Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-02-26


which furnishes the first example since the old
French treaties Of ITS, Of an attempt by any
Minister to bind this Government in 31ohttcal
alliance to defend the possessions Of foreign
country. 1t is but justice to President Polk and
Nr. BUCHANAN, who appointed Alr, HIsE, to say
that Mr.. Hisc's treaty was made not only without
their knowledge and consent but in direct op.
position to the instructions given to him b. Mr..
BUCHANAN.
NORTH CAROLINA BLOCK FOR TIE MONUMENT.
The block from the State Of North Carolina for
the NATIONAL MONUMENT was presented yesterday,
the 22d instant, at noon to the Board of Managers
of the Monument Society by the Hon. A, w.
VENABLE, on the part Of the State, who deliver
ed the suboinca eloquent and appropriate address, in
the presence Of a numerous and distinguished com
pany, assembled at " Monument Place to witness
the ceremony. The block was received on the part
Of the Managers BY j. VI. NAURY, Esq, Mayor
and cx-oicio second Vice President Of the Associa-
ton, whose very happy reply to Mr. VENABLE's
address is also subjoined.
This beautiful block is of handsome marble, a
production of the good old State which IT represents
is four feet long and two high, with the arms of
North Carolina handsomely sculptured in bas relief
and the name of the State in conspicuous letters
beneath it.
Mr.. IeaaJle's 43are$s.
Mr. Hayor and Gentlemen Of The Washnqtoa Monument
Association: The stone which about TO present to
you as part Of the monument rising before is gift
from the State North Carolina One Of the old thirteen
W he he If
revolution, she to add her conibuonto the struc
dedicated to the memory Of renowned reyouona
~ leader. His memory, written their hearts and
shrined IN their affections, needed monument to
tnue the recoecons as long any breathed who lived
in his day. 1t we'll that this work left for their
children. generation WHO knew him by tradition and
history well employed in erecting monument in this
city which shall carry down his name and remind the
world Of his virtues whilst the tide of time shall continue
sits ceaseess flow" It i well that this memorial does
not it. broad foundations its stately column the
contemplated decorations and the splendid whole when
completed to the vote Of Congress from the public rea
surya fund created by taxation and disbursed by the
stern hand Of the law 1t is WE'LL and just it should
be Future generations will envy the privilege OF these
voluntary conribuons-the tribute of our hearts the
ee-wlll offering OF great people, whose veneraon
Tor virtue, vor, and selfdenyng patriotism would
be satisfied without such perpetual demonstration This
birthday Of the great chief is suitable occasion for the
Carolina and dedicated by resolution of her Legislature
10 that purpose, The old North State proud of the ex
tensiye and numerous family which has sprung up around
her and her revolutionary sisters this duty with
deep and pious devotion. Her forget the
and trials which endearei the name Of WAsHIN
Ton to their fathers The Declaration Of Independence
made by North Carolina in advance Of the Congress Of the
United States sufficiently eyinces the devotion of that pa
rIoc people to popular liberty and individual right
Her territory the her soil drenched with the
blood Of the nobes and bravest of her the
ing and gallant struggle maintained without ntermssion
from the hrst outbreak OF resistance to British oppression
and the important victories within her borders all
rise up before this day and I'LL my heart with mex
pressbc emotions, whilst Of her representatives
quarter upon this great shield the my State This
stone which bears the memorial, was taken from near
the spot where the victory of Kings Mountain turned
the tide in our favor and cast cheering light upon
dark horizon. Near the place from whence this marble
came were heard the voices Of Cleaveaud and Shelby
Campbell and Williams, Who with raw and undscipned
troops, assaed and destroyed the formidable and we'll
appointed army of Fergussona spot sacred to liberty
sacred to the memory Of the brave. II was well that
from such spot this contribution should be made to the
memory of Washington.
It Is sometimes said that this work proceeds slowly
Anxious eyes often directed the Congress of the
United States for aid in its completion Let this never
be said felt again What though many years should
pass before its completion, il will only afford opportunity
10 larger number to contribute to become partial owners
IN this splendid structure 1t is not desirable that it
should grow up, like the Prophets gourd in night 1t
should like the fame Of him to whom it Is raised 90 on
TO ncSase as It's elevation affords opportunity for aarger
number OF observers IL should be continual appeal
the veneraton Of passing generations for the name Of
WAsHlNGTcS an incentive 10 yrtuous emulation and the
love OF country The Jew loved his temple the less
because II forty years in building it, too erect
ed by freewi offerings The contribution Of the cheer
iui gyer alone was accepted So let piece Of
marble or one particle of be in the composition OF
TINS monument which given with reluctance paid
Tor by taxation As II arises before the people the appeal
viii be more strongly felt and the impulse which prompted
10 the decision let us arise and build will urge on to
the further purpose, let 60 on and finish" To you
gentlemen, most distinguished position is assigned
ms IS not IKE the monument erected by in his
primitive social organization when every passerby threw
stone upon the pile which commemorated some great
event in their history. Ii done unnoticed and
the actors forgotten You associated with the cree
ton Of this monument with mperishable record from
the States who have united honor the memory Of the
founder Of Republic When generations have passed
away, and the changes which affect all human insttu
tons shall have run their round this memorial shall give
day and date to the continued devotion Of whole people
to the greatest and best Of Here chseled on the
marble, the recorded gifts of associations both lite
rary and moral, ancient and modern, dating from the
day back through the long of ages Ties
Of every kind acknowledged memorials recorded by asso
Citations venerable for age and still for usefulness
the Of the State of North Carolina present you
with this stone, bearing her and motto and claim
place for it in this Monument erecting the memory
Of GEORGE WASHINGTON.
RcP,y-cfJ w. Aaury, ESq.
The Washington National Monument Society receive
the block Of marble which you present the name Of the
state Of North Carolina with much qualification
Among the pleasing duties which the Society have had
70 discharge have given them satisfaction than
mat OF receiving from the sovereign States Of this COME