The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-26


Wrights report on Webster's resolution of en-
quiry, is from the graphic pen of the Washing
ton correspondent of the N. Y Commercial Adj
vertiser.
Mr. Webster's reply was dignfed and over
whelming.
At the outset, he expressed an apprehension
that he would be regarded unnecessarily TAX
ing mp the time Of the Senate and he felt it was
rather trihing to make any answer to the remarks
of the gentleman from Missouri.-But, said he,
will not allow these misrepresentation and per-
versions of my remarks 10 pass unnotlced, be-
cause, however little effect they may produce
here, am aware that in certain quarters out of
doors they will be pamed off as true and unre-
futed. Mr. Webster then repealed the unbound
ed accusation Of having ever alluded to the Rep
resentatives of the People, in the other branch,
as agitators The member from Missouri, (said
he with emphasis) flies to this charge TO escape
refutation and then boils in his rage and
gives us smoke and heat, and fire and lava, all
together.
The member from Missouri (sad he) cries out
as if had called the Representatives of the peo-
pie, agitators as if | had heaped upon them
terms Of reproach; and he volunteers as their de-
fender.
Non tall auxiIlis, nee defensorbus stis
- eget -
"The House wants no such defender-needs
no such assistance!" exclaimed Mr. Webster.
"They know me, and my style of debate; and
they know never indulge in personal reflec
tons; in comments on individuals bodies of
mon; and all this defamation, and pronunciation,
and volcanic eruption of tho Missouri senator,
will not produce any impression TO the contrary.
M Webster, in conclusion, noticed the insin'
nation ofsOme connection existing between that
distinguished Senator and the Pennsylvania
Bank. Mr. Webster disposed of this false charge
very briefly. but very effectively. He declared
al, IL,
cept what was made public. But, added MIR
W. the member from Missouri habitually deals
in this arbitrary assignment of motive. Take
away from his speech those groundless impua-
tons of motive, and would he not be in the con-
dition of that hero of antiquity, who, when strip
ped of all the weapons which were poisoned,
contrary 10 the rules of honorable war-had no
arms left?
An expression of applause too distinct TO he
exactly in order, attes,ed the admiration and en-
joyment of this pointed remark by the large as
senhlage that hung with interest on every word
which dropped from this great speaker.
ENoMsH SINGING Mr. w. A. Wordsworth,
has opened new vein of merrment which is
certainly rresstahle He hns listened very in
tently to the pronunciation of Engligh singers,
and has given some choice instances of it accom-
panied occasionally by singularly perverted sense.
Who would think TO hear the Messiah opened in
Chum 70 ratye hee my pe-hee ple.-( Comfort
we my people)
Or hapless maid thus sentimentay apostro.
phised?
All! rap less maid! (Ah! hapess maid y
Or OF so Irish expression the following?
| sought Tim through the storm. Il sought
him. &c.)
Other instances OF these piquant vulgarsms
may be cited for anlusement's sake:-
HiZZ de ear little gur-rel he has left sheer
7rah. His dear little girl he has left on the
shore.
The sun MIN sci Ez dark to me. (Ths sun
'i"sef is dark to me-
Unsniled DER by mortals, but talloOed in heav-
an. (UnsmiIed, &c. but hallowsd, &C.
REsUMPTIoN."-Let politicians wrangle as
hey may, Nature is, after all, the best resump
ionist, (see Roah Websrer) She suspends in
he winter hut is as to resume in the spring
Is day is to follow night. Her perpetual song,
everheraling from hin to dale and from bank to
,ank is Resumed Resume!!' Resums!!!' And
o. how sudden and magical, the general resump-
ion Summer resumes her velvet sandal shoon,'
Ter green slippers, and gorgeous drapery of green
caves, opening buds and fragrant flowers She
esurnes her step Of pride and buoyancy, her
nein of surprising loveliness and beauty, and
walks abroad like queen, with her led scarf
nd her blossomng wreath.
Each living thing, after months OF suspended
resumes its wonted activity and en-
rgv The streams and brooks resume their
merry dance, and their glad music. The birds
esune their old familiar songs and their gaudy
'umage. How sweetly the robin pours forth
lis meody-andth the oriole pours forth his sprght-
Y Anacreontics from the familiar perch-their
otes more precious than any of Nick Biddle's.
The swallow resumes his twittering-the bee his
ive--lhe flower its crimson dye and fragrance
the atmosphere its warmth, and bamy, invg-
rating influence--the loafer throws off his cloak
nd assumes his dare devil, swallow tail, and
nread bare tights-the belle casts off her unpro-
ounc Observation-Disclosures resumes her pru-
ellas-the frog resumes his chorus OF "twIr-lr-
'-irrrr"-the bull paddock, dressed in his yellow
reeches and white topp'd boots, resumes MS ne
er changing "thong -ong Jung gosh gosh splash,
ou,r-the rampant horse resumes bis musical
Neigh" as he stands on the bank of the river,
eady to honor any draueht at sight-the mos