Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-23


(Cns. FRAxkLIN Kings.
ThSPresident announced that Mr.. Webster would
begin 10 speak soon after II o'clock.
Mr.. Titus then sang the Tippecanoe song called
Cup Salt River" W it'll which the ladies seemed
greatly pleased
Ataquarter past II. Mr.. Webster arrived. A sort
Of manifest of the Wings of Long Island was then
read, and at half past IL, Mr. Webster and said
My friends-I desire, in the first place, to return
thanks to those gentlemen now here assembled from
the three counties of Kings, Queens and Suffolk,
whe have met me to-day on my approach to this
town, and rendered me a most cordial and hearty
welcsne.
My friends-if at somewhat earlier period Of my
life had been found upon this part of Long Island,
with my angling rod or my gun upon my shoulder, it
would not have been much TO be wondered at, espe-
cisy 5y those who know my taste for those kind of
scsrsatons, for which your Island is distinguished.
come, however, at this time not 10 shoot birds or
tstake trout, but to coafer with the intelligent peo-
Pc on those important subjects which syitate not
my this Island, but the whole Of our country. And
tais is little extraordinary, and may be consid
cred and spoken Of hereafter by others Ii is extra
ordinary that should come from old Massachusetts,
distance Of two three hundred miles, TO address
the people of old Suffolk on such occasion.
But, my friends, there many other things that
also extraordinary, at this PERIOD TO be consi
dered. The times extraordinary; the state Of
public affairs is extraordinary; and there those
who think that government at Washington is
an extraordinary one; and extraordinary efforts
naking all the country TO effect change in that
government.
come here, however, to make no charges ito
sriag railing accusations against any man or set
n ps< merely to'exPress few poor opin-
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speak.
come to day to hear the sentiments Of the people
Of Suffolk County on those topics that sgiiate the
times am mach too old 10 make eritorical
speech. I am too old for that IT, my friends, there
have been tines and occasions in the course Of my
past career in which | might have wished to at
tempt display Of any thing like oratory, that time
--1s.@s<rrs by.
h But although do no; wish TO do this, yet have
i opinions upos the present state Of things, and i
come speak those opinions plainly to you, and to
near yours in return. j make fourishes nor
Ngures, bu; to make plain speech to the intelli-
hence Of this county.
That the times most extraordinary, no one will
ttempt to deny. That faetis admitted by all. And
question is what ought to be done in relation TO
Ae present state Of things. do not come here to
rsvris 5rfo Tepforch any one, or TO up stand.
pure and without reproach; but come to speak TO
the whole people Of this place, on the subjects
which alike interest all.
Party distinctions arc but transient; but the dis
tinction that we should all be proud Of, and that
should artieulsrly distinguish the great people n
this great nation, is, that free and indcpend
sat--the only true free people on the fac e the
earth. (eheers) And this is the distinction that
shal be deeply priced by me, and by my chill
dren 90 the last moment Of our lives. (Cries Of
Va Bravo. aud loud and repeated checring)
2see that opponents propose TO be here to-nor-
row 20 speak also the topics that interest all the
people am glad Of It. wish they were here to-
day; for I wish not TO speak merely 10 party
bst to talk all American citizens and to plead the
cause Of truth before the Jury q the whole country
Now, my friends, you know have been some
time in public life aud have been too long in the
councils Of the nation not to be IN some degree
marked character. Not marked DORM YOU
say of qasi and partridge great laughsr)- not
i~sk vet. But am somewhat marked, and what
cav will therefore be marked aud commented upon
by others than yourselves.
You'll be addressed Tomorrow BY gentleman Of
hirh talent-a distinguished supporter of the adj
rninistration-one Of the most 80 dstinguished,-
certainly IN that portion Of the councils of the
ton 10 which belong. He'll net say-but others
will say for hint will be said-and all the papers
favorable to the ADMINISTRATION will say, Don't
believe Webster, that old aristoerat-( Immense
lassbter)-he never tells the truth-he's sristo-
erst and You cant believe any thing that he says"
Now, mr. friends, IL would Ne very strange II ],
who have grown mp among the people, and as il
wsr. of the people, should at my time Of life take
a fancy 20 sristocraey. ] have plougked, and
scwed, and r~aped the scres that my fathers,
sad fha. ao= mise Ny the aid Of those
Valuable isstitstiens, public schools, spd the CUR
asaes and assistance of the best Of parents, wa,
enabled TO get such education fitted me to come
40 the bar; 4 have been some time in pablo life;
u.xsr hsld an Office in the course Of that life, ex
cant .wsh an one comes directly from the bestow
meat Of the people; have had moneT out Of thu
public treasury, except the pay member Of Con
.r..s. have NO family relatiobsno ore in any wa
a. .hsps-poshing with blood Of mine flowing il
ths;r vain. that ever held Office, touched cen
Of IN. publie money. (Cheers)
Aft.r an this I shall still be told that I'm arts
tecrss. vsry well. Prove IL. III am one, | ar
anita false 20 nv origin and connexions, as well
a. nav rstsr. ButI ash for the proof Look At m
x~&~. An Congress. what right oftbe people have
voted away. Ny what vote Of mine in the Pusli
nu.su<rzsSs sownsry, am to bsprovsd an sri'''