Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 5, Vincennes, Knox County, 2 March 1822 — Page 2

Here is a lesson for ihe ambition 9 here tno patriot dedgiits to team, it teaches the wide difference between the glory Sc happiness of generation of ficeincn and that of mere personal, and momenury aggrandizement. It shews that the honest applause of free citizens is the soul ono-iling object, and sure reward, ot virtuous ambiti n A nile the reward, it not the object of the other, can only manifest, like the ruins of t arthage dis giaceful, or fallen splendour. Many warrio.s, iikc Cxar and Pomnev on the

present situation of our country oxem-' names and influence individual and pub-1 present with peace and plenty, and ccn:

p.inea. nut to enaoie us to juugc ana appreciate the blessings vc enjoy and stiil more correctly to appreciate the services of Washington, let us pause, and take a cursory view of other countries and people compared with our own. Look through the immense continents of Asia and Africa, and where is learn

ing, or liberty to be found ? Some missi-

utary schools at Bengal & Sierra Leone,

lie 1 ignis have been often disregarded, tent smiling around us,in a country where Yet since his dav there have been men, "we call no man master upon eailh," it

who protcssed but did not practice re- requites an effort ot patriotism to submit pubiicanism, to inculcate a different doc- to be instructed but our citizens lccaltrine, i hey contended belore the pre- ling to mind the hcioism displayed at sent happy erea, I mean before the two Tippicanoe, will seek to learn, and susleading parties of democrat' and fed- tain the gallant character so nobly accrai" become amalgamated in the present quired. At this moment the duration of administration, that party spirit was ne- peace is uncertain although the come-

ccssury that it imparted watchfulness to

public officers tha; it served to promote

arc an we know ot tne tormer 01 tne

Utter, alas, we can find nothintr. Egypt, enquiryand that it prevented the politi-

bl dy plains ot Pharsaha. competing tor I the tountain head of letters and of genius, cal pond trom becoming stagnant and cor-

in; misery ot the world or like Uuun-1 is now ruled by tanatacism, and over- rupt. IJut our own experience, and the apane, fighting for the mattery of Eu-1 spread by the darkest ignorance. The examples ot other nations, have proved

iuj ., un,ouic it nowni u oniy lor conqm 1 -1 same uescenuants ot nam, under little 100 pianny uy uie ucsuiaiing ravages

in-c each other, 01 subjugating nations. I more controul than the sand on their de-; committed under its banners, that it meDuriiig a few splendid years such men I erts before the hurricane, breathe under ! vitably leads to intollerable evils, more ...... . . ; 1. 1 2. .1.1 1 1 . f r !il - iT" . V. -' 11 1

may a we cvtjry nation oneaiui uui m 1 tne vne uespotlsm Ot nominal Chieitains ' man somcieni 10 counieruaiance an sucn the end. they often become Friendless I and are sold and sent to every clime -! arguments. Many of my auditors may

stnpt of imperial power, and cut off from I he wall that defied Persian valor has I be able to call to mind the feuds, and agi

all the endearing sympathies ot our na- I mouldered into dust and even the city' tations which hae been nurtured and ture, the) aie sometimes inurned alive, or I of Babyion has disappeared. We find! matured by the dcamon of party atone

exiid to a rock; die, and are only re I Lurope divided into many states and go- period 111 some ot the states, the name ot

me nbercd for ihe ruin they cngendeied I vernmcnts, whose interest and language, "democrat," or "federalist," would inca-

u like trees on fue by lightning with I are dissimilar, and prognosticate a melan- pacitute the most honest St capable in the . t i n - it 1 &f e i i I 11 . . 1 i?.t 1 ........ i-- . i

cincriai name, Kinoieu mey arc ct oiav 1 c.noiy uestiny, in ner political norizon, eyes ui uic upposue pany anu sonic ated " This often is and always ougnt to I there is not one azure spot to cheer the mongst us may have witnessed how fed-

be, the fate of sinister ambition. While I patriot. The land of our forefathers, in ing and friendship are annihilated, and

the course pursued by Washington, has widen some of us were born the coun- honest men hurried away by its pernisecured to his memory tne love and ad- trv of Hampden and Sydney, persecutes : cious and delusive influence. President nrir tiio 1 of manki d given to it fame e- liberty abroad while her subjects at Jefferson appeared disposed to quench ten. a; as creation, and it is to be hoped, home boast of their own, although op- the flame, when in accordance with the provided for his everlasting abode, a resi- pressed by debt and corruption. France, , mandates of Washington, he declared

deuce in the highest mansion of the hea- I exhausted by false ambition, and wild in- i 44 we arc all federalists we are all rcpub .. I . 1 it i I I : 1 , : 1 1 . r . 1

cns 1 lemperance is now m leauintr siijims.-nv.aua oui 11 ourncu too neiccaimai

dreaming of the imaginary splendour of day to be extinguished. The glory of ac-

Btiinoim: himself of the almost unlimited times past. Spain is improving ; but , compiishmg its extirpation is due to the

