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NUMBER 445--NEW SERIES.
N ORWALK, CONN. TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1856.
XXXIX.---NUMBER 28.
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"BUSINESS DlREC'l‘0RY.
Union Telegraph Ofice,
G‘-czette Rooms, over F. St.John’s Store.
Messages sent to all parts of the Union with
promptness and accuracy.
Ollice'I-Iours from 8 A.M, to 9 P. M.. Sundays
excepted.
45 B. F. COAN, Operator.
JACKSON do QUINTAR D5
AMBIHITYPE nooms,
_ Over D. st N. Depot.
NOB-WALK.
I. i k e n c-s s e s
Warranted to please all Good Judges-
Dentistry.
Doctors HILL &. PITCH,
Surgical & Mechanical
Y D E N T I S T S,
Oflioo over the Store of C. J.Gruman,
NORWALK, CONN.
CHARLES Frrou.
A. HILL.
.1. I‘. POOTE,
attorney and counselor at Law,
Seasonable
DRY GOODS.
HE Subscriber would return, his thanks for
the very liberal patronage with which his
Store has been favored the year past, and hopes
by a constant attention to the wants of the
trading public and by a system of fair and hon-
orable dealing, to retain his share of trade f'or
the year ensuing. His Stock comprises at all
times a choice and varied selection of fashiona-
ble and seasonable Dry Goods, of every quality
and price. ’ He is confident that purchasers
will find every article purchased at his store,
equal in quality, and as cheap in price, as can
be obtained elsewhere. Particular attention
devoted to the selection of Cloths, Vestings,
&c., &c., for Gentlemens wear. which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
L. H. RANDLE:
NRRWALK EMPORIUMI
PROVISIONS, FRUITS.
Vegetables, Fish of All Kinds,
clams. Oysters, &c.,
As good as the market all'ords.constantly to be
found at the well known establishment of
MEEKER & OLMSTEAD.
fl‘ Goods of the above description received
daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on
the most favorable terms.
. Limo.
100 Bbls. of Lime for sale by T. L. PECK.
Timber and Lathe,
AT SOUTH NORWALK. ‘
350,000 Plastering Laths.i
50,000 Feet Pine and Spruce Timber.
10,000 Pine Pickcts just received and for
sale by THOS. L. PECK.
LUMBER! LUMBER!
ILL & HUBBELL have recently coni-
menced the Lumber Business at the old
stand lately occupied by.Mr. Charles Thomas,
and intend to keep on sale
Timber, Lath and Lime,
together with every variety of Lumber sold in
this market. We shall be happy to accommo-
date customers with any thing in our line at
M.
liberal prices. I L,
15 J, C. HUBBELL,
SPANG & BARDWELL’S
Dry Good &. clothing Store,
At Westport, Conn
HE above firm would inform the inhabitants
of Westport and vicinity, that they have
on hand a complete and extensive assortment
of DRY GOODS , READY MADE CLOTHING,
and every lcind and style of goods adapted to
Men: wear.
The Clothing and Tailoring department is
conducted by the senior partner (J. Spang,)
whose reputation as a cutter is well established.
There can always be found a better assort-
ment of Black and Col’d Cloths, Black, and
Fancy Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Kentucky J anes
Merinos, Cassimers, Linens, and Cotton Goods
oFF[cE_ 0 1731; _M_,gLL 0}; y! S S TORE for Simmer wear, than is or ever has been kept
N orwalk, Conn.
AMOS HUNT,
General Pension &. Patent Agent
And Prosecutor of Claims before
the several Departments and
the Court of Cla/t'ms.
Washington, D. C.
H. c. RANDLE,
Hats, Capsfiflllehls &. Boy's
srssw GOODS, &c., _
Ladies Furs, Gents Gloves, Canes,
'I:J'1'.i:L'bre11a.s, wc.,
No. 2 Skiddws Block.
C. J. GRUMAN,
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS, CARPETIN GS
Carriage Trimmings, Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Satinetts“ Vestings, and Tail-
or’s Trimmings, by the_ Yard,
Piece or Package.
Si-IEETINGS‘, SHIRTINGS, JEANS, BATTS AND WARP
A the lowest possible prices.
NORVVALK. CONN.
C. 81. E. K. LOGKWOOD, &. G0.
NORWALK. CONN.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Tin, Shoot Iron & Copper Wares,
AND DEALERS IN
Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery,
Britannia Porcelain and Wooden
Ware, and Kitchen Furniture
in general, Pumps, Sheet ~
Lead if Lead Pipe,
Crockery, Glass
and ‘China
Ware.
E. V. A. GHIGHESTER,
I-Iardvvare
DEALER,
NORWALK, CONN.
A. E. CAMP,
SUCCESSOR TO
JAMES sHERwooD,l'
Bookseller, Stationer &. Binder,
‘.7 Main Street, Noricallc.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
STOVES,
MANUFACTURER OF
Tin, Sheet Iron & Copper Wares,
Ifas constantly on hand a large assort-
,mm,; of general House-keeping
Furniture, at So. No9'walk,
Conn.
' Ngrwalk Post Ofiice.
Mail Closes.—WEs'r.“’l.'3-0 A. M.. 3.00, P.M. '
do do EAST, 8.30 A. n., 4.30 r. M.
do do D. & N. R. R., 8.45.
do do ' New York City, 4.30.
