Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
[PROPRIETORS.
The Trimuss ph OF Amcrtcn.

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our readers with the subjoincd patriotic
and eloquent letter Of our Ministerial Paris
to one Of our most proud achievements Of
the gallant little America. Ii is made up
of noble sentiments nobly spoken, reflect
ing honor alike upon its author and its sub
ject.-N " Courier.
BoULoGNE-suR-MER. Aug. "a, 1851.
My Dear Sir,-I congratulate you with
| my whole heart on the success Of the gal
liant America in her contest with the Royal
Yacht Squadron the day before yesterday.
the result of which has jus, been eommu-
nicated 10 me here.
When had the pleasure of seeing you
at Paris. / told you how much felt our
national honor and interests to be involved
in theissue ofany match the America might
engage in at Cowcs. and how much ! re.
lied on the sagacity. judgment and skill of
Commodore Stevens, with his spirited and
patriotic companions, 10 uphold the rcpu-
taton of our glorious flag. The conIcs,
has now been decided; and tie .imeyica.
and with our American stars and strips.
have been once more victorious. Aud what
victory! To beat Britannia,
Whose flag has braveda thousand years tho battle
and the breeze
10 beat her in her own native seas, in tho
presence of her Queen, and coutendng n.
galnst fleet of seventeen sail of her picked
models of naval architecture, owned and
personally directed by the proudcst names
of her nobliiy-her Marboroughs and her
Anglcscys-is something that may well en-
courage us in the race of maritime compe-
tiiion which is set before us.
The dcslinies of the world IN regard TO
civil and political liberty, and progressive
civilization Of every kind, must depend iu
a great degree upon that power which
ahall obtain permanent asccndency on
the seas. Ever since the demonstrations
of our naval aptitudcs and prowcss which
the war of 1912 gave rise 10. all eyes have
been turned to America as candidate for
that great and glittcring. and ifrighIly used
most noble prize. | have always said
our ships are our best representatives n
broad, and Commodore Stevens and his
brethren of the New York Yacht Club
have shown how well they understand
their mission. Honor aud thanks to them,
then, for having added another glorious
day 10 our national calendar; for SO highly
do estimate the importance, in its effect,
direct and Indirect, Of their successful a.
chicycment ofpcacciul rivalry the day be-
fore Yesterday, that the 22d Of August is
destined, in my opinion, TO take rank in
our annals with those days which have been
rendered memorable by victories won at
sea or on iand, ur have boon v.,v. "i..s -.
dearcd to us by associations connected
with our national rcnown.
And how opportunely has all this come
to raise us up from tho depressing effects
of our supposed failures in the exhibition
of the Crystal Palace--an areana in which
have always been inclined TO question
the policy Of our appearance at this time
in the character Of competitors, as it was
carly to be foresccn that objects of mere
luxury and artistic elegance would be pre-
dominant there, in regard To which it was
not to he expected that so young people
could contend on equal terms with the
other and more luxurious nations Of Eu-
rope.
Ship building and the arts Of steamship,
however, with other pursuits 9th useful
and the original, belong TO The bold and
adventurous youth OF our country, and |
trust ii is demonstrated that in these we
need not fear comparison with the resi-
Of the world. The arts Of elegance viii
follow in their turn and in due season. la
the meantime, we cannot cherish with too
much pride and fondncss that element of
our national strength, which in the extra
ordinary mechanical improvements Of the
age, has become an Indispensable means
Of security and self defence. while it must,
in the end, exercise controlling influence
upon the dcstinics Of the civilized world!
In this connection, trust our Legislators
will not be unmindful Of the high duty
they arc under Of giving an cficclual en-
couragcmcnt and support TO the noble en-
terprise that has been commenced, with
such brilliant success, IN your city, for
vIndicaling our equal share IN the navIga-
ton of the ocean between the Old and
New World by steam; and the whole ma
ton, will, am sure rise up and cheer the
A,nerica by their joyous and spontaneous
acclamation, (lhc only encouragement, hap.
PLY, which she rcquircs,) as soon as the
news Of hcr success shall meet our shores.
l have not the pleasure Of being person.
ally known TO Commodore Stevens, but
pray you 10 present my bcst respects to
him, with my warmcst tho nhs Amer
lean citizen, for hcproud leaf he hae add
ed TO the choplet Of our naval and national
renown. Believe me. my dear sir,
Very truly and faithfully yours,
w. G.. RIVES.
Coz JAMES HAMILTON, at Cowcs.