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lift 1 I t . 1 .l

p wer w ith which he was inves.ed, I ' u,a,,u 13 u u, au "y ,ltt,7'

W t- 'imrton returned a private citizen to norne 01 tne aesars. is overcome oy oes-

i-." i ! r .1. 1 f

Mount Vernon, where he had been but pousm, anu mamiesis a uisrcgaru ior

i . i r i ,

twico duruur the war once on his pas eorrect principles m morais orguvcin.

fiae to the sieire of Y rk and airain on ,nen The Ottoman slave is now murd

his return from the captuie of Cornwal- orinS the superstitious Greek, and the

irii r .i i i . T.i- i'i

lis. .le im.nediatclv resumed his lorn? I neK1 ol caramon, ano ine strait oi i ner

susno.tided occupations, repaired the rav- ,M0P ls? urc commanded by an iron seep-

ages committed during his long absence,

and us extensive possessions were soon

resioied to order. Hut m private con

cerns his soul was not absorbed he did not t'orget out country in his retirement.

H' soon saw with g'it f, that many of the

st.t'.es vttre neglecting their federal du

ties making conflicting regulations

generating disu dat and almost prostra

ting the riehts of property tie also saw

the faith of the nation violated to he pa

triotic army whose murmuring he had

appeased The good & the wise throughout all the states, feared the consequences of this state of things and Washington joined them in strongly urging a convention from the. several state-s, to correct these accumulating eils. Fortunately for our country, their recommendation was adopt d. The august assemblage ot fttites nen met in convention Washington presided and from their wisdom cmanaud the unequalled constitution which now ru's 'hese United States But vain vas tiwj adoption of a constitution unless the n ition by a wise and firm administration, deri ed relief from the evils b) which they were divided. Where was to be found that weight of character, that love of country, that purity, that solid wisdom, tauUt in the schools of trial and adversity, suth iv nt to co troul confl ct-

Ing passions which threatened to annihi

late social order I Where but in the di m, the pious, spotless Washington? Ye theretoi e fin. i him again called to public life by the nua'd .ious voire of his coun

try, to fill the station of first chief magittra'.e of the regenerated republic He

tie.

' I is true those nations had originally, to contend with many Calamities from which the U. States were exempt. The god of nature peopled America with white men, in an age of civilization when she had a choice of her habits, and laws from

the best examples But to what an ex tent has this u land of Washington. c sky of Franklin" improved upon them ? contrast our situation at this moment, with

theirs. Here, wc art free, our rights both civil and religious, guarded by a code of just and impartial laws we afford a home to the homeless, and a refuge to the oppressed a field for honest enterprise, both mental and bodily, with honor and encouragement to the meritouous equal rights sit enthroned upon thealta of justice, and no titled or fictitious greatness can overcome the authority of the public voice. i bus situated, progressively improving in all the means of moral and politi

cai excellence, our country moves as

Washington disired it should on an ele vated orb, giving life, vigor, and happi

ness, to every sphere of human industry.

The contrast in prospective is still grea

ter, for it wt continue to practice on the

principles of Washington, and be guid

ed by his advice, who can set bounds to the prosperity to which our country is

ascending ?

Her reputation like his own, is not confined to the negative praise of being fiee

trom stain, it is brilliant with glory like

him she not only respects the rights of

others, but causes others to respect her

present administration of the general government and the good sense of the people at large. President Monroe was elevated to that station when the storm ol party rage had abated when the nation had enjoyed a lair opportunity of du.y appreciating party professions and had become almost sick of party turmoil. A soldier of the rev olution, his politicks had been formed in the school of experience and his first act conciliated the adverse

partizans He made a tour of the coun

dy now playing by the monarchs ot Eu

rope is much more pleasing tophilanthropy than former scents of carnage. Wo have too much reason to think that the mutual fears, which led to the mutual declaiations, ol the nick i.amed. -Holy alliance will not lead to the universal peace dreamt of by the good Abbe St. Pierre, but die with Buonaparte who excited them if so, the picscnt comedy will serve only as aptclude to nevr tiadgcdics, which may produce changes materially affecting ourselves. What then should be our duty as c itizen soldieis? universal history can answer the question. It furnishes us so few examples of

