Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-09
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
NJ. Webster and Me Wigs

Mr.. Webster and The Wings.
We invite attention to the following article
from that sterling Wing paper the Alexandria
Gazette. Our friend Snowdcn does not often
speak word in vain.
"Mr Websters course it is thought and said. will give
the Wings the North trouble. We pleased to
the opinion limited the North, for
political friends there that in the South aad West fear
OF the anticipated trouble And why should Mr.. W.
give trouble higs any wherel To disaiecied-hying
-rereating Whigs-holf Ty!erised whigs-if any such
there arc-and they indeed be fcw-Mr. Webster's
course may give "rouble'-bu 10 the uniered,
the honest sincere and Wings OF the North,
than those of any other section OF the country. We
know that the North the body of the party
withsaudng all that has passed, have held fast the pro-
esson OF their political faith without waverng, and that
no better irmcr be found. Now, how
these men DC troubled by Mr. Webster Can that gen.
eman turn Locoocol No! Can he come back and be
Vhg! lie may. But in neither can he give
Bile We confess that there public whose dc.
CLEMSON estimation OF the grea party, which had
tanned him through every trial, we witnessed with
greet, than did in the OF Mr. Webster. Ii Tg!eril
did blast him outright, 1t wiihercd his laures and
blghcd his fame. Nor could we, we, conceive
how honor in gratitude, I'VE emphasize the word,
because exactly what say how gratitude,
therefore, Mr.. Webster could acted he has done
hoping to build mp party for himself with the higher
and nober aiu OF expecting 10 benefit hrs country lie
may have been Jealous of Henry Cayhe may have been
and continue be, fear he - anxious hwart
Nh Clay, but nothing altogether excuse the counie
that for months he gave Administration whose
principles he have scorncd, and whose he
now de;est We on all occasions feel free to speak of
the public Mr. Webster, he himself will
admit that humble aid IN his behalf has been freely Civ
IN times that passed. and when prOfessed
least 10 be highly priced"
COMMENT.
The Gazette is right. Mr.. Webster can give
trouble To the Wings no where. In the North, in
the South, in the East and in the West, he is pro-
perry. appreciated By that party. He has served
among lis a long time, and we will not deny his
service was valuable in the highest degree. But,
as was once said of 4 man, whom he resembles
IN more respects than one, "hc has quit the camp
as deserter. and we, for part, hope lie never
will return rs a spy
In all our life. we have never known a man.
whose fall has been sudden so deplorabe, SO
irreparable. As long he led the phalanx of
Wings. struggling 10 rescue the country from the
grasp ot the spoilsmen, he the admired of all
bchoiders. the cynosure OF all eyes. Eulogv was
exhausted in the celebration Of his mighty powers:
so great that they seemed TO belong To individuals
of another Species and attracted as much attcn.
ton, and excited as much wonder as the marvels
that are told of the giants who lived before the
flood. The most inflated hyperboIe, was consider.
ed cNcusabc in speaking of the powers of his in
teliect; the language of praise seemed incapable of
ascending to the summit OF his glory.
But now, what is his fame! That of a man who
has sold himself for price; of the poor, dcluded
creatures who were supposed in the dark ages of
the world, to sell themselves to the Devil. for the
purpose of doing mischief to their neighbours.
He Is strong instance of the fact that the great.
est abilities nothing, unless supported BY in
tegrity and simplicity of character. He is a warn
Ing TO all men, that he should not be trusted whose
principles are even doubtful. When the Father
OF his country first discovered the treason Of Ar
mold, he was struck dumb with amazcment Re-
covering himself in few minutes, however, he
slowly and empha;icaly pronounced to his suite.
these words, which should be engraven on brass.
Il thought that an officer Of courage and ability
VINO had often shed his blood for his country. was
entitled to confidence, and gave him NINE lam
convinced, now, and for the rest of nv life that
we should never trust those who are wanting in
Probity, whatever abilities they may possess. Ar
mold has betrayed us"
Such were the sentiments Of the wiscSt and best
man this country ever produced. The Wings will
be guided by them in their reception of Mr. Web
ster's advances Confident that he can do them
no injury, as long as lie is in opposition to them.
and knowing that he is utterly destitute of moral
weight, they have nothing to fear but his friend
ship. He will in future be a Johon mas. known
and avoided and moi suffered to strike It's deadly
roots into the soil Of any party.