Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-29
Mr.. Webster, visit 10 the sou,h.

IL announced in the Northern papers that MIR Webster
intends shortly to visit New Orleans by the Southern route
and specusuons INDUCED the reception he may
meet, the way, and especially the friends OF Mr.
Calhoun IRE New York Tribune n,mates that this visit
has no political Intention but is prompted by desire
make himself conyersan by personal obserrafon with the
various interests OF the country that he may be the better
qualified to act upon them. So far South Carolina
concerned, doubt but that Mr.. Webster will De
received with all the respect and that due his
eminent abilities and high position We have never allow
ed differences Of opinion interfere with the high courte
sizes which are due 10 cmInence We shall be glad to see
him pleased that OF his great talents and liberal
mind shall have opportunity ct seeing and our ns-
iuuons as and whether they make their Just I'M
preston OF no us there shall be blame defcien-
cy IN what Is due much character, to Mr.
Webser's high position in the country.
Charleston Mercury
While granhed the liberal and courteous tone
OF the Charleston Mercury, entirely IN accordance with
the catholic spirit and the munihcen, hospitality OF the
South, It may not be improper nopporune accom-
pany ats remarks by single suggestion The custom Of
receiving great men" by public PROFESSIONS aud ap-
purtenant is, Judgment more honor.
ed IN the breach than in the Observance" While emf
and distinguished Strangers should be received with
every suitable demonstration Of respect and treated with
courteous hospitality wholly aversc to that boot
licking" adulaion which often painfully conspicuous
ON such occasions, and which be dsagreeabe 10 the
guest as is dishonorng those by whom may be ex
hibed 4 mans man for a ihat"-and we hope
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not as being bu, " little lower than the angels"
Mr.. Polk contemPaics Southern tour II is said also
the Spring Tar Chapel Hill IN North Carolina and il,
is stated that it is probable he may in the summer make
an excursion TO the Northern Lakes While something
more Of state and ceremony be allowed in the rccep-
ton OF President, than OF private citizen however emf
nent for talent ~ public service private worth vet an
ghiudging must have an instructive antipathy 10
the lrbe Of Sir PoTunax Macsyeophant 5oo-ers" who
generally follow IA the tain and hang the skirts Of ira
yelling President. When John Quincy Adams was in the
Executive chair he frequently visited Massachusetts and
returned to Washington without any parade or noise
ohce-huntcrs had nothing hope, and office holders
hlc they performed their duty nothing 20 fear from b,ra
The prcscTptye policy then in fashion; and IN,
walters upon Providence" permitted the Chief Nagis-
rate to travel, N accordance with his own simple Repab
llcan tastes with hIe ostcaiauon and ceremony as
private gentleman. But such thing would be impassibc
Even the Presidents mansion i no longer sanetp
infested as It Is perpeuay by hodes OF aer parzans
camoroas ior their reward" Let him aempt an e,epr
s!on, aud these birds Of pros will flock around MIN like U
'ures 10 carOn-ieasl. As Mr. Webster ho~eyer has M
offices to besow TO be hoped that he Al least may @
cape this ind iction