Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-07
DINNER TO MIR. WEBSTER.

A dinner was given to MIR. Webster, by the
citizens Of Boston. according to previous ar
-angement, on Thursday last. A friend writes
us, that the company was very large, and
composed of The most respectable citizens of
Boston, The Courier gives the following
sketch of the Festivals:
+" In token ofrespect to Mr.. Webster who
has so well sustained the interests of New
England and Of the nation, more than five
hundred citizens OF our commonwealth assemb-
led yesterday at Faneuil Hall, with a large
number Of invited guests, among whom the
most distinguished was Mr.. Burgess, of Rhode
Island The assembly was addressed by Mr..
Webster, Mr.. Gorham, Judge Story, Mr.. Ev-
erett. Mr.. Burgess and Judge Halliburton, of
Nova Scotia. The speeches were illustrative
ofthe policy of New England and of her duty,
in the present crisis 10 herself and the public.
The sentiments uttered on the occasion were
received with enthusiasm; and harmony and
delight were universally manifested. This tes-
tlmony OF confidence, TO our distinguished
Senator, must have been a source Of great
qualification to him, and of unanimty and en-
thusiasm in his friends for the support of the
true interests of our republic. A letter was
read from Mr.. Silsbee, stating that the lame
ness consequent upon an accident, alone pre-
vented his joining in rendering a tribute, Of
winch he fully approved. The entertainment
and other preparations were we'll ordered and
sumptuous.
The following were The regular toasts; and
we shall endcavour 10 give the speeches and
some further particulars Tomorrow.
]. The President of the United States.
2. Our distinguished guest worthy the no.
best homage which free men can give, or a
free man reCeIVp tho hOuno ua Of thn;. ko.-..
3. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufac-
trrcs-the fountains Of national wealth, equal
contributors 10 the stream Of public prosperi-
ty.
a. Our political institutions-the first great
experiment Of mans capacity for self govern
ment-may their duration through all time
make it the last.
8. The Memory of Washington.
: 6. The Governor Of the Commonwealth.
z. Our Senior Senator in Congress-his
faithful services arc fully appre ciated, and our
grateful Acknowledgements are due to his
merits.
s. Our distinguished Representative in Con-
gress-we value HIM for his talents. respect
him for his independence, and thank him for
his public services-our hearts and hands are
ready 10 do him honor.
9. The Judiciary our ark of safety amid
the storms of political contentious.
10. Our Army and Navy-may those who
nave erected the monument oc nations glory
over ind it shelter from nations ingratit-
ude
IL. The Massa chusetts Delegation in Con.
gress. These are our jewels. The world sees
their lustre-,ce know their worth.
IL. Internal Improvements-the Savings
Bank in which our national wealth may be se-
cursly deposited, TO be drawn for with interest
| when needed.
l3, The stream of New land enterprise.
which has so long yielded its mighty tribute to
our nations wealth-may it ever flow with in
creasing majesty and strength
BY Mr.. Sears, Chairman of tho Committee
Of Arrangements.
Mr.. President. Being requested by tho
Committee Of Arrangements, TO prepare and
propose sentiment Immediately to succeed
the regular toasts Of tho day, I will, with your
permission, offer one, which hope, and trust.
will meet the cordial appreciation of our as
scmbed friends II is small tribute to the
worth Of an enlightened Statesman, a fearless
Patriot and an enlightened mani propose 10
you, the health of Henry Clay; in the worst
Of times, and at all times the friend and very
| champion Of civil liberty. He is hailed with
admiration and gratitude by other Republics,
shall he not be cherished and sustained by his
own.