Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-03-27

siona Banquet be gvenin Washington on Saturday the
2ls for the purpose of evincing the
high character and ilustrious services Of Washington
and for the purpose Of affirming and reasserng the prin
cples set forth by him In his Farewell Address 70 the
American people and, my engagements win allow
me TO attend can only express my sincere and full SYM
pathy in your patriotic objects ae3 ar 'F
Many who have heretofore accepted that address as
wise and authentic exposition Of the policy Of the Ameri-
Government at that period insist that rea-
tons to mankind have undergone too great change to
sential to growth, if not to existence, that
should escape the struggles Of European States sys
tenn but experiment; but strong. Re-
publican systems may stand the vast progress in polit
cal events throughout the world proves that thrones must
fall and it is announced that should add to the
moral power Of great and successful example
vigorous direct and potential interference in behalf Of
foreign States engaged in conflicts with despoc and OPP
pressive Governments There comes too an appeal to
our generous sympathy in behalf Of the oppsessed no.
BILE Indignation against the oppressor is nyoked we
urged to the glorious task Of attacking and overhrowg
yrants banded together against the rights of mankind
We can all readily comprehend, gentlemen how hard
il is to resist such appeal 1t is not easy to rcpress
enthusiasm in behalf Of brave people beaten down
beneath the blows Of Austria and Russia and may well
fame up when the usrous leader Of that people
to shores not exile flying from the pursuit of the
ran and content to abandon the Of his country
IN this her day OF darkness but when he stands up to
vndcate the memory Of his maryred countrymen and
plead for the survivors in tones eloquent with patriotic
pathos M
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Washington in 1877 are the principles for to-day
What wise then is wise now.
Morris the policy selfish; isasnobe and expanded it
is wise and safe Beyond question: the influence Of our
great example has done for the advancement of hui
man liberty throughout the world than all other causes
combined The steady progress Of Government recog
missing in all its departments the widest principles of
sttutona liberty the spectacle which exhibit of vast
power and perfect tranquiy Of ability to maintain
order at home and to defend flag in an the waters of
the earthal this is seen by the whole world, and the
iv,,r aGoov ho al
vindcaon OF the claims of mankind to the right Of self
government.
Let us preserve Government; let us maintain the
Union OF these States let us spread our power peo
ple laws, religion, from the Atlantic to the Pacific
confronting the shore the monarcAes of Europe
and the other the debasing systems of ASIA and the
world will learn from us, and the of human
liberty be better served by u.s. than if ne should enter
upon crusade against the States Of Europe, and involve
ourselves in between races which could only result
In fixing thrones more firmly than they stand to-day.
rejoice to the conservative feeling eynced in Con-
gress upon the question of intervention and observe
the noble position assumed by the Administration in
gard to it.
have the honor to be, very respectfully your obedient
servant, HENRY WI billiard.
From Mr.. Duca2, late Governor Of florida.
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 81 1852 |
GENTLEMEN: The state of my health will deprive me |
Of the honor of accepting your kind invitation cele
brate this day. the anniversary of the birth Of Washing
ton To evince proper respect to the memory Of that
llustrous man. to recognise his eminent services to
country and enforce and affirm the principles forth
by him in his Farewell Address to the American People,
win ever be the duty and pride of every true American
heart.
/ am, respectfully your obedent servant,
WM. P. DUVAL
From the Hon. Hiram Kctchum, Of Neao York.
New York, FEBRUARY 20, 1852,
GENTLEMEN: am honored by your invitation to attend
Congressional Banquet in honor of the anniversary of
Washingtons Birthday. Iregret exceedingly, gentlemen
that am prevented by indispensable engagements from
awaiting myself Of this invitation.
rejoice that the members Of Congress have decided
to celebrate this anniversary and doubt that such
honor to the memory Of Washington will be highly COM
mended by their constituents the people of the United
States. 4Fh
Ipray you gentlemen by all the means in your power
to hold up. for the admiration and imitation Of his
trymen and all mankind the character of Washington
his pure morality his love of liberty his respect for law
his devotion to the service of his country Whether he
inculcates attachment to the Union respect for morality
and religion the danger of interfering in the affairs
European nations his counsels the results of the
foundest wisdom and forecast and entitled highest
respect There must be other reasons than any which
have yet been suggested to make sound and patriotic
Americans depart from the counsels Of Washington
any Of the topics referred to.
have the honor to be, very respectfully and truly,
your obedient servant, HIRAM KETCHUM.
From Mr. Chambers, late United States Senator
from Maryland.
CHEsrEHrowS, FEBRUARY IL, 1852.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceip Of your invitation be present as guest at the
Congressional Banquet on the 21st instant.
Previous engagements compel reluctantly to- deny
myself the pleasure Of associatng with you the
casion. .rt II
1t should be q source Of earnest and profound gra6-
cation every genuine friend of the political institutions
Of the country TO witness the cherished remembrance by
every American citizen but especially by those who rule
in the councils Of the nation Of the lustrous whose
birthday you to honor. |
If Of all the important incidents in his evenful life,
record had been transmitted but that of the great
tona legacy bequeathed to his countrymen his voun
tary retirement from the first Office in the nation vet the
WISDOM the patriotism and the virtue which occasoned
it, well the nestimabe and intrinsic value Of the
principles and policy of his Farewell Address would
der him immortal in history immortal in the affections of
his countrymen a1f y.ee
Yes srs when the memory of the successful war
riors, and of the brilliant actions which have justly illus
trated their the pages of history, shall in the
long lapse Of centuries be waited by the Of time to
regions Of oblivion, and when oil effect from these mighty
conflicts Of mighty shall have ceased to operate for
good for ILL still shall the enduring fame Of our wash
ington know no dimnution or decay still shall the
memory principles Statesman and his virtues as
citizen be fondy cherished and regarded as model OF
imitation by all who appreciate the blessings OF ra
tona civil liberty venerate the high and noble moral
qualities that give perfection to the character OF Chris
tan patriot, sk 49, "a .sstie
beg leave to offer you the subjoned sentiment and
remain, very truly. yours, Il. r. CHAMBERS. II
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