Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-30
NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Farmers Of the State OF New York"
To this Gov Seward replied by saying that he knew no
way III which he could better give proof gratitude
with which lac received title Just bestowed upon him
than by giving The of political agrcultrst
Ihey might be of the farmers Uf Western New York
u whom he indebted for many distinguished favory
and they should he brief had said he, when entered
upon pubic Otce tarm Of lcU which about
SiOOOJ; aud during the last year of holding my office
realized one Ut these thngs-and owing to some con-
fusion IN the accounts of steward am unable TO say
accurately which, either $40 the arising from the
sale OF W bushels OF potatoes. Cheers and laughier-
Now as an evidence OF my fidelity agricultural ine
iestl VIII say that instead OF selling my farm shall
keep and adhere the business aud hope TO succeed az
well a., from his account the Farmer of Underwood
mas done and to make farm valuable that which
has been described in such pul lying ~ on the
sandy sea shore OF Massachusetts daughter aud cheersl
"Hsdren help you said Mr. Webster which was follow
| cd by renewed applause)
insist gentlemen, that. there any reporters pres
en they snail make report Of what have say:
getting late speak under sense of any such respon
sibihy- Laughter and cheers) Mr. President have
oeen favored beyond my expectations and hopes-avored
beyond any ambition of mine, life thus far and now
that being wish show that Al, least in one parc
ar deserve the and kindness winch have been ex
tended to me by my fellow of Western New.Yok
wish to show you all that presumptuous enough
to attempt to act aiterpece which at best prove
not even respectable farce after the great drama which
mas been enacted here tonight and Of the
reporters as special favor that they will down any
/ speech OF mine IN their books.
There is no living intellect which honor and respect
more highly than that which has beancd with such full
erulsence tonight end if ne or overlook the
dlscoureSy Of which about TO bring complaint and TO
lay the fault at the door OF Lis native land will then pre-
sumo, IN conclusion, TO give sentiment which sure
/ Will meet with full and hearty response.
len years ago met with great indigni,y from the
people OF New England; and shall 90 state it, for
the purpose OF seeing # friend guest will venture to
Justify palate was at that time invited To a
ehd New Engand dinner given by natives OF New Eng
ahu IN inc City OF New York. The dinner rather
late, and when entered the there sudden shout
ana c!anor OF voices and callupon makca speech
Well, commenced speecf-and have no doubt II would
hoo MALICE
bring 1t TO respectable conclusion. l began in a very
solemn and sincere manner Osay that greatly surprised
al such receptions that knew OF nothing which entitled
nc 10 ~ mat was not native Of New England; that had
never but foot upon New England so and tnnt
there was no New England blood my veins. Thus for
lad advanced, when greeted universal rs NJ
from every part OF the ,abewheh were larger than these
and by general shout Of ~ on lie. you lie you lie
Cheers and laughter. Good, Good Good said MIR
and applause
Now, then, If my friend-if distinguished friend
from Massachusetts wall only have the hardihood uvow
mat TINS was iar on the part Of New England and back
hen IN it--and believe he does, % I'll do it'll do
~ said Mr. Webster, amid shouts aushtcr) shall ask
Oi yoa 10 take pledge with me;-and, while will re-
cei'e and consider, with the respect with which always
receive and consider whatever falls from his ns and wi
treasure with greater and sncerer regard than even he
conceive, every word with which he has favored us TO-
nghi-l ask You 10 drink with standing as proof OF
tNG respect we entertain for OF the gifted en-
ishiened and honored statesmen Of the age HEALTH
PROSPERITY AND HArr1NEsS I'd DANIEL WEBSTER
This received with nine deaiening cheers and long
continued applause. A.ter this had ceased, Mr.. WEE
sTER rose and said
Genllemen-With the gentleman VINO has Just now ad-
dressed yOu aud VINO has repeatedly been elected In urc
SIDE the councils the create Stale Of New York
1t has been my fortune have only general and polite
acquaintance am proud OF his Tespec, and regard.
wish him well. and have say him. that whenever .e
shall appear among the people OF New England assembled
on any occasion like ths ms character integrity his
PATRIOTISM, ms Amencanism, Will Arouse feeling which
VIII snake the root OF the house where the people shall ga
theT together lDeaienlng and repeated appause.} give
you, said Mr. Webster, advancing tow ards Gov
and extending him his hand which was heartily shaken
across the table, give you the night hand American
io"shIp May this great Empire State, and our New
England ConiedeIacy, value and regard the sentiments
and character OF WILLIAM II SEWARD.
