Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-03-04

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illimitable space, josiling against each
other, that they could be brought back
and re-adjusted into harmony by new
principle Of attraction. (Applause.
Gentlemen, hardly know il il would
be an aggrava'ion or IN allevia'ion Of
fate. We can die no lingering death,
we cannot fall victims to war, pcstilenco
or famine ad earthquake alone can
throw down the pillars Of our state, and
bury us in eternal political ruin and tho
darkness Of everlasting night. Such
may be The fate Of this country, but may
| never live to see the day. May not
survive TO hear any apOca'yptic angel
crying through The heavens Epesen
epesen Amerike he megaie kdi egenefo
Eat0ikefeTion ddimoni0n, kai phslaks
pantos pneumdtos dkdfhdrfox. Gentle
men. a most auspicious omen salutes
and cheers us this day. THIS day ID ths
anniversary Of the birth Of Washington.
Washinglon's birthday is celebrated
from one end OF this land 10 the other
The whole atmosphere oi the country 10
this day redolent oi his principles-the
hlle, the rocks, the groves, the valesj
and the rivers, shout tteir praises and
resound with his fame. All the good,
whether learned or unlearned, high OF
low, rich or poor, feel this day that there
10 one treasure common TO them alI. and
that is the fame OF Washington. They
all recount his deeds ponder over his
principles and teachings, and resolve to
be more and more guided by them id
the future. To the old and The young,
to all born in this land, and to all whose
preferences have led them TO make il the
homo Of their adoption, Washington 10
All exhilarating theme. Americans src
proud Of his character; all exiles from
foreign lshores are eager to participate
in admiration OF him and il 10 true that
he is this day here, everywhere. all over
the world, more an object Of regard
than on any former day since his birth.
| (Cheers.)
Gentlemen, by his example and under
the guidance OF his precepts, will We
and our children uphold the constitution.
Upon his military leadership our faith
ers conquered their ancient enemies, and
under the outspread banner Of his politi.
cal and constitutional principles will We
conquer n0tD. To that standard we shall
adhere, and uphold it through evil re-
port and good report. We will sustain
il, and meet death itself il it come we
will even encounter and defeat error, by
day and by night. in light or in darkness
thick darkness-ifi il come, till
Danger's troubled night 10 DER
And the star Of peace return"
AT the conclusion ofthis address, tho
audience rose en- mosse. the gentlemen
giving nine hearty cheers, and the ladies'
waving their hanjkcrchiefs, oil sharing
in the expression of enthusiasm. Ex-
Chief Justice Jones, rising TO offer Il o
usual resolution, A." :hat the thanks ofthis
society be presented to the Hon. Daniel
Webster Tor the very able address which
has just been read, and that a copy bo
requested for the archives" said that he.
could not refrain from attempting to ex,,
press the deep obligation which the So
ciety were under to the orator Of tho
evening for the high qualification he had
afforded them.
Charles O'Conor, Es1., rose to second
the resolution. He could add nothing,
to what had been said by the venerable
Chief Justice, except to testify his in
dividuaI respect for the orator who had,
said SO much to the honor Of the city OF
New York, and to the honor Of the coun-
try OF which he is the most distinguish
ed citizen. lie advocated the resolu-
ton, not merely that the members Of tho
society might testify TO the people ofaIi
the world, the respect which VIC know
that they also feel for the greateststates-
man OF his country, but in order that
this authentic specimen Of the grandeur
OF his intellect, The depth ofhis research
the vas,ncss his requirements, might
be preserved, and enable future histo-
rians to show the power and greatness.
of Daniel Webster.
These remarks were highly appland-
ed. The resolution vas then adopted
mem con, and after benedicrion had
been pronounced by the Rev. DR.. VAIN
wright, the assemblage withdrew, bear
ing with them the unperisbable remem-
brance ofonc of the noblest intellec tuar
efforts known in modern times.