Due.—-D. do N R. R. 8.00 A. M.
fig,” do Wnsr, 9.30 A. M., 6.00 P. M.
do do EAs'r, 8.30 A. M., 4.45 P M.
R. A. WILLIAMS P. M.
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Wholesale and Beta”
Provisions, 5'6-2 -M” 14 and 16 ‘Mm-n'st'
. - entirely new and ex-
Hfigggihrigsfibilgigbt of goods which he
favorable terms as any_in the
ectfully invited to
will sell on as _
trade. The public are res?
call.
Norwalk, March 5th; 1355'
-BOTASH’ N°' 1’ at oI4MsrEA_D’s.
in the place.
when bought at this Establishment.
graved. -
WEs'roN, Tuesday & Saturday at 2.00 r.n.
Dealer in Groceries,
Cloth etc., is cutfree ofeharge
SPANG & BARDWELL.
Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods.
NEW SPRING STOCK !
THE Subscriber has just returned from
New York with a new Stock of Fash-
ionable Jewelry, Watches, Plated
Ware and Fancy Goods. which he offers to his
customers very cheap.
Clocks and Watches repaired.
Accordeons tuned and repaired. _
Collin Plates, Spoons, Rings, &c.,neatly en-
O S. CLARK,
cheaper than Ever
./lt the South Norwalh
GROCERY STORE.
HE Subscriber has on hand by f‘ar the Mr‘
gest and best selection of Family Groce-
ries and Provisions, to be found in South Nor-
walk, which he offers to his customers and the
public, at greatly reduced prices. His facili-
ties are such that he will be constantly receiv-
iug new and fresh supplies of goods, as the
wants of his Customers may require,which will _
always be of the best quality and sold at the
very lowest possible price, and he would re-
spectfully solicit an examination and trial of
the same. GEO. W. SMITH.
Q Land For Sale.
ABOUT eight acres of good Land, near
Main-st., one mile north of the Bridge, is offer-
ed for sale upon very reasonable terms. It is
admirably adapted for building lots, or for
gardening purposes, having a quick and rich
soil, and a large bed of vegetable mould or
compost manure, thereon; or it is well calcu-
lated for a first rate meadow. It is well fenced
and in a very eligible location. For further
particulars enquire at this Olfice. tl3
Building Moving,
3!’ CHARLES TUBES.
LL orders l'or building raising and moving-
left with the subscriber, will receive
prompt attention and be executed in the safest
and most expeditious manner.
' JOSEPH SHEPHERD,
Carriage Maker, Agent.
CASH
AID for Soap Grease,’ rancid Lard or But-
ter, tainted Pork, &c.
For Sale,
A superior quality of Soft Soap, for Cash or
exchange for Soap'Grease ; Also, on the same
terms, 100 bushels of Leached Ashes for sale
by I. HENRIETTA,
2m7 at the Norwalk Soap Factory.
BUILDING MATERIALS.
Presed &. Common Brick Lime
Cement, Calcined Plaster. Hair
and Marble Dust.
HE Subscriber having dissolved his connec'
tion with W. C. S'raEE'r, Esq. in the above
business, will continue it on his own account,
and will keep a good assortment of the above
named articles constantly on hand which will
be sold cheap for Cash.
1 CHAS. T. LEONARD.
of-W. C. Sriissr.‘
ly-ll
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Office at the (Store
New Styles. m
rfihlew Goods &. low prices.
HARLES FIELDS has now on hand as
large and varied an assortment of Gentle-
men and Ladies’ Gaiters, Boots, and Slippers,
as has ever been presented to the public in this
market. The styles are new ; the workmanship
neat and beautiful; while the material is of
the finest texture and most durable quality.-
He has some very elegant, plain and fancy
colored, Ladies Gaiters; also, Gent-‘s Patent
Leather Boots and Shoes, with an endless as-
sortment of Boys and Misses Shoes, all of which
will be sold very low for cash. The public are
are invited to call and examine his stock for
themselves. ti‘-21
Norwalk Iron Foundry.
VERY description of Cssrixc done at the
shortest notice and in the best manner,
as cheap as can be obtained at any other es-
tablishment in the State. Galvanized Chains,
furnished to order.
short notice and upon reasonable terms.
lyl 0 ALEXANDER AUSTIN.
Bugs, a sure shot, sold at the
DISPENSARY.
Chain Pumps,Iron Fence, Posts,Railings, &c.,
Patterns executed at
EEBE’S Vermin Exterminator for killing
NOIIWALK PAINTING
-—AND-—
Paper Hanging Establishment.
HE Subscriber would announce that in
connection with his House and Sign Paint-
ing, he now ‘carries on a general‘ ' 1 '
P./IPER HANGING BU SIJVESS,
and will keep constantly on hand a complete
assortment of plain and ornamental Papersfor
side walls. ceilings, halls, «kc. His establish-.
ment is one door north of Skiddy’s Block,
where he will be happy to execute ‘ all orders
in House and Sign Painting, and Paper Hang-
ing. ‘ Paints and Oils for sale, and Paint:
mixed ready for use.
GEORGE MARVIN.
Toxnlinaon
SPRING at AXLE-00..
