The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-13

forcing IA ,a, aed wss saecs ssa only b violated
tres,ies and dsetptve pesee II we have inc woiA -
subj0gaon 10 do over again, we ought 70 90 "
~ ssd prov is Tor The permanent tranquility o. sne ,So
countries This can o9ly ts done 10 me msnnse sa,sa.
Now il is remarkable fact, ard Il q Y inis se, 20
which | wi.h 10 call your attention, inasmuch a. the
subject has been broached here TO- night that upon these
Two questions OF Cuba aud Mexico, IN district having
decided wbig majority. could NOT bring my able and
ssnsetrd ouponent 10 serious ssee With The positions
hays br, Az given think this ia significant fact.
,bink we Tray fairly lhie itbm Il thst The paIrlote
views so ably presented here by distinguished gentlemen
around will have, as they ought 10 have, the hearty
neurreIce OF the people. Fl ifL .@Is 80. .
Again. sir thai great internal question-lhe Pacific
has been mentioned here the only
important subject OF domestic policy likely TO engage
our attention for time 10 come--ihis also
vi c0neslno, not Of contest, but Ut drcusson
Ienpessee Tor Upon this there was no dIhsfenre OF
opinion between candidates or among The people And
thrk may say that the people expect -nsy, demand-oi
their governrentlhe Executive and Consresshe ear
nest exsroa OF every constitutional power for the &C
complshmcn, OF this great work. Ia my Judgment there
want OF power; shall be ready TO operate, IN
my humble way, in any feasible and sdicious plan. fur
nishing means poporoned 10 the magnitude OF The pro-
1ecl and The vast interest the government has IN It's sue
That will be proud day Tor any administration
when il shall naugurae this slurcndous, this sublime
work.
You see. Mr.. President that had little uoube with
any OF the questions ye mentioned. The only FERROUS
tiikculiy eneodnteted m the whole canvass
lead The policy of The administration 10 ia appointments
10 ohfce-lhe inaugural address OF The President adj
mtteu approved On all nauuS Lei
that, and The administration cannot fail 10 be brilliant
and successful know that the exercise OF its patronage
delicate and icut believe, moreover, that great party
organizations ought Tut u f- controlled or seriously at
fecled by the mode OF distributing the mete spells. Bat
something is due, in this distribution, 10 tie great
leading IDEAS winch have prevailed 10 producing mo-
mtn,ous political change. Unless these ideas shall be
respected and sustained sincerity and patriotism may
be Justly ques,ioned add the supremacy Of primes
pies rendered precatious
thank you, Mr. President and gentlemen for the gen.
sentiments SGu have manifested towards my State,
any disng sshed colleague. and myself. | we
sal always hold the incidents OF this meeting IN gTa.e'
iul remembrance.
The honorable gentleman having resumed his seat
amid storm OF appreciation such AZ TeDnesseans can
give uerance to- the Chair announced the following
timenl
The Hon r @; Washington, The very able and accep
table a ,ssisant Secretary o the Treasury.
Mr. Washington being loudly called for arose and
said:
Gentlemen This unexpected compliment Is, | assure
you, most gratefully appreciated You all know thai
been located at the OF government during the
greater portion of my ie and that my vocation has been
conkned 10 The Treasury hero have been called upon
to nose figures and facts. not make speeches.
SINCE that's my lane. rs desks are my altars.
st Aud all my fine frenzy is spent on deianers,
you can scarcely expect me 10 say much that vii!
either instruct amuAe, follow ng, as do The feIyent
appeals, the stirring and brilliant addresses, that have
hred your mag and refined your isses. With
friendly " Pillow !" on side and an equally friendly
Cushing" on the other. yet find myself unhappiy
able in this emergency lean elhef, but must stand
up and speak Tor myself, UNEQUAL as may be for the
task
Gentlemen, /, too, must avow that belong 10 the
mantle At destiny school, and feel that the develop
OF past The and unerrng ndices OF the
future Why gentlemen, is only as lar back 1911
that we but lle else than province OF & cal
BRIAN, her ships-of war constituted a police upon
coasts, wishing vessels, ani dragging from them
our ciAens 10 swell heir crews and hsu neir battles
pass by the cool ana calm discussion OF that day
eide oil this nscailed vi CHI bul most perniciou-
wrong and outrage Of inpressment. tsaz yt.t N
Even but yesterday Blush agdacity could venture
TO crors lite line, and murder American citizen
within the limits OF oar acknowledged Jurisdiction
But, gentlemen IL the tnke OF shame suduse Cheek
at The Tecsecton OF tbsre b1milHions, remember they
submitted 10 impaii,nriy and reluctantly Onffathes
regarded our country infant Hercules. and that
their cbi-f TO guard him from harm during the
years OF weakness and minority IN my opinion lie was
long man while they regarded hun as boy. In the
judgment OF ALL be has attained 10 the full measure
of stature OF manhood, aud is entitled exercise, every
where and in every form, bis full legal and nalenahe
rights "
Now, then, for the frs, lime in our political history
the inaugural address OF General Pierce procams to the
world the sanctiy OF the person OF American citizen,
and Tor The FIRST time this rancty vnd Gated and main
tanned by Overt act Such is the manifest destiny OF
The past international rsatonsi and It's future will
be The more glorious fosr the rapdy and vgof OF cur
national adolescence But it is far more agreeable TO
me, gentlemen, 10 look at this manifest destiny a
similar way IN our domestic relations and The arts OF
peace. The great apprehension OF the iramers oil The
constitution was, That The new government could not
raise the means necessary Tor lis support Want oil
means obs'rucied the operation OF al every
point in the war OF 1919, The riches, gov
ernment upon the globe our stocks command The high.
est premium. and we have surplus OF twenty five
millions in the treasury And, gentlemen, mast say
TOO, that am for the acquisition Of Cuba, provided
Great Rnian shall improperly interfere, and the
QUESTION shall appear 10 be as my honorable friend
AIR Sanlon) nlima,eda national necessity Tor prererv-
ing the quiet, integrity. and security OF our priceless
Union. We entitled 10 the benefit Of this law OF
cessity ell neighbors That it is claimed and
acted upon by all, not only BY civilized naons hut by
savage tribes, you may eafn from scrap OF history,
(Which hope you will think deros story the eub-
ect nor unsuitable 10 this festive occsslon The qsss.
non in an assembly of an African tribe, OF max ing
war on neigh boring tribe. The whose opInon
prevailed descanted upon the virtues OF The palm oil which
was 10 be found IN the territory OF their xhbotshow
sweeened their bread, and frightened the faces Of
then wives and swsetbeats He stated that the Great
them what bciie-stout hearts and strong 20
xhere the palm oil grew and take H. And who there
pu.animous as not 10 RELISH palm oil with his
read, want 10 the faces OF the ladies shines
suppose. about valid The plea OF national ne
eessny upon which Grea, Britain grounded her tight Of
imptessmeni.
In conclusion. | may cay tina, am in favor OF the
Pacific railroad, without undertaking TO say and perhaps
having scarcely made up my mind how 1t be property
provided Tor aud constructed. But the road il import
anc- -, IN my judgment, imneasursbly above every
other question OF The day beg leave conclude with
the following sentiment:
\ BY p. @. Washington. Cave johnson, OF Tennessee
late Postmaster Generals Alike respected ir la, public
services and beloved tor his private worth. =
MIR Wa.hington's remark. were received with ire
qnen and most decided evidences OF APPROPRIATION by the
guests present,
: The Chairman here read a letter from Captain A M
Dupesu, date captain Sd United States dfaroonsO re-