The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-27

idea, winch II would be tedious here 10 ennneTate Bot
me contracted sphere OF DISTINGUISHED District is not
the appropriate for the development OF the powers
ana the exercise oil those useful talents OF the states
man whch belong OF tight 10 his country and at length
our maternal -Marylanddemanded soms return fo
The valued territory which nhabit and which she gem
erousy gave to the government for the of the whole
counu-a national metropolis in which alone is given 10
congress the power ito exercise exclusive egsalon
al cases tsoeyer'-Coumba gives ia return one OF
her gifed sons, aud The account is balanced Old Mary
and 10 satisfied with the exchange aud adopts Coum-
oia son, born on her ancient soil, as native Mary
lander and sends him 10 represent her honor and her
tefest IN the high councils OF the nation He now APP
pears as statesman worthy OF such high trust in the
halls OF Congress- where, within the sound OF his voice.
his cradle IN infancy was rocked
these are reflections that naturally arise and belong 10
the occasion but is not Tor these considerations alone
maj we are here to-day 10 do honor TO friend. IL
Is the banner which he uniurled and long since gave
the breeze that has attracted attention This banner
s emoemalc OF the spirit and soul OF free instu
ons' ana mas inscribed on lis ample folds "cvl and re-
glous liberty" With this standard in hand, he has
oily advanced, and by his genius and his eoquence has
successfully maintained these principles against every
opposition 10 his efforts and his trials sym
paihes have been deeply engaged and have followed
nm, slep by step. until have the satisfaction OF
celebrating his triumph 1t is the triumph OF peace Of
order, and OF the constitution which guarantees equal
liberty 70 every American citizen and gloomy. indeed
would be mat hoar In which this should be de-
pressed But il cannot be destroyed while there is vir-
tue and intelligence in the American people; for
Tor the establishment OF this principle that fathers OF
the revolution conended and conquered, and its import
example OF the fathers OF the republic and espec
ally by Thomas Jefferson in his first inaugural address,
IN which he earnestly and eoqueny portrays the neces
slty OF banshBg intolerance from our land. Our friend
and guest is The devoted champion of this cause and we
ut IS not doubtedD with accord. will enrol ourselves
under his banner Nor do we stop here for the admra
ton we have for his talents and his character
as lawyer, and a statesman. only equalled by
confidence IN his integrity of heart and soundness of
Judgment. and conclude with the words of the poet:
"a wits feather and chiefs rod,
A uOblest
And beg leave to propose the following sentiment:
Henry Mays The champion OF civil and religious iber
y-woithy representative of the ancient lame OF Mary
The first regular was then read by the president
as follows:
l. Our Guest and Friend. Henry Mays Like the ancient
patriot, osaesed by The action q few he retnrns in
come 10 the home of his youth Music Aud Lang Syne
This sentiment was received with perfect hurricane
OF applause, was drunk standing, with nine hearty
cheers As soon as the applause had subsidized and the
music ceased Mr. May rose and addressed the company
for about an hour in most feeling and eloquent
The following is mere outline OF Mr. Mays eloquen
| remarks:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen, friends and companions
OF my youth. my fellow citizens; The favorable manner
IN which you have received me, the high compliments
PAID and the touching illusions TO those that were OF
my domestic circle, as well TO others that
within It's mits-these things make me incapable OF re-
spending properly TO this high compliment cannot
thank you for this distinguished honor this extraodna
ny compliment. When see thus around me- on either
side, those familiar faces, The friends of my childhood,
with whom ] have played since infancy, who were my
schoomaps and companions and who, all the vicis
STUDIES OF life, have been faithful every claim OF friend
ship when see them offer me this high compliment, it
- not within my poor ability to respond in suitable terms
This is the prosdest moment Of my liethe proudest
moment OF my existence. am happier here among you,
who have been kind to me, for these compliments,
happier than supposed that could have been in
any moment OF my existence. Applause Why, the
ground on which ! stand is familiar to your
faces here here upon This spot beneath this floor,
have played at marbles and pegged the top Laughter
MIR. May continued in playful manner TO amuse the
company with illusions 10 the scenery AID ocaliues
about Capitol Hill during bis boyhood his observations
being received with continual bursts OF applause from bis
| auditors, who were highly delighted at these former
"reminiscences Our neighbour the worthy old lady, the
edess OF the Huntress was made the subject OF good
hamored remark, and The saircsi verses OF Tom Moore
IN Washington as II was, quolei by the speaker
Tasting with Washington il is.
He continued "These things ali come back TO my
memory, and wish that | could dwell longer upon
many Of these early recollectons, when went as
l.boys, with ss,chel our backs, reluctantly
compmen,ing Mr.. Mccormick, who, said be. (ponling
TO thai gentleman, who seated a, the upper end OF
the ,able,) fret ianght my young idea how to shoot
After remarks 10 The same purport, which elected fresh
demonstrations OF applause, he Resumed LET me, how
refer TO the advancing prosperity OF native city,
the heart OF thus grea, country the focus Of all that is
bright and free, and independent and happy Inhabited by
people remarkable for Their intelligence and integrity
OF character let the saDderes OF the day say what they
will | say that the caumnes lsveiled against this
good city OF ours saying that generalization prevails in
i, are false. Loud cheers. Whatever decentralization
is here is not OF the soil of Washington It's roofs have
been planted in this ground and will -four
sh here's The blame is due 10 slrangers-sharpers-m
who live by preyng upon the public establishments.
And take this opportunity OF making the assertion here
lnd everywhere in yndcston OF city and people that
love from the bottom OF my heart Applause that this
calamny may not be repeated where am without be-
ing rebuked as IL deserves. Applause Ga my native
soil shall stand firmly and bur defiance those who
put so foul ealnmDy upon H. tApplausel
Mr. May then adveried TO the growing prosperity OF
Washington, and CONTINUED. " Bat in the space OF 50
years next February, there has not been the pro-
gress in the judicial establishments Of this people Zap
in those days in Maryland, have been twice consigned TO
oblivion by the State from which derive them. Both
Maryland and Virginia have buried The jurisprudence OF
that day and yet here we are, young, active, and Wig
orous people, absolutely bearing burden enough to crush
the hope and fefou Of the sioues heart These things
deserve TO be reformed, and must reform them alto
gether Applause Why should not the people OF the
District oil Columbia be much entitled TO he benefits OF
enlightened Jurisprudence any people upon the earth
Absolutely falling behind the progress OF the world BY
SO yeae, have reirogaded far society 10 it's most
priceless Institutions is concerned The chairman (alu
ding TO the remarks OF MIR French in the opening
speech) was pleased TO compliment upon this subject
on which have raised my voice, and VIII perhaps raise
il again. Applause
MIR May then reverted 10 former incidents in which he
played prominent part and also TO his election rep
Tesentaiye itom baltimore, where, he said, he had
checked the ianallcsm that had been arrayed against
hun, observing: "iel, young "a was my ambition, |
dehed ihal fanaucism and put il under my heel" Zap
pause
Mr.. May touched upon several other topics in The
course OF his speech praised the eres OF old Erin con-
graduating them their escape, and declared himself