The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-13
From the Charleston Courier.


and took odgngs at the Charleston Hotel AT la o'clock
m, he waited there BY the committee OF reception
The committee led MIR Webster into the spacious p,;aa
balcony OF the hotel which thronged WIN a ;
and citizens gathered Gas was also large crowd OF cru
in the street fronting the hoeo to give nG a,s'
gaished guest hearty welcome % e s,oe IN the CEN
ire ri the balcony Immediately fronting the street and
was there addressed by the Hon franklin H. Elmore'
Chairman of the committee OF reception
Mr. Webster in a clear, commanding, and iuil-tohed
voc. his noble and massive form, and his pleasing man
ns giving mingled dignity and grace to ms appearance
.sponded with eloquence and feeling, as follows;
GrsrLrarS. 1t would be Of as great violence to
INV own feelings of injustice and ngattude 10 the hos
paiy of the Citizens of Charleston if should fail to ex
press my cordial thanks for the welcome you give me IN
their behalf, and TO recpocale to yon ana TO ihe' my
You are right gentlemen in supposing that my purpose
in undertaking the which has brought me into the
midst of you is the country and the people OF the
country, and obtain better and fuller knowledge Of
both Hitherto, have not been vislier 50 far south and
personally southern States. The citizens OF Charles
ION do s yoa hUa Sa %nin meeting
their homes, and wish TO render my vist agree
ton am quite aware that the warmth OF hosPaiiy can
30 no further.
subjects exist between your ieowcitzens and myself and
between South Carolina and Massachusetts, But how poor
neither here nor in Massachusetts, which, Of these diff
ierences would extract of social alienation or per-
ma dsrespec! What would be the value OF our political
institutions if men might not differ on political questions
without sacrificing mutual esteem or drowning the sense
menls, but we have but one country We may differ
the best Of and % IN tina" the Out
their power and honored by all with fal reverence and
iee alike We feel thu, much Of the individual happiness,
well as the national renown, which belongs to US now
the undivided. aud hope always the indivsbe mem
beers of the great American republic
am happy gentlemen If you think that while dischas
ing the duties OF Secretary of State paid Just regard TO the
protection of southern interests lny Judgment those m
ierests, important in themselves, We're connected with
grave questions Of public lawquestions touching the mn
mnnity Of flags, and the Independence and equality OF ma
the To the magnitude OF these questions
could not be insensibe. Ii is that they commanded
my attention and if the result has been greater
freedom from annoyunce security for maritime rights,
and general advance in the maintenance OF peace and
the friendly intercourse of nations am bound to ascribe
this result rather TO the concurrence oil fortunate crcu
stances, and TO the encouragement and support OF Others
than any ability displayed by my efforts.
with you cordially, gentlemen, in the sentiment
that mutual intercourse strengthens mutual regard and
another the will asper,c be sotened and diff
teences reconciled may undertake. TO say for massa
the respect and the hospitality OF South Carolina ana
she remembers ties OF union and fraternity
that she acknowledges common interest, aud II common
1ate in common country that there Is nowhere else
this State; and nowhere the prevalence of more
wishes for whatever may advance her prosperity
tientlemen, among you, with my family, as
travellers, but not feeling that entirely strangers
wish attract osenatious notice. but desire only to be
regarded iellowcountrynan and telowcitzen, and
the country and the people without iornay or con-
Thanking you and the citizens of Charleston again for
welcome
you, gentlemen, personally, my high regard and to this
OF your fcow-czens which now surrounds
as 80 respectful and nperatvey demanding my CRATE
tul Acknowledgements must tender my sincere respects.
countrymenwe born to the inheritance, won by
the same patriotism, and the same valor New England
readily at Lexington Concord Bunker Hill May
prove durable cemen, OF the Union of respective
Staes And may many generations, now Tar OIL, lind
themselves, when they arrive, find ourselves
free, respectable united and prosperous community!
pr1v vOu III IRE
During the delivery of this fine address, and at its
close, Mr.. Webster sauted by the loud and enthu
astic plaudts and cheers OF the and grahed
spectators OF the imposing scene he appeared IN hne
health and spirits, and in admirable humor, too to enjoy
the numerous festivities and Inequalities, public and pri
yaie that await his acceptance and participation mum.
Der of citizens of both presented 10 him, and
rendered him their congratulations and respectful hon.
age. The court of common pleas and the city court OF
Charleston, being in session., the one motion of H;
Bailey, esq, attorney general, the other on motion OF
Brewster, esq, acting attorney general. adjourned
witness the reception of New Englands fayorite son
and their honors Judge ONeal and Judge Rice were
among those who rendered him welcome among us.
Several of the clergy also presented to the great
New Highlander.
James L. Petigm, esq, as chairman Of the bar commit
neatly and happily addressed Mr. Webster behalf
of the bar of Charleston rendering him their congratua
tons and welcome his arrival and their respect and
homage for his eminent abilities and high character and
inviting him bar dinner at any day that would suit
his convenience Mr. PetgIu concluded by saying that
it was highly grateful to his feelings to be the bearer
10 Mr. Webster of such an agreeable message.
Mr.. Webster responded with much felicity. He said
that, being professional man--and not very young
one-- highly gratifying TO his feelings to receive
such token of regard from the Charleston bar That
with professional attachment to professional asso-
Citations increased with years The social feelings Of the
bar sustained and cultivated by the habit of dining
together, which ancient custom much honored in
the observance and it would be highly agreeable to him
TO accept OF bar dinner from his professional brethren OF
Charleston on Monday next.
Mr. Webster then retired into his private paror, where
he was waited on by K. p Mliken, esq., chairman OF
the committee of junior managers, who rendered HIM,
and his lady and family, invitation to citizens ball
promptly accepted on his and their behalf.
1t was arranged that, Monday Tuesday morning
next, (of which public notice would be gven,) Mr. Web
ser would and be introduced to the citizens gen.
orally, at the Hbernian Hall.
The New England Society, association for the cul
tvation of social feeling and the diffusion of charity and
composed of the fellow -countrymen of citys illus
trious gues-sons Of his own rock girt homeaso ten
dered him their cordial welcome and hosptabe festvi
ties
Mr. Webster very kindly accepted the invitation and
especially well pleased to meet the society and other
friends in the unrestrained freedom of family party
and to talk those domestic matters which in
teresng to his New England fellow citizens and their
associates OF the society," who anticipate very pleasant
time with their distinguished guest.
Letter of Senator Benton to the People or Oregon.
WASHINGTON CITY, March, 1S47.
My rRIENps-for such | may call many OF YOU from
personal acquaintance and all of YOU from my thirty
devotion the interests of countryI think