The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-26

Mr.. Webster has been cordially received at Columbia
South Carolina and at Augusta, Georgia In the former
city, he was the especial guest of Col W. c. Preston
Among other manifestations of respect the distinguish
ed SENATOR brilliant illumination of the College of Co.
mba was not the least conspicuous He was entertained
by various gentlemen dined with the governor, and went
on an angling excursion; but we regret to hear with not
much success for the Souh Caronian" informs us that
the FISH alone in South Carolina have been nhospitabe
to Mr.. Webster
AT Augusta he was received with marked attention
lie had public reception at the City Hall on Wednesday
when ne was addressed by Mr. Jenkins on the part Of
committee OF citizens to which Mr. Webster made the
following reply:
MI Jenkins and Gentlemen of The CoarDitteeLadies and
Gentlemen: l express, for myself and family NV
grateful Acknowledgements for the kind and hosptabe
ception which we have with from the people of An
gsta and the honor conferred by presence of this
and intelligent assembly have long desired to visit the
southern States and to become acquainted with the
people OF this important section of the Union every
way desirable that the people of the north and south
indeed, OF every section of the repubcshoud become
more intimately acquainted with each other. lncalcuabe
happy results would flow from it, in producing good
KIND feelings, and harmony among those whose cast
under common government, and whose happiness ms a
people depends upon the preservation Of their constitution
and their Union Whatever feelings of kindness good
wi exist on the part OF Georgia towards Massachusetts
and however much the people of this great and growing
Commonwealth may desire cultivate kind and
laons with the people OF that State can they
commendable regard. II is true, has been by
Mr., Jenkins, thar you the than are We
border the regions Of perpetual but (sad
Mr. Webster, placing his hand upon his hcar feel the
fires of sympathy and boihcry affection equal warmth
and devotion.
Indeed the States of the coniaderacy ALL he hoped
and believed kindly disposed towards each other They
Differed is true in particulars beautiful sisters
night differs but they were united by and bind
ing compact. Some Of them original parties 70 it.
while Others had voluntarily come into the Union adopting
its provisions, and relying upon guarantees The
sttuon points out the to be exercised by the
pecve governments which il recognises. Some were re-
served by the States, while others given up be ex-
ecised by general government for the general good and
advantage of the whole. Whatever others may do am
determined TO stand by the constitution, and the rights
which il con1ers.
circumstances have conspred delay my visit longer
than contemplated and consequently shall be deprived
of the qualification OF going farther south than two
other points in the State of Georgia My been graft
Tying to me in many respects. 1t affords pleasure
that your large and hourshng destined to
onward in a career of wealth and prosperity.
81 not altogether unfamiliar with the character Of
your provementsyour railroads, about seven hundred
miles of which completed, your canals and
uacuring establishments We take pleasure in our section
in Witnessing your onward progress in all these schemes of
wealth and advancement. Your situation resources and
energies evidently Indicate that Georgia become the
great State of the South
81 come not among you for political discussion My visit
south is to the people of this section, and with my
family, exchange civities with my fellow citizens the
freest and least ceenonious manner have see,
and Il you please be seen, face ace and say
that see many pleasant faces before Thanking you
again for the kind and cordial reception which you
given us, pray YOU ladies and gentlemen accept the
assurances of my good wishes for you ALL
On the following day public dinner given to Mr.
Webster. but at which he was too unwell to attend.