New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-24
N, w,,.,e, nj Au9u.ta-His Illness.

The citizens of Augusta lGal gave MT W custer
biaut reception IN the 18th inst at the City Han lie
was eoouently addressed their behalf by & j. JEN
yrSs Esq 20 whose remarks be made steeng response
He said
at il every way desirable, that the people OF tne
North and the South indeed of every section OF the ne
nublc should become more intimately acquainted WIN
each other intellectually happy results would no" rom
il in producing good viii. kind feelings Hnd harmony
among those whose lot IL under common govern
meni and whose happiness "a people depends upon
the preservation of their Constitution and ther Union
Whatsyer feelings OF kindness add good WIN exist on
the mart of Georgia toward Massacn usetts and however
much the people OF this great and growing common
wealth may desire 10 cultivate kind and socai tes'On
sbps with the people Of that state can assure them
thew do not exceed the wishes OF the latter IN ms agree
able and commendsble regard. II IL true, ss has oeen
referred 10 by Mr. Jenkins that you are nearer the sun
than we are We border upon the regions oil petpe'uA
snows but here (said Mr.. Webster placing hls manu-
upon his heart feel the nres OF sypalny ahu Dioh
erly affection with equal warmth and devotion
Indeed the States OF the coniederacy were eli ne
hoped and believed kindly disposed toward eacn o..t
They differed il s true in some particulars as oehuu
fl sisters ght differ but they were united Oy com
mon and binding compact; some OF them were Original
parties 70 IT, while others had voluntarily come INTO 'ne
Ilign sd0utinR lis provisions, aud relying upon us
guarautes The Constitution points out the powers to
be exercised by the respective governments "hicn II
reeognzes some were reserved by the States, while
others given up 10 be exercised ~ general 20
vsrpnent tor tho general good and advantage OF me
whole Whatever others may do, am determined 70
stand by the Constitution, and the rights which II con
fers
Circumstances have conspired to delay my visit lorg
or than contemplated, and consequently snail be de-
pryed OF the qualification of going farther South than
10 one or two other points In the State Of Georgia Ny
visit mas been gratifying to me in many respects II al.
fords me pleasure that your large snd noursnng
state is destined 10 advance onward in career OF wealth
aud prosperity
The Augusta Chronicle Of the 10Th inst. says
! we regret 70 state that Mr. WEBsTERs health was
such that il was necessary for him to retire to his room
after leaving the City Hall Hence, many VINO called were
disappointed in seeing him and greater number SIN did
not ssn after hearing OF bis indisposuon We regret
10 add farther wing to the state OF bis health be
| was unable to psrisks OF the complimentary dinner
which had been prepared for him
The same paper on the following day goth said
1T affords US very great satisfaction to state that up
10 ls,e hour last evening, Mr.. WEBSTER was better
than he had been throughO the day Confined A ne
h 10 his room il Is uncertain when be VIII be able 10
prosecute his journey other places and sections when
be Intended u visit His indspOsuon IS the source Of
universal regret his speedy restoration to health "a
the universal desire