Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-13
mr. webster I'm Cb,rIcston.

by the Charleston Courier which gives spirited and gra
phc description Of the scene. filling several OF columns
oil Saturday evening last and sincerely 70.
grct thst rcPublsh the Courcrs OF it
unmutlaed-so crcdtabo the incidents the hosp-
tay and patriotism OF the people of Charleston who, for
getting political differences of opinion and sectional feel
ing honored themselves by paying honor their dis,n
Rushed yisier.
Among the guests present the occasion, observe
tho names OF General James Hamilton, F. ii. Elmore X.
Bsrnwel Rheu, Isaac Il. Holmes. NJ. Hall McArsior OF
Georgia, James l.. rotgru, kcr Royce Attorney General
Bailey, Judge ONea and many other OF the emf
statesmen aud iuris,s of South Carolina.
Tho dinner having boon discussed" the intellectual
repast began with eloquent speech from Benjamin f.
Hunt, Esq OF the VcePcsdenis OF the Society who
concluded by cficrng this sentiment:
"ouR GuEsT: lie has n heart big enough 10 compre
bend his whole country head wise enough discern
her best cheer him his view her in
all her aspects well assured that the lac
at her, the better he will like her"
The address and sentiment, says the Courier, "hsvng
received with loud aud repeated cheers and applause
Mr. Webster rose, and responded in of rich and
thrilling eloquence" and concluded with this
TINS PEOPLE SoUrH CAROLINA: Distinguished Tor
their hospitality aud high social virtues, much for
the great which, IN past times, and also in later
times they have given 10 the public service OF the coun
Try"
Mr. Webster then, after lew introductory remarks,
plimeniary Gen. Hamilton, with whom he had served
many years the National councils, and 10 whose
gany vigor and courtesy debate he took pleasure in
bearing testimony, proposed 1.-The health Of Gen Ham
ton" which received with three loud and enthusiastic
cheers. Gen Hamilton responded IN his usual teoous
manner After expressing his qualification that he
enough, while accidental visit Charleston,
unite with his ielow-cizens in paying tribute ito the
distinguished genius and esiimable private worth of the
Senator from Massachusetts," and bret ausion their
the floor of Congress- in which he had often
witnessed and sometimes felt MS extraordinary vgor de-
hat, he nd
ishod tradition" in his family
when John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams de.
teTmned the expressions Of the mother country
they Josiah Quincy, Jun (,han whom more gallant
and accomplished spirit Revolution did produce
South Carolina, obtain the support Of tins Cavalier and
Huguenot Colony, Ihe very pet OF the British Crown, To
stand by them IN the coming struggle. The first person
on whom MIR Quincy called, was my grandfather, Thos
Lynch, Sen, who, with prncey fortune had stnksi
ryhng from the Jump in the glorious contest and who,
early the first Congress after the passage the Stamp
Act wrote aud reported delegate from South Carolina
OF the addresses OF the Colonies the imperial Parla
MIR Quincy, coming by land from Boston, up
my grandiahers residence South Santec, then and
called Peach Tree. After communicating hls mission
which met with the concurrence OF my distne
relative, they both instantly started for Charleston and
The house OF Miles Brewton, he late residence OF the late
Col VIM Aston in King sIreet) then opuIent pat
Tiotc merchant whose wealth greatly depended peace
with England, John Rutledge, Christopher Gadsdeu
Miles Brewton and the other patriots OF South Carolina
and there concocted the grand scheme Of Colonial
sistancewhch afterwards uttered in the war shout
met1 Font on the 2slh June following
81 glory that my noble old ancestor thus received the
young Boston Emssary and Rebel would rather have
sprung have sprung from hs loins, than that all the
blood OF the Towards should flow my veins
" ask, then, distinguished guest, whether Massa-
chuses and South Carolina ought be ndisso-
uby untedl Fast friends them IN the hour OF need
may they be irreconcabe adyoares in the hour
the utmost evaporation"
The General then adyorted the fact that although
born in South Carolina he educated Massachusetts
under the parental guidance Of gifted clergyman, "who
has his bright and early adjusted account" and
whose memory he paid a feeling tribute. "Next to my
native land (said he perhaps love old Massachu-
sets for those who give life, ought TO love
those who us" After audng, alike COM
pmenay the living and the dead the celebrated dis
cussion between Mr.. Webster aud Mr. Haync Foots'
resolutions he concluded b. Offering the memory
Ol his deceased friend
Tvs MEMORY ROBERT Y HAySE A Champion wor. |
thy have conlended with Daniel Webster, aud TO have
borne on high the glorious banner Of our State.
