New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-17
Mr.. webstsr's Letter TO the Chicago Conven-

The Chicago Journal Of the 10th inst. brings Us a
most able letter from Mr. Webster TO the Conven-
ton. on the subject Of Internal improvements. We
have already published previous one to the same
Convention.
In the letter that has Just reached US, Mr Web
sters views are more elsborately expressed. It's
length in the present accumulation Of mstter cor
our paper. prevents our TRANSFERRING it.
Mr. Webster does not understand the improve
nent Of Northwestern Rivers and Harbors 20 be
the exclusive object o. the Convention he gives
it broader interest. and more comprehensive
range He takes it for granted that those who
propose the Convention regard such Improvements.
all over the Union. as standing on the same ground
Of constitutional authority and the same principles
Of public policy"
Mr. Websters opinions 10 regard 70 the powers
Of the General Government 70 prosecute works OF
Internal improvements have known 10 change.
They are now as they were when he first entered
public life. A more consistent able and success
ful advocate Of this great policy the country never
had He quotes in this letter extracts from va
rous speeches Of the asttwenty years, al evincing
devoted attachment to the object on account Of
which the Convention assembled
Where there is no Constitutional distinction ne
makes no chemical one, bat gives 70 fresh water
equally with salt the consideration Of the Govern
ment
He thinks 1t wholly immateris whether pro-
posed Improvement in river for commercial pur-
poses, be above or below, an actually existing port
Of entry" He use. no nice selection Of words 70
confound the sense Of his meaning, bat utters
plainly distinctly and directly his sincere conyic-
tons.
Mr. Webster expresses his qualification that the
Convention has no party hue-and that persons
belonging TO party which, heretofore as party
has strenuously opposed Harbor Improvements
are now ready to Join in measures for their sup
port"
This conduct says he, Is patriotic and hon.
orable. and hope will be initiated by others In
deed. ! should rejoice 10 see that which has been
50 long Party question, become National ques.
ton and question which shall have bat one side
TO it. should rejoice 70 see no difference Of opin-
ion on a topic Of such vital and general interest
This however may. perhaps, not see but shall
see. am sure the cause Of Internal Improvement
triumph. by decided majorities ! shall see the
Lake Harbors improved and new ones construct
ed shall see the noble Rivers Of the West clear
ed of their distractions ! shall see the great TO-
terna interests of the country protected and adj
vanced by a wise, liberal and constitutional exer-
else of the powers of the Government
The letter is admirable in sentiment throughout
and we trust that aided by the moral force OF the
Convention. it will avail TO divert the attention
and wealth of our countrymen from the conquest
Of their feow.men TO a conquest over Nature
P s Since writing the above, we find in the
Chicago Journal the following reason for the ap-
pearance of two letters from Mr. Webster.
The letter Of Hon Daniel Webster which was read %
the Convention and which republish to-day, was IN
reply 10 an invitation from Of his personal friends
In Chicago.
The letter in answer q one addressed 70 him ly The
Committee Of Correspondence Of the River snd Hsfoor
Convention and which has come 20 hand since ~ %
iournment from it, great length IL unavoldahy deter
red until Tomorrow when we will publish H. ~ accom-
pany the other proceedings in both the Daily and weekly
edition OF the Journal"