Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-11
Mr.. Webster il, Charleston.


Mr. Webster reached the city OF Charleston on the 9Th
inst and took lodgings the Charleston Hotel where Mt
IL o'clock NJ. he waited by the committee of re-
eepon and conducted into the spacious piazza which was
thronRed with ladies and citizens gathered las was aso
citizens IN the street fronting the HoIc give
tho distinguished hearty welcome the
of Charleston. Here MIR. Webster was addressed by the
Hon. franklin H. Elmorc, chairman Of the committee Of
reception We regret that have room to copy Mr.
Els address entire the OF which, after welcoming
Mr.. Webster to Charleston, ne said:
Although they well know there arc essential differences
OF opinion between great majority them and Yourself
and the great commonwealth OF which trusted
and dsngushed the councils of the
ton YET on this occasion, they remember with far more
pleasure that whilst at the head Of the State Department
You watched with fidelity other sections OF the Uaon
the SCUM was not neglected. but her interests and her
found in YOU an able and impartial vindcaor; that YOU
made, amongst other public services great and
efforts TO relations peace and HARMONY with
the most tree and powerful nation Of the old world and
that. while served the general cause OF humanity
civilization m so doing, the same time sustained The
honor and promoted the best interests our common
Try They remember too that Massachusetts also s one
ct the Old Thirteen that she the leader in the
OF the Revolution, and that amid its common :rias and
dangers, she with our State, common h,r
tsgc OF freedom and stock of glory They fcI
also, that in these grateful "reminiscences we should be
bound up IN common love for each Other and in an nm
acrable determination honor, maintain and respcct Tho
rights welfare and feelings each. They hore In sec
these tendencies cherished and these ties stronrhencd
Events like this now ranspirng with u.s. conduce happily
20 such results The influence OF public powerful
agency, and very much be regretted that of Anne
rican Statesmen, whose enlarged aud liberal minds ma
their opinions authority and best qualify them to under
stand their character aud 10 do them justice IN their own 50
few travel into other sections and make themselves per
sonay acquainted with and known to their distant country
men, In such intercourse and in the interchange cour-
esies and opinions, prtGdce disappear msndgments
corrected and Just appreciation Of each other created
leading TO cordially in feeling, harmony in public mea-
sues and emnenty conducting 10 their common prosperity
and welfare"
Mr. Webster, says the Charleston Courier, in clear
commanding and fultoned voice, his noble and massive
form and his pleasing giving mingled dignity and
grace TO his appearance, responded with eoquence and
feeling, follows
GENrLENES-l would be OF as great violence 10
my own feelings, of the inusice and rgraude to the
hospitality OF citizens Of Charleston, should fail Il,
express my cordial thanks Tor the welcome you give me In
their behalf and 10 recproca,c, you aud To hem my
respects and good wishes.
You quite right gentlemen, in supposina that my
purpose, IN undertaking the tour which brought me
into the midst Oi yOu the country and the peonlc
OF the country and 10 obtain better and fuller knowledge
OF both Hitherto, have not been yisier lar Souh;
and was unwilling quite unwilling be longer a stranger
personally m the Southern States The citizens of Cb,rlcs
ton do me an honor which most deeply feel when they
say through you, that they satisfaction in meeting me
al their own homes and wish render my visit agreea
bic. When is made welcome the homes of Charles
on am quite aware that the warmth OF hospitality 90
further.
Undoubtedly, gentlemen differences Of opinion on many
subjects exist between your fellow and myS H. and
between South Carolina and Massachusetts, Bat how moor
must be that spirit, spirit which prevails neiheT
here nor in Massachusetts, which, these Icrr,-e-
would extract cause of social alienation personal ,r.
specV What would be the value our political nstitu
uOHs, u inth mist not differ political questions with
out sacrificing mutua, drowning the sense o,
common brotherhood We have divers political ,nts
but hayc but county, we may fer as 10 inc b,.f
OF serving and hOnung that country we agree
that she be served by all utmost OF their power
aud honored by all with hal reverence and paoc
lion. ID We do not always think alike, all feel alike:
We leel mat much Oi the individual happiness, well
the national ronuwn, whiCn belongs now OF may be
long hereafter, does and will attach u.s. IS the uHd-
ydcd, and hope always tue iudyisibe, members OF the
great American Republic.