governments iounded on the reasonable wishes and proposing the leal happiness of mankind, that wc cannot be loo solicitous for the safety of ouis. On this point you will pardon my candor remembering that the example of Washington points to the course 1 have recommended, and will serve you for instructions in every situation of life 'tis an example that shews, the uniform sacrifice ot every selfish passion, to patriotism, and to duty. J'ut to dwell more particularly in his sentiments the picsent occasion will not permit. Soon after liis retirement from the presidential chair, a difference of a serious nature took place with the rulers of Fiance, under the presidency of Adams. J his caused a small navy to be cquiped immediately, which soon affoided sulcty to our commerce, and glery to our flag, and laid the foundation of our picscnt navy, which has caused liberty to -'walk like a god on the waves." 1 ranee hav

ing menaced us, preparation become no

try along the seaboard, and through the . Hey, and the voice of the nation airain

obeyed tne call, and asisted by the cou- j own. Only a few years since she emer-

rage and the wisdom of the nation in con- ged from a second contest with Britain

gres, his administration soon revived the in which the splendor of her arms, and

dro pmg spit its ol the states, and restored ) the thunder ot her ships, have extended

ha oiony, confidence, and prosperity her name, and that of her Pike, and Law i T i r

P.;.Tt. tvitirma hnhnh? m it h nonnUh. retire, ano jacKson, and Harrison, and

nrieoi a chinge so sudden, and so grand, and tneir respect was manifested. At home there was not a corner of the union so ii Tiio e, to which the happy effects of the gvji nuient did not extend. When his first pt evidential term expired, Wash iiitginn wis re-elected, and at length, his g.;eo,id 'crm ab ut to end seeing the nation safe b, the firm establishment of a free, v ise and eoergttic government at pe co with a I na ions, prosperous and respected, he rejoiced that it was in his

Decatur, and many others, to meet that

of Washington in the remotest corners of

the world

Out national happiness and renown, arc

not however buiit upon the decline, or

downfall, of otner nations as philanthro

phists we pray for their happiness, at the same time will continue sedulously watchful to preserve our own. Wash

ington whose fame like eternity, has no

limits, in his tarewell address, distinctly

intcrioi visited and was received by

both parties and invariably declared

limsclf free of party prejudices and pre

dilections. His public and nrivate acts

vince, have demonstrated the sincerity of

th? declaration and a bright page in the

history ot his administration, will record the glorious consequences.

In that inestimable farewell address Washington tells us also, uto avoid the

necessity of overgrown military establish

ments He goes on to say that 4ur u-

nion ought tube the main prop ot our libel ty" and that 'thc love of the one ought to endear to us the preservation of

the other. We all know that the ereneral

government have acted most rigidly upon thiswise injunction the military rstablishment has been reduced to a mere skeleton of its former bulk and is now barely sufficient for ganison duty

But how has this injunction of our

our immortal chiet been acted on by the brave citizen soldicis. on whom our pro

tection must devolve, in case ot war or

invasion I Are they in a state of piepar-' be morc dithcult to gild refined gold atiunr are they equiped lor the field, ! lo Pajnt lhe lilyto ihiow :i perfume on and trained to perfotm duty ? t,ie violet or with taper light to garnish

ItUnrnved bv nil fat.ts and known hv u,u ul,,ul,'UUb c c m Utavcii," Won It

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all experience, that

will alone-, do not suffice

qualities were not sufficient during

revolutionary struggle until our patriots were inured to discipline and without

less effectual now. Men and things ! ",1V' w" "r" " atmosphere have changed as relates to war, siicr I "antrc-stalion r,r ilitr pre domiriaiir; that narinrilnur last war nrnved thi. fnr ! fecl,nS f lhc,r Ilty, bL't without their

summoned Washington to lead oui armies. Ever obedient to his country's commands we find bib aged fiame again cleaned in the habiliments of war St as if destiny had decreed that his public scr vices should only terminate wtih his existence, he soon afterwards departed this lite in the fulness ol years and o' glory. The spirit of this illustiious emanation of the Deity, relumed to heaven, on tho Uth December, 1799. His monument is in the heart of hlscountrymen," & his unequalled merit has bi in acknowledged by a a mourning world. His Fame, deathless as eternity, will continue the stibjcctof just culogiumuntil timo shall be no more. The theme is inexhaustible ; but cannot be pursued further, without trespassing on this occasion indeed the powers ol man arc inadequate in an address of this nature, to do justice to his memory and I cannot presumptuously hope to be an exception What I have utteied is but the faint echo of the voice of millions. It would not

