The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-23

~ u'nc Oh war lie policy 10 10 get an carly peace
by defeating the enemy.
All human merit ia to be judged of by sacrifice
and by suffering. The army Of the Revolution
stands beyond all soldiers without clothing,
food, their ammunition insufficient. and their pay
Procarious and OF no value. The army in his day
has had no such circumstances to contend with;
and this is why tho palm should DO given to the
glorious revolutionary army
This is great and sacred day in the estimation
OF every soldier with whom he was assoc lated.
lie had never been at military post on the 22d Of
February that 1t was not duly honored by a dis
play Of banners and by festivities approximate 10
the occasion. He had participated in the o. ZEBRA
ton in the principal capital Of Europe. and had
found his patriotism elevated by it tfell to his lot,
with the army, to celebrate 1t in the capital OF
Mexico, another foreign country. Applause.
They took to advertise in advance (ihat the
Mexicans might not BIO unnecessarily aiar med)
that 1t ID a sacred day in our country; and il
celebrated by the firing of cannon and thc parade
oftroops. On that occasion. after the ceremonies
were over, than half OF the officers his
room-on that day one hundred and sixteen years
before which man child WAS born into the world
whose virtues and deeds never can DO forgotten by
anybody. The General (of whose remarks we
have given merely sketch) concluded by Offering
as a toast:
"1hs Memoryf Vashington: Do We ask for his
NonumenG behoid this capital and the thirty on
sovereign States which this capital represents."
he took his seat amid loud pnudits.
The eighth toast was announced:
'IHe Navy-It has a Christian errand Pence
on earth--good will towards men; commerce with
all Observation-Disclosures with 80 Music. /
The president, Senator Stockton,) there being
no response. asked whether there nobody pre-
sent to Say word for the navy? Voices: "Speak
yourself" stockton" "Stockton."l lilo then
said. in substance have spont my whole life
with these fellows have heard a good deal about
wealth. power, glory, and happiness. l ask how
would you have got it If il had not been for the
navy! Do you recollect when this capital shook
in fear OF the British arms? Do YOU recollect the
order to lay up your navys Who broke the
charm! Where was the gallant army Turning
to Gen. Scott-"General, excuse me-" There was
excessive laughter.l What became Of Winehes
ter? Defeat. Who soundcd the tocsin of Joy
throughout this nations Hull and the Constitu-
ton. [Applause.I And do you expect me TO
stand here, among representatives OF this Repub-
lie, and say nothing? No. The navy was not only
felt in late wars, but in the OF the Revolution
claim to be heard for men who know no fear. be-
cause when they can interfere in a fight they will
interfere. They will not allow commerce to be
deprecated on, and ask no odds. The navy was
the most remarkable arm Of defence in the revoluI
tionary war. Nobody cares for the navy; the army
overshadows II; and ths army produced such
cloud in the war with Mexico that you could
not see the navy capture California. Laugh
ter and appause1 IL you could only have been
at San Francisco and Los Angeles and the
sailor troops facing the guns. 1t put to shame the
revolutionary army [Laughter.I There has
been no army since the day the army COM
manded by General Stocki ton daughter, long
continued. We walked without shoes. When
have you seen that done but once, [laughter;l and
that was when they could not get them Renewed
merrlment.I The sailors walked over rocks and
mountains, and did not eat Laughter Except
once in twenty four hours, [laughter;J and they
had to hight for what they got TO eat ["Ha! hai
ha?'1 But, as the general near me said, they nevor
compared themselves to the revolutionary army
But sailors have good opinion of themselves.
Those oil the eastern army wanted to take Gene
rails Scott and Taylor together with them, and end
the war. thinking II cost too much money. IL they
had been let alone they would have done the work.
In the revolutionary war a sailor asked whether
a sail was in sight, and. no matter how many guns
the enemy had, he went right to work. Although
sailors consider themselves the best soldiers the
world, they yield to General Washington. ] have
seen sailors drink; for don't belong to teetoal
societies, and favor the Maine law. ILaughtcr.l
have seen them ride in San Francisco horse.
back, and they swore there was not such general
ss General Stockton. l want nine cheers for the
American navy.
They were given most enthusas tically, together
with three cheers for General Stockton.
The ninth toast Announces:
"Iatovention: We not to be deceived by
artiul definitions. Our true policy is, Friend
ship with oil nations, entangling alliances with
none"
The Hon. Mr.. TooaBs, Of Georgia, responded.
tie would not offer to this sssenbly 1gum.Ss e
the policy Of Washington He was ye, TO follow
where Washington leads. He was content 20
ton. He heartily approved the sentiment Of the
toast both in theory and principle. Itwns clothed ia
the language Of one Of the most llustrious statesmen
in the Declaration Of Independence The doctrine
was illustfatcd by Washington. The policy has
been followed by all the American Presidents and
American statesmen, and was uncont rovorted only
until the last few months. Then the fret assault
the doctrine Of w Arlington was not by an Amcri-
can. IL was by European, who seeks TO seduce you
from the oounsels Of the Father Of his Country.
GApplause.l Thatindiyidual has no rcsponsc from
an American heart. This great principle had be-
come an axiom In American politics. All Amori-
cans ass.nted, and mankind approved. IL re-
manned FOE the chief who deserted the revolution
Tor which be ought TO have died-fapplauscl - one
who has no right 90 be n mondicant on our sympa-
thies. lie approved the sentiment Of the toast az
the just, sound and true policy. IL was tho duty Of
American statosmcn 10 direct our foreign policy
With due regard to the interest, safety and rights
Of American citizens. He dwelt strongly and clio
quently upon this subject, and was frequently in
terrupled by applause. When he concluded, the
next toast was announced:
"Oir Country: safe retreat for the exile,
and quiet home for the emigrant; but not the
atre for foreign propagandism."-tM Music
The eleventh toast was announced:
The Prto. A necessary HILLARY 10 popular in
telligenco, IL needs bot popvlpr yirtoe.'
THos.s RIrcmr, osq., in compliance With the
call made upon him. responded briefly, expressing
bis high appreciation Of the character and virtues
Of George Washington, and concluding with tho
sentiment:
g True ambition. Not the vulgar and rrisohcvous
passion which has filled the page Of history with
upstart usprpers, but the noble ambition OF Wash
iDgion, which devotrs tself 10 the liberty and
glory u lie country"
The president announced the following toast
"AmericGn Women. Celebrated for beauty, adj
mired for virtue, and distinguished for intelligence
and patriotism, they have noble example In the
character Of the mother Of Washington i"
Senator DAwsoN being called upon, made few
remarks only, and, as IL was now after twelve
o'clock, and the Sabbath morning, advised the
company to separate.
The thirteenth and last toast was announced:
The Memory Of ITosLi-gion: May II mode
rate the fury Of party spirit, and guard against tie
mischief OF foreign intrigue ~ Music.I
G.. W.P. CusTis, ESQ., responded ~ /. patriotic
strain Of el0quoncc, and concluded by rccitng
original poem, based upon the words. First in
peace. first in war, and fire., in the hearts Of bis
countrymcn."
Attorney General CRITrssDsS then arose, and
after stating that this the anniversary Of the
battle Of Buena Vista, and making remarks appro-
pirate 20 the subject, proposed sentiment the