Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-03-27
From, Mr. Strange, late United States Senator from
North Carolina.

From, Mr.. Strange, late United States Senator from
North Carolina.
FAYErrEvILLE, IN. C,) FEBRUARY IL, 1852.
GENTLEMEN had the honor of receiving your polite
invitation to partake of Congressional Banquet to be
given in celebration of the anniversary OF the birth OF
Washington Saturday the 2lt Instant for the purpose
Of eyincng becoming respect for his high and
services and Of affirming and reassertng the principles
forth by him in his Farewell Address TO the American
People"
regret exceedingly that cannot be present ON that
interesting occasion pressing professional
hearty concurrence The twentyhrst section Of the bill
of rights Of the State Of which have the honor to be
adopted cannot be too often brought to the public mo-
tee 1t is in these Words That frequent recurrence
to fundamental principles is absolutely necessary to pre-
serve the blessings Of liberty"
There has been most unhappy neglect of this sound
maxim the part of the American People and the
have been great and alarming departures
from time to time in the administration OF our Govern
men from the fundamental principles which is based
Many of these principles most selemnly and impress
svely called to ateation in the Farewell Address OF
the Father of his Country to the American People.
Not among the least Important of the wholesome coun-
sells it contains his caution against the insidous
wiles Of foreign influence" and his injunction to have
with them foreign natons) as little political connection
possible The inducements to this course are wisely
presented and the alarming dangers Of contrary one
strongly depicted II any nation or set OF men on earth
possessed the attributes of Deity it might very properly
undertake the protection of all the injured and oppressed
throughout the world and the overthrow and punishment
Of eppressors wheresoever they might be found But tins
and it is therefore the part of wisdom In every
nation not to lavish its doing good distant and
uncertain Objects and in Quixoc attempts to right sup
posed wrongs which, if existing at ALL are beyond its
power to redress and thereby expose to hazard the true
interests of those for whom it its certain duty pro-
vide The ancient republics uRmndfu of this brought
ruin themselves and have read their histories to
little purpose if We do not take warning by their fall
The American flag is spread abroad to the world, and
all the nations Of the earth invited to and seek
protection beneath its ample folds Those who come win
trust be disappointed Nay the light of its stars
will and must rradiate other lands. But like those of
the natural heavens while from affair." cheering and
enlghtening the stars themselves must from
their proper sphere for should they do must involve
themselves and the of the universe in ruin
and chaos win come again
have the honor to be- gentlemen with great respect
your obedient servant RIO. STRANGE.
From the Hon. Eduard Eccrett, of Mass.
BosToN, FEBRUARY II, 1852.
GENTLEMEN: am greatly obliged to you for the honor
Of an invitation the dinner be given the approach
anniversary of the birthday of Washington for the
purpose Of evncng becoming respect for his character
and services and reassertng the principles set forth in
his Farewell Address.
sincerely regret that it is not in my power to be pre-
ent at your patriotic festival 1t is impossible that
Forthier or more important purpose The principles of
Nashingtons Farewel Address, approved they have
,een at all times by most distinguished statesmen of
very party have guided through the trials of ADVERSE
principles are, if possible, important than for
nerly In the infancy of the Republic very weak
ess was protection from dangers, both at home and
broad to which now exposed by the conscious
Of strength For this reason rejoice that at
eason when there has seemed to be momenary DISPOSE
ion TO depart from Of the most important Of those
principles, you have stepped forward to reaRrm them
AS friends OF liberty and free government, sympa
HES due to all the oppressed but the greatest
nee render them is to show to the world bright
example Of State in which public prosperity and pri
ha,n caoox
institutions But trust we shall never be persuaded
give up that bond Of union which possess in COM
reverence for the character and teachings of Wash
ngon as they have hitherto been understood by the
wsest and best among know Of nothing desira-
ole for the welfare Of the country that this
pure and elevated feeling approaching to doary
as any emotion which man warrantably cherish to-
ward his should gain strength with years. till
it becomes controlling influence the hearts con-
duct Of the people
remain, gentlemen respectfully your friend and fel
ow-citizen EDWARD EVERETT
From the Hon. Theodore Freliaghayscn, Of " j.
New Brunswick, FEBRUARY 10, 1882
GENTLEMEN: thankfully acknowledge the honor you
have done by your invitation the Congressional Ban
quet IN commemoraton of the birth of Washington and
regret that cannot be present to unite with You in
affirming and asserting the principles forth in his
Farewell Address" Such re-assertion was never more
needed than at thus time and we must still hope that the
sober reflection of people win yield the wisdom and
truth Of his counsels.
With great respect, gentlemen your obedient servant
THE0. FRELINGHUYSEN.
From the Governor Of Virginia.
RICHMOND, (VA) FEBRUARY 1s, 1862.
GENTLEMEN: Yours of the goth ultimo, inviting to
present at the Congressional Banquet to be given in
the approaching anniversary Of the birth
Of Washington for the purpose Of evncng becoming
spect to his high character and lusrous services
duly received.
Anxious to participate in laudable and at the same
time so appropriate expression of interest in the day.
have deferred with the hope that might find
it convenient to do But a similar celebration in this
place about the same time coupled with official duties
will compel me TO decline the acceptance Of your kind and
complimentary invitation.
As Virginian, l rejoice to see that circumstances
every where point TO the proprey Of popular and
universal manifestation Of interest in the approaching
niversary the associations with which
fail to awaken in the public mind recoections of the past
which alike to honor the ustrious dead and call
into remembrance those acts Of vaor wisdom and pru-
dent foresight which characterized the sages Of the
vouton and remain abiding monuments for the guidance
and safety Of the Republic
offer you the following sentiment
The 1mecan System, taught by The Father Of his Coua-
y--Non-intervention, and entangling alliances"
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
JOS. JOHNSON