courage and good ! .wtm,d b,c 10 a(;d onc K00t, or noble qua!ff.ee in war. 1 hese lltf? !hosc ,f,,.hc Kodlikc u hmgton. sufficient during our I C llz.vn iol(',.ci tacl spline,

tan auiiurc anu imnaic witn all the reverence of the Pciuvians who worship . t. j ...

luuuub own me King ot day.

.. i blind

it no more resemuieu me revoiuiionai y war, than those wars themselves rcstmbled the wars of Attila, When deserts served our brave forefathers as ramparts with Washington to direct their movements, antl a H'arrrn, and a Green and a Lincoln and a Hamilton, to teach disci-

supcrstitution you should view

the public acts of your public servants, and note the least deviation from the track pointed out by Washington. Obey, but scrutinize place yourselves in that attitude of defence necessary to perpetuate the freedom and happiness of our rctmA T 1 . .

try r memoer that the eves of tho

T-l!tir t Iw rrftnt' sriiilft fliliit littls lioi'tn

Now our drsc. t's have almost disappeared !?v.d co,f"rtc' ' ;hich heam'cd Io

cities have encreascd, our coasts and "Sm ?l n,c ol continental freedom,

our

our country ai c covered with habitations, and consequently more difficult to piotcct. The enemy would now suffer less in his marches, because he could command refreshment every where whilst we in an unprepared state have not augmented the obstacles to his appioach

points o many of the evils we should

no.vwr, consistant with those ties " which . guard against Indeed the wlnle produc

bind every good citizen to his native or ! tion afftd sbeacons to guide u in safety, adootcd country to seek acain the ! and bnoyn warning us to shun the quick-

pe-ceful ibode of private life. He ac-' s mds of error. u The common St continu- j His first engagement would inform him coidineiv declared 'his determination in ! al mischicls of fiarty sfiirit" he observes i of the state of our tacticks and equip-

u arc sufficient to make it the interest I ment and he would avail of our cherish

and duty ol a wise people, to discourage St j cd 44sccurity which in what regards

restrain ii airam he says, citizens by war Washington has said "can never be

birth or clioi- c of a common country, that cumtry, has a right to concentrate your aflf ctions Tin name of American, which belongs to yon all in a national capacity, must always exalt the just piide of patriotism, more than ;ny appellation derivrd frm oral di criminations." He vvdl knew th -.t party names, and party i flu m r, h-ive cvci been t! e bane ot free

by such

a solemn address t Ins fellow citizens and after anotner t iht years laborious servi'ti Iv-. he wis accompanied to his ho ni' by he gratitude of his country, ami the piaud'os of an admiring worhl His farewell a 1 1 ss should be in the hea t, and !nnd of every citizen It contains th isost an mo-i emp'-a'tc nvn'tions foi th co idu t of our iffii s particular v p,essig tne i''.;ior tance of union, rc'iiri nivl the t due 'i m o! youth, is

nave been trsrwmtted in all their nmrnt

splendour, to the ladies of our day tha: those eyes and features which communicated their animation to the founders of the republic, yet shine upon you that the recording angel has added totheJonr register of virtuous and patriotic (feeds performed by them, the transaction of this morning, when the c'orious sm?

spanclrd banner, now fln'itiri.i

left, was presented by female hnnrtc

Cs-. nu l piops ost ill, mi happiness

That his advice has been influential, the governments that sanctioned

and if you require to be inspirited to c!

Washingt

productive but of the greatest evils " , " As freemen will never take up arms to in j VMiss. Sarah Johnston, supported bv fringe upon the right of others, it is ! many other ladies, had this morninc nrcclear that Washington expected, every ; sented, in a verv handsome and be nn inr citlacn would acquire the knowledge of n.armcr, a stand of colour, to can' Jarred a soldier, to defend his own With time Smith, who received them in behalf of thci e is no doubt we should learn our du- J his company with approp, iate gallantry tv, but this time after the comment- 1 See theaddrrv .i..., :."v

f , .... , ,, , 1 iu vru 3 l1 -II W I 111 ment of hostilities, may not be allowed to some account ot the proceedings of the

us. Undisciplined at many of at are at day

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