This was accompanied and followed by the most enhr
sasuc applause Those alone, who familiar with the
dignhed bearing OF Mr. Websi,is persona. manner on
c OCCASIONS can form the falnest notion OF the
thrilling effect OF tins most interesting scene.
Ai Knott one OF the Vice presidents the Society then
proposed tie Health the Chairman OF one OF the
LommIuees-Nr GOWCn, OF Pennsylvania.
MI Gowen, IN reply, spoke the org and difficult our
ney ne had performed for the purpose OF attending Fair
OF the Philadelphia Agricultural Society," with which he
was connected, ana pronounced high euogum upon the
late Judge Peters, who he said shed uslre upon every
thing he did Chat he did, that he did, said Mr. Web
sier) lie spoke Of the emotions excited in MS mind by
what tic had Of the unboundcd prosperity OF the great
State of NcwYOrk He forced he said to contrast its
condition with that Of his aud spoke Of the neg
ect IN PENNSYLVANIA OF her agricultural interests of the ca
lamiious legislation by which she afflicted OF tie great
debts she had incurred, and deep disaster in which
shc appears 10 be sunk. 'O you'll get of i-you'l
get out OF ~, said Mr. Webster We thought TO be
neither able willing pay debt God knows YOU
are. both able and milling, said Mr.. Webster' We are
POM our government would let do 70. That's -thars
II, said Mr. Webster On whole Statue book there IS
not single act which uvOrs the Of Agriculture
MI Gowen spoke somewhat farther general causes
OF the embarTassment of Pcuusy yuna the runous taxes
which imposed upon her citizens while neither prin
cpa nor interest OF her debt paid Of the evils Of
'h' excessive party spirit which governed her councils, and
concluded 10y Offering the following toasu
HE EMPIRE SEArF-NFy Npp Tnff the br
flower IN her chupet be cueJ by the hand Of Agcu
I ture."
Mr. Webster after this had been given and rcceiy
. ed with loud applause rose and said:
May be permitted, gentlemen. occupy your attention
Tor lew moments aguiu-or have already exhausted
your patencel Loud cries OF mo- mo- go on -, on
am not entitled % be heard here 10 any great EXTENT
cres OF yes are we're always glad o. hear YOU
out the suggestions Of the gentleman from Pcnnsyyania
have called my mind 70 topic, IN my Judgment OF over
wheImng importance 70 the honor and credit ct our common
county Mr. President and gcuiemen-what s the credit
and character Of this glorious country 10 which we all be-
'hs ABROAD. VIC are rch' we powerful; we have on
'n' means oi accomplishing whatever vuou> human de.
sire can embrace But what's credit And Z am not
one oi those who disposed 10 complain Of or 10
susmaute in any way hc efforts of the States or this
great Jnion who have sought for funds abroad 10
carry on Their enterprises and Improvements which
I Their sense Of utility has projected. ON the CON
ary think that the crcum- ances of the times and Inc
necessities OF the case may justify. least 20 a consdera
bic extent ibe engagements into which some OF the States
especially the Western States. have entered abroad Amor
those which have thus iusuab'y become involved h ths
State Of Pennsylvania the richest State m the linton w
my ludgment-perhaps ought % cNccpt New Y3rs-but
taking her mineral commercial and agricultural faculties
into confederation don't know. the face uf the earth
excepting England richer State than the State of Penn
yIvnna. TAKE Of her debt" said Gov. Scwardl Nv
friend Governor Seward says take Of her d,b-u Uer
dcbt-hcr ds5t' What can be the debt OF n State H.