The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-09


This powerful and manly speech is the lion Of the dsv
ID the theme OF universal conversation yesterday in
the Capitol and in private circles II the object no,
only OF general appreciation. but Of admiration w.
venture to say that never did Mr. Webster, in all the
pride Of place. and 1.-THE height Of his renown deserve
respect for any OF his efforts than he has obtained
by the speech before us.
We have read all the speech Il comes from The
hands Of reporters and we have had the opportunity
OF comparing impressions with those Of others We
have heard but opinion upon the subject though we
are aware that the fanatics and fee-soers and dema
gogues Of the North. wl not all concur in this general
tribute Of appreciation
The times had come which try mems souls The
country was in danger Discord was brandishing her
torch and this glorious Union was threatened with dis
solution. The Cancellation which is so necessary in
confederacy, the wisdom which was 10 concert scheme
OF compromise and the high moral courage which is SO
necessary to carry into execution amid the cleaners Of
faction and the fury Of sectional pejadices. were want
ing to meet the crisis. Some Of the distinguished men in
Congress were coming forward to throw themselves into
the breach to save their country The public voice be-
gan to call the from Massachusetts, the post
OF duty But had he the moral courage to meet the
occasioni Was he prepared 10 risk everything for his
it. Much was said and much was unsad. First. il
was asserted that Mr. Webster would propose com.
promise that would satisfy both North and South then
il was reported that he had declined to offer anything
shrinking from 'the sounds himself had made" What
own feelings upon this subjectwhat our
ieties what our doubts-w appear from the following
article which appeared in paper Of The Sd instant,
and poured from pen the feelings they freely
from the heart: ~
Mr. WEBSTER shall not anticipate the purposes Of
Mr. Webster. Washington has been ,eeming with rumors
for the last fortnight about his course and spond
have been busy in circulating his views and his plans
II was said that he intended propose compromse
which would satisfy the conending parties and
The Missouri compromises and sometimes The Texas
compromise, and then other schemes of adjustment
ascribed the from Massachusetts Suddenly the
wind to have veered about and of
ton is attributed TO the distinguished senator is
said that Mr. Webster will propose any particular plan
Of compromise, but will himself with delivering
splendid enogum upon the value of the Union OF these
Sntes the eoquence Of which will embalm and transmit
the most distant posterty This is the last version
which we have heard of Mr.. Webster's course.
With due respect, must say that this purpose falls
short of the public expectation. The times do require
splendid speeches The value of the Union expressed
through thousand tongues Mr.. Webster himself cannot
speak II in eloquent than found scattered
through his former speeches theme worthy indeed Of
any orator. but il is which has area found thousand
T.
now 1. splendid speeches the most brilliant
,oords We 0orks plans Of consultation
and compromise conceived In wisdom, and advocated
with boldness that is fearless Of all personal consequent
cesadapied the support Of the houses of
Congress- and the peace and the union Of
country. We do much desire 70 enlarge
upon the beauties of Union, statesmen who
will have the courage to propose means for its
preservation. II Mr.. Webster sho lid propose such
scheme, devote his talents support the sugges-
lion Of any other member, he win not want ndvocaes 10
Justify his and do justice his merits Let
peat, almost for The hundred time, thai these the
times that try mems sonls Save from the storm that
raging the landavert the dangers that threaten
the Unionsetle this agi,stng question in all It's branches
nop, and, II possible, forever; and not only peace win
descend upon with healing under It's wings but new
pulse will be impaired enterprise and prosperity.
given national character abroad and the
Of liberty win be cheaed and encouraged all over
the world. ~
Mr. Webster has the opportswity distinguish him
selgreaer than he has ever had b. orcgroaser than he
viii have again. VIII he have the intrepid spirit
profit by 1.-THE will TO do and the will to dare what he will
in his power do again Or will he throw
away this glorious opportunity, and be content with
docrity OF action which belongs only ordinary men
We confess we wait solution Of the problem with much
curiosity, and with come sclicitude.
The trial is over and he has passed the fiery ordeal
II gives us pleasure 10 say that Mr. Webster has
exceeded the ''public expectation" He has pursued
bold yet conciatory course which is suitable to the
times and the very peculiarly Of his position enhances
the merits of his a+
The above article has been ascribed by Washington
scbbler motives which we did moi feel but hap
py 10 repair the injustice which had done to Mr.
Webster. by the Of doubt in which conveyed
Mr. Webster has had the moral courage risk himself
for his country He has proted by the opportunity
which presented ITSELF and proved himself worthy Of the
occasion. And who will cooperate with him in the
glorious which he has boldly pursued Who will
unite with him in the effort to extinguish the torch Of
civil discord, and to the Union in spirit OF con-
Citation by liberal system Of compromise and conces
sion The constitution framed in the spirit Of com
promise and equality; and by the same spirit must be
maintained In this spirit all our present differences
be adjusted and the ship be saved from the perls
which surround it. e
We hasten to correct mistake which has been made
in recent letter from Baltimore correspondent His
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