The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-09-22

windows TO get sight of the noble Sen.
a,or;" all Of which, Mr.. Webster was u,
tcrly unconscious OF, being entirely absor.
bed when the cars stopped, 10 the peiuso
oil several papers continuing the " markets
aud prices current" aud wondering when
corn would rise.
| Al last the dinner hour was approaching
and the cars we're DRAWN. nearer TO The
"D,nnor House." Tho hotel was soon il,
sight; the long piozz, was foil Of ladies',
and the yard occupied by large number
OF gentlemen. Puff, puff, puff, came the
tery sized; whist, phiz. sp'ush, clank. tick,
tick, and the engine was slapped, and gu,
OF the foremos, car, frs, man, jumped our
wag.
ais Mr., Webster in the coach l. Mr..
Webster in the coach Is he in there Has
he come" Were euqnires addressed By
some half d, zen anxious individuals no
Immediately surrounded tie vasgish per.
sonaae. Yes gentlemen, lie is 10 there
said he very softly and IN half Whisper
but don't disturb him; gres, men are so
harassed travelling that they require re.
pose, DC quiet gentlemen.
"D.n! disturb did YOU say We have
prepared dinner on purpose Cor him, aud
be has to eat il, that's sure" SAID blunt
but honest good natured old farmer.
Two gentlemen, one squire, aad an
other doctor. who appeared chosen 10 acI
as masters Of ceremony, vent into the coach
and having Mr.. Webster poiaied cul to
/ them. walked up to him. introduced them
selves very politely aud b'andly asked hm
i 10 accompany them TO tho house, +" ~ here
he wcoid he introduced 10 The ladies and
other company, ard where ,hey hoped he
would do them the honor TO par,aks OF an
lndGeren, dinner they had, without de.
tinction Of parties, provided as a Sigh, bu,
sincere expression Of their rceaid Tor hun /;
and that the rest Of The passengers (rurn
ING TO !hem) were 10 outsider themselves
invited guess"
Gentle zen this honor is cG,jtcly unox
pcc,ed, said Mr. " II am not asate OF
having meriicd any mark Of lesp,cs f,on
entire strangers"
From entire s,rnugcrsl Why sir, is not
your rePu,s,ion ibat Of your counifJs se
are brothers sir, and only tender you that
hospitality, your emiuon, services SO justly
entilIe YOU to-"
Mr.. Webster whom they had half pulled
aiih them 90, OF the cars. vas nas near
The gate. sud very much confused, made u
hah and begged to be permitted 10 decline
the honor.
| m y t.s-ta.g "a
my own private business, and an uacou
seious Of having dcoe nny thing, 70 merit 50
marked and pointed 90 expression Of PUB
tic esteem. | hope you all not press ne
to accept 90 honor | am cure au noI "or
thy Of"
All modes,y. oil modrsty "-said non
back 10 the crowd" To-, tut, so rs aud
ans abou, t--sad the same blum, man DO
fore alluded Out, tut he does no, like to
have his popularity thrown IN his face, but
he mus, expect IL; take hun 10. the ladies'
wish 70 see HIM"
Seeing resistance was vain, Mr.. W. al.
/ loved himself TO be taken lulo the house,
introduced 10 the ladies', aud al last 70 be
seated at The table in conspicuous place,
between tao beautiful young ladies', "bo
we're ali Smiles and attention 10 theiG d.sliu.
suished .ues'.
Miss" saiI be addressing one of them.
f" feel very much complimenlcd by tbs
unexpected mark Of respect, especially ilt.
tered, situated as um between tao such
t fair Carulinlans, bal tell me, to WHIST lucky
freak Of fortune, am indebted FOR such
high consideration n
"Ah--sald Miss--- gally- you dis.
tinguIshed men are always so modest Mr..
Webster. Your whole life has been one d
such credit 10 ctr country, that We sir are
indebted TO YOU. bonofs. gfandcr than the
poor compliment Of a d.nnea." Mf. W.
sas mum for While.
All this time certain ones Of those con.
grega.ed, had been observing, aud remark,
ing upon his appearance.
"Hc's dcvilsh good looking fcllJw-
said one--l thought he vas an older man
"iIe's q id old sboltlonls;, said q
morose L9coloco--I reckon tt he had hal
chnncc, he'd run some Of our niggeIs Of
now"
"ld Ike TO hear him make a speech
said young village lawyer-he geslcu
: Ia,es we'll, kno. from his figure"
Hoy healthy aud fresh he looks-sal,
) a cadaserous looking suden, Of Divinity
one would suppose he would look palrr, iron
bis continued study aud mental exercise.
Such and hundred other remarks weu
made about Mr.. W., man who all at onci
found himself famous. These remarks wert
made from the time no left the coach. unit
! no was seated a, dinner, after which gener
oil conslylai,y was the order.
1t is scarcely necessary to say tina! SOM
Of the passengers we're entirely on. of th'
secret, among whom Mr.. Webster, who be
] ing addressed by his proper name could no
: see into ii, though a. loss to accoun. 70
: so strange a circumstance others Of tn
I passengers "smelt the rat" ba, kept da'k
they we're enjoying The thing.
The dinner closed with the toasi: 9Th
. health Of our distinguished guest"
y Mr.. Webster was obliged TO respond -