The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-20
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speech of Hon. George NJ. Dallas.

We transfer to our columns from the Philadrl
pbia Pennsylvania, the following eloquent re-
marks from the HcR. George NJ. Dallas, deliver
at the Democratic celebration in that city, on the
4th of July IaSl. On occasions such as rhis, when
the great nf the nation speak in such strains
OF lofty PATRIOTISM it is meet that the;f continents
should he circulated and read
Mr. Dallas suid-That having been kindly in
~iird, ne would venture 10 exp ess a few thoughts
suggested by the occasion.
Our object, in celebrating ts day, should be,
not merely 10 recall tis names and euIogze The
exploits OF those whQ gave it uniyerSaliiy Of inter
est and immortality Of reuopn, but, at the same
Time, under tie inspirations OF The theme To- lay
upon the par OF our beloved country some voiIve
sentiment applicable 10 her existing condition, and
hermopizing with The lessons and aims OF her
founders.
The people Of America, over their vast dnma n
in all their countless cities, towns y:ag"s, ham:
LET'S, and settlements, are, al this moment, sponta-
neousIy and simultaneously, rendering grateful
homage TO the Faith add the Fathers of'76. Whnt
millions OF VOICES on the hrig his OF our valleys,
On the bound"ss e=panse of our waters, and the
shades of unnumLcred forests or the sunshine OF
endless parniries, are repeating, with nevPr.dylng
sympathy, the solemn ard sublime truths of the
declaration Of Independence Nay, this poIiIi.
cal halelujah rises in every land IL belts the
earth, not with an idle drum bent, but with an
anthem of national exultntion for, into what
known garner has the eRierprisIng genius Of cur
citizens failed to penetrate! And where, and
when. can he be found unmindful TO hail and glo-
Sly the Fourth Of July
il is in contemplating this exact, unexageraed,
yet vivid, picture of world wide choir, that
are made 10 feel and realize The value Of our i'm
mense inheritance Of freedom. Nor does il fail
10 strengthen orr firm purpose maintain that in.
heritance unimpaired, within the great bulwark
specially devised by Its venerated authors for its
preservation. Need tell you what that bulwark
ie7-what that only unfang and infallibIe cita.
del OF security is 1t is the Constitutional Union
Of the sovereign States. That is the panoply I'M
der whose shelter The infant offspring of our revo-
lgtionary fathers has matured into hercuJean
sirepgrh. That is the sacred conservatory within
Ehich the fruits Of Liberty, Order, Progress, Va.
lor, and Law have grrminated, Loomcj and RI
pened.
And you, PrnnsyIvanians, in whose midst still
stands the hnllOwrd edIfice whence came both the
ORACLE Of Independence and the organic frame OF
our GOvernment-yOu, the central sustaining pow
er OF the great arch, you not, heretofore
heart, soul and hand, devoIeI as we'll 10 .he prn-
ciPles Of the Revolution rs TO tie sanctuary rear.
cd for their perpetual prOeciIOn Yes, | know
you are and therefore, II 10 that ! remind you
that you possess quiet latent, but resistesS force
which Justly end appropriately exerred, may go
Tar 10 arrest the ruthless assaults Of fanatic and
IdhtaSuc elnlcs. may awe Duck the aggreSSnr and
teach him, however reluctant To learn, the wisdom
OF loyalty TO our common covenants, and loyalty
TO the peace, honor and ancestry, loyalty 10 our
common happiness Of our common country. 1t is
The proud mission Of our noble Common wealth to
be ever gigiiunt guardian Of the Union and it
would be well for her in the spirit Of preventive
and admonirorv patriotism, TO announce her pre-
determined purpose 10 live under other than
The existing frdera.ive Constitution; TO apprise in
advance, the rash invaders OF that palladium that
she can never link her destiny with any sovcr.
signify section stained with The opprobium OF
unfathulness recorded obligations to poirt
significant 10 the current Of her rivers the direc.
ton of her highways Of trade the tributary sour
ces WHENCE comes The ulirent OF her industry,
ana 10 lei it be understood, finally and forever that
whatever may be the cherries fa,e OF the bigorv,
proscrip've, disorganzing, and disrupted portions
OF a violated compact, she (Pennsylvanial will
seek her Prosperity in ALLIANCE with those only
who remain true to the pas: under the old match
less and mastery Constitution, and with the star
spsngIed flag floating over her, uusullrcd en-
blem OF unbrOken faith and interrupted honor
At the CONCLUSION Of Mr.. Dallas address, the
meeting adjourned with nine hearty cheers.