The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-03-14
jackson, washington and Franklin.

jackson, Washington and Franklin.
Con. Cass. upon presenting the sword
of Jackson to Congress, speaks in the
following eulogistic manner up On the char :
ac,ers Of the deceased patriots, Jackson,
w ashington and Franklin:
Il have been no careless observer Of
the men OF my time, who, controlled BY: s
events, or coinrolling them. have stood
prominent among them and will occupy
distinguished posillons in the annalsof
the age; and circumstances lave attend-
ed my opportunities Of examination 10 the
[ Old World, as well as the New. But /
say. aud with a deep conviction Of ne
truth. that have never been brought into
contact with man who possessed moro
native sagacty. more profoundly OF intel
| lect. higher powers OF observation, or
greater probity Of purpose, more ardor OF
patriotism, nor more frnness Of resolu-
ton after he had surveyed his position
and occupied it; than the lamented snb-
jec; of this feeble tribute. moi 10 him, but
to truth. And |, will add that during the,
! process Of determin alton rpon important
subjects. he was sometimes slow and ger
erslly cautious and elqulrinE. andbe he's
more lhan once told me. anxious and nn-
easy. not seldom passing the night with
out sleep; but he was calm in his mind
and in1exible in his will, when reflection
had given place TO the decision. Tire
prevailing opinion that be was rash and
hasty in his conclusions lis founded upon
an erroneous impression Of his habits OF
thought and action upon a want of dis,
crimination between his conduct before
and afterf his Judgment had been pro.
nounced upon its course.
This is not the first offering of SINH
lar nature which has been laid upon the
altar of our country, with the sanction OF
the legislative department Of the govern
ment. Some years since anoihef pre-
cious relic was deposited here, the sword
OF him, who. in lite was first in the affec-
tons Of his country men. and in dsati 10
the first in their memory. need cot
name his name. 1t is written in charac-
ters Of living light on. every hesrt. and
springs iusincGvely on every tongue.
His fame is committed to time. his exam-
:, pie to MANKIND, and himself we may
!, lhumbly hope, to the reward of the right.
i over US. bringing with them the mutations .
i that belong to the lapse OF ages, and our
. couulry shall yet be fulfilling. or shall
have fulfil ID. her magnificent destiny, for
q good, | devou,ly hope, and not;t evil,
pilgrims from our ocean .ceasts.ssnd our
inland seas, and from The vast region,
: winch now separate, but ere long by our
!, wonderful progress must unite them. viii
). come up to the high places OF our land
;. consecrated by days and deeds Of world.
: wide. renown, and tuning aside TO tbs
humble tomb. dearer than this proud cap,
nol. will mediate upon the eventfni his
Ill tory OF their country. and recall the ex
Is ample. while they bless the name OF Wash
"a ington. ~ % { ssss .s.z -. s
y And on the same occasion was pre-
- sen,ed the cane Of Franklin, which wa
4 deposited in our national srchives, viii
the sword OF his friend and co-lahoref il
40 the great cause of human right. TruE
and beautifully has il been said that peac
hath its victories as well as war, and neve
=. was nobler conquest wonthsn that acbiev
;, led by ,hs American apprentices. printer
T., author. state smen, smba ssador, philoso
! pher, and better than all, model Of CON
s1] non sense. over one oi Sthe tnUst pUWSi
,o ful elements in theF economy Of nature
.s Subduing it's might to bissown. and thu
enabling man to answerthe sublime intel
,a roga,ory addressed to. Job, .Canst tho
he send lightnings thai may 60 and say unit
thee here we are?'' Yes. they now; com
40 at our command, and say. here wezars
II, ready to do your work, And il was OF
u iilus,rious countrypen who first opene
" the way for this subjogaaion Of the FIRE I
Heaven to the human viii. The Staff
guided the steps Of Frankiin, md II
:, sword that guardedahe person Of Wasi
~ ington.. may well occupy The Same repos
:, itory, under the care OF the nation the
" served and loved. and honored