Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-26
From Neutrality-suspicious.. Calhoun and
Webster.

debate took place In the Senate OF the Cnhed states
between Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Webster, when the Sub
Treasury Bill came up. We transcribe the account
from the Baltimore American readers naturally
interested in all "keen encounters of the wis.,, where
such eminent dalecticians the disputapts. Mr. Cal
nouns complaints against Mr. Webster appear to be of
the omnibus rebas qubusdG as character but the
aboltionism of the be the prominent grev
The soreness Of Mr. Calhoun's feelings at the
discussion of his shange of opinion by Mr. Clay
and the Senator of Massachusetts, may be Judged by
this incident; it reminds us, in degree, of the fire.
quent sparngs whch took place in the British Parla
ment in 1892, between Mr.. Burke an the Wing lead
ers after that lus,rioss had seeded from their
political fellowship
In Senate, Thursday. March %, 1885
The Sub-Treasury Bill came up at one oclock-a
large audience in attendance
Mr. Calhoun said that under different circumstances
he should owe apology for speaking But the reply
of Mr. Webster made his reply upon this question ne
eessary. Mr.. Webster-he said, in bis usual modest
foreign the subject &C. &c. Nr. Calhoun said as
Mr. Webster in his speech political not personal
he should be political and not personal-the private
relations between and Mr.. Webster Mr. Calhoun
said, had been much better than their political re.
latsns-athough the private relations had been for
NAL and cold.
Mr. CalhouH then on to deny that the political
relations had been so harmonious and friendly the
Senator supposed He then enumerated the causes of
dsunion and separation-upon the Force Bi-during
the discussion OF which measure. Mr. Calhoun said
he compelled to meet the Senator foet foot
upon the Tariff, where the same close and excited
collision took place.
Mr.. Ca.houa then went on to comment upon Mr.
Websers remarks made in the form Of appeal where
Mr.. Webster said Mr. Calhoun left him and the Whig
party when just upon the threshold of victory Mr. Cal
houn said this remark important.
Mr.. Webster-It was deliberately made.
The confession, continued Mr. Calhoun. is impor.
fapto ad To vhe yicto him
the reach Of his party, should have abandoned mine
the States Rights Party-and given his the victory. l
should have abandoned the Tariff to the Tariff party,
and 10 the enemies of the States Rights party
Mr. Calhoun then went still to argue that the opn
ions OF the Senator and those of himself
and the They different light and
darkness. Mr.. 9. then went TO remark that Mr..
Webster had made most euogstic speech of himself,
and in comparing him with himself he had drawn him
most distorted figure.
Mr.. Calhoun said he was willing to acknowledge
that Mr. Webster mad great and excellent qualities but
they the qualities which he attributed to him
self Mr.. Calhoun thought and knew that he
tonal that he loved his home and the Institutions Of
his home, better than all others. Mr.. Calhoun how
ever said he could this since il natural for
love his home better than any other section of
his country and the Senator from Massachusetts might
therefore consider his remark a compliment There
IT, said Mr. Calhoun line north Of this called Mason's
and Dixons line, and the feelings OF the Senator from
Massachusetts extended south Of this line. He
embraced any south Of this thought
of any subject south OF this.
Mr. Calhoun then spoke Of the subject of Slavery in
the South-evidenty for the purpose of bringing the
~ BILL before the Senate Mr. Calhoun then spoke of
the origin aad design Of Slavery in the Slave States
of the utility interest and importance Of domestic
Slavery. Mr.. webster's constituents 6rst ar.
raigned, and Mr., Webster duly called to father
all the sins Of all the Abolionists in the State Of Mas
sachusetts.
Mr.. Calhoun went further upon this point and ar.
raigned the Wings of Massachusetts,, as especially the
Abelitionists iMassschusetts,-while the Resolutions
OF the Massachusetts Legislature for giving quiet the
South, were, Mr.. Calhoun would ara. not from any
portion OF the friends Of Mr.. Webster.
Mr. Calhouns next heads were. first, that Mr..
Calhoun while he acknowledged himself sectional
man. was nevertheless patriot and had done much
in his votes and his speeches to prove his patriotism
sceondlyn reference TO Mr. websers position during
the Mr. Calhoun said he should only refer to the
war.
Mr. Webster kindly remarked that he hoped the
Senator would pursue this head Of his subject great
erlengh,-as he had at first expressed his intention OF
dsmg.
Mr.. Calhoun livery crsss aad snappish) beg the
Senator viii not interrupt Twill give the history Of
the f the Senator makes il necessary, but must
not be interrupted.
Mr. Webster said he would not in,errup, him He
only wanted him not to refrain from amy anticipated
Mr.. Calhoun then commenced what he called an an.
inhalation Of Mr. websters argument The snniha.
zion like all Of Mr.. Calhouns enHihatiess,
tempt TO prove that he was most consistent man. and
never changed his opinion, no never Mr.. Calhoun,
however did examine Mr.. Webser's constitutional re.
NV 10 Mr.. Calhouns former speech.
TDuring this part Of his argument Mr.. Calhoun re ad
m extract from Of Mr. Wessters speeches Of 1sl6
in which he made some remarks against the broken
banks and in favor OF hard money currency
Mr. Webster at once and SAID that upon coming
% the Senate this morning gentleman met him upon
the avenue and told him that he had better accelerate
his steps Cor the member from South Carolina was TO
annihilate him The remark 81 his friend had prompt
ed him 10 hasten his steps My friend told me, too ths
the Senator from South Carolina, for carrying wal
into Africa I came here,-snd as the Senator, said
using his own rerarks-te be annhilsted--and sure
enough find that the Senator has carried the war into
Africa-reminding Of the old war, which was car
red into Afrcs in particular and IN one parties
lar net like Il for the great man against whom th'
war was wsged was absent am present. said Mr.
Webster and seek face face meet the Senator from
South Csrolins.
Mr.. Webster said that the remarks Of the Senator IN
kis passing allssion him. in connection with the
war, were made from no motives all, they were
made for the purpose Of impeaching his patriotism Sir
said Mr. Webster, in his strong and mighty voice put
she Senator upon his responsibty-l defy him To say
when and where and how, and with whom, asd 10
whom I put him upon his responsibility TO lay his
Eneer upon any act Of mine which will warrant him IL
saving that was an enemy 70 the When the war
broke cut said Mr. Webster was coseted with Judges
and iursrs-lawyers plaintiffs, oefepdantswith John
nv Roe versus Doe vs. not public man. was IN
no publis assembly. had no power.