The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-18
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Notes from the Watering Places.
EDaARTowN, Aug ii, 1919.
The ViHt of the Hon. Daniel Webster and Family
Sports Of the Statesman-C Catching Blue Fish
| Shooting Plover- Geology-A Picnic, and a
Speech from Mr.. Webster Ioasts, &C., &c.
The citizens Of Martha's Vineyard, this beauti
full seagirt ISLE and especially those of Edgartown,
have been highly pleased and gratlfied by visit
from Hon. Daniel Webster, Mrs. Daniel Webster,
and Miss Downs, of your city. They arrived here
on Monday, August 6, at p. M, and took rooms
at the Edgartown Hotel. On Tuesday morning
the honorable gentleman sailed down to Katamy
bay and the south side of the island after the blue
fish which abound in those waters. He was very
successful, catching with his own hands about
fifty. Mrs. Webster and Miss Downs went, by
invitation, down to the south shore, where old
oceans surges are continually rolling, and listened
with much pleasure to the diapason OF the deep"
They rode across the beautiful level plain, which
extends nearly from this village to the south shores
and is covered with green sward and flowers 1t
is beautiful prairie, and was delightful ride.
| 1t is also truly pleasing to watch the waves and
see the surf rolling and dashing against the Shore
and as the spray is thrown up, TO see all the h9es
OF the rainbow. Especially is tins the case after
during storm at sea; as then, old Neptune holds
undisputed sway, and the seas roll one against
another in granduer and subllmity.
On Wednesday he went out shooting on the
beautiful plain above mentioned' and succeeded IN
killing quite number of the upland plover: This
kind Of shooting is rather peculiar, as TINS KIND OF
plover can be taken only (or rather are generally
taken) by riding and shooting from the carriage.
This was excellent sport, and the honorable gen.
tleman enjoyed it much. -,
On Thursday morning the honorable gentleman
and ladies' visited Gay Head, In company with
Abraham Osborn, ESD, Leaviu Thaxter, ESD,
pronounced superior to "Dover Cliffs" and per-
haps it is not generally known that 1t first received
the name of g Dover Cliffs" am not informed
whether Manshop with his attendant splrlts) APP
peared, to know by what authority they were upon
his domain; but if he did appear, he doubtless babe
them welcome.
Gay Head is one of the most interesting parts of
Massachusetts,, especially to the geologist. The
vivdness of the colors of the clay at Gay Head at
tracts the attention of all observers. The variety
very great; but the following generally predomi-
nate
White Pipe Clay.-This generally contains small
plates Of svery mica and obviously results from the
Blood Red CiGyeThis is doubtless coored by the red
oxide iron and forms important part of the cliff
Red and White Ciay-This is q mixture Of the two
first varieties, and the two colors being often fana
ticaly arranged give the cliffs gay appearance.
Blush Gray Plastic Ciay.This is often nearly black
when it lies contiguous to the beds Of Ignite, which
abound here and when in with the white and
red varieties, mixture Of them all results 49,.
Different colored sands are also very abundant,
though they do not exist In great quantities.; they
are sometimes interstrathed win the clays, anu
frequently it is not easy to determine whether
they should be denomlnated clays or sands. They
are generally Of the following varieties; =
White SiIiceous Sand sometimes yellowsh from the
White Micaeeous sand-Ths is mixture Of silex
Green sGnd~This is of a distinct but dull green
color, and is intersratifed with the red and white
The combination of these varied and vivid
colors of clay and sand, is the cause OF Its being
called Gay Head; and well does 1t deserve the
name will not say anything RESPECTING, n the or r.
great abundance. They were all highly gratihed
with the excursion, and returned to Edgartown In
On Friday evening, August 10th, he attended
picnic, at the request of the citizens, without dis
tincuon of party, and gave short address, II was
intended to have had the picnic In the afternoon,
in Of the beautiful groves, about one-fourth OF
mile from the village; but on account OF the
weather proving unfavorable, II was held at the
Town Hall, at Z, z. M. Great credit Is due to the
ladies for the manner which the hall was deco
rated There is platform at the upper end OF the
hall, and on it were seated the honorable gentle
man and the invited guests. Immediately over his
chair was suspended flag, painted for the occa-
sion, the American flag, containing an eagle, with
a scroll containing the words "Daniel Webster,
our guest" name familiar TO all-the name OF
the Statesman, the patriot, the defender OF the con.
stitution. The flag was encircled by wreath OF
roses, and above 1t, reaching from one side to the
other of the platform, bow OF flowers, taste
fully and beautifully arranged. The hall was bril-
lantly Illuminated, but the light from the eyes OF
the ladies shone conspicuous II there Is any place
Tor Its size, where can be found more beautiful la
dies than at Edgartown, or on the Vineyard, have
| yet 10 learn il.
There were about 500 persons present, who JOIN
ed most heartily IN making everything, pass plea
sanity and agreeably. The hon. gentleman was
then introduced, and addressed the ladies' and gen.
tlemen nearly as follows;-
MR.. wRnsTER's SPEECH.
He excused himself ~ he had net intended whom he
first came to the Island to speak publicly but as 10
his FIRST visit, and perhaps might be his last he
had consented to meet them in familiar manner, and
with Intentions Of any political illusions but to
meet them as friends, and he had met with most
friendly reception and kindness from the citizens for
which for himsefand those with him he thanked them
visiting the isle Of the ocean and said he was much
more pleased than he expected to have been. Tho
soil much better than he had expected to find It,
especially the upper part Of the island some parts OF
which he should judge, from the appearance Of the
crops them would vie with the soil In the valley OF
the Connecticut He had knowledge Of soils, as
he professed to be something Of q farmer The plea
santpsss and salubty OF the climate was particularly
remarked upon and although we had been In years
gone by and now. were surrounded with that scourgs
TO the human race cholera still had not Of
cholera among and was his opinion that no place.
from its location climate SC was more healthy than
the vineyard-thst the happiness Of community, un.
der God depended upon its morality and industry and
such this community had much TO be thankful for.
That Msrtbas Vineyard was probably one Of the first
points landed upon by the FIRST and earliest
Ofthe activity industry and OF the citizens
Of this part Of Massachusetts, In commencing and carry
ing the whale fishery and Of its present extent and
importance OF Massachusetts the State Of his sdop
and Of her schools and seminaries Of
learning giving all frsm the lowest TO the highest
opportunity q obtaining education OF the enter
prise industry and morality for which her inhabitants
were noted, and the noble stand which through the
sister States Referred TO the situation Of the United
States in contrast with the nations Of the old world
They fighting for liberty; but II seemed TO him
that they had defined definite idea In what true
liberty consied that they did not act from that poll
CIV which would most consolidate and give them true
ibcrty such enjoyed. IL had been his lot
many years TO be In public capacity, and his
ertiops be trusted had not been wanting to defend
glorious constitution. OF the happiness enjoyed by
the whole people Of the United States and the bless
ings which, By the overrulipg hand OF Divine Previ-
d.nce they were continually receiving and enjoying.
OF the Constitution Of the United States.
will only cay, this Truly great and distinguished
Statesman eroke with great wisdom, power and
eloquepce and as he only can speak. IL was n