The daily union., 1852-03-16

sheet in the OF publication entitled the Mis-
sion OF America"
From the Daily CFrsn,on) True American.
COMMODORE X. Il. STOCKTON.
To the Editor of The True american:
SIR; have had an opportunity oil looking over pofhohs
OF the sheets OF splendid octave volume, now ~ lhs
course OF publication entitled the Mission OF America.
The leading topics are, California the Resources OF
the Pachc," Colonization" and the "Nayy. Inc
history OF California" appears have been written WIN
great portion OF II from the late j. Fennlmore
Cooper, and from such official documents make II not
only autheatc relation but the only complete history
that has yet been made The auhor-wriing OF the dis
covery and conquest by which alone the
of California and the immense commercial interests oil
the Pacific be brought into just relations with our
will be done 10 the bold adventure OF Fremont, the per-
seveng courage of Kearny and the high aud statesman
ownsays that in this portion OF the volume full justice
like qualities OF Stockton. into whose hands an ALI wise
Providence finally in,rusted the keys OF the golden
gate that opens to the western world the broad blue
highway OF the East The incalculable Importance OF
the navy in for full share OF attention, especially
view OF the acquisitions by this right arm oil our
national deences, and the brlance oil its future destiny
closely nterwoven il is with the best hopes OF The
country and the world
The history OF the American Colonization Society in
Africa is treated singular instance OF the hidden
ways in which overrulng Providence bends apparent
evils 10 Inc happes ends anu enec's oy lhe mos
ising the most extensive and unexpected good
We quote passage:
/" Under this head. confess II will be not less labor
of love than OF justice dwell with peculiar emphasis
upon the action Of one whose name has become as init
matsy associated with the regeneration OF Africa as with
founder of republic Liberia From Of his
inuepdity IN breaking down, snge-handed the savage
cason he displayed orcby the cool self and
fiery which have rendered him the model OF
American sailoTD shall turn with feeling Of pride TO
his letter the slave question: addressed 10 the Hon. Dan
el Webster in 1885, in which trace his claim equal
emnencs in The category Of farsighed and broadly phi
an,hropc American statesmen. From the whole history
Of his careerwhich must become closely inieInked with
the future OF two oceans and three contnens--we may
surely derive some slight apology Tor glow OF patriotic
who In every vcissude has honorabIy borne his counys
banner, and proved himself a man,'
Speaking of Commodore Stocklon's introduction OF
the school house, the Bble and the press constitution
and civil government, upon the shores OF the Pacific,
the author says:
"a statesmen and philosopher less than soldier
and enduring found atoms national prosperity and power
and, with him, to see was TO act He at once set about
,iylnS .tyS these 0and'0n' with his w0n''d energy and
| make further extract:
Here we should be pleased to amPy upon those sin
guar traits of gene rahp which enabled this distinguish
ed commander TO CONTROL amagamae, and conduct
victorious result land force composed of the widest
and most incompatible elements; but as more brilliant
events still to be narrated defer these till
the second act OF the drama Of California, in 1886
IN arY rebelonsba have been described Let it suffice,
at present. to that victory in the splendid achievement
thar has been desc bed obviously due those
high moral qualies in the commander which led him,
the midst OF 10 seize opportunity of extend
eve hs pssd"e, Of M his n all eYen be hum
best mechanical pursuits and his open hearted phan
rendered
men to the interests OF province. Firm prompt. and
exacting, may be, in matters of duty, he free from
with the peculiar reserve OF the naval captain when lhe
necessities OF discipline ceased TO require IT, And when,
PEELED struggle with the treacherous sand
weak and exhausted they traied their artillery, by human
of the foe the man genius planned the campaign,
could put his hand the ropes, and share, without
the loss OF his authority, the common abors OF his
These qualities alone explain the apparent miracle of his
success in all his plans, by means such
The bulk of his army was imposed of sailors and
gerou. when called forth on field so novel 10 the actors
His auxiares were partly drawn from the ranks OF the
Rocky range necessarily involving with his other
the eaousies of rival services and the epul
sion OF antagonls,ic manners.
Thus armed, and almost without horses with the
Dragons foot, the charge Of The bes,
cavalry in the world wide and open plains
in deep ravines and rugged mountains and in greatly
peror numbers, laundering flank. 'front.' and
That this should have been accomplished, slowly and
with ong-contnaed eIeron but suddenly, during the
march Of expedition engaged in actual service almost
possession, by the commander. OF that electric influence
over the minds of men which marks
quence the heart noble daring-coarage in
spire endurance by personal example and that mysterious
magnetism of viii TO which men yield nsiinctively they
scarce know why.
natural enthusiasm leading here anticipate n
e on apology must be the feeling forced upon us that
Justice has not yet been done 10 the conqueror OF California
lreat wars and the movements OF great armies al
and II this panegyrc should highly drawn those
W no peruse Tor the first time, of the
OF The Pacinc In 1916,
correctness"
Now, what would ask at this time u.s. whether we
we, as citizens OF New Jersey, have not duty per-
form Is there no expression OF the sentiment, OF the
State desirable The estimate OF a volume 30 i'm
partially written this appears TO be. far has
come under my observation, is abundanty sustained by
historical facts and by the concurrent testimony OF
arge number OF prominent journals in the different sec
lions OF the country gentleman who has had the Gu |
mostly, or rather felt sufficient appreciation OF the char
scer OF Stockton, has file OF sixty ewspapes
rom different States, and Of every shade OF politics,
which afford the most gratifying evidence OF the love and
enthusiasm which the name oil Stockton ia awakening
throughout the country HIS earnest frr nds are confined
% no section. but wdes spread over the land and
shall we be less anxious that justice should be done TO
name that reflects so much honor upon the State New
Jersey has reason 10 be proud OF her gallant be-
Ieve she is so; and from such inquiries as have been
abe to make believe there is growing disposition TO
ook at his character apart from personal or local
questions, and TO aid, by all Just and honorable means
IN assigning to him the high position before the country
which is Justly his due As Jerseymen, proud Of our
pariec State is not this pride in her distinguished c
Ten Just and proper pride Most certainly And il is
gratifying that atemptis at length made 10 do what
should long since have been done, in this bringing to
yeher al one view OF some OF the striking events
N the life OF Commodore Stockton. "reminiscences of
his sing uar man, gathered from three continents are
,nlyto be found in old newspapers in magazines in off,
siai documents and in the correspondence of military,
naval, and other public but the sterling elements OF
20 much genuine, popular enihussm have before
been brought together.
Will you allow me 10 present an extract from the /
,osng portions OF the History OF California - If IL il
grateful TO the heart of every Jerseyman as il is TO
applied
A fer thus atfnpa havo