Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-07
Editorial correspondenoe.-No. q.
MOUNT VERNON, DC.

MOUNT VERNON, &c.
Leaving Baltimore at P NJ, on Thursday, we
took the train for Richmond, via. Washington and
The Potomac river. We arrived in Washington
about past 8, and left the landing about nine,
and soon found ourself. on the ssbroad Potomac's
peaceful breast,'' which is usually as smooth and
placid as the stillest wave of the ocean. The
night was somewhat stormy, and the darkness OBJ
struoted the view of Mount Vernon, which is al
ways an object of interest TO every traveller who
passes along the Potomac River. Having fire.
quently passed along this river in day light we
were not much the loser by not seeing the place,
as the associations suggested blythe occasion rea
Oily enabled our memoryto SUPPLY the outlines of
the venerable dwelling, and the narrow tomb which
contain all that remains the mortal form, which
lowered SO maiestcally, as did Saul OF old, above
the heads of his compariots. 1t issad, pleas
ing, to behold the marrow and simple resting place
3sof him Who stood higher than the kings in their
halls, tie mobiles of earth among the palaces of
power. 1t speaks in fitting tones fthe simple
grandeur of our Institutions, while the grateful
emotions of pride, blended with reverence and
awe, which swell the heart of the passing Amer
can, speak 10 the world in all the eloquence of
truth that Washington is sfrst in the hearts OF his
c00nuyGneH IT Tells them 100 LEal our
tions rest uFon sure and stable foundations, and
that inthe hearts and affections of our country,
men lie deep implanted The love of country, and
of the great principles of freedom and self govern
mcnt, which alone can render lasting any human
fabric. The home of Washington has been lately
sold by the late proprietor for fur surprising
its real value. We learn that there is clause i'll
the contract, obligang the purchasers to sell it to
the United States, but we do not learnt any
price is named therein at which.it is TO be purcha-
sed by the United States. The result WILDE to
leave the matter where it would have been other
wise, asa large offer would then purchase the
property from the holder, and that only will do
now. Still the United States should purchase this
property. National character and national inst.
tutions depend very much upon national recollec-
tons, and while Mount Vernon and. lis hallowed
associations dear 10 the hearts of Americans,
SO long should the American government preserve
the intensity and value of those rational associa
tions, by having ever present before the minds OF
Americans, as their common birth tight and most
cherished heritage, all which will remind them
of the origin of their country, their Liberties, and
OF the achievements and the almost more than
mortal character of their Washington. Mount
Vernon should ever be kept part of the nations
uslA-lOOIus anu we nope udy ~ uOL
tant when the Improvements and fixtures orna-
mentiiig the former abode of Washington, will be
style commensurate with the grandeur of the
nation he protected, and over whose infancy he
presided, and that the grave of Washington, as his
fame, will ere long be The common property of his
country. The Potomac has long been celebrated
for The productiveness of her waters and the un-
productveness of the contiguous lands; and hel
counties bordering thereon. Last spring the pro-
duct was very great, and the value to the fisher
men much more than usual. Nature seems to pre-
serve grand principle ofcompenSaton in the dis
tribution of her avors, giving 10 different sections
of the country something valuable and Imposes
cd by others. Thus the poorest stills oftentimes
the most wealthy IN its mineral products, and all
portions ofthe country is much more nearly bal
anced in the advantages which they possess, than
is usually supposed.
ar0n the first instant, the proprietorship of the
Baltimore American underwent a change, Taos.
MURPHY and WM. BOSE retiring from the firm, and
ROBERT A. DoBBIN and CHARLES G. Fulton taking
their places. The American has for many years
sustained high character, which we doubt not
viii be perpetuated underthe new arrangements
Mr.. Dobbln has heretofore been connected with
The American, and NJ. Fulton. long and fayorably
known in his connections with the press. is a new
member of the firm. We wish The American a
continuance of the great success which has here
toore crowned its labors in behalf of the coamer-
cial and politica. interests of the country.
SINGULAR AccIDExr ON TINE NEW HAVEN RAIL
wAY.-on Thursday night, Conductor NcKinstry,
who has. for many wears. been emnloved on the
New Haven Road, took charge of the train ITO New
Haven. Soon after Passing tn. s..Yorkville run-
nell" ne was discovered on the floor OF the post
once supposed 70 De aead; put on examination he
was 'ouna 10 De sun allYe' ana was taken 70 nc