am happy, gentlemen, if you think that while dis
charging the duties OF Secretary Of STATE, paid regard
TO the protection OF Southern Interests In my Judgment
NOSE interests, important ~ themselves connected
with grave questions OF public law, questions touching the
immunity Of flags and the lud6 pundencc aud equality OF
nations upon To the magnitude OF these ques
ions could be IL true that they com
manded my utmost attention and II the result has been
greater freedom from annoyance, security for mari
time nights, and general advance IN the maintenance OF
peace, and the friendly intercourse OF nations, bound
10 aserbe this result rather 10 the fortunate
circumstances and 10 the encouragement and support OF
Others than to any ability displayed by my efforts
concur with you cordially gentlemen 10 the sentiment
that mutual Intercourse strengthens mutual regard and
that the OF different parts the country see
OF one another, the more will aspees be sof,ened and
differences rccOnCled. mOy undertake say, for Mas
sachuseits, that she ready all tines 10 meet and 10
return the respect and hospitality OF South Carolina ana
that she remembers ancient o! and fraternity
that she acknowledges common interest, and common
fate in common country that thoc Is, where else
uster higher appreciation OF the men, the deeds OF
this her sister state and where the prevalence more
earnest wishes for Whatever may advance her prosperity
and stinction.
Gentlemen, come among you, with my family as travel
cfs, but not feeling that entirely Strangers wish
TO attract no ostentatOus notice, but desire only be
garded as fellow countrymnn and fellow citizen, and
the country and the people without iOrmay cOnsjrant
Thanking you, and the citizens Of Charleston again, for
the cordial WELDON extended me, II remains that offer
you, gentlemen, personally, high regard and tc this
concOursc OF your fellow citizens which surrounds
ADD whose assembling together this occasion, regard
50 respectful, and mperauyoy demanding my gfao-
Jul acknowledgements must tender my sincere respects-
Citizens OF Charleston am happy regard you ne coun-
trymen-ws born the same inheritance won by the
patriotism, and the same vaor New England blood
has mOIstenod the soil where stand shed o. read
y as at Lexington, or Concord Banker Hill May tproso
durable cement OF the Union Of respective States
And may generations now Tar of, fad themselves, when
hey arrive as we now and ourselves, free respectable
united and prosperous community pray YOU gentlemen
accept my sincere good wishes for you eli.
During tho delivery and the conclusion Of this fine
address, Mr.. WebsCor saued by the loud and enthu
sastc pauds and cheers OF the grahod spec
tatOrs
Mr. Petegru addressed Mr. Webster as chairman Of the
committee Of the Bar. whose name he rendered Mr. w
public dinner such day might suit hs convenience
Mr. w. responded with much felicity, aud accepted the
invitation OF his professional brethren. The dinner was 10
come OIL yesterday.
Mr.. ". was likewise waited upon by a committee Of the
New England SJC,ey, the chairman Of which, r Hunt
Es. ciOscd appropriate address 10y inviting him to par
take Of "a family dinner with the Society Saturday
evening ast-au invitation which Mr. w. accepted.
splendid Ball to be given Likewise ia honor Of Mr.
and Mrs. Webster, before they leave Charleston.
Protestant Episcopal Convention.
The Protestant Episcopal Convention l0f the Diocese
Nrguiu will meet W Winchester "Wednesday the 1911
inst The Winchester Republican states. Tor the inorma
ton Of persons who may not be- aware OF the szo OF e
place, or s means OF entertaining visitors that apart from
the many respectable citizens who expect m their houses
with the Ccfgy aud other friends, town boz Vrlnia s
more amply provided with spacious and comfortable hotels
No fears therefore, need BE- felt the suconcy Of the
accommodation.
a. Messrs. DElvGER q MoREs have just received on
Interesting work. onutei "TayIor aud his G,nerasn-om
bcilshed with portraits Of Taylor, worth aud Scott ond
with views Of seversl Of the baulc-Gclds.