Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-04-05


ence to interests the most momentons this greed
only for the spOiis of country threatened with
ruin-likc the sacrcgious piltering Of the altar
when the holy temple itself is on hrc In such "a
view of the subject the little and paltry exhibition
vc have lust witnessed here, becomes grave pub
lie ofcnce-and the sense of ridicule it might
provoke, is lost in the sentiment OF indig-
nation and scorn."
| COMMODORE STOCKTON Is among the
democrats whose names are conspicuously
mentioned in connexion with the Presl-
dency. He has but recently turned States
man, but has figured very prominently be-
fore the country for many years,as gallant
and adventurous sailor. Many incidents
of the ancient heroic stamp have given to
} his life and character more of chlvalric at
traction, than is often found among men.
AT the late ceremonies in New Jersey, in
honor of Mr.. Webster, after the GREAT
SECRETARY had retired, the Commodore
was called out by the audience. In the
course ofhis remarks, he referred IN the
following terms toMr. Webster. The Ian
qua ge fifty spoke and full of praise, as it's
is vet more honorable to the speaker than
to the subject of ii:
This veneratcd hall, distinguished so
long for the services of SO many eminent
men, and early associations of the State.
has this day been honored in way, which.
If the spirits of our fathers lowered Ger US,
would rejoice them.
Friends, if there is ANYTHING that can ex
cite the mind, it is the contemplation OF
the affection bestowed upon the possessor
of high virtues and lofty intellectual at
tainmen,s. And when we feel we can
lay down party predictions, when we
can come up. forgetting party strife, and
lay down upon the altar of Our country
sectional prejudices. and applaud these
without distinction Of party, tits triumph
over the selfshness of the human mind,
that we may feel prdnd of. Battles may
be fought, and victories won, and fields
with the Blood of their deluged VIC
tins. Victories in all ages have receiv-
ed honors. But those who have won
,heu have generally been actuated by
some invincible necessity-ambition or the
lust Of power.
This is a proud day for those here as
sembled. and New Jersey. / feel it as a
New Jerseyman-as a man-as patriot
and christian. Whenever contemplate
Mr.. Webster. my heart goes up in devout
aspirations to heaven, that it has endowed
one of our species with such virtue and
intellect. 1t is not simply for his manly
form, that noble brow which seems placed
there as a crown by the Almighty, but the
virtue OF the man. have known him for
thirty years; have seen him sitting among
the wise and good in the councils of the
nation; have sat as boy and heard the
words of wisdom falling from those lips.
which l deemed inspired. And l say i,
before this assembly and before the world.
that if there is patriotic heart in any man
that heart is in the body Of Daniel Web
ster. have heard him at various times
discourse of public affairs in private. and
have never heard word that might be
construed against his country or her in
terests, or that should not emanate from
great and pure man. l have seen him in
the sports of the field, with his gun upon
his shoulder, following my own dogs; and
: wherever have seen him; he was the
same great and pure man.
You need not be surprised at my hesita-
/, i IL. 1T r.
the great talents of our distinguished guest
are enough to petrify my Insignificant and
measurable abilities. | could not let the
occasion pass without raising my feeble
voice in welcome to our guest, and am
proud Of this occasion Of performing a du-
ty to exalted worth.
! The Commodore mex, refers to the
physical and commercial wants of New
Jersey, and in doing SO uses language.
nearly as applicable to Virginia, as his
own State. We should like to know how
the free trade Democracy hereabouts rel
ish such talk from a gentleman, whose
name was mentioned with high praises in
their late Convention?
When you come to look at her history
you would be amazed at what she has ac-
complished, and astonished at how little
had been done for her. Her immense
resources are inexhaustable. Her hills,
filed with iron and copper are lying
dead. and they have been dragging the
money out of your pockets IN consequence
of an eternaly tluctuating revenue sys-
TEN. shall not be beggar at their
doors l shall not be mealy mouthed in
telling them what we want. l shall insist
l-lhatis good demo attic doctrines, at
beast, now.a-days-l shaliinsist upon drag.
gmg the iron out Of our mountains and
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