The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-06-19

poliey--alike liberal, just, narrowed down IL
no sectional interests---bound down to nc
personal objects---held to no locality, but
broad, and generous, and open, as expansive
his the ar whiehiia waited by the winds 81
Heaven from one parto of the country to an
other TCheers. / would draw a picture
Of this foreign policy--just, steady, stately
but withal proud and lovely and glorious
No man can say in his day that the broad 81.
.cutcheon of the honor OF the Union could re-
ceive eitheriniury or damage, or even con.
timely Or disrespect. His own character
gave character to the foreign relations Of the
country. He upheld every interest of it,
in even the proudest nations of Europe; and
while resolutely Just, he was resolutely de-
tarmined that noplume in the honor Of the
country should ever be dcfdced, or taken from
lis proper position. Washington was eau
Sous and prudent; no self-seeker; giving in-
formation TO Congress, according to-the Con-
stitution on all questions, when necessary
with frmness and frankncss; claiming noth-
for himself; exacting his own rights, and
preserving bis station, but taking special
care to execute the laws az q p2ramountddiy
and in such amanneras to give satisfaction to
everybody; and, to be subseTvicnt to that
end it was always Remarked of his admins
traii0n, that he filed the courts Of justice
with the most spo,lcss integrity, the highest
talent, and the purest virtues. And hence
Dit became q common saying, running thro'
all classes Of society, that our great Sc
curity is in the lcarninra and integrity Of our
Judicial tribunals This high character they
Justly possessed, and do possess it in an emil
.nent degree, from the impress which Wash
ine,on stamped on these tribunals at their
frsi organization. Gentlonon, patriotic
president Of the United States is the guar
dian, the protector, the friend ofoyery citizen
in it. He should be, and he IS, no mans
prosecutor, no mans enemy, but the support
and protector Of all and every citizen, so far
as hissrpport and protection depend on his
fai hful execution of the l@ws. But this
especially combines the great idea which
Washington presents. and which should be
presented and fulEll-d by every man in high
Office who means to resemble Washington.
tits the duty Of preserving the government,
of suffering SO far Us depends on him, no one
TO interfere with another, and no power to be-
assumed not belonging to each, but to pre-
serve and carry it on for the benefit OF the
present and future generations.
Gentlemen a wise and prudent shipmastorI
makes it his first duty to preserve the slipI
;Aat carries him and Iii. merchandise to keepi
her aHo&t, to conduct her to her dcst.uodport
}7.th ca.,rc sccari,yof Property and li.e-
tha. IS his fr-t objccij and thatit should be
The FIRST obicc and is, Of every chief MagisI
tGa.c Of the United States who has a proper
appreciation ofhis duty. tits 10 preserve the
constitution towhich bears bim which susyains
the e0gognmeut, without which everything
-oes to the bottom; to preserve that and
Laepitto The utmost Of his ability, off the
rocks and shoals and away from The quick I
sand: topreserye thathe exercises the eau
lion Of jlaezpar:ucaj 5h;2ma-,er. liosuG
fcr5 nothing TO batray his watchfulness--to
draw linn aside from the Joint interest com
,a'i.cJ to his care, and The great object in
view.
"Though pleasadto see the dolphins play,
lie minds his compass and his way;
And off me throws the weary lead,
To see the dangers that may be hid;
At helm hc makes his reasons sit
lis crew ofpaSsion~ all submit.
THUS he steers bis bark and sails
Unupri ght keel he mcets the gales
Now, Gentlemen with tins stcadincs of
purpose, DIS entire and devoted patriotism
,t motive, Washington reached that, which
)uly an emulation Of his example VIII enablcI
others to reach; and lie lived to see his0
.ouuuv great prosperous, and happy. IIeI
'eapad alch reward in the gratitude of his
,omtrymon, and we are enabled to read his
history in nations pride.
Mr. Webster here retired iron the stand
amid tempest ofappIause.