Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
RICHARD RUSH.
The preset able and efficient Secretary Of the TIeasu
ry--and fearless advocate Of the Interests
t and Honour Of his Country
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DINNER TO MIR. WEBSTER.

The following account Of the dinner to this dis.
tinguished gentleman, we copy from the Boston
Patriot. The remarks Of Mr. Webster occupy near
ly three columns Of that paper, concluding with the
following sentiment-"The city OF Boston-Prospe-
rty 10 all her interests and happiness to all her citi
zeus'' We have not room for this address, entire;
which contains elaborate exposition Of his views on
the great question protection to domestic industry
The dinner will be seen was attended by great
number Of distinguished individuals from various
parts Of the country
More than five hundred gentlemen were seated at
the tables at which the Hon. Mr.. Perkins presided,
assisted by the following gentlemen: Geo Blake
Joseph Coolidge, Benjamin Russell, Samuel Apple
tom Samuel Perkins, William Sullivan, ii. A. ;.
Dearborn, Joseph Tiden, Thomas Welsh, Charles
Wells James r. Austin VIM. Shimmn, and Ger
ry Fairbanks, as Vice Presidents.
On the right and left Of the chair were the Govern
oy and Lieutcnant Governor Of the Commonwealth,
tho President OF the Senate and Speaker OF the
House of Representatives, the Right Rev. Bishop of
Nova Scotia aud J,dge Uai5urton, the Rev. Dr.
Ware Mr. Justice Story, the lion. Ncssrs. Ever
cit Davis Varnum, Hodges aud Goriam, Of the de-
legation Of this State in Congress, the Hon. Mr..
RYrges Of Rhode Island, and the Hon. Mr.. Buck Of
Verm mt; among those and other distinguished indi-
vidnals was seated hm on whom every eye was turn
ed with delightful regard, and towards whom every
.socc, or admiration The Rev Mr.. Palircy and the
Rev. DR. jerks, Chaplain ofihe Senate, performed
the religious exercises at the table. The toasts were
,annnouc ed by VIM. II. Gardner, Esq. -.
The first, "The President olthe United STATES
was drank by the company standing, and received
with rapturous applause.
g. Our distinguished guest-worthy the nobcst
homage which freemen can give, or freeman re-
ccive; the homage of their hearts.
'sThc peals which rung through the arches oi the
IT hut f,plly oil
with which this sent ment responded to by every
bosom. There was moment of deep and subduing
interest, when Mr. Webster to speak his thanks
In words few and simple he expressed his grateful
ackno " led gments: the appreciation manifested ot
his public services measured he said, not by
their vaua, but by the kindness ochs constituents
Ho then spoke Of his in the last session ol his
votes on the TarIh, the bill for the re ie OF The
surviving officers aud soldiers Of the revolution; on
the bill for the construction ola Breakwaer at the
mouth Of the Delaware, and the bills Tor the par
ticular Internal improvements. In his remarks on
ahe Tariff, he advcrted to the relations in which
he had been placed by his removal from the House to
the Senate, and Of the new obligations thence de-
volvod upon him: in forming his opinions, in giving
his votes, he had endeavorcd, was his duty, 10
learn the will and to promote the interests, not OF
particular district, but Of the whole State. IL had
been his happiness to concur with his colleague on
every preliminary question they had differed, after
the most free and confidential interchange OF opin-
ions the inal passage OF the bill. On the nicely
balanced question, whether 1t contained enough OF
good TO contervail its acknowledged evil, men might
differ, without either mcritng censure.
3. Agriculture, Commerce aud Manufactures
the fountains Of national wealth, equal contributors
to the stream of public prosperity. ..
4. Our political instituions-thc hrst great cxper-
iment Of mans capacity for self govcrnment-may
their duration through all time make it the last.
8. Tho Memory Of WAsHiNeroS.
6. The Government Of the Commonwealth.
Z. Our Senior Senator IN Congress-h's ia,thlu
services we fully appreciate, and our grateful ac-
Acknowledgements due to his merits.
A letter from the Hon. Mr.. Si'sbee was read by
Mr.. Sears, expressing his cordial concurrence III
every testimonial tho worth and ability Of his col
league, and his regret that lameness, occasioncd
by a recent accident, would prevent his personal at
tendance.
g. Our distinguished Representative in Congress
we value him FOR his talents, respect him ior his
Independence and thank him for his public services
our hearts and hands ready TO do him honor.
The Hon. Mr. Gorham rose amid loud chuers he
bore honorable unequvocal, full and hearty tesiino-
nv to the uprightness Of intention, the petseyerine
aad powerful efforts, the pre-emncnt abity oi the
honored guest Of the day. lie spoke at length on tho
pu,posc deliberately formed at the south to render
he Tariff ru,nous to New-England: and OF Tue duty
~ svsry New. England man 10 arouse himscli IN op.
position h this deadly design tho whole speech VIII
Sc read with much interest. 49,,
q. The Judiciary--our ark Of safety amid the
storms of political contention.
Mr. Justice Story acknowledged in few remarks
OF great point and power the compliment paid 10 the
Judiciary.
erected the monument OF nations glory, ever hnu
IL q shelter 6om a nations ingrattude
N. The Massachusetts Delegation IN Congress
These are our Jewels. The world sees their lustfo
--we ksov their worth.