MANUFACTURERS OF
SPRINGS &, AXL ES
BOTH GOMMONE PATENT; '
Of all kinds andsizes, '
Cannon-st., opposite 'l'omlinson’s Carriage Mcnufactory,
Bnmosronr, Conn;
ment manufactures the best articles in their
line, to be found in the market.‘ All orders
by Mail or otherwise promptly responded to,
RUSSEI. Tonmsson, Pres., S. B. Fsnousox, J n.,
Treas’r, Wu. G. Lmsaunox, Sec’y. tf34
Norwalk Saddle, Harness and
TRUNK EMPORIUM!
HE subscriber would extend his thanks to
thepublic for their liberal patronage du-
ring the last fifteen years and at the same time
express his conviction that the business expe-
rience he has acquired during so long a period
has peculiarly qualified him for judging of
the tastes and requirements of those having
occasion to patronize an extensive Saddlery
establishment. He is constantly manufactur-
ing and keeps on hand a full assortment of
Harness, of all descriptions, comprising all
kinds of Buggy, Gig, Express, Cart, Coiich,
Farm and Wagon Harness ; also, a great vari-
ety of Ladies and gentlemen’s Riding Saddles
Bridles, Martingales, Jtc. also Collars in great
variety and every style of pattern, Fly Nets,
Horsecloths, Stable Furniture, Saddler’s hard-
ware, Whips in endless variety, Trunks of all
sizes and descriptions, Valices, Carpet Bags,
Satchels, the. «lac. Allin want of any of the
above named at ticles will do well to give usa
call, as we are bound to sell our wares at sat-
isfactory prices. Orders for any kind of work
promptly executed. Repairing done neatly
and cheaply. WM. B. SWAN.
something New.
WNERS of Horses will find a new and val‘
uable invention in the way of Horse Col‘
lars, known as Briggs’ Patent Horse Collars-
In their construction they correspond exactly
to the anatomy of the Horse’s neck, and will
neither scald, bruise,or gall the animal. They
give full scope and action to the shoulder-
blade and joints, and altogether are the most
perfect application ever applied to the neck of
the Horse. They have been fully tested al-
ready, and are so constructed that they com-
mend themselves to the judgment of’ every
sensible and humane man.
Also, every variety, quality and quantity of
Harness, Saddles and Horse Equipments in
general, may be found at the Store of the
Subscriber. WM. S. JONES.
Westport, (East side the Bridge.)
Norwalk Dye Works,
Foot of Mill Hill, Norwalk, Conn.
JOHN PICKENS, practical Dyer .and Re
finisher. of Silk, Cotton, and Woolen
Goods, Of every description, begs leave to
return his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public for the many favors bestowed on
him since be commenced business at Winni-
pank, and he would now inform that he has
removed as above, and fitted up a Dye House
and Finishing Room in the most complete
manner, with all the latest improvements in
the art of Dyeing; and having given up
Coloring for the Winnipauk Company. he will
now be enabled to do his work in a manne
that cannot be surpassed by any other estab
lishment in the Country. '
Ofiices for reception and delivery of goods.
At the Dye Works, foot of Mill Hill, in the
rearof the old Bakery, and at his Residence,
Main street, Norwalk, Conn,
.11 GENTS.
Shepherd’s Bakery, Norwalk, G. H. Randle &
Brother, Winnipauk ; Mrs. Mallet, Danbury ;
Horace Lockwood, No.1 Summer-st., Stam-
ford; David Selleck, West Norwalk ; G. B.
Bristol atD. Chapman’s, Coleman’s Block,
Pittsfield, Mass.
Orders sent by Adam’s Express, or by
Waggouers, will receive prompt attention. 25
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Gentlemen’s Hats.
spurns. STYLES.
THE Subscriber is now receiving his invoi-
ces of Spring Fashions of Gentlemens
Hats, which for beauty of design and elegance
of finish, have never been surpassed. By an
ingenious improvement in their manufacture,
the Silk Hat of the Spring Fashion is as easy
upon the head as the Soft Hat. Also, Men’s
and Boys’ Gaps in endless variety; Umbrellas,
Canes, &c., with an immense assortment of
Soft Hats 01‘ every price, size, color and qual-
ity, all for sale cheap for cash, at
H. C. RANDLE’S.
P. S. Also, Agent for the sale of th Grafen-
berg Co.’s Celebrated Medicines.
U Alkaline Dentin-ic'sT —
DR. BARBOUR manufactures and keeps
constantly on hand the above preparation
for preserving. and cleansing the teeth. It is
unhesitatingly pronounced the best prepara-
tion in the market, for the purposesindicated,
by all who have ever used it. It may be had
at all the principal stores in Town. Try it.
Further Notice.
HE undersigned having extended his busi-
ness is now not only prepared to repair
and re-paint Carriages and-Wagons as usual,
but is also prepared to make the same to Or-
der. Tasteful Carriages or heavy Wagons
made_ in every style to suit the purchaser, and
at prices to suit thetimes. -
_ EDSON BEEBS.
At the establishment formerly occupied by
Charles Isaacs.
%‘ Cabinet Ware Rooms at
WESTPORT!
THE Subscriber would respectfully inform
his friendsand the public generally, that
he is still located a few doors north of the
turnpike, opposite the Store of Alva Gray,
where may be found a general assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE.
Undertaking in all its departments attended
to at the shortest notice and upon reasonable
terms. 13 ALLEN RENOUD.
Something New !
Horse shoeing and General
Blackanaithing.
wa-rnnnunv &« mmcau,
I l AVING taken their old stand, occupied
the last year by -I. Deady, would inform
their customers and the public that they are
now prepared to shoe Horses, Oxen, &c., in
such a manner as will give entire satisfaction.
