The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

7 hss,svs In mon amsnts, and / regard them as
one of the nobles exercses Of genius taste and skill in
more ,hsn this They embody higher elements. They
are the odmen OF pAtriosm TRUTH fidelity 70
try and services for the common good tell you that as
long as that noble work shall brave the SHOWS OF winter
and the heat o. summer, II the Of flesh shall fail
to sustain you that rigid arm will buoy you up and be
terror TO traitors Cloud spplause tell you that thun;
that hose TO strike terror into the hearts Of the
mics OF the Union and the constitution cloud appAuse
beg leave therefore, simply conclude-(crios Of
$50 on, 90 on with the following sentm ent-
virginia. the mother Of Washington honors herself
This was followed BY thunders of applause.
The next regulss toast wHs- yFIlfsflt
Connecticut and Mchgan-vrginia's sisters, who have
come with us TO recall and reverence our fathers virtues
Gov. HoIIEY, OF Connecticut being cslledupon, said
Mr. President and fellow citzens from Connecticut
been acquainted with The Old Domipon but more espe
cally to this beautiful ceremonial TO mnge with
my fellow citizens OF this vicinity and TO participate IN
confess to deep feeling dence rising 70 rsspond
TO the compliment which has been passed 70 my native
Sae whose representative have the honor 70 % on TINS
and especially after you have listened 70 the
gentleman whose oratory has moved
this whole Union (Applause) am constrained also 70
confess feeling Of pride and pleasure IN responding
for my native STATE shall but succeed in doing jus
tce the expression of her sentiments and feelings No
call ever made upon her to render .d Or contribute .
ams his birth ' day and bis history deeds Of
snce and direction IN infancy Of this republic are
familiar TO the citizens OF Connecticut Is house
bold words Ap,Sn:s s an, nsss ts'
pane, and her affection for his memory. (Applause)
And Mr. President know that feeling and exuberance
able to respond in her name proclaim her JOY and
which would at this moment possible resound through
out every valley, and reverberate from every
mountain top throughout her borders. (Applause.)
Sir, the fame Of Washington 0urnins 70 Mr..
Garnet is not the property Of Virginia alone II is the
patrinony OF the nation and what more oentanS than
to the discharge OF this duty and this exalted privilege
Of raising another monument 70 his name AMI add TO those
ouutrymeu 70 psrpetuate that name. (Appause) Do
what may with the perishsbe materials Of earth 10
perpeuate that noble name the name and fame Of Wash
pgon will brighten with increasing ustre % they psss
down the stream OF time, long after yon grand pile
shail have crumbled into dust. (ApplAase.) Cast
oonR years sse in masinson, VIVA. viii be seen in
reaity-mulrtudes Of descendants coming 70 the
celebration Of this h natal day more juesnt than We
Of I the noble noble founders Of the republic; Sa. We
and his iIustrous oompeers Of the Continental Con.
gress and of the army. We contemplate their
Counsels Of wisdom, and their prowess in the field With
great exuation and we delight in teaching our children
TO glory such an honored ancestry. (Appause) Will
you allow TO inquire whether their descendants
are leaving such history =: VIII be contemplated WIN
dulgng in sentiments that are leading to dissentions
throughout the whole Of our land, which shall bring
blush Of shame TO crimson the cheeks OF our descend
antsS Let us see that no such result shall follow
Let unto 1t that no deed Of ours ever dis
honors single page Of our eoantry's history
impars the integrity Of this Union cloud applause
What occasion could be fitting for US to renew
OF fidelity to our country, and our whole country,
than this on which we have come up 70 found another
TO the memory Of the ilusIious Washington
Let US encourage our feo citizens 70 raise their mona
fba vb0la AM m
still the patriotism Of our country wherever they
are raised (Appause Pile them, then-pile them high
none Of them shall ever be raised so high and that
mountain in our midt shall be discovered Of such
elevation Is 70 enable the behsder thereon 70 witness
Union. cloud appause) Mr. President, allow me to
give you, in conclusion
The Union Of these states-Indivisibe, one and the
Gov BINGHAM, Of Michigan, was next called upon. Hs
said Michigan has been honored as the sister Of Viz
gina she not only that but daughter Of virginia
She indebted for much Of her success and pros perit
state Of this Union-not yet quarter Of century Old
70 the wisdom and the p.srOsW ~spspAn.eo 20 ner SOL
cred grounds home-no battle helds-we have, never
theess proper spirit Of appreciation OF the services OF
the usrious Washington and his lustrous compeers Of
the Revelation (Applause 1t Is worth journey across
the mountains 10 have witnessed IN Old virginia the
procession tia, Witnessed day was pointed out the
headquarters Of Washington aimee my arrival here, and
the spectacle shall forget will represent 70
my children After wor hy of pilgrimage 70 Rich.
