Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-23
EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE.

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standing the rain, anxiousy awaiting the arrival
If the Steamboat from Philadelphia, as it was
confidently expected that Messrs. Preston,
Webster and McDuffie were on board. When
che arrived, by some mistake 1t was announced
that none of them had come on; in consequence
of which numbers Immediately retired. Those
who remained were. however, soon grained by
the appearance of Mr.. Preston, VINO was saluted
with cheers. and in return addressed the crowd
in an animated strain for few minutes: but, as
there was so general desire to see and hear
him. he was solicited, and consented, to attend
at the Exchange in MALT an hour, TO receive the
welcome Of the citizens Short as the notice
was. and information being only given verbally
from one to another, yet when ne arrived, the
Exchange was crowded to excess. His appear
ance in the gallery was greeted with the great
est enthusiasm He addressed the audience for
nearly half an hour, in strain OF thrilling elo-
ouence, which was frequently interrupted by the
most rapturous applause. 1t would be dong
him Injustice to attempt report OF his remarks
from memory. 1t may suffice to say, that the
sentiments he expressed met with cordial res
ponse in every bosom present, and excited the
liveliest emotion throughout the large assembly.
Indeed all seemed to move as by one spirit, and
that spirit resolved to sustain the Constitution
and laws Of the country, against the manifest
usurpaton ofthe executive. Had General jack
son been present, he would have been convinc-
ed, that his protest has excited but one feeling,
and that of indignant scorn, at his daring pre-
tension to supreme power, and inspired but one
resolution, and that of determined resistance to
| his uSurpatlonS.
Messrs. Webster and Binney arrived yester-
day afternoon in the steamboat Washington,
| from Philadelphia. Long before the steam boat
touched the wharf, the citizens assembled to the
number of several thousands, and completely
blocked up the approach to the boat. MIR. Web
ster addressed the people from the deck OF the
steam boat, but many endeavored, in vain to
reach within hearing distance. After ne con-
cluded there was gnera rush to Barnum's
where on his arrival he again spoke for short
time with his usual force and felicity. He ex-
pressed his perfect confidence in the intelligence
add virtue of the American people, and In their
determination to support the Constitution and
laws of their country. During his brief and
eloquent remarks, he was enthusiastically
cheered, and when he closed with the declara-
ton that never until the sun should retrace her
path in the Heavens, and sink in the mists OF
the East, should he change in his ardent at
tachment to the Constitution and the liberties Of
the nation, the applause was deafening
When MIR. Webster closed there was general
call for Mr.. Binney, who appeared and deliver
ed some pointed and patriotic remarks. He
said he had no fears for the result OF the present
contest. The people were compel mt to keep
their public servants within legitimate limits
that usurpations always commenced by tamper-
ing with the public funds-but that SO long as
the laws were permitted to govern, We posses
sed the means to restrain authority within pro-
per bounds, &c. He eXhorted the People to
stand by the Constitution and the Laws-to re-
sist to the last by all lawful means, the encroach
ments of arbitrary power upon their rights and
liberties The voice of the People when spok-
en- loud, deep and determined, was more terri
L hon arro1u with
We pretend only to give the substance, not the
words Of the speaker.
Mr. Bnney made happy allusion to the for
mer prosperity of Baltimore, and the present de-
pressed condition of its trade, resulting from the
experiment now making by the President He
concluded amidst the highest manifestations OF
satisfaction.
The above we copy from the Chronicle Of this
morning The arrival of these distinguished
public men in Baltimore has called forth one of
the noblest displays of patriotic ardour among
the People that has been witnessed here for the
last twenty years, the most thrilling and intense
feeling running through every vein and artery of
society. We had before US three distinguished
public speakers. PRESTON. was dazzling, impas
stoned and soul stirring in his manner and mat
ter. exhibiting the real Southern fire when light
ed up. WEBSTER, on the other hand, was cool,
collected, deep toned and impressive address
inc altogether the reason and not the passions
of men, being trained in this mode of speaking
altogether for the forum and the Senate, and
partaking of the mode and manner of the East.
Mr. BINNEY, was terse energetic and persuasive,
displaying style, like his location, between the
torrid and frigd zones.
Messrs. WEBSTER and BINNEY Immediately on
closing their remarks, stepped into carriage in
waiting and proceeded on to Washington.
Soon after, Gen. CHAMBERS arrived in the city
from the Eastern Shore, on his way to take his
seat in the Senate. Had this been known like
call would have been made upon him by the
People. This day it is expected every Senator
will be at his post.
A gentleman from Philadelphia states to us,
that Mr.. McDuFFE's health would probably de-
tain him in Philadelphia for several days though
he might be looked for daily, as he was anxious
to resume his seat in the House.
From the extraordinary number of our citi-
zens who, without concert, but each taking
counsel from his own heart, turned out on these
occasions, to welcome these distinguished men,
the friends of liberty may draw the most favor
able augury. While such feeling exists among
the People-while they give such evidences of
regard for,the laws and Constitution, and for
their chief defenders, no one need despair of the
Republic. However assailed, by those high in
power, the Wing spirit of the country will rally