They are aware of the mischief done to hor-
ses by iuexperiénccd workmen, and they are
determined that no cause of complaint shall
be found against their work. They will also
continue their general Blacksmithing busi-
ness at their old stand, where Repaiiihg, For-
ging, &c., will be done as heretofore.
Low &. Son’s.
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ACKEREL in Bbls. and half Bbls., at
0LMS'l‘EA_D’S
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or Single cake, at
KNAPP 4.: I-YNES.
" Old Brown Winsor Soap by the gross, Doz.,
It is acknowledged that the above Establish
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Tribute to the memory otflono
Charles Sumner.
“Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor, if they
be done to us, to :ufl'er them is valor too."
Resisted unto blood‘ striving against iiin.—Hebrew5
12th, Am.
,Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slow
his brother. And wherefore slow be him? Because his
‘orumworh were evil, and his brother’s rtghteirus.-_—1_st
John, 3:1, 12th. ‘ ' '-
Whilé the South is in tribute: bringing,
Taber‘ son of “chivalry,” ’
And goblot,'a‘nd canes, and pitcher I ’
Reward his *- gallantry.”
The North would yield her quota too,
In uorthier ofering,
To one she proudly. calls her son,
Whose ptaiul Time shall sing.
Oh i noble Sumner, on that brow
That did “Comm” vengeance feel,
There lingers but 3 halo now,
The first great martyr-’s seal 1
lt telleth that in troublouo times,
When brave hearts failed and feared,
Thou would’st not to oppression bow,
With conscience buely neared.
But with reaistless eloquence,
That only Right can give,
Thou didst o’erwhelni each false pretence,
That bade i. Monster live !
There is a peerless majesty,
In courage true like thine,
That makes the principle within,
Seem god-like and divine I
And it is such—a holy spell-
Will ever hollow Right,
'Aud they who plead Truth’: honors well,
Wear laurels fadeless bright.
They need no goblet, pitcher, cane,
Should to their shrine be brought,
But incense of the heart and brain,
The pitch wreaths of Thought.
Oh I noble Sumner, still plead on
For Truth and Liberty,
And ’tlll the victory is won,
Tr-uth’s God will stand by thee.
Right mutt prevail, for right is strong,
Immortal as the soul ;
Yes, it must triumph over wrong,
And all the world control.
Till He who reigns in righteousness,
The glorious Prince of Peace,
The humblest race of man shall bless,
And bid oppression cease. -
Till then, oh I noble heart, plead on,
Our prayers go up for thee ;
And where a fadeless crown is won,
Bright shall thy laurels be I
A Prrluonim Asp Lo:-an or Tam: Horton.
From Mat-kellar’s “.Droppm'ngsfrozn the Heart.”
Let us sit down and talk together-
Let’s sit down and talk together
Of the things of olden day,
When we, like lambkins loosed from tether,
Gaily ti-ipp’d along the way.
Time has touched us both with lightness,
Leaving furrows here and there,
And tinging with peculiar brightness
Silvery threads among our hair.
Let's sit down and talk together ;
Many years away have passed,
And fair and foul has been the weather,
Since we saw each other last.
Many whom we loved are living
In a better world than this ;
And some among us still are giving
Toil and thought for present bliss.
Let’s sit down and talk together ;
Though the flowers of youth are dead,
The ferns still grow among the heather,
And for us their fragrance shed.
Life has thousand blessing in it
Even for the aged man ;
And God has hid in every minute
Something we may wisely scan. -
l.et’s sit down and talk together ;
‘ Boys we wére—we now are men ;
We meet awhile, but know not whether
We shall meet to talk again.
Parting time has come ; how fleetly
Speed the moments when their wings
Are fann’d by breathing: issuing sweetly
From a. tongue that never stings.
T
Ml8®%l.l’..llNY..
AN ORATION.
Delivered before the Washington Asso-
ciation of Lancaster, .Pa., on the 4th
of July, 1815.
BY JAMES BUCHANAN, ESQ.
(Now the Democratic nominee for the Presi_
dency.) -
Tninrv-Nina years ago, upon this day
we were declared an independent peo-
ple. at that time the continental Con-
gress burst asunder, the chains which
bound them to Great Britain, and re-
solved to be free, or to perish in the at-
temp. Upon that day, they presented
to the world a spectacle of wisdom and
firmness which has never been excelled.
To make a proper estimate of their
conduct, we must take into view, the
.then situation of this country, compared
with that of our country. On the one
side, the armies of Great Britain were
numerous and veteran ; they were led
by commanders who had acquired mili-
tary reputation in every climo; they
were supported and furnished with every
implement of warby a nation whose
wealth has, upon different occasions. pur-
chased the services of all the crowned
heads of Europe. On the other side,
our armies were small and unacquain-
led with military discipline; our offi-
cers were destitute of experience; and
we were so miserably poor, that our
brave soldiers were not more than half
clothed, and their winter marches, over
the frosty ground which they were de-
fending, could be tracked by the blood
that flowed from their naked feet.
But even these were not the only
disadvantages under which we labored.
Whilst our enemy invaded us from with-
out, the torch of discord and of treason
was lighted up within. When Inde-
pendence was declared, the mother
country lied a powerful party through-
'out all the middle States, and many ad-
herents in every other part of the Union.
