The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-28

been showered upon no other men on the face of the
earth, let us go boldly on determined, and for
ever, living and dying, to be fully Ameriean-Ame'
riean altogether.
MIR. WEBSTER sat down amid the reiterated and
dealening applause of all present
The President then announced as sentiment
''The health of WILLIAM II. SEWARD, the friend
of the farmers of the State of New York"
To this Gov. SEWARD replied by saying that he
knew no way in which he could better give a proof of
the gratitude with which he received the title lust
bestowed upon him than by giving the confessions of
a political agrcuturist They might be of use to the
farmers of Western New York, to whom he was in
debted for many distinguished favors and they should
be brief had said he, when entered upon public
office, farm Of $50 acres, which cost me about ten
thousand dollars and during the last year OF holding
my office | realized Of these two things-and,
owing to some confusion in the accounts OF my stew
ard am unable to say accurately which, either forty
dollars the arising from the sale OF forty bush
els of potatoes. [Cheers and laughter.l Nov, as an
evidence Of my fidelity to the agricultural interests,
will say that, instead of selling my farm, shall still
keep it and adhere the business and hope to sue
coed as well as, from his account the farmer OF
Underwood has DONE and to make my farm as valu-
bic as that which has been described in such ptfu
terms as lying upon the sandy seashore of Massachu
sets. Laughter and cheers 60 Heaven help you,"
said Mr. Webster, (which was followed by renewed
applause.l
insist gentlemen, that if there any reporters
f, present they shall make report of what have to
say; for it getting too late to speak under sense
Of any such responsibility" Laughter and cheers
Mr. President have been favored beyond my expec-
tatons and hopes--favored beyond any ambition of
mine, in life thus far and now, that being so, wish
to show that, in at least particular deserve the
respect and kindness which have been extended to
by my fellow citizens of Western New York. wish
to show you all that am not presumtuous enough to
attempt TO act an afterpiece, which could at best
prove not respectable farce, after the great
drama which has been enacted here tonight; and ],
therefore, ask of the reporters, special favor,
that they will not set down any speech of mine in
their books.
There is no living intellect which honor and re-
spect more highly than that which has beamed out
with such efulgence tonight; and if he excuse
or overlook the discourt.sy Of which am about to
bring complaint and to lay the fault at the door of
his native land | will then presume, in conclusion, 10
give a sentiment which am will meet with
full and hearty response.
Ten years ago | met with great indignty from
the people of New England and shall go and
state it, for the purpose of seeing if friend and
guest will venture to justify, paate, or excuse it
III at that time invited TO attend New England
> dinner, given by natives of New England in the city
, of New York. The dinner came rather late, and
when entered the room there sudden shout
and clamor of voices, and call upon me to make
speech. Well, | commenced speech, and have
doubt it would have been very excellent speech
if had been allowed to bring it to respectable
cluson. began in very solemn and sincere man
ner to say that was greatly surprised at SUCK
ception that | knew of nothing which entitled me
. to it, that was not a native of New England that
had never but set foot upon New England soil
and that there New England blood in my
veins. Thus far had advanced when was greet
ed with universal rising from every par of the ia
bes (Which were larger than these,) and by gene
raj shout of :" You lie you lie! you lie!' Cheers
and laughter Good" "good, "good," said Mr..
: WEBSTER, which renewed and increased both the
laughter and applause
Now, then if my friend if our distinguished friend
avow that this was fair the part of New England,
4 and to back them in it-and believe he does so !!
:, I'll do it'll do said MIR. WEBSTER, amid shouts
of laughter, shall ask Of you to take pledge with
me; and while will receive and consider with
= the respect with which always receive and con-
slider whatever falls from his lips, and will treasure
with greater and sincerer regard than even he
: conceive, every word with which he has favored
d to night ask you to drink with me standing as a
proof OF the respect entertain for OF the most
4 gifted enlightened, and honored statesmen of the
). age, HEALTH prosperity and happiness to DANIEL
!. WEBSTER"
:, This received with nine deafening cheers, and
long and continued applause. After this had ceased
. Mr.. Webster rose and SAID:
i. Gentlemen: With the gentleman who has Just
Is now addressed you, and who has repeatedly been
elected to preside the councils OF the great State
= of New York, it has been fortune TO have only
general and political acquaintance. ! am proud Of
u Ills respect and regard wish him well and have
J. 10 say to him that whenever he shall appear among
the people of New England, assembled on any occa-
sion Ike this, his character his integrity his patriot.
Ism, ms Americanism viii arouse feeling which
will shake the roof Of the house where the people
! shall gather together. Deafening and repeated APP
! plause.l | give YOU, said Mr. Webster advancing
i towards Governor Seward, and extending to him his
hand, which was heartily shaken across the table
y gtue you me 'tgM hand Of american fellowship Nay
this great Empire State, and greal .Nec England
r Coederdcy, euer uate and regard the sentiments and
n character Of WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
4 This was accompanied and followed by the most
= enthusiastic applause. Those alone who are fami-
: liar with the dignifed bearing of Mr. Webstcr's per-
sonal manner such occasions, can form even the
q aintest notion of the thrilling effect of this most nte-
resting scene.
), Mr. Knott, one of the Vice Presidents of the So
ciety, then proposed the health of the chairman of
one Of the important committees-Mr. GowEN of
> Pennsylvania.
r Mr.. GowEN in reply, spoke OF the general causes
A OF the embarrassments of Pennsy vana of the ruin
f Gus taxes which were imposed upon her citizens,
while neither principal interest of her great debt
4 was paid of the evils Of the excessive party spirit
which governed her councils; and concluded by offer
q ing the following toast
: 'THE EMPIRE STATE--NEw YoRK.-I ct the bright
est flower in her chapet be culed by the hand
e of Agriculture"
= Mr.. WEBSTER, after this toast had been given
and received with loud applause, rose and said May
be permitted, gentlemen to occupy your attention
:, for few moments again, or have already exhaust
ed your patience? Loud cries Of " no. no go on !;
! go on.'l am not entitled to be heard here to any
great extent Lcries of eyes you are - we're al
Il ways glad to hear YOU Sell but the suggestions of
A tie gentleman from Pennsylvania have called my
mind to topic in my judgment, of operrohelping i'm
portancc to the honor and credit of our common
country. Mr.. President and gentlemen--what IS the
credit and character of this glorious country which
we all belong abroadi We are rich ; we are pow
eriul we have all the means Of accomplishing what
/ ever virtuous human desire embrace. But what
is our credit And | not one Of those who are
disposed to complain of to stigmatize in any way
the efforts OF the States of this great Union who
sought for funds abroad to carry on their enter
prises and Improvements which their Of utility
: has projected. On the contrary | think that the
circumstances Of the times and the necessities of the
case, may justify, at least to considerable extent
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