The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-24
From ue Republic Of yesterday
The Con ~ Dan4ust la Aonor u tho birth
day % w ~slInH tot,

lie spacious dining hall was tasteuly tpsooned with
iaxs--prnelpaiy the sers and stripes-amOng which,
al the north end OF the room the likeness OF Washington
was conspicuous
Among The invited guests noticed Messrs Stuart,
t,s ana oiendeh Of The cabinet, and Major General
w inneld Scoh eli The army
large number Of members OF Congress were present
on The Interesting occasion
The Marine Band was in attendance
Inc assembly having been called 10 order. at a few
minutes past eight O'Clock, by The Hon. + Stockton,
OF The Senate, who presided. aud who assisted By
The Hon Messrs Venable and Taylor OF the House Of
The Rev. c. NJ Boer. the chaplain to The Senate.
delivered an appropriate prayer
Alter the company had dned, and the cloth was
moved, The Hon r. Stockton, the president, spoke 10
the following effect, namely:
AMERICANS: Having been called upon TO preside on
ne present occasion 10 celebrate the anniversary OF the
Birthday OF Washington. a great honor has been be-
slowed upon me- Tor which my best and heartfelt thanks
are due.
As our country grows as multiplying millions difuse
themselves over this vast continent federal relations
VIII probably be more complicated and diversified and
Tue blessings oil the constitution and the Union may be
more sernly tried By mistaken construction reckless
yioauon OF insidous corruption. The remembrance OF
me past The momenous questions OF the present day. the
solemn matters oil the future, should teach appe.
ciae Tue ines,imabe treasure that concentrated in The
pure character that holy patriotism OF HIM who
hfst 10 peace, first in and first in the hearts OF his
countrymen,' and to admonsh us of the importance of
ever keeping fresh IN the minds Of all this mighty
people the admonitioDs Of our beloved Washing
talisman whose virtue is precious than OF
iauid gold or solid islands OF silver. Applause.
Nobleness OF sentiment, purity Of conduct. and love OF
liberty, have asonished and delighted mankind in
every conntiy and age; and actions OF almost incred
ible pIowess have been performed by mighty men of
Old In these exhibitions they have most generally been
influenced, more or less by personal ambition by
criminal auoeity. But it left Tor the age of The
American revolution to produce pure hero and patriot
man whose character was obnoxious to no such
proach -one who was indeed stern soldier and
sellor, but without crime His eye gli-lened with the
dew-drop OF pity, even when the unsheahed sword
reeked with The blood Of The fallen foe No dissimula
ton injustice marked his character The first man of
the age, his great desire TO occupy private post In
every position in which he called to acl, he exceled
the most ilustrons VI the preceding ages, and he differed
as they exhibited But will not attempt the vain effort
OF reviewing his amehis virtues are the legacy of the
greatest value bequcahed lApplaase] We are assem-
bled to the remembrance Of his virtues, and
offer incense 10 mighty name This being the only OBJ
ject OF the meeting, say in The language Of Scripture,
III is good for US 10 be here" Let us erect temple in
every heart, and dedicate IT 10 Washington and the Con-
slitntoD. lApplausel
Gentlemen, we will be true to our country, the Amer
lean people will be true 10 their country and TO the
stituton, Just long are true To the memory OF
Washington Through all time the people will be Judged
by the admiration Of the precepls Of his wisdom, by
their profound regard for his character and by their ad
mIra,on OF his virtues II the time shall come when
tona ambition, lust Tor power for foreign acquisition,
and love of expensive shall animate public men,
and their fierce political and dangerous designs cannot be
changed by The remembrance OF WashingIons policy,
then will the golden age OF this republic be extngushed
forever II sectional anmosities and eaousies al
most kindie the fires OF civil war-lf Illegal power re-
CARELESS OF the rights OF the States and the people.
shall emble in view OF the consequences, and appeal
TO the grave and deliberate counsels of Washington
and jusi Interpretation OF The constitution is in vain
then there is small hope to inspire the PARROTS arm, and
bring back the government TO The age and purity of
Washington and JetIer II hereafter when under the
impulse Of generous feeling considerable Inequalities,
our people shall seek 10 involve The republiDn the
stream, eternal stream and wreicbed vortex OF AEuro
pean politics. abandoning the ground OF Washington Tor
that OF foreign powers-iorgeiiing that the first and
chiei duty 10 own counlrylhep, II the farewell
warning OF Washington will not call them back 10
clear perceptions OF duty, The caames of "entan-
CLING alliances alone, and The variety OF evils Heating
IN the wake OF desolang war, will reveal the folies Of
a degenerate age II the time shall arrive when
corruption shall invade the walls OF your proud Capitol
and crime walk unblu-hngly through lis precincts and
extravaganza and pertdous pecualon reign at the other
end OF The Ayenue-it the remembrance OF the fugaly
and simplicity OF Washinstons administration cannot
save US, we will founder on those rocks which every
other republic has been broken TO pieces tAppause
When corruption resns here, Washington's memory
will be forgotten, Renewed appausel
Friends and elisw-ei,zens, following in the footsteps
OF Washington let us cherish his peceps, and let Us
benefit by his experience and wisdom. Mcnbers OF
both houses OF Congress, let keep this government
within It's prescribed constitutional limits, [appsuse
preserve II as an economical and frugal government,
drawing from the people more Than rs absolutely
ccssary for an honest, frugal administration. Let no
temptation. however great aud magnificent induce 10
violate The slrli or the letter OF The constitution. Let
orbeafance and Cancellation be the watchwor towards
tue various sections Of this country and their diversified
interests. Theu-ihen can bid defiance 10 the never
apptased appetite OF corruption and we viii be wall
npregnable TO nefarous factions DisregaIdng the
maxims and forgetting tie virtues OF Washington, we
perhaps might reach the pinnacle OF greatness sooner.
but would be al the expense oil The longevity OF the
public Let US adhere to his principles, for they will soon
carry us 10 the utmost round OF national exaalion. Ad
herring, Then, TO principles and virtue, and patriotic
devotion TO the constitution, let look high enongh
10 see, and open hearts wide enough 10
BRACE the diversified interests OF this widelyeyended
county and II we stand up, under all circumstances and
at all tines for our country, our whole county, and
nothing but country, OF indeed may fall vic
TINS TO the small tricks OF small politicians, but in
death our country will be our monument, aiiesng
hdelty aud hononng our memory. Applause.
Fellow. citizens, give you the first toast;
The Day celebrates Auspicious TO the of ra
uona lecdom-t TO Liberty IT. ATTEST defender and
- republican institutions their uuest expounder" IMu
SIC
Attorney General CnueudeD having been called upon
by The company rose 10 respond and heartily greet
ed. We regret that cannot furnish at thus time
full report OF his eloquent remarks and must therefore
contne ourselves merely in substance 10 lew OF the
prominent points lie sand that they had met here 10
commemorate the anniversary OF The birth OF Washing.
ton The occasion and the associations which surround
us in this city, which he foundedat the capital and
seat OF government which he establIshed-in sight OF
Mount Vernon, his private residence and the sacred
pulcre Of his body The occasion makes feel II
We were almost brought again into his preseuoe-at
least his namc-a name which never die-a living
name, before which every head OF every civilized coun-
Try Is bowed ia reverence, and 10 which the homage of
every American heart Is due. Applause ! almost
Tear 10 speak OF the circumstance. The ordinary terms
ng'on. The of Caesar, or Napoleon, or Cromwell
excite the apulause of the VOrlI and lnHtme