Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-04
THE TIMES, TERMS
MR.. EYERETT'S GRAFTON

GEMS.
MR.. EYERETT'S GRAFTON.
We regret very much that the preoccupaton
of our columns prohibits the insertion to-day of
the whole chaste and eloquent address; de-
lvered by the Hon EDWARD EVERETT, at
the late anniversary celebration in New York
City. 1t was shorter than is the wont of public
men in our times, but rich in patriotic sentiments,
wise reflections, and kndling illusions. The
Grafton of Gen. Foote on the life and principles Of
Washington had covered so much of the histor-
cal ground, that the gifted speaker felt perhaps,
somewhat circumscribed in his discussion of the
great theme of the day. His remarks upon the
distinguish ing greatness Of Washing!on's charac-
ter, were peculiarly delicious. There is one
part of this admirable discourse, which we can
not forego the pleasure of Immediately LAYING be
fore our readers. 1t is that in which Mr. Everett
points out the true source of danger to the Union,
in the growing dlsafsction of the two sections to-
wards each other, rather than the unwillincness,
OF the majority of the citizens of either to abide BY
the stipulatons of the federal compact. There is
profound wisdom in his suggestions on this to-
pic, which may well arouse the reflections of eve
ry thoughtful citizen.
| know it is said, and by many excellent and patri
otlc but as Think greatly mistaken citizens that the
Union not seriously threatened; that the alarm fac
tous that the danger is wholly immaginary or great
~ overraed. wish could think so, but must saw
thatn the result of all the anxious inquiry have been
able make have come to the conclusion that the
Union Is in great danger. | am not go much
moved by the acts OF organized bodies, OF Legs.
laiures, OF Conventions or by acts of riot disorder
and lawiessness in any part of the country These
things carry with them their own corrective to
certain extent, in the North and South | know
how much has been done by excellent and patriotic
clnzens OF the South to stay the disaecon to the Unj.
on Ia tha, quarter applause and agree with the sent-
ment OF Mt Webster, in the admirable letter lust read
that ninety nine hundredths OF the people of my section
OF the country are tor the constitution and the laws
Tremendous applause For that reason saw | am
not so much led to the opinion have expressed by pub
lie acts and demonstrations, most deeply erie
we'd by symptoms have seen in both extremes of the
counryot deep feeling otbitterness and i'll will a
spirit Instrumentation oitle motives character and pol.
icy ofthe opposite section of the Union and Of all ct home
who are suspected OF having any charity or sympathy
with their fellow czeus at distance. This sir is
what grieves and alarms me. Why, it the several Dor.
lions OF the country belonged TO different nations-f
they alien in language in religion and in race If
they were sworn like Hannibal at the altar to wage
war OF destruction against each other, they could not
use stronger or more bitter language than have read
within few weeks by men, both at the North and st
the South, who entertain extreme opinions on the agi-
tsting suhlecs OF the lay. say this which gives me
the greatest alarm tor the nee of the Union
The outward facts but the the spirit of
disaecon and bitterness which ifuot checked sooner
or later Or rather very soon, will the Union 10
crumble "
am not an alarn,ist- never have BEEN IfI NAV
aude to matter SO unimportant. would say that in
all my humble addresses 10 the public have ever look
ed on the bright side in reference the future of Amer
lea But 1t there ls TO be relaxation ofthose unkod
feelings between the different sections of the country
II men will not make up their minds to live in GOOD
1eeiing and good faith under the constitution and the
laws-that constitution Nhch was framed by our faith.
efs as good WISE as patriotic as ourselves and under
which The country has enjoyed degree of prosperity
unexampled in the world-itihey will go on indngipg
this fierce spirit OF mutual hostility will at no distant
day. result III separation of the States to be followed
by war, or rather OF wars, which viii change
Inc aspect ofhs country and nlurousiy affect the cause
OF Constitutional liberty forever. Great appause]
MI Everett then takes very striking view
OF the consequences of Disunon, amongst which
he considers most certain the vexatious disputes
between the States concerning their respective
boundaries and their separation accordingly into in.
dependent municipalities. This forbidding prospect
has been little studied by those who rashly propose
disunion, not as the redress for supposed evils,
but because they think it desirable in itself There
is no calamity which brave men ous ht to place in
the balance against their counry's honour, but il
is right to contemplate the necessary results of
revolution which is proposed a measure of sr-
pedielny Let us then hear Mr.. Everett on this
point:
do regard it as demonstrate that in the event of
separation OF tins Union, as certain the in heaven
10 mid day, that the of the republic will 90 down
from the meridian and set in blood. know that some
persons OF sangune temperament, dallying as think
unwarranaby with these dreadful furures, have per-
suaded themselves that twould only be change OF two
conederaces instead OF one and that other respects
all would go on much it did before. Sir | am very
10Th to enter into any specuatons of this kind on one
SIDE or the other; but, in my humble Judgment there will
e6arac hntoo
many despotc governments as the chances OF con-
queAt and reconquest, military cheains NAV be able
and wiling 10 establish Prolonged applause Cen
tletnen, let Germany teach US. How did she come out
oil the chaos OF the da ages, after thousand Years
mternecine war! Did she out oil it with two or
three ccntederaces? Gentlemen she counted more than
three hundred independent pncpa ies as they called
themselves but all lying at The mercy the nearest des.
pot and the strongest army.
presume not 10 look INTO that dark abvss turn
rom with the same horror, thousand told ncreas-
ed, that felt when IN my youh was surprised on the
black and cacined edge OF the OF Vesuvus when
The sides OF the mountain already auivering with
the conVulslve thToes OF an approaching eruption To
attempt 10 give form and oullne-to measure tbs force
TO calculate the direction OF the molten elements boil
ing and believing 10 the fiery guph below and last rea-
dy 10 be let loose by the hand OF God this pathway of
destruction, would be unavailng aud presumpt lIous
plsuee lap
one thing, however think is certain. We talk of
Inc separation OF these States, assuming that they would
sun remain the States which they ale; but think
Is CERTAIN as demonstrations that their ancient sacred
ponnosfles onnded, ia many cases. not at all on fea-
ues u geography, running they do in open
oeHahce Of the mountains and rivers drawn without
the slightest regard to military defence as if were the
design OF Providence that should he hon,J ,aoahar
not by material barriers bat By The cords of
danes resting on charters, on prescription and agree
ment and rendered at last sacred by the consta,io
and Uuion OF the United Slates-I think il csai ,I
OF those boundaries would fall The tir,t sao;E
70 separation Of the Union. Do you snpnoss NJ
Chairman, that ihify-one States, when tie cou,,iIn
tonal ties "heh nov bud them are broken. and when
his scramble ior separate power sha Il begin are
going pay STRICT regard those unseen and rnvscal
entertainments wihln which Stout litle Rhode Island
which, in comparison with some other States is rather