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

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cord you are about offer the character and services
of the best Of men, and in affirming and reasertng the
sublime principles set forth by him.
Nothing can be more at variance with the HE we vene
the principles cherish than the doctrine which
has Of late been struggling TO get footing among us NO
subtety reconcile false colorng can impart re-
semblance to them Some Of your friends and colleagues
have the floors Of Congress ably exposed this doctrine
of Intervention and be unacquained with its de-
usons and sophistres. For more than half century
clear light has been shed upon it from the tomb Of Wash
ngton 1t has recently assumed such varying shapes and
hues that reflections from the rainbow alone to be
adapted to it. 1t delights bewder the judgment while
1t plays around the fancy II holds out for moment
threat that is bold direct and warke and when traced
to its obvious and inevitable ends it processes to be vague
and harmless With the patrons, and similar ac-
acknowledgements and aims 1t is Intervention to-day nom
Intervention tomorrow and Intervention for the sake Of
instrumentation the day after 1t eudes the grasp with
dexterous facility until 6ndsa suitable but
gbe definition in an involved and almost forgotten dipo-
matte phrase of forty years ago. ga result
incident to state Of things growing out Of distinct
sderations." 1 ao
Intervention by whatever name may be put FORTH is
inprncpe than absurdity and such it is
titled to little notice In any thing like practical applica-
ton to ourselves it is emneny Objectionable and may
be without dangers We scarcely competent to
Judge from condition Of the probable necessities
Of other nations There is little fitness Of things that is
alike common to us and them We are bound to remem-
Der that standard Of enjoyment which justly cling to
with pride may be altogether out Of place elsewhere He
wise lawgver who provided for his people not the
try has been accustomed to freedom in qualified abb
solute extent from the earliest moment Of civilized settle
upon its shores and knows how to appreciate and
enjoy the blessing. That blessing might be felt as
burden by nation imperfectly taught the
lessons and inexperienced in the habits Of sefgovern
ment and civil liberty. 'H lgA e qsig
Are fully informed Of the wishes Of the especial peo
pie in whose behalf friendship is asked who might
luctanty listen to the offers of unsuitable alliance
Something is needed than the wishes Of doubtfly
accredited agent identified by Symbols and bearing
Of ho ladU
ture-an agent whose functions if authentic,
long since together with his country abandoned laid
aside True allegiance knowsno difference between
vices OF safety and those of danger between devoonto
in prosperity and triumph and devotion
to feow-etzens in servitude and chains If the sympa-
thies Of the world could give free institutions and national
Independence is there any warrant for reliance upon the
stability of those possessions in the desires the power
OF those upon whom they should be thus conferred One
thing appears to be certantha state of apparent hap
piness in smiling land has been already changed into
one OF comparative desolaon and afuture struggle is to
be as disastrous the last the reward of those who
courage it may be to over not the suspension of
agriculture and diminished population and prosperity in
once hourshng Cities but utter and overwhelming and
hopeless ruin. If willing to plunge blindly into
the unknown fortunes and uncertain fate Of nation
it wise cancel the bonds reciprocal respect with Others
confirmed as they have happily been by long course of
good Offices and good viii VIZ
An example may well be set by this Republic, which
will be worth more than thousand acts of ntermeddlng
and ohciousness wholesome and judicous system Of
foreign and domestic policy, that shall neither commit
wards others suffer towards itself encroachment
other intentional wrong which shall exhibit prosperity
the crown OF peace and universal respect tribute
freely paid to national honor will do for the
Of independence than contributions Of millions of money
or legions Of armed tt enough that has al
ready been waged by holy alliances against institutions
variance with their This Of conflicting prin-
ciples has been, far concerned conducted
without bloodshed and it will end atas when the whole
world shall be disciplined for institutions like ours their
establishment, diffusion, and triumphant Ex-
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and when it has done its Office it leaves behind little
danger Of reaction collapse Instead of cultvang good
example and selrespect at home are mportuned to
60 abroad with itinerant humanity We asked o
government for idle threats and empty protests and
are asked as people, appealed to from their Government
and agtated and excited by words involve ourselves in
loans and specuaons that may tempt cupdty into par
sanshp hereafter to cast ourselves at into the gulf
Of immediate controversy.
If indeed there be in the heart Of Europe downtrod
den race unhappy from oppression and anxious for relief
let them seek in broad belts Of latitude Their his
tory but imperfecty known u.s. would exhibit
them as consisting largely Of the privileged and patrcan
descendants of Asiatc tribe. They may bring with
them if they have it, all their desire for independence
and they will find ample share of independence along
with country and home. They may find welcome
for every thing they bring except their privileges which
are not recognised here The most liberal Constitution
policy, and laws almost interminable public domain,
congenial climate and fertile soil, await their coming
and afford promise of all that should desire to be-
stow They point out the mission Of nation above
that of every other the surface of the EARTH
hospitality and they determine and for the stranger
how benevence best be exercised how relief be
best obtaind '-4tes FL 81 9t1s tfs .tt
We are reminded by the day which you are about to
celebrates and by the memorials which up
by its annual return Of solemn motives for avoiding
the seductions of devotion dislike towards foreign
lions. testament is in hands, which 1t would be
political heresy to disregard and moral treason to dis
obey Time has not obscured the brightness of its pre-
cepts or the of events impaired its title to
ence. Its wisdom is demonstrated in the growth and
power Of the people for whom it was designed The
prosperity of that people at this day depends much
upon the observance of its lessons on the day of their
uterance for they rest principles Of truth and virtue
which are interchangeable and everlasting. Emanatng
from heart pure and hand so firm and true, this
legacy Of nowsainted spirit has become the ark of our
national safety, and the Of political faith
Its solemn inuncons be doubted without danger
or departed from except the verge Of destruction
We're present at your festive board would respect
fully offer this sentiment suggested by the parting words
Of Washington: AaNtb
Our Country-Nether the slave of "inveterate antpa-
thies the satellite of delusive and passionate
tachments, the victim Of foreign artificial ties -
if true to herself and to the wise maxms of her political
Father her viii be spotess her happiness uncloud
ed her career glorious, and her Union immortal.
have the honor to be- with great respect your faith
full servant, ]. R. INGERSOLL
From Judge Nelson, Of the Supreme Court of the
uss United States.
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 90 1852
GENTLEMEN have received the invitation that you
have done the honor send attend the celebration
of the anniversary Of the Birthday OF Washington by
Congressional Banquet the 21s instant for the pur
Of evncng becoming his high