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of its sisterhood. The name of Whitney is too intimately as- 

 sociated with her honor, and with her unexampled growth 

 and prosperity, to he remembered by her with any other than 

 the profoundest gratitude. 



We do not approve of lavish or indiscriminate testimonials 

 to the honor of the living or the deceased, who have deserved 

 well of their country ; but that such a testimonial ought to be 

 rendered to such a man, who has added uncounted millions to 

 her wealth, is too clear to be argued. We are bold to say, 

 that to no man, whether living or dead, does she owe more for 

 her physical prosperity and wealth, than to the subject of 

 these remarks. We trust the time may come when an op- 

 portunity will be furnished to repay this obligation, and the 

 name of Whitney shall not be coupled with the ingratitude or 

 neglect of this great and free people. 



Upon his tomb-stone there is the following appropriate in- 

 scription: "ELI WHITNEY, the inventor of the cotton gin. 

 Of useful science and arts, the efficient patron and improver. 

 In the social relations of life, a model of excellence. While 

 private affection weeps at his tomb, his country honors his 

 memory." His country honors his memory ! Let it be seen 

 that she does, not by idly bending over his tomb, nor by laud- 

 ing his name by verbal adulation, but with generous and 

 united zeal testifying to his family, some substantial token, 

 that she appreciates the genius and services of the man who 

 has contributed so much to her prosperity. Democratic 

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