Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-23
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syls OF luxury aud elegance seldom cqusled 4 zine |
tand II Music In attendance, aud playc several beau
niui national and other during the iestyiiy.
Robert GiHser, Sr., Esq., presided, aud at his right
seated Hon. DANIEL Webster, Hon. William /
iohEsoa, and Col Crase Of the Fourth Artillery, in full
uniform Ga his left z. Collins Lee, Esq, U. 5.
District Attorney foe the District OF Maryland, Hon. Re-
rsrdy johnson, and Col Moore.
Al tcw minutes before y, the cloth removed, and
order being called,
THE PRESIDENT.
In few wo-ds, said that the company had assembled
without the least distinction Of parties do honor their
distinguished guest He hoped thstnohnc would be said
IN the that might be offered calculated
interrupt the harmony OF the occasion. And such de-
monsratons had frequently been made, without much
gard truth docOrun, requested that this
the with perhaps exception, il the company
fit make il. might be drunk silence. lie then gave
l. The Union-"Now and forever, one and insepara-
bo."
p The President of the Unitedstates.
D. The Constituencies Authors, Expounders and De-
Tenders.
a. The Memory Of Washington
In announcing the fifth toast, the President said he had
desired preface II with suitable remarks, and
express his OF the services done the country by the
distinguished gentleman they had assembled honor, in
successfully negotiating the between the great
commercial nations of the worldand thus securing
both the countless blessings of peace which may God long
prcsorye-But he entirely unaccustomed such
occasions he would nothing morebut simply give,
tho.
"our Guest-Daniel webster"-( Received with great
appause)
To this ut - minutes before g. Mr. Webster arose and
replied follows:
Mn. PRESIDENT: ap that receive with peculiar
qualification this mark OF for wentended ef
forts to serve the Country IN the office of the Government
which have hed you thanks; and feel especial
y obliged you SIR who know come into public
OF tins kind reuctantyior doing the honor OF filling
the Chair this evening Andthe occasion, Mr. President
and gentlemen, is the gratifying me- have heard
sir that the gentlemen comprising this very rrspcc
table meeting come here aetuated by party motive by
sinister obque view tending blind them import
truths; because know-l think-hat absence
OF such motive We have the that this meeting
what II purpors TO be-a compliment honest purpose
serve the County, unattended, if Judge
reciy from the evidence have, with certain degree of
and conscious that this endeavor
the Country, have been ireeiree from and tar above all
party all local sectonnlobec purpOse-l need hard
ysay that receive this compliment altogether in-
appropriate.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen: / scarcely know how
best return-to make you unbecomng return
for tins proof OF your attention and regard But feel
sell be in of the principal cities this Union city
distinguished for Its commercial enterprise for rapid
for patriotic character and feel the present
ment TO be OF interest TO the of the country
to all the commercial concerns Of the couniry-perhups
could do better than occupy the few which
permitted in adding suggestions touching
commercial affairs 1t truth quite iriie. but not the
less important that the great interests OF Society all
harmonious and united the Agricultural interest the
Commercial interest, the Manufacturing interest all en-
twned,-it we may saw so,-around the STEM sup.
ported by the trunk, be nourshed together
together and he is friend neither who would attempt
10 upsan opposition between and another of them
This truth, however common, which cannot here
TOO often repeated because in the interests
the struggle for preference by law favor against
another this general unou-l may this des-
ny, y not always understood understood tits al
ways regarded.
We hive in country in which the greater part OF the in
hnhiiants lind their the pursuits Arrcure
m which there also fed and clothed and
housed by Manufacturing; other great fill the ma
OF Commemorative houses the seas; and very
rst proposition Of the American the essential
between the interests of various persons
and the high importance that they should always be regard
ed as essentially the same If we look the Agriculture of
county, find that it furnishes OF
human beings; but 1t does furnish the cheap
comfortable clothing Whatthen will be the fortune of Az
ucuture there Is demand for its surplus the
sumption of masses without Agriculture, Manufacturing
Commercial The Manufacturing inerest-what would
become OF it there manufactured
articles and commercial uricesl There be commod
tiles 10 be transported: exchanges be accomplished, be.
fore the destined uansporers the agents employed
changes can md support or employ
Mr.. President and Gentlemen-Allow me on this occa-
sion 10 express what feel 10 be undeniable-ihat
the commercial interests it the association and spirit
and enterprise of the commercial citizens country
that is to be attributed the first place original
ment IN favor OF these great works Of internal improve
ment now extended all over the land This results
family from natural causes The capital is in this class:
the MEANS the stimulus with this class. Where
the canals and the railroads, and all the great which
distinguish modern times but for the activity of the CON-
mereai cassesl And where is the individual
poured out like water, the ground OF rich Of
interest in dividends-bu the advancement OF business
aud the general accommodation of society," Long long
since has this magnificent enterprise been engaged in and
this Enthusiastically Of Rome when Augustus stood
peace as he was in war; worthy of any government and
any European power, by which should connected the
waters OF the Chesapeake and of Ohio river, a work.
which proposes 20 surmouni ridges Of the Aleghn-
MES, TO penetrate others, proceed from de by
steam power land I'LL the power Of land shall
yield TO the OF the the water. and
the great Valley Of the West with the that
along Eastern border, process Of completion The
prosperity OF the commerce of country then as connected
with individual happiness, with the growth cities with
the revenue OF country may add and connected with
all works OF internal Improvement which connect with
many Ties the North and South the East and the West the
prosperity oil TINS commerce Is one OF the highest and
important considerations which could engage the
Oi all public men and Of all intelligent citizens.
may be permitted that we hear oil around US
IN every part OF the country, that exists conviction
OF this truth We are at the end,-I incorrect IN
EXPRESSION for have reached the end-I was
about TO the end Of universal peace Of
% years; meant say that point Of time
when % yeats Of universal peace has elapsed. During
that period all civilized naons have been turning their
thoughts from peace.
They have given their attention their own improve.
ment, to the advancement Of their interests, agncu.
tura, COMMERCIAL or manufacturing; that while there
not contest about the poiceT any nation there
and well maintained on many sides in re-.
gard progress arts the fuheance Of the pursuit.
and products OF labor, and the general improvement Of all
ranks OF society. In short, live in age-it our
good fortune to live IN age-n which and
individuals thinking Of beneftting themselves
than Of destroying annoying their enemies. This ap
pears me, gentlemen, have led general feel
ing not confined to this country but peryadng great part
OF Europe OF TINS KIND Men, public and private men,
have taken strong opinion that the Of the prnci
pal nations Of the world may be made subjects treaty
puatoni mean the commercial interests 10 greater eE
tent than yet granted II j. found TO be common sub
Jet Of discussion in the two Houses Of Parliament, in
Chambers Of Fnnce in our Halls Of Legislation and
through the whole commercial world. II have
origin "a the idea, itself just one, that II nation seeks
its intceslshat Of Revenue. those interests call
ed PROTECTIVE interests, by regulation Of duties is wise
before nations independent legislation with
on the part Of countcrvH the Of another 10
consider II u be expsdicnt for the parties
tempt 90 10 understanding without the aid of This
what we may cal-aImOsi HOSTILE legislation The
mfca Interests Of nations affected in day, almost
in every thing by the considerations: Rerenue a.d the
encouragement and Production and Projection Of tie Home
Industry Of the Country. These may be Of various
np'iAncc-somtimcs one uppermOst aud sometimes te
onet Bui oil nations appear the present moment % be
mae'ung great degree Of the pcrce pton Of
Wh'i % interest s; whether in the financial or industna
,'n' "l oP'r'uons We know that between England and