Dreadful, therefore, was the responsi-
bility of that Congress, l-lad not ‘victo-
ry carried their banners, their names
would have been cursed by the people
of this country as the promoters of a des-
tructive civil war, whilst their blood
would have flowed on the scaffold as a
sacrifice to appease the spirit of British
vengeance. In ‘this awful situation,
whilst the dark cloud of destruction
peered ready to burst upon them, they
declared to the world our Independence.
They thollghl that
One day, one hour of virtuous liberty,
Was worth 1 whole eternity of bondage.
Evei-lastiughonor to their names ! The
gratitude of a free people will forever
hollow their memory.
It is not my intention, at this time, to
give you a narrative of those glorious
events of the revolutionary war which
led tothe recognition of our independ-
ence, by Great Britain and by the world.
They have been the subject of so many
orations, and of such general interest,
that they are familiar to every mind.-
The present oration shall contain a short
historical sketch of the most prominent
action of the party now in action in this
country, [the Democratic party] and
their consequences; and also an inquiry
concerning the course which sound poli-
cy dictates that the government of the
United States should pursue in the future
The importance of those subjects, al-
though not strictly connected with the
celebration of this day, will, I trust, be
their apology to every mind.
There was a powerful FACTION in the
United State: opposed to the adoption
of the Federal Constitution. The in-
dividuals of which it was composed,
were called anti federalism. and were
thefounder: of the Democratic party.
They gloried in setting themselves in or.
ray against our present admirable form
of government. The authors ofthis op
position were chiefly DEMAGOG-HES, who
might have risen to the head of a state
faction, but who felt conscious that their
talents would be eclipsed, when the lu-
miuaries of the United States should be
collected around the General Govern-
ment. To gratify than ambition, they
wished that the country should contin-
ue divided into a number of petty state
sovereignties without any eflicient gov-
ernment for their control. This they
desired, although they had the example
of ancient Greece before their eyes, and
well knew, the clashing interests of the
states and their mutual. jealousies, kept
alive by alliances with different foreign
nations, would have made this country a.
perpetual theatre of contention and civil
war, until it had fled for refuge into the
arms of despotism. They therefore
sounded the alarm throughout the Un.
ion against the federal coustition. They
predicted ruin to the state government
and to-the liberties of the people, from
the powers given to the general govern-
ment.- By these means they succeeded
in alarming the fears of many good men
and inducing them to believe, that gov-
ernment, which is now the paladium of
their safety, would be the instrument of
their destruction. Notwithstanding their
desperate efforts the constitution was
adopted, and Washington was elected
President.
It might have been supposed that these
factionaries would have been awed into
silence by his wisdom and virtue. This
was not the case. The opposition which
they had given to the federal government
was now transferred to its administra-
tion. At first, indeed, the voice of cal-
umiry dared only to wisper against
Washington and his measures, but are
long it was heard in thunder.
When the French revolution commen-
ced, it was hailed by the people of this
country, generally, as the dawn of ra-
tional liberty in Europe. But when in
its progress, it had become the destruc-
tion of religion and morality--when
thousands of citizens were daily senten-
ced to death and butchered, without tri-
al and without crime-when all the hor-
tors of anarchy were poured out upon
that devoted country at home—and At-
tila-like it had become the scourge of
God to foreign nations; the Washing-
tonian party began to entertain fears of
its result, and thought it necessary to
stem the torrent of French influence,
which was rapidly overflowing our coun-
try. To this duty they were imperious-
ly called, as it was not only in theory
one of the avowed objects of that gov-
ernment to spread revolutionary princi-
ples over the whole world, but they had
actually attempted to sow the seeds of
rebellion throughout the United States.
True to their original principles and
first love, the democratic party of that
day become more the friends of the
French, As may nacAni.: none -rm: EN-
EMIES of socuii. canes. When the proc-
lamation of neutrality was issued by
Washiugton—that proclamation which
is now almost universally admitted to
have been the salvation of our country
that proclamation which . impartially
placed England and France upon the
same footing, and laid open the com-
merce of the world to America, they
were enraged that we had not entered
into an alliance with the French Repub-
lie, and waged war, under their banners
against the human race. But when the
treaty of peace, with England, common-
ly called Jay's treaty. was ratified by
Washington torrent: of personal abuse
were poured out by the democratic par-
tyupon his head. They ophnly char-
ged the father of his country with an
intention of destroying his own belov.
ed qfsprtng. 'l‘o such a pitch of in-
gratitude were they carried, av rum:
mAaoi.icAI. PASSIONS, that they dared
publicly, and without the slightest foun-
dation, 'ro Accusi: mm or snciurrnr rur-
rmo nis HAND into the treasury like a
felon, and appropriating, without au-
thority, the money of the nation to his
own individual use. That man, the
vigor of whose youth had been worn
out in those splendid military achieve-
ments which made our country indepen-
dent. and whose age and experience had
been devoted to the creation and organ-
ization of the federal govemInent—thut
man who had never received one farth-
ing more of the public money than what
he had expended in the public service
was accused of being a base peculator of
the public treasure. During this cruel
persecution his noble mind felt sensibly
the stings of his countrymen’s ingrati-
tude. In the bitterness of his soul he
complained that he had been abused, to
use his own emphatic language, in "such
exaggerated and indecent terms, as
could scarcely be applied to a Nero-—a
notorious delaulter-or even to a com-
mon pick-pocket.”
