Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-05-15

al, direct, discriminating beyond other
men, irresistible in his deductions from
the premises he lays down, he is meta
clans the better. He has been more ex-
clusively and more thoroughly educated
as a statesman than any other man in
the country. He came into public life
in youth, and none but questions Of
national moment have ever engaged his
attention. His views, (excopt his rem
edy Of nulliication--le ct his generous
concessions in the adjustment of that
vexatious question throw veil over that
heresy, if it is heresy, that crime, if it
is crime, y his views apart from this are
penetrating, broad and profound Met
aphysician he may be, yet he is one Of
the most practical men of the age. He
did for the War Department, while Sc
c,etary, what Hamilton did for the lrea-
sury-he created it out of chaos. His
views in the present crisis, in relation to
the Bank and the currency, as unlolded
in his speech, are acknowledged to be /,
more practical and statesman-like, than,
any that have been offered
The brightest characteristics Of Mr..
Calhoun are his qualities Of heart. His,
heart is as warm as his head is cool. He
has soul. Too many politicians have
none. Years Of public life have not
soured nor correded his temper. He
never makes enemies Of his adversaries.
His feelings are all noble, generous, and
elevated. Such a man is John c. Cal
houn, as unquestionably the second as
Mr.. Webster is the first man in the ma
tion.
| OfMr. WEBSTER, l need say nothing
to New Englander. His enemies here
call him "Black Dan" He must con-
sole himself with the reflection that Buon-
aparte was never able to divest himself
Of the nick-names ole petit Corporal" !"
He is known and teH here as every
where, to be the first man of the nation.
/ Possessing greater original powers ofin-
! tellect, those powers have been trained
and disciplined beyond those ofany 9TH
cr man of the age. l will 60 into no
! analysis Of his character, for the simple
reason that his claims are both broad
and manifest. ! will hold up no farthing
candle to illustrate the great lumnary of
day. BY one man only, in one particu-
lar only is he eXceled in the Senate-by
MIR. Clay in the art Of delivery, speak
ing, enunciatng MIR. Webster always
maintains that dignity of bearing, digni-
ty Of mind, and dignity of character, that
becomes Senator, and always where
he rises, he throws feeling Of awe ovev
the assembly. When he comes forth in
his majesty, in the Senate, and see
him challenge the willing or unwilling
homage of all, my mind involuntarly re-
verts to the humble spot Of his origin,
the little old red tavern in Salisbury,
New-H ampshire, ana follow him up
through poverty and neglect, against the
arrogance Of strong adversaries, through
the anxiety Of his first years of proles
, sional life, devoted to study and thought
r till l find him where he now stands. the
mightiest OF twelve millions of people
che great expounder and defender Of the
Constitution"
l might remain longer in the Chambe
of the Senate, and furnish you sketche.
of Clayton, Wright, Frelinghuysen ant
Soutbard, or depict for you the little met
j for there are small men, very small mel
: in the Senate, or might stray into tn,
, gallery of the House ofRepresent atives
q and from that tumultuous body, selec
: those who are accidentally or deserved
&c ly prominent men of the nation. shoul,
: select with much pride and satisfaction
S several of our own delegations; but par
don me, ! am latigued, as am sure yo,
must be. Yours, SC.