The New York herald., 1850-04-30
ARRIVAL Of Mr.. WEBSTER IN BOSTON.
THE ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION Of the GOD-LIKE
Hh speech on the Great Question ofths Day,
BY BANS MERCHANTS TErsoRArn.


BY BANS MERCHANTS TRIEoRAPn.
BosTor, April -, 1880
MI webster arrived At the depot a little before s
o'clock, and was driven to the Revere House In an
open bsrouche accompanied by tho Hon. Rufus
Choatc and others lie received by large crowd,
and with great enthusiasm. r.,.
AsMr Webster approached, Mr. b. X. Curtis addressed
him. say ing that his fellow citisens had assembled
there to welcome him home. They were not politi-
clans, but had known his worth and had gathered
together to greet him. Here were some Of tho
Northern laborers of whom We had heard 10 much.
Where was there Northern man who was not
aborer, And they sensible OF his efforts to pro-
mote defend the labor Of the country They were
aware that tho internal improvement Of the country
had found in him able advocate. They kssw,
also, when In danger Of war with powUfal
country, his wise and well directed efforts had
preserved us in peace and harmony. He knew,
also, that all ctissns of one great country
and that the friends Of the Union their friends
that there great party in which all uni
ted, and that the party Of the Union, and that
they united In expressing their high consders
tion Of his efforts to preserve the constitution They
knew that there many conflicting influences, any
attempt to reconcile which, could not fail to meet with
the dsapprobston Of portion Of the community; but
they not about to begin to disrust who, be-
fore they born had secured the confidence Of the
community, and had since maintained it,
Before the conclusion Of Mr.. Curtis's remarks, Mr..
Webster in the carriage, and received with
loud cheering After the noise had in some measure
subsded he proceeded to say, that
1t with great pleasure that he met so large
sssembage Of his friends at a time when his private
affairs had called him from the government The
duties OF the session in the public council Of the country
have been arduous. am sorry to say, those arduous
duties are not done with am sorry to say that the
public affairs Of the country have not yet made so
much progress towards satisfactory adjustment
all the anxiety which has been felt about the
adjustment Of the subjects under discussion; but
feel authorized to say there Is to hope
reason to expect-that further refection-thst the
generous comparison of vari,us wishes, where we dis
agree, will bring about that improved state of public
feeling, in the reproduction Of which all expecta
tions Of useful discharge Of public duty-all our ex
pectations CT useful Legislation, must depend.
cannot but feel sir that stand in the presence Of
my friends must regard this gathering the per-
sond tribute Of your welcome to You do not
welcome the politician; and this is not opportunity
for discussing those questions which now agtate the
community and the government-questions which
leave little repose in the mind Of any intelligent
till he some probability that from their dis
cussion adjustment, may come in favor Of the
property peace, happiness, and continued union Of
the country.
Gentlemen, have felt IL my duty late occasion
to make effort to bring about amelioration Of
that excited feeling this subject which pervades the
people of the country everywhere Norh and Southto
make effort also to restore the its pro-
per capacity for dschargng the proper business Of the
country Let me say II Is unable TO discharge that bus
That II may regain that capacity there Is
cessy for Effort both in Congress and Of Congress-
neither you shal the legislation Of the
try proceed In the old harmonious until the discus
sons In Congress and out Of upon tho subject
to whish have alluded shall b. In way ppres
ed Take that truth home with you and take truth
Until something be done TO sllsy the feeling nov
separating men in different sections there be
useful and satisfactory legislation in the two houses
of Congress. Mr. Curtis and gentlemen the common
wealth OF Massachusetts, has done me the honor TO
place ef her representatives In Congress I
have believed that she would approve In me any Lo-
nest eous and sincere effort to aiay the discus
sion which We sec among the people Of the country
for action have believed that the commonwealth Of
would support her In that
have believed that general sentiment OF the
whole country would favor and their efforts
init and have the Satisfaction to believe and In
that belief shall not be disappointed (Cheers) How
ever that may be that effort shall repeat. (Renewcd
cheering) In that course Of pscifcaton shall per-
severe regardless OF all personal consequences hree
checrs1 shall minister to no local shall
support no ngtatona having their foundation In real
ghofty abstraetion daughter and che, rsl ! shall
paratng the North from the south May my tongue
ciea,e 10 the roof OF my mouth before 1t may utter
any sentiment which shsll Increase the agitation In
the public mind on tuch subject. (cbeers)
Sir. have said that hs is not occasion for po-
litical discussion. confess that II the time and cir
cumstances gave an opportunity. I should not be
iDdispo-ed 10 address the people OF Massachusetts, d
rccty upon the duty which the present exigrneies Of
Affairs have dsvoved upon her this great and glorious
c0mmonwcnlth-upon the duty, at least. which u de-
gislsiure. This will not be such opportunity.
have occasion. In my ssat Ia the Senate. to which
sba Immediately return to give my opinions upon
scms topics Of an interesting charscertopcs la re-
gard TO of which. there exist both mis-
Statement and mi.appr, hen-cn--the greatest mis-
statement, the greatest ntissppreheusion. .spe-
cislly far as concerned. may simply mention
q these topic-the delivery Of fugitve- from
vice: with regard to that question. there exist the
greatest prejudces the greatest misap apprehensioas
do not wonder st the misapprehenrions. am well
aware that IL il topic which must excite prejudces
can very well feel What the prejudiccs are which IL
must very naturally bring In the minds Of the good
people of this commonwealth.
Bot. Mr.. Curtis and gentleman. there are In regard
to that topic. duties absoluteiy Incumbent on the
commonweslth-duties irpos.d by the constitution
In Massachusetts. Under her own constitution and
laws aud those ~ the nation she i- bound aud per
sons bound, in the discharge q the duiy-a d~s
gr,eabs duty. We call uron her 20 discharge that
duty a. an affair Of high morals and hsh principles
We show TO her. and ask her TO resolve upon the
performance Of duty though /, be a d.asreabie duty
Any man can rform an agreeable duty but II is NOT
every man who can perform disagrceahle du'y.
Any do what IL altogether pleasant. The ques
ton ncw is. ~hethsr Massaehusstts-whethert the old
state OF Massachusetts, improved BY two centuries OF
civilization. renowned for her inteectus character,
mighty iu her moral power. conspicuous before the
world. leading state In this country since 10
wns couniry-a leading State In the Union ever
since IL was union-the question IT, whether Mssss-
chuettts will thrink from. come TO- fair aud
able aud mod,rnte performance. aud more than a
fair and reasonable and moderate performance Of
Lr sworn obligations. think che will (CheursJ
Sir. the question is whether Massachusetts, will
1and 10 the truth against temptation; whether she
will te 5ust against temptation; whether she will de-
feud heTrsu against her pref udicts She has
ola In hert ifue haar al
this whirh vas her shore she hss onquercd
her ibfext bic climate; she has fought her way the
univsreai respect Of the worlf she has conquered
every bodys pr JUDGES but her own-the question is
whether he will conquer her own prejudice shall
return the senate 10 put that question 20 Der In
prssence a that common mother who shall deal u 20
her heart (Cbeersp In the meantime let me repeat.
that tread no step backward. (Cbesrsl
lam devoted to the restoration of peace. harmony,
concord cut ~ Congress and such degree Of mu-