The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-14

everlasting nils, uEu presenting appearance
mich can hardly be sxcelled by nature itself is
binx OF which we may well boast have all the
real statues 10 Europe. and unhesstingly gay that
ons OF them approach in point OF merit the
an iaaug urAed o.day OF Clark Mills, therefore, gen
suen may well be proud for TO day the work upon
which he has been engaged for has bsen
sed-a work which places him al the head OF the list
II fhe artists OF the world and stands only mon
sot 10 the memory Of Jackson. but evidence OF the
Genius OF Mills. No one else Is entitled 10 the credit OF
n-he coneevedi IL, he designed II. and he executed it,
sncounlerng opposition wherever he turned his face
srenlife men telling him. You do it; you can
not do H. sri gre j up tie hssdsd them mott he oyer.
II their prediction Well done, Clark Mills
Gentlemen, you pleased to allude 10 Mary land in
moi the only MaryIander present Maryland would in
ired be poorly represented the only one. You
have here gentlemen of the first taen, in my State who
viii no doubt interest you than can,
Gentlemen, | might 20 on longer and speak on many
other subjects; but feel that if did should have TO
follow as humble CLEANER over an already well reaped
AID: The distinguished senator from Illinois having
lid all that can lie appropriately said to day He has
ar done full justice 10 his great subject
Gentlemen, conclude ~ moment. am glad That
have had an opportunity OF meeting you here tonight
The Jackson Democratic Association has world wide
reputation lis labofs in campaign are inestimabe lis
hospitality is unsurpassed know not. therefore, gen
,lsmen that could give you sentiment more consistent
with my feeling than the one now have the honor 10
offer:
D. G." ~ 'N'''
uon tIobn w Maury. The worthy Mayor of the
ionaI metropolis elevated his present high position by
The force OF his own merits
mr. Maury had retired before the reading Of this
Mr. Hoover toasted The judiciary OF the State OF Mary
land Judge Legrand. being called Tor from all parts OF
the hall. and responded in lew remarks conciu-
ding with the subjoine1 sentiment;
Thomas Richie. E-q.s 4irma pir"mqus eaao IfgG GUT
prmns 40 oTts
Mr. RrrcmE rose 10 return his thanks TO the chief JUS
tcs Of the State Of Maryland for the compliment which
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trayapant but he knew il kind Coming as II did,
from one OF the ds'ins uished, the most eloquent
men in Maryland-fom one whose name and abilities,
and services were so well known to him, although he
had not the honor of intimate personal acq uanlance
with him--he could not help feeling such compliment
from such source as one OF me hnest ne nau ever re-
the long and aduous editorial abors TO which ne had de-
voted fory.seven years of his life. He had also been
nleased to associate his humble name with the brilliant
name Of Mr.. Jefferson; but his modesy forbade ms ac'
ceOting SO distinguished honor. True, he had attempt
ed make the Jeiersonan principles The lamp 70 ms ieet
and the guide of his much because they
were the principles OF Thomas Jefferson as because he
solemny and believed they We're the true
principles of gloroas federal REPUBLIC Every day
had added strength to his convictions. Every moment
had increased his impression OF their value He had ad
yocaied them with all his power whilst he conducted
press in Virginia. His removal 10 Washington by bring
Inc more distinctly under his eye the large and almost,
overwhelming power the federal had only
ened his belief that this government could only
be safely and wisely and successfully administered
der the State rights, strict construction principles OF the
Jsmocalic party He hoped he had given some strong
evidence OF his attachment his devotion TO the Union
rnsr,tons of The Union Of the States And he would
take occasion 10 repeat 10 his friends around him, what he
had declared but nights before to conviva assem-
Div of near 500 Vrgnans, that the great general prncl
pes of the democratic party The only ground on
which this government could be properly administered
But said Mr. r. this Is not the time for political dis
sertaiions or party excitement The day. the occasion
which calls togetberhe splendid achievement OF the
battle of the 9Th Of Jaouaryand the magnificent speca
Gle which we have this day wltnessed--,he sculpured
horse and the rider. who had been raised OF the
highes, uumphs OF art one OF The noblest trophies OF
American genas and of the roudest productions OF
Liberty herselfmpeled him 10 look from party to his
country In this spirit he begged leave 10 offer the fol-
lowing sentiment: Hl9T
Our countryour beloved, glorious country-as ia
for its as tor It's John Taylor, thaak God
scoanuy."
Col HuaHEs. Mr. President, there is a gentleman
present whom have long known. and about the only
night He is honorably distinguished both Tor his
military and civil services On the fields OF Mexico he
showed military abilities and rendered military services
Of high order, and at home he has struck strong and
effective blows in behalf of great of public
policy call upon Major Stevens to respond TO the
regular toas, in behalf OF the army.
Major STEVENS. Mr.. President. return my acknowl.
elgmen,s 10 my friend for his complimentary illusions
10 my humble services and to you, gentlemen, for your
hearty response accept IT. not so much evidence
oil your individual regard, of esteem confidence and
affection for the service which have the honor rep
resent That service, gentlemen, indeed entitled to
the sympathy and support OF all men who love their
country, and whose hearts touched by the con,em-
paon of patriotic and heroic deeds II has grown out OF
the circumstances OF wonderful progress, differing
from that OF every other nation. All its members are
citizens who have studied the civil and political nsu.
tons OF their country and who, in the spir, OF ndivd
ua liberty and of obedience and wholesome laws
recognise the OF national progress This ser
vice may be said TO consist OF two elemen,s-a perma-
nent element the regular service who devote their lives
10 those daily tolls lnseparabe from The many conquests
which rising nation has achieve savage tribes
and bowling wdernesses. and 10 as nucleus OF
military skill and science around which the whole peo-
pie can rally IN time OF war and temporary element
our militia and volunteers, Who relief TO civil and
domestic cares devote themselves 10 military studies and
pursuits In peace TO prepare for
Between these two elements OF military skill and now
mutual confidence subss,s. They both rest ON The
same basis OF national and individual qualities Cour-
age and remarkable degree OF individual force is char
ac,ersc OF people, whether the descendant OF the
Pilgrim Fathers of New Engla land, the Cavaliers OF Vr
gnia or the Hnguenos oil Carolina Their descendants
have crossed the Alleghanies together and under the
leadership Of such heroes he whose august services
this day commemorate, have mingled in The tolls and
suerings Of frontier tle This common character has
OF the eemng West, but in The trappsrs and noun
tan.men OF those vast plains and lorbddng mountain
ranges which intervene between the Mississippi valley
and the Pacific shore. Now, mighty ton extends
from ocean TO ocean II fronts both Europe and Asia
We destined to control the commerce. and with the
peace OF the world Every one feels that we are on
the OF great events. This nation has resolved 10
march boldly 10 It's duty achieving spite of dang
and difficulty its great destiny Ii has resolved TO look