Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

remember these things God bless our country,
may he grant 10 her those blessings, aud that hap
pness which our foreiahers earned by their tolls,
privations and blood, and which our statesmen,
the good, the wise, and the renowned, have earned
by their wisdom in government Everything is
chalked out plainly before you. Adhere but TO
The Constitution, and you will steer the old ship
clear OF all the rocks that be in the way, until she
reposes In the haven of eternal peace and happi.
ness.
Tell me not of foreign wars Tell me not of
that power that can shake this government. All
powers may combine, and they cannot move us
an inch. lfthis government shall ever be shaken,
mark my words, il will be shaken at home. No
foreign power, no pressure from abroad can ever
harm our glorious land Ii have the virtues of
our ancestors, If we have the gratitude which we
ought TO have, and preserve that sacred inslru-
ment which is the guarantee of our liberties, my
word for il, n world in arms cannot shake u.s.
IApplausel Let them come on; we care not for
them. And really, as old John Adams said, a little
war is occasionally useful il is like the agiiations
OF the human system; il takes off a good many
people who can very well be spared, and besides
il produces variety. [Great aughter
Permit me, gentlemen, again 10 return you my
thanks for the honor you have done me on this
occasion, in remembering me nj your hospitable
board. am now a real 'slooker on in Vienna-an
old chronicler Of the past Young people come TO
me and ask me-"Did you ever see Washington
"Yes,n / answer, 81 saw him when was boys
1t is good for Americans TO have this feeling; it is
good for the rising generation TO ashland learn of
those who have gone before them. II is national
feeling, it is national spirit; and public meetings.
such as we have at present, are useful and proper,
and teach good lesson. Young people will en-
qure--Why was this assemblages The answer
will be, that il was 10 celebrate important event,
TO prevent great and noble occasion from being
forgotten. Then you impress upon young men
the value Of the history of their native country.
Now they are taught the histories of Greece and
Rome, while you forget to put into their hands the
history Of their own native land. Everything is
meritorious which teaches good lesson
| hope and trust, though j, is not probable shall
be there, that your next celebration of this day
may be upon the spot, upon the sands which re.
ceived the sandal shoe and the armed heel of the
gallant Smith and his companions. [Appause.l
Go there ; hold a meeting of Virginians for il is
home affair with you, and celebrate the occasion.
ESto pcrpetna. Let it never die. Let succeeding
generations follow in the same path. Twill tell my
son, and mygrandson 10 recollect jamestown and
the old days Of Virginia. [Great applause.l
Gentlemen, accept my apology ior-havng de-
tanned you so long. | return you my thanks for
your kind and patient attention; asd now l am
sure you will unite with me in this sentiment:
" Come good, come evil God save the republic"
The Rev. T. B. Bach took leave of the COM
pany, and as he left, the chairman gave as the
next toast, "the orator of the evening, which
was drank, amid great applause.
The venerable sage of Arlington also took
his departure, whereupon the chairman pro-
posed "three cheers for the honor of Mr. Gusts, I"
which were heartily given.
During the evening addresses were made by
the cairman, Samuel Chiffon, Charles Maurice
Smith-Jas. M. McRae and VIM. M. Overton,
esqs., in obedience to calls from the company.
The remarks of the speakers were interspersed
with the following sentiments, and at a late hour
an ad djournment was moved and carried, and thus
ended a most gratifying, agreeable, and instruc-
tive meeting
BY J. A. PARKER The union of the States,
and the equal rights of the States When the
latter is denied, the former should cease to
exist.
BY WILLIAM TOWERS. Virginia: Let the
spirit of improvement have full course, and the
time is not distant when she will assume her
old position at the head Of the States for popu.
lation and wealth.
BY G. w. @. DUSNINGToy. The memory Of
Nathaniel Bacon: The patriot, statesman and
soldier; of William Drummond, the martyr, and
and of Sarah Drummond, the virtuous and noble
wife ofthe victim of a royal governors tyranny.
The small acorn planted on the Sd day of Au-
gust, 1876, terminating on the 4th day of July,
l776, has produced an oak of liberty, that pro-
eSSeo uLuUi ito OfCioHdtioWihS uIdnCuSoy gEcdt
and mighty republic Of States, that will go on
increasing until our national standard shall be
spangled all over with stars.
JoHN I. TOWERS. May the grateful remem-
brance of their forefathers, as manifested on
this occasion, prove sufficient incentive to all
Virginians to emulate their virtues and their
patriotism.
THos. j. MAssIE. The Goddess Of Liberty,
when she laid the corner stone of our republic,
Ia temple at Jamestown,) knew that at York
town she should proclaim to the world that the
work was acell done.
By G. w. G. DUNNNGToN. Pocahontas !:
The first native Christian, and the first native
to learn the English language. May her friend
ship for the early settlers at jamestown be ever
hailed in remembrance by their descendants.
BY THos. LUMPK1N. Captain John Smith
Brass and marble may decay and crumble into
dust, but his name and memory, transmitted by
afectionate remembrance, shall live forever.
By j. G. FITZPATRICK. Virginia:
The home of my childhood! In veal or in woe,
!" My hearts in thy highlands, wherever 60"
By WILLIAM Towers. Alexandria May
this good old city speedily realize that degree
of prosperity so richly merited by the enter
prise and indomitabe energy ofits people. -