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

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Resolved That this assembly composed Of inhabitants
of Boston, and of Massschuses the neighbour friends
and former constituents Of Mr. Webster with whom and
in whose affairs and interests he has been variousy asso
eiaed during the greater number OF the more important
years his life cherish for him. as ever we have done
sentiments profound esteem most friendly regard
and that we extend him heartfelt welcome, one and
| all, to his and our home loud oppiause)
Resolved That we have observed, and that we appauo
in its whole course the public life of Mr. webster that
has been most useful and most honorable that 1t has
been illustrated uniformly by conspicuous abilities and
discreon by wisdom and elcquence; by hdely and to
by patriotism; by the profound study perfect
sion and instructive display Of the principles ends
and of the Constitution and the Union and the po
| Icy by which nation may be conducted to happiness
ald glory. 49,
ngton; the patience, prudence ability, patriotism with
which conducted and the good results with which
it was crowned enttle him preemnenty to the lasting
gratitude of the whole American people That such
treaty is indeed triumph Of humanity and reason; that
has saved two great nations of kindred blood and kin
dred faith from the guilt folly OF wars that has
promoted their interest and yet left stein the
honor andno wound rankls in the feelings OF either
and has diiused good extensive with the civilized
Resolved That all the labors and the results of his adj
mnisra.ion Department of State constitute vast
accession to the amount of his public services that they
have heightened and diiiused his repuatien that
they have enriched the literature Of diplomacy and
mnousy explained and firmly upheld the immunities Of
American commerce and the rights Of American czens
to love- and new motive to defend his nations flag, in
the amper shelter with which its folds surround kim
that they have interests and vindcaed the
rights the country and guarded and extended the honor
OF the American name eafening appianse.)
Resolved, That from all The past Of Mr.. Websers life
derive the assurance that he will approve himself
equal every call OF future duty that great tasks of pa
tIiotic statesmanshp remain for him 10 perform that
among these, of the highest, most difficult and most
gent Is the work of attempting to restore the currency
uphold the credit and reconstruct the commercial rela
tions OF the country and to secure to American industry
in all it's forms and in all its fields harmonized adequate
and steady projections and that trust yet to this
grand remaining labor rewarded by still wider useful
ness aad crowned by still more desirable fame-Long
continued cheering)
Resolved That committee of seven be appointed to
communicate these resolutions and the proceedings OF
Ut. STEVENS Esq. seconded these resolutions in
animated and eloquent speech He is very agreeable
speaker and much pleasing in his manner than Mr.
Loring There natural and unaffected grace and
spirit in his STYLE which quite refreshing After
referring, in complimentary manner, to the speech of
the individual who preceded him, and stating that he
really could not restrain his feelings, and therefore
impeed to address 'helmeeting Mr. s. went on as fol
We all know sir that when Daniel Webster went into
the Office of Secretary OF State that the foreign relations
of this country were in precarious situation and
embarrassing to the enterprises all prudent
men, The value of MIR. Websters services in placing
these relations peaceful and settled condition is in
calcuabe. During his connection with the adminstra
ton since the death-the lamented death of Prei
of the moist mporant questions Which can be- ouni TO
bear the real interests Of people, He has overcome DIFF
fcuies in Washington which at one time seemed insu
perabe He has cleared away from these questions the
rubbish which had been allowed to accumulate
them for years. and laid the real issues bare and open
the public eye He has wrought out and completed that
Masterpiece of American statesmanship-the treaty
OF Washington tGreat applause If the settlement Of
public act Of that great MANS e would richly entte
him gratitude for the peace that he has preserved
Wsbbuton entities him to the expressed thanks of every
man. and child the land for the solid founda-
which he has there laid for the permanence Of that
peace between two nations which ought to he at
war; Chees) Had he not at one point OF affairs di-
reced his aim above all party he
still fully sympahize with him-Great appause) -had
he remained at Washington till he finished that work.
to stand here this evening with our national and com.
mercal prosperity it is And shall not the citizens OF
Boston thank him7 (".Yes" eyes" and great ap,,
the results Of his labors. They belong to the
country, and to the whole country: Thunders OF
applsuse We sometimes hear and see presses call
ing Mr. Webster to "dene his position and to tell us
what platform ha stands on. Sir, the position OF such
man Daniel Webster is always defined His acts de-
fine his position. (The applause here was absolutely
desfenng and exceeded demonstration Of feeling
have seen at psSo %senE SIR MS STh acts
deIs of aPplausc) Mr.. L. continued for some minutes
longer in strain Of the most glowing eoquence and set
down amid thunders Of applause. We regret that our
space prevents us from giving the remember oil his admir-
| rable speech.
brief hut energetic Speech advocated the passage of the
resolutions He said that they contained self evident
bosom which cid no, cherish he prsjces attendant on
strong party feelings He spoke Of tho talents Of Daniel
Webster of his manifold services OF his patriotism and
hisindcpendence. and commended him for having noby
refused to give up or party what was meant for MAN
KIsp" He had clsim to the gratitude OF his country
and to the highest honors which she could bestow.
(This allusion was received with tremendous enthV
| siosm)
On motion of THOMAS B. CURTIS the committee of
provided for in the last resolution filled by the cleo
ton Of tn" following gentlemen: H. g. Otis, Patrick T.
Jackson William sturgs Charles p Curtis, Nathaniel
| Hammond Francis C. Gray, ard Jonathan Chapman.
BENJAMrN T. REID, Esq. after short and spirited
speech offered the following resolution which was unan-
Resoiped That the same committee be instructed TO in
vte Mr. Webster to public dinner in this hall or to
his he H az
Three terrific cheers then given for "Danie Web
ster" and the meeting dispersed
The NEW DISTRICT ATToRNEY.-The County
Court convencs to-day at twelve o'clock, in the
| chamber of the Board of Aldermen, to make the
appointment of new District Attorney for this city,
IN the place of Mr.. Whiting, who has resigned the
| office.
This appointment is one in which the people OF
| New York have deep and abiding interest. All
the criminal cutions arising in our city, with
its population of three hundred thousand, must be
conducted, on the part of the people, by this officer;
and hence the.importance of selecting man to fill
| the station who is qualified, not only as being
sound and able lawyer, but he must also have great
| moral frmness, and the most .unbending integrity
As a lawyer, he should be able to contend success
fully with the combined talent of the New York bar
otherwise the administration OF criminal justice
trusted to his care will be weak and inefficient; and
his integrity should be.6rm, unbending and impreg-
nable, for it will be assaulted by the Vaccinations
of all the rogues who are brought before crimi
| nal courts for trial.
We trust that good selection may be made,
whoever he may be-
| CONCERTS THIS WEEK.-Ihis epening is Sig. T.
Lacarcers concert, at Washington Hotel. Signor
Lacarcel is professor of the guitar, from Spain. He
| will be assisted by Mrs. Loder, Timm and Ernst.
| Tomorrow eusning Mr.. DemT ster and the Misses
| Cumming give concert at the Society Library.
/ II will be a rich entertainment and the deceived