Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-24

what course OF policy pursue may differ the mode
pursuing 1t but great end TO be kept In visw-an
observance Of the constitution and all is provisions for which
our fathers shed their blood and peed their lives We must
governed by that and being governed by H. and
sna preserve the union of these States Our country with
sucn vast territory requires snddemands that when
ons arse where differences Of opinion exis-when section
threatens section, and States threaten States that should
recu TO the principles which the union Of these States
was ormed and govern ourselves by adheng these prn
cPes lead what consequences they may. shall not un-
aeake on ln OCCASION 10 go into dissertation this sub
Ject Dut coming from section Of the country where diff
ferent institutions prevail but where there il as strong love
for the Union there any other section have 10 az
hort you my fellow citizens under all circumstances TO re
cur the constitution OF the couniy-o look the example
and character of those who framed to read the history
Of the country from 1888 to the present time aentivey and
whenever you find yourselves in any doubt a. the early
Christians did, you must refer TO the original text and TO the
writings of the fathers before prejudice and diverted
attention from the proper subject Of examination. we shall
do this we shall remain united and happy people shall
spread this continent of until shall be numbered
not by twenties, but by hundreds of millions cheers
enjoying the same liberty the same laws and the same hap
Pness which still exist in this great community Of ours
Fellow citizens, having visited your State for the purpose
Of examining great work of internal Improvement have
been grafed not only seeing that but in seeing the peo
pie OF your State To me- stranger here, known only to
those whom accompanied this occasion, is Of
gratitude and delight that look on this vast assemblage
around me, of men whom call -citizens with
much sincerity as those the Roanoke the Poomac the
Mississippi or any other great river Of the South. Cheering
and waving Of handkerchie hope 1t will be always so
and adhere the great principles contained in the con-
sution of the country if we all will be guided by the
maxims Of those who framed that constitution and their views
it's interpretation we shall establish not only for Ourselves
principles Of pure liberty, but transmit them reotest
Posserlty Gentlemen, exceedingly gra6ed for the
compliment you have conferred shall not soe you
again you will not see me again but wherever we may
be- hope we shall always recognise each other cssus Of
common country, and shall always refer back 70 this day
with delight and admiration
Mr. HAIL. the Postmaster General was next called out
He returned his thanks in few remarks Of which we have
the following report
81 thank you most kindly, felow-czens for the warm
and generous greeting have extended my colleagues in
the Cabinet and to my long esteemed friend the President
o. the United States Cheers And thank you. not less
cordially when consider that this demonstration not in
tended as one of personal respect u.s. but rather
monstration Of loyalty Of your affection for the Union
and Of determination to respect and support the Cons
tuition OF the country. don't intend this occasion TO ad-
dress you any form Of speech that not my business
purpose The President has round him gentlemen who
capable Of addressing you in such
and instruct but cannot hope do this OCCASION
especially there gentlemen present who part Of the
worth and eloquence Of your State You have before
you eloquent Senator from Illinois, and other distinguished
gentlemen, whom it will be your delight and admiration to
hear Under such circumstances would be nexcusable in
me to deprive you Of the rich treat that you may expect from
these gentlemen"
cPonC,
than express the pleasure it afforded him to meet on
that occasion with his felow-citizens of Buffalo:
sI affords peculiar satisfaction said be- to meet DOR
ton Of my fellow citizens towards whom feel under deep
and lasting obligation for the confidence which many of you
in common with others Of the part Of this State
have been pleased to epose but gentlemen this plea
greatly enhanced by the peculiar occasion which has
brought forth this magnificent and striking demonstration.
feel to be duty unite with the citizens Of this Com
to pay honor to the Chief Magistrate Of the
United Staes who returns meet his and fellow
citizens who elevated him to the proud position which he
occupies. feel that in doing this, while crafty my own
regard for distinguished friends am but giving effect in
the best the sentiments which animate the people
Of the State Of New York. rejoice in this demonstration
especially for the evidence which furnishes Of the
deep devotion Of the people to their institutions and the
form OF government which given TO them by their fathers
and which they bound to preserve and transmit pos
ey see it in an expression Of the patriotic spirit which
anmatcs all people the subject of the Unon and the
institutions under which live; and feel myself called
upon, in justice not only you but myself refer the
patriotic iensnase ozPres.sd BY tho distinguished seasman
pressed the feelings Of devotion which animate the people
not only of the North but of the souhthose feelings of
devotion to the Union and regard for the institutions which
we inherit from our fathers think that authorized
on this occasion to that in part of this Union there
more attachment to institutions and Governmenthan in
The State Of New York. [Applause It is true that differ
opinion have occurred which have at times brought
States and communities into collisions and which appesred
the moment threaten the perpeuity at least the
permanence Of the Union Yet there has always been u
Ter these feelings Of deep national sentiment which prevails
over all the factions and all ephemeal sentiments that NAV
produced Mr. Hunt then proceeded to contrast the pre-.
ent condition of Buffalo to what it twenty years ago.
md concluded by prasng the industry and enterprise of its
people"
Mr.. Senator DoUGLAs, of Illinois, then delivered very
interesting and patriotic address, for which we cannot now
make room, and soon afterwards the entire party were es-
,orted to the quarters that had been provided for Them
We take this occasion to insert of the remarks of
Mr. CRITTESDEN made at Dunkk, which are thus report
ID in the correspondence Of the New York papers:
sBonapste boasted in the height Of his power that hi
eagles had flown from seepe steepe until they lighted on
the top of Notre Dame. But what have done What
have seen What. have heard have come on a
railroad from the Atlantic to the shores of Lake Erie
distance Of four hundred and sixyseven miles, from
steepe to steepe but from mountain top to mountain top.
tell nquire though not in the bombastic language Of
conqueror but in the sober word Of truth, this will give
to all concerning the work OF which few
days ago ignorant History, il it full Of ingratudc
Of nations also records instances Of appreciation of bene
factors. The Soons who formerly framed wise laws are
still honoed the great Hannibal, who crossed the Alps, is
still memorable to ALL and every schoolboy is whipped into
admiration Of him. Now, what does President and his
associates deserve! What do we them They have
not like Hannibal their way the Alps for the sake
Of boodhed and conquest but they have done They
have made the mighty Alleghanies bow down before them
Tor the benefit Of civilized What other country can
BOAST of such achievement By Us private citizens
"He then dwe the influence railroads preserving
he Union Not union Of bargain, but q union Of
acts and union of brotherhood is what we want That s
what fathers gave us and if not bastards to our
athers, we will never give up that glorious Union.
Union in peace, war; in hardshps Of the first settlers. and
all the agonies of our revoluon-are we willing u sfr