Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-08-02
HERALD FsTHE TIMES.

moments, by praise which desert alone could
win, and by the enthusiastic cheerings by
which every sentence was confirmed and
strengthened by the multitudlnons as
sembly. Gov. Everett concluded by al
ludng to the high rank which history would
assign him in the temple Of fame. after oil
that multitude should have passed away
But, said be, fame or history cannot pay HIM
a nobler tribute than, IN faneuil Hall, con.
secrated by the deeds Of their fathers, is paid
by fifteen hundred devoted and grateful
hearts. lie then gave the following sent'-
mcnt:
DANIEL WEBsrER-the Statesman and the
Man his services are engrayen alike OH the
pillars Of the Constitution and the hearts OF
the People. tie is worthy Of that place IN
the Councils of the Nation, which he fills in
the affections of his countrymcn.
Next follows an extended sketch Of Mr..
Webster's speech, and sketches or notices OF
the other speeches and toasts in succession
The narrative closes with the following re
marks.
The company broke up at eleven o'clock.
not only graitied, but highly delighted with
the intellectual banquet which they had en-
ioycd. It was indeed a feast-not Of tho
corporeal appetite, but Of the mind-rich'
gratifying aud unique. In the arrangements
for mere physical enjoyment there was every
requisite of good taste, foresight and liberal
provision but The sec ondary nature OF mere
physical enjoyment was lcgibly impressed
upon every feature of the banquet, and the
truth was made visible throughout, that they
who prepared and they who we're expected
to partakc, thought more of what they should
hear-of what was to be said and done-than
Of what was to be drunk or eaten.
| Il was To the intellectual, not to the animal,
portion of human nature that regard was had
in the preparations for the festival. And the
effect was most happy. Enjoyment was
there, of the keencst relish, but 1t was that
pure and tranquil enjoyment which elevates
and ennobles; which inspires high thoughts
aud generous feelings Of mutual good will.
and patriotic devotion, and the icrvent Will to
strive in noble emulation for the prize OF most
essential aud enduring service to the genera
welfare. And the man whom oil had as
sembled there 10 honOr-upon whom It was
the chief purpose of the meeting to besto"
the Just though inadequate reward of his long
and faithful and most important labors III The
general cause-who but must envy him his
feelings, standing as he did, in the midst OF
that generous assembly, proudly but not ar,
rogantly conscious Of his high desert, and
receiving that which his own heart recog.
nized as the rich and melited gucrdon Of
such grea, services as few have the ability
or the opportunity to render? :,
Emphatically the great man of his age aud
country, he stood there, not only as the man
whom his countrymen delighted to honor
but as the exemplar for their imitation, til.
model by which other lovers of their country
should direct their efforts. Nor can noblel
title be bestowed than that which he has so
exclusively appropriated to himself by hls
great talents, his consistent course in public
life, his powerful championship Of the rig hit,
and his unwavcring fidelity to the noble
principles established by the founders of the
republic-the honorable title of the En-
FOUNDER AND DEFENDER OF THE