The republic., 1851-07-07

y established than that there exists in the econo-
my and course of nature al indissoluble union be-
tween virtue and happiness, between duty and ad-
vantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest
and magnanimous policy and the solid rewards Of
public prosperity and felicity; since ought to
be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles Of
Heaven can never be expected on nation that dis
regards the eternal rules of order and right which
Heaven itself has ordained; and since tho preser-
yation of the sacred re of liberty, and the destiny
OF the republican model Of government, are justly
considered as deeply, perhaps finally staked on
the experiment entrusted to the hands Of the Anne
rican people"
This prophecy has been fulfilled. "The founda-
ions Of our national policy losrs laid in the pure
and immutable principles of private morality"
and the eternal rules of order and right Aauing been
regarded, the propitious smiles of Heaven have
beamed upon /" the American people," to whose
hands the experiment was entrusted. Prophecy
has become fact hope has become fruiton, and the
experiment on which the destiny of our republican
model of government was deeply and finally staked
has been entirely successful.
But, my brethren, we must for moment re-
verse this bright picture of the past. AS. in the
fabled mirror, when under the power OF the magic
wand, clouds obscure the view for time, and
darkness and desoaton shut from the beholder's
eye some scene OF happiness and Joy, 80, within
short time past, has there been lowering over the
brightness of our political horizon the dark and
dismal clouds OF disunion, and the time was, and
that recently, "when the boldest held his breath %
overwhelm the Republic.
Thanks to Almighty God, the good old ship of
State weathered the dangers that seemed about 10
overwhelm her, and, like that glorious old battle
ship. the Constitution, she has escaped the immi.
nent dangers of ga lee Shore" and is now again
we hope ana trust, in smooth water, with cloud.
less horizon all around her. Heaven works not on
earth without human means, and men and patri-
OTIS were inspired In Our day of danger TO cast
themselves resolutely into the breach and strike
boldly for the Union. The names of Clay, Web
stor. Cass, Foote, Cobb, Dickinson, Houston,
Douglas, and host Of others, shall live in the his
tory OF the dark storm through which we have just
passed the savors of ths glorious galaxy Of
American States; their names shall stand in his
tory the pillars Of their country in the hour OF
her darkest trial.
one of those whose names | have mentioned are
brethren of the mystic tie.'' He to whose elo-
quence you about to listen is il mistake not,
the exception.
they have been by the Executive of the nation, in
whose every act determination not TO be misun-
>derstood has been manifested to preserve the
Union. do we, as firmly believe, under God. owe
the existence. this day Of these United States OF
America! Thanks be to God thanks be TO them
Loud and long continued applause.l
And now, my brethren, do we nothing here, in
these ceremonies, on this occasion, to cheer US?
Cold indeed must be our hearts if they beat on
in their regular pulsations while our eyes behold
nothing but plain rock of granite hewed and
squared, and our ears hear nothing farther than,
+" it ia a corner -stone."
see in these ceremonies, as il were, the spirit
Of WAsHINoroS amongst US. renewing the hopes
and wishes and prayers that he failed to offer
in his lifetime for the perpetuaton Of this Union;
in that cornerstone perceive the seal set to
newed lease OF the existence of this Union. Lease,
did say? No, a deed of warrant in fee simple, to
have and to hold to US and heirs and represent
atives FOREVER!
In the erection Of this new Capitol, adjoining the
"A II I'LL
Mexico, come in and unite themselves to our old
Union, and become one and the same with il; and,
in leaving this old Capitol untouched, see the old
Union-South Carolina and all--standing firmly,
proudly, in its glorious strength, unbroken and
unbreakable, and let all firmly hope and pray,
30 may 1t stand, FOREVER AND FOREVER.
Major FRENCH was frequently applauded
during the delivery of his address.
MR. wEBsTER's GRAFTON.
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER then rose and
was greeted by the assembled multitude in the
most enthusiastic manner, for which he returned
his Acknowledgements. AS soon as the hearty
and vociferous shouts of the multitude had
somewhat subsided, Mr.. WEBSTER proceeded
to deliver the Grafton of the day. To say that
it was replete with those patriotic and majestic
thoughts, and bold, nervous, and beautiful express
sions to which no one can give utterance with
greater force and originality, is but to say what
every one expected of the distinguished orator.
The exordium was beautiful, and many of
the intermediate portions, as well as the con-
clusion of the oration, were loudly applauded;
and the honorable Secretary received the con-
gratulations of his friends Immediately around
him.
Wewithhold the publication of the oration,
at the request of Mr.. WEBSTER, who wishes it
to undergo his revision.
BENEDICTIoN AND SALUTE
A benediction was pronounced by the Rev.
Mr.. HILL.
A salute of thirty-one guns was then fired,
and, amid these deafening intonations, was
heard the music Of the bands blended in re-
markable contrast
THE CLOSE.
The military and the civic associations hur-
riedly formed in line, and, together with the as
sembled thousands, left the scene which had
been to them SO attractive and productive of
such patriotic emotion.
The visiting military were subsequently en-
tertained at the National Hotel by the three
volunteer companies of this city.
The visiting Temperance order partook of
the hosptalites of their brethren of this city at
the street Temperance Hall.
The best possible order was preserved
throughout the day, and this may be attri-
buted to the admirable arrangements of the
Marshal of the District of Columbia We
heard ofno accident nor unpleasant proceedings
to mar, in the least, the occurrences of the
day, which must be long remembered as one of
historic interest.
At night there was grand display of fire.
works on the mall south of the Presidents
House, which was witnessed by thousands Of
our citizens and visitors from abroad.
TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION-PR
TATION OF A STONE FOR THE MONU-
MENT
The several Divisions of the Sons of Tenn
perance Of the District of Columbia-Timo-