This having been received standing and in silence
Mr. Webster and said
The gentleman has anticipated in the tribute he has
paid to the memory ol his friend, IN what intended say
the Of the evening. cordially concur from the
very bottom my heart, M every sentiment he has
quenLy and leengy uttered. Ii It my fortunate be
opposed that gentleman IN debate, important
uOna question, II only gave better opportunity re-
rugnzrng his very eminent ability, which
surpassed by his genembnly accomplishments. am hap
~ this assembly Co have opportunity Of bearing iCs
nmony his elevated paotisn his high honor aud moor
Tupubo integrity. No at the circle OF his immediate
relatives aud friends sincerely sympathzed the
great public loss that his death occasiOnod. With this
pfecaton can then well afford Ia offer another tribute
his distinguished worth. will give you
"TuE MEMORY or RoHrRr Y. HAyNE-A gentleman Of |
and polished manners, Of Treproachabe lie o
awyeTo Distinction aud cmincnco, statesman Of ability
and TALENT and highly favored Of hs native State"
Col Elmorc. Judge O'Neal, Mr. Holmes Judge Gil |
CHRIST Mr. Petgu, Mr.. McAister Attorney Genera |
Bailey and others. reply complimentary tossts
Inc Mr. tl,a
ing sentiment:
INV EsGLAHp-Jusd celebrated for her many produc
tons-the valuable ot which her sous, with intel
scts strong her granite and clear as her ice"
M McAllistsr gave the following;
TIN uEtsHr 5 rrRHooD or ouE Sr,rGs-Those whom |
God by his wisdom bas joined together let DAeE |
put asundcf "
Afer MI Bailey had finished speaking Mr. Webstrraga
rose sud amidst Of laughter aud perfect Of
delight IN hearers spoke plnyiully substance fol-
lows
e come The South, crafty reasonable curiosity
10 see the people. aud the county, and with those
pesoual friends whose acquaintance have had Ih- plea
mako pubic life, private circles at The North
81 course think Of no such lung political discussion
any nluson ca sulpocil in regard to which ON known
60 entertain opinions different from such or ore embraced
by thuso Who kindly receive and entertain IL no
part 1T my purpose Zoo attempt make pto-eyes my
,pip,ops Indeed do the n.lstui che ls r,l,ty bn.r,
~ aud Intelligence Of the South shall de- WE'LL o. es
cope from being proselyed myself. In inviting me meet
ihem n public, my fellow cifcns frequently remark that
tender Cvlitf, outstanding Tire
Of known differences political qu,suons This De- .sry
proper sud naturally cgteua tho personal respec; which
they wish extend Bot should be- greatly mUtH
tied Il were, any where thought necessary m8kc such
tuRgosuon by of cauuuu agunst the indiscfcet in
uoducuon Of political topics. The circles Of social inter
ore, ct course, closed against dfcurs0n and debate
and should be ashamed bc thought capable OF obuudng
my own political opinions those who surround ne on
such occasions.
Gentlemen, ALLOW 10 iel YOU If on incident AZ
Rscigh, gentleman putpusing col, me. asked hs
con, lo lad, be- did not wh 10 go aud Mr. Web
s,er The boy answered, 90 that NJ Webster yh, made
the spelling book and ses many hofi Lessons Do
that b. the man. never wantto him o. long a. 1.-Two
Now gentlemen, am that MI Webster who b Ia s,p.
tnent-. sulI-os not atngchet acceptable atn
CORY to say portions 81 the South Bu Pct ru
lessons ! u'kc spelling bp"ks. II spoil ont Some
pairs Of tle Constitution at the Uned States iu manner
different from that ptaoccd Nv others feadty eopcsdc
nevertheless. 90 a Others. right 20 dsclam my spc ling
aud adopi orihogphy mote suitable 70 their own opn
tons leaving al 20 that general public Judgment to which