The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-30

ca uut now, unhappily, we have maay OF different
Glass; AND ot diversified characteristics, big with The rpft
oil some social reformation which is exiermnae ffom
our land every real and imaginary ILL., And lanenlaby
foremost and most conspicuous in the performances are
respectable females, who, finding the relation OF vile.
molh6r, and sister too tame and spess engage heir
attentions and command their solicude, have unsexed
themselves lett the home hearth cold and desoa,e and
WIN IDEAS and costume alike elevated, struggling TO
stand al the head OF this motley crusade like Peter the
Hermit, they may rescue the holy land where womans
,lgn's .,e en,ombed from the grasp OF the nidel man
MOI ls THIS all The ultima thule OF perfection not
to De attained until the supremacy OF all kindred sms is
yindcaed and established--unl both shall pur
sue ~ same vocations in common-until the barriers
which Mature erected between coos and in phys
cal Developments and dssimaT tastes. shall be pros
rated bY amalgamation-nor finally Ent entire commu
mites pba dine together from one Universal platter and
cleanse their linen in common tub
by The interposition OF kindred genius and similar
class OF moders sees the teachings OF philosophy too
have been rendered useles through the occult process
oil spiritual manifestations and Divine revelation super
seded and rendered useless by the receipt OF later nie
gehce from the land whittier we Fastening The i'm.
mortal yet obedien aud convenient spirits Of the departed
appear like the shade OF the ancient prophet the
mons OF some modern witch OF Endor, and reveals what
dos on he onfT side Iy nF
ting, and shameless deuson the green where
edts rehearsed to be enacted in the madhouse
IN It's Influences corrupt, sensual and dersh, at
with every process of reasoning, subvesve of the
common decacies and decencies OF life, and in derogaton
OF all religion, revealed natural It's heresies
Threatening the OF morals than the libernism OF
the worst ages and hurfu to the Of religion
than the works of Paine and Vollaire sown broadcast
among the people. While we can look with ndusent
compassion upon the huma,lng mummeries OF heathen
doaiIy people whose mission Is to ncucite the prn-
c'pes OF civil and religious liberty, and whose govern
ment rests upon their virtue aud intelligence, should res
cue their history from contamination, and hOo all such
imposions beyond the pale of society. s#
American Independence not achieved for the mere
purpose OF procuring a separation from the British
Crown, but that might enjoy IN the true sense, the
blessings OF national freedom and the founders OF our
system, knowing That liberty must dwell with purity In;
elkence and truth nculcated by preceP and enforced
by example, high standard Of intelligence, and OF ma
tona and individual morality II is the foundation up.
on which rests the ark Of our political safety and should
be guarded by that sleepess vigilance which alone can
secure OF preserve The principles Of liberty Others un.
der different circumstances have amened the absence oil
virtue by reason of lis nfaeDce upon public affairs and
Mlfabeau, that gifted and erfatc spirit whose great
intellectual form did not compensate for the absence OF
moral light, who al lime held in bis hand the terrl
bic nts Of the French revolution, declared that be
would pass through a heated furnace seven times II
ne could by that process secure good personal char
acer. H....r .9.re
In a government founded like ours in the opinions
OF the intelligent and vrtuous every individual Is charged
with high and responsible political trusts and the study
OF political affairs is OF the frst duties and nobles
pursuits Of the cities Not that political pursuit which
creates crawling base and superservceabe parsans,
with shame but in Gefea', principles but caucus
machinery and aims but the attainment OF office but
the pursuit Of that poii;a science which ncucaes the
spirit of free system. which famaIzes with It's
origin and history, and teaches how II may be best up
held and successfully administered for the general
good.
IN turning back thoughts for the origin Of the day
we celebrate. we see the armies OF British poienalc
plundeng our seas Tayagnx our coasts, burning our
towns, and destroying the lives OF people and the
atheIs OF the revolution, declaring and achieving an nde
pendence upon principles broad the universe. But
where are they by whose services and hose perils
whose vaor and whose blood, this precious boon was
securedl Where-alas where the revolutionary soldiers
few years since, al versary gatherings conspicuous
with tears OF Joy streaming down their furrowed cheeks
with hanksgyiogs trembling upon their aged lips. that
their exeons in The cause OF Liberty had been rewarded
by such ample fruiton. Now the bowed and atenuatsd
orrs of soldiers of the revolution emphatcay like
angela visits, few and far between" Here and there
thank Heaven, still fingers. 10 remind too migrate
u people that the blessings they enjoy not the re-
suit OF chanc' few years more and the last OF these
faith al sentinels will be summoned from his station on
the amplrts his final reward and rest. the bosom OF
his aher and his God" and the little mound of earth
that covers his usous remains will be held IA sacred
from the intrusive foot, BECAUSE marks the grave oil
soldier OF the evouon Dear and venerable old man
many sympabiz ne hearts have bed the recital OF
your trials many bosoms have eaped with JOY at the recol
lection OF your patriotism, and many prayers have IN
ed upon TeYered head The choicest o eavens
bounties would before you depart hence, that. like
panarchs son, could receive from your aged lips pa
srchs blessing May the remainder OF your days be
days OF pcasaptness and peace and when shall please
Hun who :" doeh all things well' To call you home
NAV some gentle hand of affection smooth your pillow
and close your eyes IN death may your noble ana in-
mortal existence be borne TO the mansions OF The blessed
and may double portion OF your spirit rest upon those
who survive yoH
Iue last patriot oil Inc Ine lohg
disappeared from the public counsels and their lessons
of wisdom will be heard there no more and recently
three great lights in the political hrmanent, which no
mortal power can reume, have been extngulshed Tor
ever The lips of the and abstract Calhoun, with
his chase and simple logic hs strong analysis his d.
rect and concise periods and his exhausoss sources OF
thought hushed ia the deep tranquility OF The tomb
Silent too in death is the tongue oil Natures great
tor of the West, whose eloquence swayed mems hearts
and emotions and moved them To rth or tears nj pleas
urc But the recollection Of his patriotic greatness and
the fadee.s use Of undying name are all that is lett
to earth OF wba, was Henry Clay.
And PROSTATE in the dust, like some vast classic rum
repose ihe mortal remains OF that intellectual 1iian
Daniel Webster whose incompatible mad was one
yast store house OF ledge, and Who after having
finished his esb like the sun at evening" seem
ed largest as be sank TO rest f5.,
These patriotic indehbIy INSCRIBED upon lne
records OF our counys fame and their great memories
will live long in the hearts and affections OF an admulhg
and grateful people. The eventiul lie oil each IN hs
day had served as a memorable illustration OF the truth
that
He who survey. tho mounsin tops will hnd
The lohies, peaks the decpestwraPt IN snow
lie who sprpasses or subdues mankind
##.F Must look down the hate OF those below.
Bat they had survived The bitterness OF party conflict,
and were esteemed nseparabe from our counrys glory
Their actions will be cherished as among the ongn'es
passages of history and transmitted 10 Posefy AZ
common heritage When the last OF these illns'rious
me closed his eyes earh was paipfaty REMINDED
OF the FIRST words my fortune to hear from ms ups
in pronouncing a eulogy upon late colleague;
"Tfue It's an awful thing to die;
But the dark vale once tfod,
Heaven lifts his everlasting curtains high, /,
81 And wings the immortal soul away 10 roa' N
In the present condition of country we md our
selves mighty republic OF confederated patlons each
free and independent in all that eoncsrns is 40