New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-03-08

speech of Mr. Everett at Richmond.
wsiina in the Richmond Enquirer the following
mVm& nf the speech OF the Hon. Edward Everett at
- washington Monument Inauguration dinner given
= NcAmoad ut the close Of the celebration on the
n ~:
me Hon. Edward Everett rose. in response to a
nsE om all parts Of the Ball. and upon rising was
mnesFe1 with long continued applause. Order being
ms1rged, be spoke as follows
NJ Prssidenf and Gentlemen esteem it great
Wiv2eEs end honor to speak on behalf Of Massachu-
ns1n this most interesting occasion of Massachu-
49, Ne eldest 81 the sister States Of Virginia In this
vuunt hmily Of republics. She knew and loved your
ru1nius soan ii al early day. While the lilies Of
N1nnss noafed over the bastions Of Quebec; while
~ NJ cross Of st. George waved from Maine to
GcWEn while the bloom OF youth was on his own
d11ck be visited Boston, then the residence OF the
&lannnderin-C Chief Of the Royal forces
WA<n he great appeal was made to the stern arbi-
3<uzH1 OF war, and the all important question arose
= ~ Continental Congress, who should lead the
Vskirzzc arms Of America 10 the doubtful contest
Mz1nhshnsetts. represented By one whom your own
1sz2szsx pronounced the Colossus OF debate In the
E1~< sssament Of Independence from whom
w&1v u you Afterwards differed in political opinion
- Hhom all honored as true waTmhearted patriot
nszschusetts, say represented in the CONT
aanezi Congress by John Adams. gave her voice and
~ 1mAueOce for the appointment Of Washington.
IL md her own armies, her own generals in the
80 - common with those of the other New England
Enxvd&cai rangers, Starks comrades--men who had
cEg<sca the heights Of Abraham and stormed the
a1n1a o. Louisburgh- Tho men Of the 10th Of April
ua8 tan lzti Of June--led by Ward and Warren, and
Ez1nnm and Prescott-but, at the risk Of touching
~ mrzt sensitive nerve that thrills the human bosom
aze point OF honor on the part OF the soldier and
M< esnteman Massachusetts gave her vote and all
1as a.zaence for the = beloved Col. Washington.
M8s Virginia belongs the incommunicable glory of
ezgizs given him TO bis country. may not Massachu-
Mz1S. undef the circumstances 10 which / have al.
knc- reflect with satisfaction that she contributed
= hsx influence 70 place that noble at the head
81 4e American arInies2 She remembers, too, with
nAssnz<. that the newly elected commander assumed
- hiEh trust under the shadow OF her ancient Uni
w<Sdf9 a Cambridge; that with his headquarters
s1enA&ssed there, he held the royal army for near
osz4xs month's baeaguered in Boston-and that he
HfAigsea his firSt great military success from the
&1lx1fa That now command her capital.
4uns sorelgn writers have denied the military tai
- q Washington. Massachusetts knows better.
me Witnesses the remains Of the magnificent lines of
az<rasallatioa, twelve miles 10 circuit, In which,
ws1h raw recruits, inadequaiey supplied for the field
Hs9isent ordnance. without munitions = he held the
NsSaf iprpes closely invested for twelve months
10 hshoids eternal monuments OF his military skill
u aAe heights OF Dorchester, where, by magnificent
ueEs1eG1D combination, be earned place. Il appeal
- ske gallant chieftain, Gen. Swift) among the
Errslesl masters Of war.
4 iass French writer has said that Washington
ae~Ad not have led the French grand army of 1871
- pspdigions array moving in thirteen parallel
sssrzass. each host--led by tributary Kings and
Asrres Of hundred warsand got them In safety in
M-1Hs.a. DO pot know that any one has right 70
ert his take for granted that he who did great
AanEs with small means, would not have done pro.
ez'tenately greater with ample means. At any
-. whatever superiority may be claimed for Ma
nassn on the bare assumption that Washington
- n~ye conducted his mighty force into Russia,
nasn aedneiion must be made from that superiority
Gr ss historical fact that Napoleon himself could not
asstnet shat army out Of RUSSIA
Al 81 events, sir, Washington himself in whose
sE ipossessioIs there entered not the slightest
NzzsEze OF arrogance presumption calmly contenl-
N2ea the possibility that be might be brought into
RsusaaI conict with that dreaded Napoleon and In
Ks& belief accepted the command OF the American
mzrg in i79a. When, in expectation Of war with
~ henored revolutionary ally then distracted in her
7zzestif counsels. Washington was appointed Lieut.