What must be our opinion of an op-
position, when passions were so dark
and malignant as to be gratified in en-
deavoring to blast the character and em-
bitter the old age of Washington '2 Af-
ter thus persecuting the saviour of his
country, now out rue DEMOCRATIC rim-
rv man ro cAr.r. rnsnsntvxs ms Discl-
PLIS.
But no opposition could divert the
steady soul of Washington from its pur-
pose. He had digested in system of pol-
icy, which he sleadily pursued,amid the
storms of faction. His successor inof-
fice, for the most part, walked in’ his
footsteps. To continue at peace, a na-
tion must be ready for war, was a max.
im by which the federal administrations
were constantly directed. Under their
auspices, therefore, public credit was
well established, as the best means of
public defence. The debt of the revo-
lutionary war was founded, and moder-
ate taxes were imposed. A navy was
built for the pi-otectionof commerce.—
We considered all nations equally, in
War as enemies, in peace as friends; and
therefore a strict neutrality towards all
nations were preserved. It would be
impossible to enumerate every wise
measure of the Washingtonian adminis-
trations; suflice it to say, that during
their continuance, the prosperity of this
country was unexampled - in the annals
of time. The dreams of "fancy were al-
most realized. Cities rose up as if by
magic throughout our country, and
wealth flowed in upon us from all, na-
tions. The wilderness yielded to the
hand of agriculture, and fields loaded
with the richest harvests covered those
gloomy forests, where wild beasts, but
a few years before, had used to roam.——
Happy, indeed, were those people, had
they but known their own happiness.—-
Notwithstauding their prosperity, fac-
tiou still continued to rage and to in-
crease. The possession of power was
the end of the opposition, about the
means they were regardless. Their
leaders pretended to tender solicitude
for the welfare of the people. Their
voices were loud in favor of publi
economy, and against a navy, an army
and taxes. Although France had wan-
tonly captured a number of our vessels
without cause, had actually demanded
tribute from us, and had threatened our
country with invasion, and with the
dreadful fate of Venice, if it were not
paid; although she had twice refused to
recognize our ministers, who went sup-
plicnting for peace, they were opposed
to raising an army or a navy for our de-
fence. After an army had been raised,
notwithstanding it was commanded by
Washington, and destined against a for-
eign enemy, they loudly expressed their
apprehension, that it was intended to
destroy our republican form of Govern-
ment, substitute monarchy in its stead.
The taxes necessary for its support, af-
forded them a fresh theme of declamation.
By means such as these, they succeeded
so well in their endeavors, that they at
length became the majority of the na-
tion, and got its destinies placed in their
hands. How they have used their pow-
er, it will now be my endeavor to show.
They began with the destruction of
the Navy. It had been supposed by the
federal administrations, that a navy was
our-‘best defence. From the locality of
our country, and from the nature of such
a force, they knew that it would be pe-
culiarly calculated to protect our shores
from foreign invasions, and to make us
respected by the nations of the world ;—
like a standing army. guaranteeing our
liberties. It was also foreseen by them,
that without a navy, our commerce
would be exposed, as a rich temptation,
to the avarice of all nations; and in con-
sequence of our weakness, we would be
subjected to constant insults and injuries
upon the ocean, without the power of re-
sistence. It had, therefore, been their
policy. gradually to erect a navy. and
they had built a great number of vessels
at the time when the first democratic ad-
ministration came into power.
‘At that moment the scene changed.—
They had promised the people an ex-
emption from taxes, and unless they could
perform, their popularity was in danger.
They did not hesitate what course to
pursue. THEY IMMEDIATELY soLn oun
NATIONAL snirs—-rum: msAnrus:n rue
COUNTRY-Ll-EFT coirusace uuraorscrrn
AND mvrrr-zn INSULT AND iiuusrics rnon
ABROAD, that the might not be under the
necessity of imposing atrifling tax, and
thereby injuring their popularity at home.
Thanks be to Providence the delusion
upon this subject has vanished, and their
conduct now appears in its proper light
before the public. The little remnant
of that navy, which had been fondly
cherished by Washington and his adhe-
rents, but which was decpieed by the
patriots of the present day, has risen tri.
umphant above its enemies at home, and
has made the proud mistress of the
ocean tremble. The people are nowcon.
vinced that a navy is their best defence.
The democratic administration next
declared war against commerce. They
were not Iatisfied with depriving it of
the protection of a navy, but they acted
as though they had determined upon
its annihilation. At a time, when the
nations of Europe were convulsed by
dreadful wars, the United States being
neutral, and when the consequence there-
of, all our native Moductious were in
greatest demand, and the carrying trade
presented to our merchants in rich har-
vest‘ in every quarter of the globe, they
shut up our parts by embargoes and im-
portation laws. By these means, the
streams of wealth, which were flowing
in to our national treasury and into our
country from the thousand fountains of
commerce, were suddenly dried up.-
These acts of parricides gave an instan
taneous and a dreadful blow to our pros-
perity. The voice of’ business was no
longer heard in our cities. The stillness
of death pervaded eiich street. Dejec-
iion and despair sat upon each man's
countenance. The newspaper: of the
day, instead of being filled with arrivals
from abroad, and sales of merchandise,
teemed with bankruptcies. And our
ships laid up to rot, as melancholy mon-
uments of the weak and wicked policy
of our government.