speaking and feel, therefore, that cannot interest
you with any remarks which / can make.
Permit me to conclude With .,r.s ssna%en' an, The
believe the people Of Michigan adhere TO IT, and
are willing adhere TO It's principles - they have been
expounded by the Hon Senator from Virginia M hason)
son OF Virginia was FIRST Governor OF Michigan, and
said she has derived many Of her useful lessons from
cons Of Virginia. Let me close with this sentiment
The Jnon-ts dangers will ell disappear II the people
OF the several States will be governed by the counses
guided by the principles OF the early founders Of
the republic. (Applause.l
New Jersey-rhe blood Of heroes consecrated her land
II was there Washington showed himself 9 general
Gov NEWELL having been called upon, said desire 10
thank you for the honor done myself In inviting
me 10 participate In the ceremonies Of this day.
have come here with great pride and pleasure
Of New jersey 10 honor the memory OF washington;
and / will be pardoned for saying that New Jersey
has right be represented this for In that
state over and above ali others perhaps his greatest
trials and his greatest triumphs were achieved. beg
leave here rssPOno ever sSs he osoS
here 10 night (Applsuse) Gov. n after Few other
remarks, concluded With the foowingseptimeni:-
perity and grestness fortunate In the hospitality and
the chvary Of her people and fortunate over and above
al things ese IN being the home and the birthplace OF
The neat regular toast WAS
The Home Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By the devotion
and gratitude OF bis daughters
Hon VIZ I. YAScxY, Of Alabama, being called upon,
said Mr. President, "rhe Home Of Washington Is,
Indeed his last resting pAce-his tonb-and that tomb
is situated where the political exgepcies Of the
hour would seem 10 demand Il should be-on
the banks Of his own Potomac, midway between
the frozen lakes OF the North and the broad Gulf Of
Mexico and the Atlantic and the valley OF the Mississippi
II rises there monument 10 his patriotism, bis devotion
duty his absolute self negaon where the interest Of
his country seemed 70 require IL and there II seems 70
stand ready W rise up strike down the traitors hand
ready TO rise and 70 those states on both sides
aud of both sections pause and consider And what
are the lessons learned that tomb There the
lessons Patrick Henry endesvored 10 impress upon
the House Of Delegates Vrgnis when oppression was
bearing down upon the colonies His clarion voice rang
forth this noble sentiment Give me liberty or give me
eeath The Declaration Of Independence too Was pen
ned By another immortal compecr OF Washington, who
taught that all governments but institutions for the
benefit of the governed This another lesson that We
are 10 learn a, the tomb Of Washington And methnks
can hear now once sssu rolling down the aisle Of time
that other sentiment rolling trumpet toned from the lips
OF the llustrous Heory, Cesar had his Brutus
Charles the First bad his Cromwell, and George
the Third-may profit by their example" (Applsuse
"rhe tomb OF washngton"-the mighnest the ciearest
the nobies line that Is written upon the pages OF history
immessursby up and above that grave and over
shadows this grea, and mighty land and writes upon the
blue clouda be no oppression u