life even suspected OF intriguing for his
advancement TO public honors or for the prostraon of
political rival. Those who choose 10 examine the va.
nous Writings which he LETT behind him, which are
mostly OF the familiar epsolary class, WILL am conf
den mol De able TO hnd single sentence word OF that
indshca'e accommodation IN which many public
men OF our own and other countries have been known
indulge 40 freely and the moral beauty of his character
was wholly unianished by the Ieas, approximation TO
mat low and exclusive selhshness OF heart which is ul
ey regardless OF The happiness and OF the fame of others
PROVIDED me means OF gratifying its leading aspira-
nons can De secured There calm serenity about
s puolc demeano hxedntss OF resolve an inhexible
eonscenIousness, and apparent fogeiuness OF all
mere PERSONAL consequences whilst engaged in the per-
iormance OF what he regarded as his dnties which
seemed to attract to him rresstbly the language of the
a"sse Poe', and to warrant us in saying OF him
!usium ac teoscem proposti virum
Son clvum ardof prsva iubenum,
non vuitns instsDus tyraoni
Mente quatit solida; neque
nuf nquett tnfbidus Hadf!n
gee lulfnin ants magma manus Jovsi
q ractus hlabatur orbi.,
lmpavdum iercnt ~ mn
u would not be a little difficult 10 determine whether
e oil Washington is indebted for the splendor
neu invests more 10 his achievements as military
san1er, or TO his conduct a wise, energetic, and
m sNh magistrate but ii is certain that bis ability and
ounoness as republican statesman are much less called
py discerning men al present than AT former
,,' u our hslofy, when the OF his admins
Pop,l mad been as yet but partially tested BY ex
nnence Events now in fearful progress among u.s. are
pyplnR lhe most conclusive testimony in proof OF his
I'll sagscly and foresight, and coming gene rations
n.,panioly recognise the memorable language OF fu-
~ :, 49, to have been not at all extravagani.
NJ H. e 'ssse degree oversalned, which announced him
,hs 49, ua as hrst IN war; first in peace and first in
, ss s o. ms eountrymen." In most OF those quail.
"p,cn nave been supposed TO be indispensable TO the
Wuh.'uon OF what is called military fenown General
,on.i VIII De readily acknowledged TO have been
49, hueeJ be was not superior-to the greater
s M o. nose whose brilliant achievements emblazon the
,ann sns VI ao'benhc history. His merits and qualih-
Is.tau military commander have been most
emipen, ana graphically delinested by one pre-