-Who that had witnessed these things
cannot observe the hand of the Corsican
despot, like that dreadful hand upon the
wall of the Babylonish monarch, writing
out destruction. Who can avoid believ-
ing that Bonaparte was the source of
this policy, and that it was intended to
operate in unison, with his continental
system. It might perhaps be unwar-
rantable to asseri that our administration
were actually corrupted by France; but
that their politics were biased by a warm
and improper partiality for that country
there can be no doubt.
[?- 'l.‘ime-will not-allow me to enu-
merate all the other wild and wicked
projects of the Democratic administra-
tion. Suffice it to say, that after they
had deprived us of the means of defence,
by destroying our navy and diebanding
our army ; after they had taken away
from us the power of re-creating them,
by ruining commerce, the great source
of our national and individual wealth;
after they had, by refusing the Bank of
the United States a continuation of its
charter, embarrassed the financial con-
cerns of the Government, and with-
drawn the only universal paper medium
of- the country from circulation; after
the people had become unaccustomed to
and of course, unwilling to bear taxation
and without money in the Treasury, they
rashlyplunged us iutoa war with a na-
tion more able to do us injury than any
other in the world. What was the
dreadful necessity for this desperate
measure? Was our country invaded’!
No. Were our liberties in danger? No
Was it to protect our little remaining
commerce from the injuries it sustained
by the orders in council? No. Com-
merce was not such a favorite and the
merchants wished for no war on that ac-
countgfi
Besides, if the existence of the orders
in council had been its true cause, after
their repeal, our country would have ac-
cepted the olive branch which was of-
fered by Eugland What then was the
cause? The one for which we profes-
sed to draw the sword and risk our all,
was to determine an abstract question
of the law of nations, concerning which
an opinion difl'erent from that of our ad-
ministration, was held by all Europe, to
decide whether a man can expatriate
himself or not. In the decision of this
question our administration pretended to
feel a deep interest. The greater part
of those foreigners, who would have
been aflected by it, had long been their
warmest friends. They had been one
of the great means of elevating the
present (Democratic) ruling party, and
it would have been ungrateful for that
party to have abandoned them.
Superficial observers may suppose this
to have been the real source of the war
but whoever will carefully and impar-
tially examine the history of our coun-
try, will find its true origin to have been
far different. it took its rise from the
over-weaning partiality which the Dem-
ocratic party have uniformly shown for
France, and the consequent hatred
which they felt against her great adver-
sary, England. To secure this foreign
feeling has been the labor of their lead-
ers for more than twenty years, and
well have they been repaid for their
trouble, for it has been one of the princi-
pal causes of introducing and continu-
ing them in power immediately before
the war, THIS FOREIGN INFLU-
ENCE had completely embodied itself
with every political feeling of a majori-
ty of the people, particularly in the
West, its voice was heard so loud at
the seat of Government, that the Presi-
dent was obliged either to yield to its
dictates, or to retire from oflice. The
choice in this alternative was easily
made by a man (Madison)-whopreferred
his private interest to the pablic good.
We were, therefore, hurried into war
utterly unprepared.
What has been its result? Exactly
what every reasonable man expected at
its commencement. We . declared our
intention ofconquering Canada; wheth-
er for the purpose of annexing it to the
United States or of compelling our ene-
my toyield the doctrine of impress-
ment, is immaterial to the present ques-
tion. Instead of conquering it, we have
ourselves been invaded in every quarter,
and the best blood of our country .has
streamed in defence of our soil. The
very capital of the United States, the
lofty temple of liberty, which was reared
and consecrated by Washington, has
been abandoned to its fate by his de-
generate successor,(Madisou) who ought
to have shed his last drop of blood in
its defence. ,
After the (Democratic) administration
had entered upon the war, instead of
coming forward with man|y- confidence
and taxing the people for its support,
they barely shrunk from their duty, in
order to maintain their popularity, and
adopted the ruinous system of carrying
on the contest by borrowing money.--
What were the effects of this policy?
Does not every man in the country
know, was it even disguised by the ad-
ministration, that the United States
would. in a short time, have become
bankrupt, had not peace been conclu-
ded '! Thanks to Heaven. that we have
obtained peace,‘bad and disgraceful as it
is; otherwise, the beautiful structure of
the federal government, supported
be the same feeble hands, might
have sunk like the ‘capitol into ruins.
This system of anticipating our reve-
nue has left an immense load of debt
upon the country, the payment of which
will be a grievous burden, not only up-
on us but on posterity. This burden has
more heavily upon our country than up-
on any other part of the union; on ac-
count of our numerous and extensive
distillories. ‘The ‘late additional duty
imposed upon whiskey has ‘ almost des-
troyed ifs manufacture. In its conse-
quences it has not only affected the dis-
tillers, but it has given a severe blow
upon the prosperity of this country
generally.
Whilst the distilleries were in active
operation, the cattle and the grain found
a good and ready market at home. The
balance of trade was greatly in our fa-
vor, and wealth was rapidly diffusing it-
self throughout our coun;y_ Bu; Con.
gress, by imposing a tax upon the arti-
cle more grievous than it was able to
bear, have destroyed the very revenue
which they intended to raise, This ins-
tance, among many others of a similar
nature, shows how totally destitute are
our present rulersof wisdom and fore-
sight, even upon subjects immediately
regarding the pecuniary interest of the
government. '
These are not the only evils conse-
quentpipon that timid and time-serving
policy. It has embarrassed the govern-
ment-iao much, that it ‘must be a long
time indeed before we can dare again to
go to war with any powerful nation,
even for the maintenance of our dearest
rights. All these evils would, in a great
cient independence in the administration
to have imposed moderate taxes at the
commencement. of the contest. The
credit of the nation would then have
continued good, and we might have
avoided the painfiiflspectacle of seeing
the public stock sold in the market, at
an enormous discount, and greedy spec-
ulators enriching themselves by its pur-
chase, at the expense of the toil and
sweat of the honest yeomanry of our
country.
