The southern press., 1852-02-26

no approach theref Are American niotneIs 10
teach their children name other than that OF
George Washington? Are we 10 arrest the
building of the monument Gin which are stones
contributed by the States) in memory OF his
virtues-and strike from your statute, books the
declaration, aFirst in peace, first in war, and
frat in the hearts of his countrymenw Do
more than that Turn to the semblance of his
features Tear the pictures from the Senate and
House of Representatives, and satirize the art
list. Do more than that. Cali Marshall, his BIZ
ographer impostor, who elevated him as an ex-
ample to all nations. Let not history record his
name as friend to freedom. Do all that be-
cause you desert his principles!
No one sympathized more than he did with
the object for which they had assembled. He
did not wish to be misunderstood in matter in
which the Constitution and the Union are con-
cerned Garry out this doctrine of intervention,
and a more disastrous calamity could not befall
us. It was not the purpose for which we were
united, but to make ourselves prosperous and
free, and in no way unmannerly interfere with
other nations Four years have passed since rev.
olutions began In Europe. Is there single track
of foot of liberty? Are not despots stronger
than they ever have been? Have not the people
submitted? Have not circumstances shown
that, while they were entitled to our sympathies,
nation seeks to establish her self-goyernment,
after a lapse of FIVE hundred years, we have no
sympathy, except general feeling for the dis
tressed. In conclusion, he offered a toast, in
substance:
.The Congressional Banquet of 1852, cele-
brating Washington's Birthday: 1t will make in
the hearts of the American people sanctuary
and fortress of the virtues and principles main
tanned by the Father of his Country, in which
will be found an antidote for the sophstries Of
snon-lntervention.'
The seventh toast was announced, as fol-
lows:
aThe Army of the United States: May it
ever be actuated by the spirit, and governed by
the principles, of him who was first in peace,
first in war, and first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen." Music
Major General Scott was loudly called for,
when he arose, and was greeted with much en-
thusiasm. He was in full military dress After
returning thanks for the honor conferred upon
him, he said it had ever been the pride and glory
of the So der to walk humbly, in the distance,
In the way of the most glorious man who fought
in the revolutionary army. In the war of 1872
Is. and more recently in the war south of this,
in foreign country, and on all occasions, the
army has marched and fought with the lively
recoections of the services of the Father OF his
Country. By the army he did not alone mean
the regular troops, that branch to which he par
ticularly belonged he meant volunteer troops
in the same field. He believed he might truly
saw that not one officer or soldier has ever yet
thought that he nearly approached Washington,
but had followed him at great distance. The
army are remarkable for their devotion to law
and honor; ami he was sure that every officer
and soldier with whom he is connected prided
himself as much on this in time of peace as he
did on the march upon the enemy in time of
war. The policy is to get an early peace by
defeating the enemy.
All human merit is to be judged of by sacri-
fee and by suffering. The army of the revolu-
ton stands beyond all soldiers-without cloth.
ing, no food, their ammunition insufficient, and
their pay precarious and of DO value. The army
in his day has had no such circumstances to con-
tend with; and this is why the palm should be
given to the glorious revolutionary army.
This is a great and sacred day in the estima-
ton of every soldier with whom he was assoc
ciated. He had never been at a military post on
the 22d of February that it was not duly hon.
ored by display of banners and by festivities
appropriate TO the occasion. lie had participa-
ted in the celebration in the principal capital OF
Europe. and had found his patriotism elevated
by IL II fell to his lot, with the army, to cele-
brate il in the capital of Mexico, another foreign
country. [Applause.l They took care to nd
yertise In advance (thst the Mexicans might not
be unnecessarily alarmed) that II Is sacred day
in our country and it was celebrated by tie
firing of cannon and the parade OF troops On
that occasion, after the ceremonies were over,
more than half of the officers met in his room
on that day one hundred and sixteen years be.
-. horn inf ihs, M
sUhose virtues and deeds never can be forgotten
b:anybody The General (of whose remarks we
hav. ovcn merely sketch) concluded by offer.
ing asNtoast:
T" The Semory OF Washington: Do we ak
for his MonInentl Behold this capital and the
thirty-one soveeign States which this capital
representa-"
lie took his scat amid lou plaudts.
The eighth toast was announced:
"The Navy--It has I,u;,,ian GRAND peace
on earth. and good will towards men com.
merce with all nations--interferenc with
none" Music
The president, (Senator Stockton,) there be.
ing no Response, asked whether there was no
body present 10 say n word for the navy
Voices: aSpeak yourselflr Stockton J" Stock.
tonr'l lie then said, in substance: have
spent my whole life with these fellows. have
heard good deal about wealth, power, glory,
and happiness. ask, how would you have got
u fit had not been for the navyl Do you re-
collect when this capital shook in fear Of the
British arms DO you recollect the order 10 lay
mp your navy Who broke the charm Where
was the gallant army Turning 10 General
Scott-"General, excuse me-" There was ex.
ce.sive laughter. What became Of Winches.
teri Defeat Who sounded the tocsin Of Joy
throughout this nationl Hull and The Constitu
ton. [Applause.l And do you expect me to
stand here, among the representatives Of this
republic, and say nothiugl No. The navy was
not only felt in late wars. bat in the war Of the
revelation I claim 20 be heard for men who
know no fear. because when they can interfere
IN 6ght they wiIl Interfere. They will not al
low our commerce 10 be deprecated on, and
ssk no Odds. The navy was the most remark
able arm of defence In the revolutionary war.
Nobody eares Cor the navy; the army overshsd-
ovs a.; and the amy produced such a cloud in