Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
From the N. Y. Erpress.
ISPONSE TO DANIEL, WEBsTF


Wehnd in the Boston papers of Tuesday the follow
ing address to Hon. Daniel Webster, to which there
nearly three columns Of attached all citizens
of Boston, and among them see many of the most
distinguished residents Such document, says the Cou
rer, has rarely emanated from that community From
the of the venerable merchant Col. Perkins, and
the equay venerable juris Judge Jackson, whose
tographs lead this most respectable array down through
the entire list there is ample representation by per-
sons Of all ages, of whatever Boston contains of intel
ect and character OF wealth. OF position, OF activity
in affairs and in most of the leading professions and
occupations. There is not upon this address that
is not the of legal voter and substantial citi
zen; and among them many will be recognized abroad
as the names OF men eminent in the various walks of
life. There is that does not speak its own
ers real sentiments, and that does not, to geat
tent, represent class. Wethink this fact will strike
every who is well acquainted with the inhabitants
of Boston. The address is also subscribed by several
OF the leading Professors OF the Theological al Seminary
at Andover. men who are known all over the country,
and by the President of Harvard University whose
names will require special indication in any part OF
the Union. The lamented Hon Samuel Il. Armstrong
died the day after he had submitted the address.
The Courier, from which we quote, with truth, re-
marks that
"This demonstration is the more imposing, from the
calm and quiet manner in which it is made. These
have not chosen to take true, the assertion
OF anybody here elsewhere, that the North, New
England or Boston, disapproves OF Mr.. Websters late
speech but they have chosen to let him know, and to
let the country know, what they think OF it. We
norm the country that when, in this community, such
body OF men forward to speak their minds on
any subject public opinion in Boston, on that subject
may safely be considered to have been ascertained.
"When ylr. Webster comes home it is quite possible
that his fellow citizens may desire make old Faneu
ring with welcome to him.
The people OF Boston, not to say OF the country, will
look for Mr. Websers reply to this address with great
interest.
To THE Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER
sir,--lmpressed with the magnitude and importance
of the service the Constitution and the Unon which
you have rendered by speech in the Senate of
the United States the subject of Slavery, desire
express you deep obligations for what this speech
has done and is doing to enlighen the public mind, and
to bring the present crisis in national affairs to for
tunate and peaceful termination. AS citizens OF the
United States, wish to thank you, tor recalling to
duties under the Constitution and Tor the broad
tiona and patriotic views which you have sent with the
weight OF your great authority and with the power
otyour unanswerable reasoning, into every corner
OF the Union.
1t is, permit us to say, sir, common good which
you have thus done Tor the country In time OF almost
Unprecedented excitement, when the minds OF men have
been bewlldered by an apparent conflict OF duties, and
when mutltudes have been unable ~ md solid ground
on which TO rest with security and peace you have
pointed out to whole people the path OF duty, have
convinced the understanding and touched the conscience
OF nation. You have met this great exgency, a
patriot and statesman and although the debt OF graft
tude which the people OF this country to you was
large benre you have increased it, by peculiar service
which is felt throughout the land
We desire, therefore, to expressto you entire
currence in the sentiments of your speech and our
heartfelt thanks for the inestmabe aid it has afforded
towards the eservaton and perpeuation Of the Union
For this purpose respectfully present you this our
Address OF thanks and congratulations in reference
this most interesting and important occasion your pub
lie life.
We have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your obedient servants,
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