The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-29

ed wlththe commercial and manufacturing interest
| of New England. ! am, &c. J.A.H.
on Friday last, for the purpose of making
arrangements for the Reception OF the
Hon. Daniel Webster.
Agreeably TO previous arrangements, meeting
OF the friends OF the Hon. Daniel ebster assembled
in Faneuil Hall Friday evening last, for The pur-
pose OF making arrangements for his public recep-
ton on his return to his native city. AT o'clock
the meeting was called To order by JOSEPH T. BUCK
INGIAM, Esq. AT this tip,e the Hall was nearly
halt filed and the audience comprised most Of the
leading merchants and citizens OF Boston.
MIR. BUCKINGHAM, in calling the meeting to order,
said Fellow .citlZens, there not quite so MANY
persons present as and most OF am sure should
have been glad to But those who are here this
evening may console themselves with the poetry of
the pious 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" Uaughter.)
latter the organization of the meeting great
accession was made to the numbers assem-.
bled, and then, we presume, Mr.. Buckingham found
| no reason TO complain OF the attendance
The Hon. MARTIN BRIMMER, Mayor of the city,
was then chosen Chairman, by the loud accama-
tons OF the meeting.
The following gentlemen were then chosen Vice
Presidents Robert G.. Shaw, Edward Brooks,
| JAS Mills, Thos. B. Wales, James Clark, J. S.
Sleeper.
Secretares-Wiam Brigham, Philip Greeley
His Honor the Mayor, on taking the Chair, thus
addressed the meeting
We have assembled this occasion, my fellow ct.
zens in this hall, not as is sometimes won't in the
bitterness of party spirit to make preparations fierce
political contcs-to grid armour for the battle.
from all political excitement and party feeling-to this
ancient and venerated hail. for the purpose of performing
act not less grateful to feelings than duty
lemny incumbent We have assembled to offer our
specs to distinguished staesmanour fellow citizen
not especially because he has represented us with an
for fourteen consecutive years, with consummae ZEAL
power and ability he has supported the high interests Of
this State and of nation and defended the integrity of
the Constitution in the Senate Of the United States reat
appause But we have come together at this time and
in this hail. express particularly high of the
unsurpassed ability and with which he has d
rectei the diplomacy OF this country in its intercourse
with foreign nations CThunders of applause) Wehave
prudence, the Rrmness, and the skill with which, at
time financial embarrassment he averted the
disastrous stroke OF which seemed impending
our heads by single hair (Deatenng aprauss) we
have assembled high Of the GOODNESS
tho pruderce-he distinguished ability with which the
treiy OF Washington w negoated-(Great cheering)-
settngl at rest trust for everl that long vexed
the only safe and footing that difficult question
the right Of search and the right of visit. Renewed
laid alone but the whole country under the most
lasting obligations OF gratitude and esteem cloud
cheers To make some effort at dschsrgng share
of these obligations. meet this evening We have
that in the British Parliament that able and distn
guished nobeman, Lord Ashburton, to welcome and
honor whom we assembled not many months in this
very hal-has received the unprecedented honor of
vote of thanks from both Houses by majority
And sh all be found wanting in the discharge of
duty the return from success u official labor of
distinguished Citizen Daniel Webster7 (Thunders
OF applause say the return of Daniel Webster TO
quiet private after one and twenty wears of ac
tive pablo service Shall neglect offer him the
homage Of our respect gratitude for the eminent ser
vices which he has rendered to his country Cres of
mo :" mo :" and loud cheering) For this purpose
meet and having thus BRIEFLY stated the objects of
the meeting, shall trespass no longer your patience
But you will be addressed by other gentlemen, whom
know you are anxious to hear, and for whom need
hardly solicit your further and deliberate attention
His Honor then took the chair amid loud APP
plause.
CHARLES G. LoRINe, Esq. then stepped on the
platform and addressed the meeting. Mr.. Loring
| was quite eloquent. He is rather popular
| speaker, but his delivery is too hurried, and
his manner somewhat disagreeable. He gave good
utterance, however, TO the feelings of the meeting
and was therefore much applauded. He spoke as
| follows:-
| Mr.. CHAIRMAN FsLLowCIrIzENs We are as
sembed this evening for the purpose OF extending
grateful greeting to usrious patriot and statesman,
his retirement from life of and honor
able labor in the service his country; and tell him
he comes heartily welcome to his home (Thunders of
appause) know Of no other occasion on which as c
Of Boston and of Massachusetts, could convene
with equal unanimy with such unquestonabe purity of
motive with such laudable motives, snd design. Admit
ration OF great ability of steadast devotedness duty
Of disinerested tretism instructive feeling of the
human heart II most honor to our nature that few
refrain feeling and expressing gratitude TO
those whose honest exertions secured peace re.
spec and honor to their country (Greht cheering) And
must be. Men must always greet the return of
public beneacor to their home with expressions OF ad
mirston and respect not with more permanent memo
rails OF their gratitude loud applause) In past ages
most Of those led public beneacors have been
ful heroescommanders Of victorious naves and armies
and the wealth. genius and eloquence of the people for
whom they fought and conquered have been tasked
to furnish TO them the insignia of glory and the national
exuation. trust that brighter page TO be opened in
the history of nationsthat the cruecs of and the
glories Of the sword
'9Pood bought and watered with the orphans tearsn-
| Are now TO yield to the majesty of those eternal
nj Of nd ole
safety and true dignity of nations, well ondivduals
repose Enthusiastic and long continued applause y
With no ordinary emotions remind you, and through
you, this assembly, that the illus.rious whom
have now met TO welcome home has with his noble
word-noble in heart and mind, well in rank and
ststion-(appause)- been the first to umine this
glorious page in characters Of light which trust shall
shed in all time coming, their brilliancy the
diplomacy Of the civilized world. It is true, sir,
that our feow-citizen comes from scenes Of blood.
less strife He brings no trophies from the battlefield
to feast the exung eyes of Hationno standards cap
ured from vanqushed hosts, with which to decorate
halls and feed national vanity But he from
the equally nay the harder and longer contested fields of
Legislation and diplomatic conflict. He bearing
alo the banners of civil liberty and constitutional law
which he has bravely upheld and firmly bornein
ny desper ate fight He comes with the flag OF his
try waving over his head more triumphantiy than ever
from the fresh accessons he has made to its honor and
renown in the disinteresed vndicaon Of his country
rights and liberties and the profound exposition he has
given OF those principles OF international law in support
| which trust that flag will be forever consecraed
(Thunders of appause He us, returning from
LIE OF long aud honorable and most successful service IN
the cause Of his country and we've who have witnessed
his sacrifices and his tolswe who have long enjoyed the
honor reflected by his patriotism and learning, a;
his consituents-snd who have shared largely in
the benefits Of the fruit Of his public met here
to fulfil the grateful and natural duty Of welcoming him
on his return home Were il in my power sir, nothing
should give to me the satisfaction that should enjoy in
delineang his character and his services and in hold
| ing him up, the true model OF an American States
man and American Patriot. (C,rsat cheer.
| ing) But cannot ] have not the genius nor the
| skill TO design, much less TO execute, the perfect
II " before a
would be gratefully flung My humber and fitting
duty simply constructthe pedestal which the sta
tue may be placed is merely to lay before you
of his public ie An humble duty indeed but it is offer
ing the materials for noble monument which must for
ever staLd firmly and high the hearts of hls country
| men (Thunders of applause) Before ! proceed, Mr.
Chairman to aude TO the services Of Mr.. Webster in