The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-05
Mr.. vvebster's Levee and speech.

ing for the confirmation OF the Treaty OF Washing
ton by the British government. They broke all the
windows around the Falkland frightened the water
from the Fountain.
Mr. WEBSTER occupied about half an hour
IN his reply. His remarks were confined prin-
cpally TO generaites-to the importance and value
oil peace between England and the United States
TO the progress OF clvlllzation-to his recent
negoclatlons-and TO several other matters HI
DID not touch upon his position his relations with
the Presldent-or utter one word relative TO future
events Observation-Disclosures 1t was a non-com
initial speech all through except on the Croton Wa
ter, which he expatated upon in eloquent terms to
the great delight OF the civic authorities and tempe
rarce folks generally.
For some minutes before eleven O'Clock the stall
case and lobby leading 10 the Governors room
were densely crowded. Shortly after that hour Mr.
Webster accompanied by his honor the Mayor, and
several Aldermen and private friends, arrived, and
on their entering the room the doors were thrown
open and the crowd rushed in and soon completely
| filled the apartment. The Mayor then addressed
the assemblage, and informed them that Mr. Web
ster would not be met by the Chamber of Commerce
until o'clock, when he would probably be afforded
an opportunity of saying something. and if so, he
would do so in such manner would afford all an
opportunity of hearing him. In the meantime. the
Mayor added, Mr. Webster would be happy TO re
ceive the greetings of his fellow citizens.
| Many hundreds then availed themselves of this
opportunity OF shaking hands with Mr.. Webster, who
was thus occupied until short time before one
o'clock At this time there were probably between
OF the City Hall and on the steps leading 10 it, the
| announcement having been previously made that
| Mr. Webster would address the crowd from that
place. When Mr.. Webster appeared there were
few cheers gwen, but throughout the proceedings
were marked by great quiet and decorum on the
part of the audience. As effort was made to Sc
cure reserved spot for Mr. Webster and the men,
bers of the Chamber of Commerce, 1t was with the
greatest difficulty that we were able to elbow our
way through the dense crowd that surrounded them
In order II possible to obtain chance of hearing
and taking notes.
The Chamber of Commerce having paid its
respects to Mr. Webster, he was thus addressed by
James DE Peyster Ogden Esq. the President of the
Chamber
body on this occasion, have the honor Of presenting
you with the Resolution passed the last stated meeting
OF the Chamber The expression of its sentiments,
bodied in this Resolution intended mark of respect
for the assduy and the talent which, in the opinion
the Chamber you have devoted Secretary of State
secure a continuance of peace between two great com.
mercal nations and tender I'd tribute ohanks
the services have rendered to the commercial
ess country in the negotiation of the late treaty
with Great Britain That negotiation had for its object
the final adjustment of long standing well intricate
ana important and this object has been success
able and satisfactory. While the spirit of mutual conces
sion and coniation that manifested the occasion
has served but to enhance the value of the benefits
erred in the establishment ofendly intercourse
two kindred nations basis of assured confidence and
permanent tranquility. Entertaining these views the
Chamber of Commerce has felt DESTROYS avas itself
accordingly this opportunity thus express its acknow
Judgement for service rendered to the public veal
AT meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held on
Tuesday the ls November ls42, the following preamble
and resolutions, were unanimously adopted =
Whereas, the Chamber is informed that the Hon. Daniel
Webster Secretary of State, about to this city on
his way to Washington.
Resolved hat the Chamber of Commerce proceed in
body TO wait upon him on his arrival in this city,
its high estimation Of his services in the negotiation
of the late treaty with Great Britain.
Resolved, That copy of this preamble and resolutions
be presented to Mr.. Webster.
Extract from the minutes
JNO. d. VAN buren,, Secretary
Mr. WEBSTER then stepped forward and having
expressed his acknowledgements for the mark of re-.
spect thus publicly made by the Chamber of Com
merce, and having also eulogised the merchants of
New York as body, in terms the exact language
OF which II was utterly impossible for us to CATCH
in consequence OF the great hustle which took place
amongst many of the crowd in their anxiety TO get
near the honorable speaker-Mr. Webster then
proceeded
"Its so happened Mr. President from reasons to which il
is not to aude the present occasion that the
adjustment of certain questions in dispute between the
United States and Great Britain, had made little
advance towards termination, until change had taken
place in the administration of both governments Soon
after that event an took place upon the north
ern frontier, producing considerable excitement
alarm for the of the two countries In this po
son of affairs, the English Government thought
proper both as measure of respect the American GO
vernment and the best of facilitating an AMIGA
BILE settlement of difficulties, to send mission the Uni
ted States. The President received that mission
spirit in which he considered it had originated and IL
his pleasure to direct under his authority
dertake the OF the subsequent
1t not to be reasonably expected that the final result
Of these negotiations should amidst the variety of opinion
that necessarily prevailed prove entirely acceptable to
every individual in the community. l trust how
ever, that ] may fatter myself that the general
result of those negotiations appears in the opinion of the
our country entitled to confidence
Mr. President the to which have alluded as
having taken place the northern frontier soon fol
lowed by another at the south which was regarded with
States This made necessary in the judgment OF the
President that in the conduct Of the negotiations view
chnt,lI hat oil
between the two governments, and which interested
some of our people at the north and some of
them at the SOUTH and some in all portions
of the country. And is merit gentlemen because il
is matter of duty to bring the discussion of these
subjects of controversy between government and
foreign States disposition to take large and comprehen
sive view Of thngs-to be actuatel by general NAV
say, universal American spirit and Americ an feeling
knowing no local divisions and governed by no exclu
regard to any particular interest And need not saw
to you sir who have much experience in these affairs
that the strength power and efficiency Of all our ransac
tons with foreign depend essentially on the
cordial unanimy of the people and their
and on the latter being sustained by the voice Of
the whole community. Because government that has
not this strength and support stands fair chance
In its conduct of important affairs with the great and now
erful and acute governments Of modern times No one
therefore, Mr. President need make any merit of acting
all such subjects with this spirit Of impartality ana
justice must necessarily happen that in the conduct of
Notwithstanding out such continent and
composed Of so may distinct governments besides the
generl oner must Happen In such state OF things that
shall have differences of opinion-derences OF iudp-
men in regard domestic affairs. This cannot be avoided
and cannot be expected to be avoided Nevertheless in
transactions with foreign States and especially the
leading governments Of the other world all owhom watch
not with jealousy yet with their interests pub
lie duty and the safety and honor Of the country require
that we should all foreign nations rm united
unbroken front Cheers) 1t is this union-it is the ge.
neral conviction gone abroad in the world that the Ame
rcan people wall sustain their they
will maintain their interests from njury-apd their
honor from stanthis the conviction gone abroad
in the world that places where are and makes us
what we are (Cheers) And these sentiments gen.
tlemen, that you and and every American citizen are
bound to cherish, to diuse and to maintain u.s. to be
indulge in too much self complacency or self regard but
neither any individual nor any nation fus own des.
tiny accomplshes its own high career performs all
duty, unless makes just estimate Of itself No nation
runs the career designed for it by Providence until
Justly appreciates the position it holds in the great
family of the nations Of the world and forms
such just estimate of its own rights, powers, and
duties which challenges the respect OF the whole world
(Cheers) In these respects gentlemen the times are
suspicious We were taught by him whose arm was prn.
cipal in achieving the independence OF counry-by
i'm nd wis