Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-06
POLITICAL.
THE WEBSTER DINNER.


city, in honor OF the distinguished Senator OF Mas.
sachusetts. The correspondent of the New York
American says:
yesterday stood in Fancuil Hall, where our
ioreiaihets once Graded the Genius oi Liberty
Nearly two thousand true hearted Wings checred.
congratulated aud welcomed one of Lbcry's most
eminent sons. 1t was the bursting eflusion of Two
thousand, and through them OF many Millions Of
honest Wing hearts to pay homage TO the honest
defender OF our constitution, TO pay Just tribute 10
that Spartan band who stood firm in the breach
made in the wall of our safety, and who thus lar
have come of conquerors."
Al one O'Clock, the President Gov. Everett
Vice Presidents Committee of Arraug ements, and
invited guests assembled in the Representative
chamber in the State House. This scene was nne
worth loulnoyng thus far to see there were many
bright stars OF the East assembled there, men who
with their hearts in their hands, ready lu
stand forth IN defence of their couniry's glory and
honor. A few minutes before two o'clock, Mr..
Webster arrived. Many introduclions took place,
aud congratulations we've rendered from almos, eve
~ person prosou,. Precisely at two O'clock diree.
tious were given for forming ono VI the most i'm
posing professions that Boston has ever witnessed.
The streets through which the procession pas
sed were thionged with thousands of eilizens CON
Quoting themselves with order and jecorum. the
like OF which only be found in Boston. Arrived
AT the Hall, the front of the procession opened 10
permit the president aud the guests TO enter in in
rerted order scene now burst upon the sight
which WAS almost dazzling.
The whole area of the Hall was covered with
tables as also was the gallcry,( counted % lables.
capable OF cton,m odating, with comfort, over 1000
persons, land was decorated with great taste. II
occupied about one hour to arrange and seat tie
company this was accomplished with the most
perfect regularity and quiet. A blessing was then
invoked by abe Rev. Mr.. Parker,--u was a thrilling
soul stirring prayer to the Almighty that he would
bless this county and her noble defenders, and pre-
serve them from usurpRtion and misfue."
The president Of the day, Governor Everett nj
ter the thrd regular toast drunk, rose, aud ad
dressed Mr.. Webster, thanking HIM in the name Of
the assembly FOR the eminent services he had rendered
his coUnry by his efforts defend the Constitution
against the encroachmcnls aud attacks of the men
IN power and their partzans. On the Governor
tarulng 10 address Mr.. Webster, that gentleman
arose. as did the whole assembly, aud the conclu-
sion OF the address, when the Speaker gave the name
OF Mr. Webster TO the company. was followed by
enthusiastic and long continued cheering from every
one present. The toast was in these words
"DANlEL WEBSTERT-The Statesman and
the Man; ms services aic engfaven alike on the
:" pillars of the Constitution and the hearts OF the
=" People He is worthy OF that place in the cotn-
- ellis of the nation, which lie fills in the affections
- of his countrymcn."
Mr.. Webster then rose, amidst repcated cheer.
ings and the most dealenng accamations, aud ad-
dressed the meeting nearly as follows:
GENTLEMEN:
| shall be happy, indeed if the state Of my health
and the condition OF my voice shall enable me tn
express, III few words, my deep and heartfelt giat-
iude for this expression of your appreciation. II
public life has its cares and its trials il has oeeasion-
ally, lis consultations also. Among these one of the
greatest and the clcf, is the appreciation of those
whom We have honestly endeavored to serve. This
cup OF consolation YOU have now administcred-l
-cfowned-abundantly Overlooking.
1t Is my desire at this time, in a few aifeconare
and spontaneous words, TO render you the thanks
OF Il grateful heart. When | lately received Your
invitation in New York, nothing was further from
my thoughts expectations than that | should
meet such an assembly as now behold in Boston.
But was willing to believe thai il was not meant
merely as "A compliment, which II was expected
would be declined, but that 1t 10 truth your de
sire at the close OF the lsbors of long session of
Congress, that should meet you in this place that
we might mingle our mutual congratulations and
tina, we might enjoy together one happy social hour
The President OF this assembly spoke of the late
Session as having been not only long but arduous
and IN respects it does deserve be so regard
ed may indeed say, that in experience of twenty
years Of public life, have never yet encountered
labors OF anxeties such as this session brought with
We have been, with one short ntcrmission cons
tnnaly IN session for nearly tea months from the
commencement OF the called session in September
10 The close Of the regular session, the present
month. During this unusually long period, the pub
homes
On our part il has been rather a struggle for proven
than for the attainment Of any positive benefit
We had to do bard work in c0ntenui9s, IN a mi
nority, againsta majoritya majority not indeed,
events have proved, reliable for all crises and for
every case, hut such majority as is relied for
the usual emergencies and purposes Of legislation.
For myself and for those with whom | have had
the honor to act, our object has been to maintain
opposition aga st theories and schemes, at
least unltl time should be allowed TO have Them
submitted TO the people for then own considerations
Ia what have done, have only acted with others
l was but one IN a common band Of associates
was associated, especially with the excellent and es-
Unable Mr.. DAVIS. my colleague in the Senate and
with mass of distinguished gentlemen who repre-
secuted in the other House the several districts of this
Commonwealth. We acted togeter as men holding,
Ia almost all cases, common opinions and acting TO,
common end.
In nothing do | claim any praise for good intent
and iot honest effort, which does not belong equally
and alike to them all. No more of your appreciation
is due to myself than 10 others, more distinguished
who pursued the course. We all fought IN
common cause, and acted, rejoice to say, in spirit
OF the greatest harmony among ourselves.
! his is not an occasion which it is fit or prac-
llcable TO discuss, very minutey and at length ques
tons which have been chiefly agitated during tins
long and laborous Session of Congress. Yet so
important is the great and general question, which,
Tor the last twelve or fifteen months has been pre-
scented TO the consideration of the Legislature that
| deem 1t proper on this, and all occasions to
state at the risk OF some repetition perhaps, what is
the nature OF that important question, and briefly to
advert to some OF the circumstances in which it had
its origin.
Whatever subordinate questions may have been
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