Instead of exempting seamen sailing
under our flag from impressment by the
war, we have altogether relinquished
that principle; because it is a well es-
tablished truth in the" law of nations,
that if war he waged by one country
against another for e specified claim,
and the treaty which terminated the
contest, is silent upon that subject, it is
forever abandoned. Thus the govern-
ment haveat last yielded the very point
for the maintenance of which they pro-
fessed to go to war. after having expen-
ded nearly $200.000.000.
We have not only not obtained by
the war anything which we were taught
to expect, but we have lost many valua-
ble privileges. All the numerous rights
and advantages guarantied to us by Jays
treaty have been relinquished. Nays
we have not only been compelled to
conclude a treaty which does not con-
tain one solitary stipulation in our favor
except that there shall be peace; but
which unsettles the boundaries of our
country, and leaves to the decision of
commissioners, whether we shall longer
retain a part of our own territory, which
we have held in quiet possession for
more than twenty years.
But notwithstanding our immense na-
tional debt, which, if the war had con-
tinued, would soon have resulted in na-
tional bankruptcy; notwitiistanding all
our property, even the very necessaries
of life have been taxed heavily; not-
withstanding we have not obtained a.
single object which we had in view at/‘
the,cominencement of the contest, but
have lost many valuable privileges ; not-
withstanding our country has been in-
vaded in every quarter, and the capitol
of the United States has been laid in
ashes by a marauding party of the ene-
my; this has been called a glorious
war. Glorious it has been, in the high-
est degree to the American character ;
but disgraceful in the extreme to the
administration. .When the individual
States discovered that they were aban-
doned by the general government, whose
duty it was to protect them, the forti-
tude of their citizens arose with their
misfortunes. The moment we were in-
vaded, the genius of freedpm inspired
their souls. They rushed upon their
enemies with a hallowed fury. which
the hireliug soldiers of Britain could
never feel. They taught our foe that
the soil of freedom would always be the
grave of its invaders. " -
But do the administration, who involv-
ed us in the last unnecessary war, de-
rive any credit from their exertions '2-—
Certainly not. They were the sponta-
neous efforts of the country, undirected
by the government. The militia who
were chiefly engaged in these glorious
conflicts, were often without pay and
without comfortable clothing. The
dreadful situation of the country compel-
led them to abandon their families and
the sweets of domestic life, without any
previous warning, to defend places which
were left utterly unprotected by their
proper guardians—-places which ought
to have been ready for a siege, at the
commencement of the contest. As well
might Ferdinand the 7th of Spain, who
was shot in his kingdom, but who was
nomiuallv king claim the glory of res-
cuing his country from the armies of
France as our government take to itself
the credit of expelling our invaders.
When we turn our attention to the
regular army which were peculiarly un-
der the direction of the national govern-
ment, what, do we discover? During _
the first year of the war, that year in
which it was to have closed with glory,
that year within which our triumphant
banners were to have floated upon the
walls of Quebec, and all Canada was to
have been ours, the year in which that
province was left unprotected, and the
forces of our enemy were employed, in
Europe, it experienced nothing but a
continuation of degradation and defeat.
Is there an American on the floor of this
House, who has blushed for his country
a thousand times, during that disgraceful
year. Until all the general officers who
had been appointed for political purpo-
ses, aud entrusted with the command at
the commencement of the contest, were
disgraced ; and until others had fought
themselves into credit and into notice, all
our battles ended in defeat.
During the last year of the war, the
regular army, under their new comman-
ders retrieved their lost character and
performed prodigies of valor ; but unfor-
tunately, oil account of the impotence of
the government, they fought against such
fearful odds that they were hardly able
even to defend our northern froutier.—
Indeed, so dreadful was the situation of
our country, for some time previous to
the close of the contest, that the occa-
sional splendid exploits of our heroes,
like the gleams of lightning in a dark
and tempestuous night, only added new-
horrors to the surrounding gloom. They
only served to show us what brilliant
exertions our country might have made,
had we been governed by men who
were capable of properly collecting and
directing its resources.
But peace has again returned to bless
our shores. Again Commerce, who has
for years been weeping over the misfor-
tunes of our country, begins to smile.—-
Again we stand neutral towards all the
Duropean powers. VVhat then should
be the political conduct of our country
in the future '3 Precisely to pursue the
political maxims adopted by Washington
We ought to cultivate peace with all
nations. by adopting a strict neutrality
not only of conduct but of sentiment.—
We ought to make our neutrality res-
pected in an attitude of defence. We
ought forever to abandon the wild pro-
ject of a philosophic visionary, [J effer-
son l] ofletting commerce protect itself.
For its protection we ought to increase
our navy. We ought never to think of
embargoes and non-intercourse laws
without abhorreuce. We ought to use
every honest exertion to turn out of
measure, have been prevented by suffi-
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