Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-06-02
WEBSTER MEETING.


and those who approve Of his public and official
course, held a meeting at Faneuil Hall, last
evening, pursuant to a public notice in the
newspapers. At Ia past 8 o'clock, the meet.
ing was called to order by Joseph 7. Bucking.
ham, Esq., who said he was sorry that there
was not more crowded assembly of citizens,
but consoled himself and the meeting, by quo.
ting the following lines Of DR.. Watts:
"Broad is the road that leads to death,
And thousands walk together there:
But wisdom shows a narrow path,
with here and there traveller"
The Hon. MARTIN BRrMMER, Mayor of the
City, was chosen Preside nt-Messrs ROBERT
G. SHAW, EDWARD Brooks, JAMES X. Mills,
L. B. WALES, JAMES CLARK, and J. s. SLEEP
Err, Vice Presidents-and Messrs. WILLIAM
BRIGHAM, and PHILIP, GREEDY, Jr, Secretaries
The Mayor, on taking the chair, reviewed
briefly the eminent services Mr.. Webster had
rendered to the country, as Secretary of State,
and stated that the meeting was called for the
purpose Of expressing the high sense Of res.
pect which his fellow citizens entertained for his
| talents, and their deep gratitude for the public
services he had rendered.
CHARLES G. LoRrNG. ESQ., then rose-and,
after eloquendy commenting upon the great
public services Of Mr.. Webster, while in Con.
gres, and as Secretary of State, offered the fol-
lowing Resolutions.
Rcsolred, That this Assembly, composed Of in
habltnnts Of Boston, and Of Massachusetts, the
neghbOrs friends, and former constituents of Mr..
Webster, with whom and in whose affairs and inter-
ests he has besn variously associated during the
greater number of the more important years Of his
ments of profound esteem and most friendly regard,
and that we extend TO him a heartfelt welcome, one
and all, to his, and to our home.
Resolrsd, That we have Observed and that we ap-
Lola IN ,haIo ,,,hIt IL nf Mr.
Webster that it has been most useful and most
honorable, thut it has been illustrated uniformly by
conspicuous abilities and discretion; by wisdom and
eloquence; by fidelity and toll; by, patriotism; by
the profound study perfect comprehension and in
structivc display of the principles, ends and uses OF
the Constitution and the Union, and of the policy by
which nation may be conducted to happiness and
glory.
Resolred That the negotiation of the treaty Of
Washington; the patience, prudence, ability, patriot
ism, with which it was conducted, and the good re-
suits with which it was crowned, entte him pre-
eminently to the lasting gratitude of the whole
triumph Of humanity and reason that it has saved
two great nations of kindred blood, and kindred
faith, from the guilt. woe, and folly Of war; that
has promoted their true interest," and yet left no
stain on the honor, and no wound to rankle in the
feelings of either; and has diused good co-exten-
sve with the civilized world.
Rssolred, That all the labors, and the results o.
his administration of the Department Of State, CON
sttus vast accession to the amount Of his public
services that they have heightened and dfilsed ever
his regulations that they have enriched the literature
of diplomacy and contributed to the progress o
public law that they have LUMINOSITY explained ant
firmly upheld the immnnes of American Commerc,
and the rights of American citizens; that they have
given to the American sailor reason to love ant
new motive to defend his nations flag in the am
pier shelter with which its folds surround him tina
they have advanced the interests, and vndicaied tn,
rights of the country, and guarded and extended tn,
honor of the American name.
Resolved, That from all the past Of Mr.. Webster
life we derive the assurance tnat he will approx,
himself equal TO every call Of future duty; that grea
tasks of patriotic craftsmanship remain for him Il
performs; that among these, of tho HIGHEST. mos
difficult, AMI most urgent, is the work of attempting
to restore the currency to uphold the credit, and
construct the commercial relations of the country
and to secure to American industry in all It's forms
and in all its fields harmonized, adequate and stead!
remaining labor rewarded by still wider usefulness
and crowned by still more desirable fame.
Resolred That committee of--be appointed
TO communicate these resolutions and the proceeding
Of this meeting to Mr. Webster.
!, The Resolutions were seconded, in yer,
able speech, by ]. THOMAS STEVENSON Esq.
On motion Of Y. B. CURTIS, Esq. the Com
mittee proposed in the Resolutons,was nomina
, ted by the CHAIR, and approved by the meetn!
} as follows Hon. H. G. Otis, VIM. Sturgis
ESQ. Hon. Nathaniel Hammond, Patrick I
Jackson, Esq. Charles p. Curtis, Esq. Hor
!. Francis c. Gray. Hon. Jonathan Chapman.
On motion Of B. T. REED, Esq. the following
Resolution, as amended on motion Of Mr.. I
b. CURTIS, was added to those offered by MI
Loring
8 Resolred. That the same Committee be nstructe
to invite Mr.. Webster public dinner in this Hal
/ or to meet his fellow citizens in such manner, an
at such time, will be most agreeable to himself
WIN. SruRcrs. Esq, then addressed the NEE
. ing, in favor of the resolves, after which the
g were unanimously adopted-and the meeting
at 20 minutes before lOo'clock, adj.-Atlas.