The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-09-28

earth LEI as 20 boldly on, determined now aud for
ever, living and dying 10 be iully Ameriean-Ame'
rican altogether
mir. WEBSTER sat down amid the reiterated and
deafenlng applause Of oil present
The President then announced as sentiment
"The health Of WiLLiSM II. SEwARD, the friend
OF the farmers Of the State of New York"
To this Gov, SEWARD replied by saying that he
knew way in which he could better give proof Of
the gratitude with which he received the title Just
bestowed upon him Than by giving the confessions Of
political ogrielturst. They might be Of USE 10 the
farmers of Western New York 10 whom he was in
debted for many distinguished fayors aud they should
be brief. had, said he, when entered upon public
Office farm of $50 acres, which cost about ten
thousand dollars and during the last year Of holding
my office / realized one Of these two thlngs-and,
owing 10 confusion In the accounts of nay stew
ard am unable TO say accurately which, either forty
dollars the arising from the sale OF forty bush
els of potatoes. lCheers and laughter Now, as an
evidence of my fidelity 10 the agricultural interests
will say that, instead Of selling my farm, shall still
keep and adhere To the business and hope TO
coed we'll as, from his own account, the farmer Of
| Underwood has done and 10 make my farm as valu-
bic that which has been described IN such pitliul
terms ing upon the sandy seashorc Of Massachu
sets, Laughter aud cheers. " karen help y0u,"
said Mr.. Webster (which was followed by renewed
applause
| insist, gentlemen that if there any reporters
present they shall make report of what have to
/ 1 y
Of any such responsibility Laughter and cheers.
Mr.. President have been favored beyond my pee
tations and hopes-avored beyond any ambition Of
mine, in life thus far and now, that being so, wish
to show that IN at least particular deserve the
respect and kindness which have been extended to
by my feliow.c citizens OF Western New York wish
TO show you all thai am not prcsumtuou5 enough TO
attic apt 10 act an alterplece, which could at best
prove not even respectable farce, after the great
drama which has been enacted here tonight; and j.
! therefore, ask Of the reporters, special favor
that they will not set down any speech OF mine in
their books
There is no living intellect which | honor and re-
spect more highly than that which has beamed out
with such eiiulgence tonight; and if he excuse
or overlook the discouit-sy OF which ! am about to
bring complaint, and to lay the fault at the door Of
his native land, will then presume, in conclusion, 10
give sentiment which ! am will meet with
| full and hearty response.
! Ten years ago J met with great indgnity from
the people Of New England and shall go and
state IT, for the purpose OF seeing if friend and
guest will venture TO justify paliIate, or excuse it,
was at that time invited TO attend New England
dinner given by natives of New Eng land the city
OF New York. The dinner came on rather late, and
when | entered the room there sudden shout,
and IA clamor of voices, and a call upoa to make
a speech Well, commenced a speech, and have
no doubt il would have been very excellent speech
if had been allowed to bring II TO Iespcctabe con
clusIon ] began III very solemn and sincere man
to say that was greatly surprised at such re-
! ,
10 1t; that | was not a native OF New England that
| had never but ONCE set foot upon New England soil;
and that there New England blood III my
veins. Thus far had advanced, when was greet
ed with universal rising from every par, Of the Ia
bles, (Which larger than these } and by gene
raj shout of You lie you lie ! you lie ~ [Cheers
and laughter " Good !" good -" good, f" said MIR
WEBSTER which renewed and increased both The
laughter and applause
Now, then, il my friend if our distinguished friend
! from Massachusetts, will only have the hardihooi to
avow that this fair the part of New England,
and to back them m it--and believe he does - 70
! III do it'll do it said Mr.. WEBSTER amid shouts
OF laughter shall ask OF you TO take pledge with
me and while viii receive and consider with
| the respect with which always receive and con-
slider whatever falls from his lips, and will treasure
with greater and sncerer regard than even he can
| conceive, every word with which he has fav, red US
TO night ask YOU TO drink with me standing,
proof Of the respect entertain for of The
gifted, emil yhtened, and honored statesmen of the
agt, Health, prosperity and happiness 10 DAsiEL
I WEBSTER
This was received with nine deafcnng cheers, and
long and continued applause. After this had ceased,
/ Mr., Webster rose and said
Gentlemen; With The gentleman who has lust
now addressed you, and who has repeatedly been
elected 10 preside the councils the great State
Of New York, it has been my fortune TO have only
general aud political acquaintance. | am proud Of
his respect aud regard. | wish him WELL aud have
10 say To hun that, whenever he shall appear among
the people Of New England, assembled on any occa-
SION like tbs his character his integrity his patriot.
ism, his AmcTicanIsm vii arouse a feeling which
will shake the roof of the house where the PEOPLE
sdall gather together. Deaening aud repeated ap.
plsuse. | give you, SAID Mr.. Webster. advancing
towards Governor Seward, and extending 10 HIM his
/ hand, which was heartily shaken the table
gire you the right hand II american slo1c,hip lay
/ u'is great Empire State AMI greal .NtD Eagland
Conftderay erer ra'ue and regard tie sentiments and
/ character Of WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
! This was accompanied and followed By the most
enthusiastic applause. Those alone who are FAM.
liar with the diguiud bearing of Mr. Wrbsier's per-
sonal manner on such occasions, can form even the
ianes notion Of the thrilling effect Of this most tie
resting scene.
Mr. Knott, one Of the Vice Presidents of the So
cety, then proposed the health Of the chairman Of
one OF the important committees MIR Cows. of
PennSy lv1nii.
MIR. Go~ES, in reply, spoke OF the general causes
OF the emblrrassments Of Penrs wanna OF the ruin
Gus taxes which were imposed upon her citizen.
while neither principal nor interest of her great debt
was paid Of the evils Of the excessive party spiril
which governed her councils ami concluded by olcr-
ing the following toast:
"IHE EnrIRE STATE-NEw YoRE-Ie t The BRIGHT
est Hover IN her chaplct be culcd by the hand
Of Agriculture"
Mr.. WEBSTER, after this toast had been given
and received with loud applause, rose and said: MAY
be permitted, gentlemen, 10 occupy your attention !
Tor lew moments again, or have already exhaust
ed your paiicncc' Loud cries Of no no q, on |
go ONT am not entitled to be heard here 10 any
great extent lcries Of Eyes you are :" we're al
ways glad to hear you" sell but the suggestions Of
gentleman from Pennsylvania have called my |
MIND TO topic, m my Judgment Of Ope1cisining inn
poriance to the honor aud credit of our common
country. Mr. President and gcntcmcn-what 5 the .
credit and character OF ths glorious country 10 which
we all belong, abroad We are rich we are pow
ertuli we have al the means OF accomplishing what
ever ylftuous human desire can embrace E,it vbat
= our credit And | am not one Of those who are |
disposed 10 complain Of or to sugmatizc IN any way
the ehott, OF the States Of this great Union. who
have sought Tor funds abroad to carry on their enter
pTi.ps and imprNyemcuts hi.h tt,,r ..... II ,t.,