31rzzzz "A title and trust which America but in a
Gp efher instance, has given TO any Of her gallant
Ban be more than once declared that, II the enemy
anvsded rs he must not be permitted 50 much as %
~ - our shores. And In letter to President
Adnna. written shortly after accepting his commits
-. - makes the significant remark, that the
4snsb with whom we have now 10 contend) have
.4sAea he practice. with great and astonishing sue
-. - appointing generals Of juvenile years to com
Mnnd their aries.'' He had every reason to suppose
aa1Ast time, and doubtless did suppose, that In the
syesa q French invasion, the armies of France
5000 have been commanded by the hero Of Arcola
- Lodi tho youngest and most successful OF these
xsseIfal generals
NJ ne occasion which has brought US together Is
1Hv Enjoyment, OF far greater importance and sig
11csnce Than any mere popular pageant. Virginia
IN Keen called, and justly the mother Of States and
a Statesmen but this is an honor which abe shares
uAA her sister republics. From Maine 10 Georgia
gy enc o. the old thirteen has sent Der children to
~ NE foundation OF new repablics in the rising
8es1; every Of the coniedeEated States has its
"a q the wise, the honored and Tie brave AMONG it,
sasarsn. Bat to Virginia alone belongs the honor Of
Ks1ng birth % the one man, whose prominence all
Hz1neHieuge without envy, In whose fame all other
shhAsze are proud as ielow-countrymen to claim
Irsioice that in cousecratIng monument to this
R1> e4d bright name. You have found an American
EssAt equal 70 It's Conception and execution Oh
ean4 be could have Witnessed this triumuhsnt aav
&sI ~ SUCCESS carry consolation TO the heart Of bis
te1esFtd p1rfpar He has left behind him a monn-
s31 y is own taste and genius net less than 10 his
nkhs1sc9s SUBJECT And. sir, when contemplate the
<<r Of this gifted artist, from its commencement 70
~ cznse when trace HIM through the earlier pro.
A1c&Db9 Of his chise the busts OF living cotempo-
nsssss the lovely dolatries Of ancient mythology,
81PsNas. Ganymede, Hebe; his maturer creations,
ne ka&tne OF Beethoven, the group for the pediment
sAs Southern wing Of the extension Of the capitol
~ Aslres q Henry and Jefferson, which adorn the
ss-zzsing platforms OF Jour great monument-when
thus rising by steady progress 70 the summit
g ~ All and his fame, in the more than imperial
IVA and face Of Washington-his true eye guiding
~ canning hand from labor to labor, and from tri-
M'npA 20 triumph. like phdias Of old, who carved
Ne Eots ana came 10 J0Fe,n can almost fancy that
~ delicate sense was oYerpowefed at last, by the
ezascendent glores Of that matchless countenance ;
sf ne vision OF the accomplished artist beholding
NJ more than the Ordinary observer under the same
euznes and llneaments Penetrating deeper into the
m5sae5ies Of expTession--rising higher with rapt
EzHs, INTO the brightest heaven Of thought and feel
n.y. md character, as they how through the portals
q sense "a revolution successfully conducted a
1.sz<ltation wisely framed Government happily
xzipistered, raying out In each divine glance. can
.sst fancy that the gifted sculptor, Like the CITED
Saw, aud, blasted with ex,ess q itrhi
flpAed his eyesin endless nisht'i = : 5
81, \ believe in moauments--I believe in them
rsrn ~ works Of art. To carve the speaking marble
% npnd the breathing bohze is one Of the noblest
eaeT4s 81 genius and taste bat a patriotic monu-
lrzs.f i iaE nober work II embodies patriotism
AzzA AID faith il gives ofm and expression to the
besA feelings OF oar nature--and while The noble
Dsek which you lave this day inangursted shall
Axzse Tie Of vifter and heats Of summer that
azzen arm shall point the unerring road to the wei.
Azer Of the country more surely than any arm OF
MsiRg hesb, and 6ercer thunder than that Of the
disAents shall cothe the neck OF the monumental
Nzs horse. and strike terror 10 the hearts Of the
szaazsss Of the Consultation snd she Union.