The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-03-27
Mr.. Webster's Speech.

We have given TO day about one half Of
Mr.. Webs,er's Grea. Speech. 1t will Ger.
,aiuly be read with pleasure by every one
|, was delivered for the Union, and as far as
we have noticed, it meets With appreciation
both a, the North and the South The
Charleston Mercury, one of the most rabid of
the South Carolina papers, makes the follow,
ing remarks;
I'VE cordially respond to that testimony
of approval, and take occasion TO say, that,
whether or not we merit the character og vi.
irasm so literally allowed TO US, We have ne.
yer had any of that ullraism which could
prompt Us TO view such discussion Of great
public question a. Mr.. Webster has here pre-.
sen'ed to the country With Ivy v,ner s<~seg-
than admiration and delight.
Not that We wholly agree with him, no.
that there are not many points Of disagree.
men,, but nowhere has he urged his opinions
ofitnsivey and when he reaches the true
grounds Of the pre.en, controversy he marks
his way go clearly, tfe,ds go Loyalty on the
plain track of The constitution and pledges OF
The Government, tina, the difficulty is not TO
agree bnl 10 disagree with him. With such
spirit as Mr.. " ebster has shown, it no lon
ger seems impossible TO bring this sectional
contest to close and we feel now, for the
first time since Congress met, a hope bat il
may be so adjusted.
II was reported that some dissatisfaction
had been expressed By the citizens of Boston
with Mr.. Webster's speech, but the Boston
Daily Advertiser whose means Of infotma,
ton cannot be doubted, and hose care in
stating facs, is almost esbal-nu,ees
these reports and says;
!" We rejoice to be able 70 say this morning that
after extended inquiry, we find the feeling OF the
lie ding men and minds Of this city 10 be quite OPP
poslie to that described as dissatisfaction so far
as we can learn the Boston public fully support Nr
Webster not with that enthusiastic rush of blind
admiration, tut with calm belief that he has pac
ed a veXed question in position in which ca n be
an6 be fairly settled, and desire that, under
lis CONTROL something Ike tina basis, ii must be
settled"
The following views on the same subject is
copied from the Boston Courier
I /" II there be man among Us WHO di-scnss from,
I the principles Of Mr.. We5stcrs speech, we should
like 10 ses him answer it. We should be happy 10
know in what other shape this question. as great
national question, be placed than the shape in
which Mr.. Webster has presented il. What other
argument as constitutional argument, can DO made
upon the great points at issue, than the argument
Mr.. Webster has made We 10 tho North / dis
like slavery, is true, and all desire to get rid Of IT
but slavery DO dealt with consiftu.onaily any
other mode Than the one be has pointed out With
those persons who would resort 10 extra constitu.
tional modes we have nothing to say.
There may be different opinions minor point,
embraced in Mr. Webstsrs speech, but there can be
bat opinion on the point thai as constitution.
al argument 10 be applied 10 the settlement Of the
existing dispute between tho North and South, il il
inpregnsbIe. unassasble irreiutable it is the true
argument. and tho only argument There may be
difficulties IN the way of applying II practically ,o
all parts OF the matter under controversy. Who does
not expect difficulties in the settlement Of question
combining SO many delicate and complicated rela
I lions Whichever way we turn piust encounter
difficulties. Here 10 the constitutional remedy il
that will not put end 10 the strife nothing will
/ Let any man show Us sounder principle a safei
guide than those now before u.s. and we shall cheer
folly adopt them. Till then We must earnestly hope
that Mr. Websier's truly national and siatesmauIiks
efforts for the settlement Of this great family quar-
rel in the American Union, will be seconded by TIN
people Of the United States in such a manner a.
will secure the domestic peace Of the country on
the most lasting foundations