Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-12
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AMIN REY-DANIEL WEBSTER.

ur,,, - A.,s Bry the Turkish Envoy 10 the United
STATE. We earn from The Courier that rhoms B. Curtis
,resded and BENJAMIN Seaver Vice President. On the
nht of the President Amin Bcy, with his Interpreter
p Brown and Mr. Gales, Of the National inteligcncer-on
the left Secretary Webster Senator Winthrop aud Conio'
dore Downs. On Mr. Scaver's right were seated Edward
Everett, William Appleton, and Mr. Price, md his left,
Samuel A. Elliot, William S,urgs Fletcher Webster, and
Rev. Robert s. Chew Of Washington.
The address of welcome made BY Mr. Curtis I" AMIN
BEy, concluded in the following terms;
You have already been received with distinction BY the
Presden, OF these United States the constituted authorities
OF the National Government have made yol The Na'ions
guests have been introduced upon the prs OF our VA
ona Congress- the authorities of our city Mve made yon
welcome and now sir the gentlemen present unite in otlelnp
you their individual hospitality tientlemen propose 10
you-I.ong life health and happiness 10 The Sultan.
| The reply of AMIN BEY as follows
Al no moment since my arrival in the world have
felt much satisfaction and pride, as al The present be-
eye il is generally known that the mission with which
have been honorcd by my governman 10 thai OF the United
States of America is simply and purely of friendship
and enquiry after information useful 10 my counrymen at
home Politics have part in it, For mary years past,
perfect good WILL and the kinest feelings lave existed be
tween M government and that of the United States
between the governments of The Ear East and the Ear
West" am here my hum lie endeavqs strength
that good WILL 10 render the duration OF these kind feel
ngs permanent; and notwithstanding the immense distance
which separates America from Turkey,-Washington from
Consantinope- happily exists relations between
the countries, of commercial nature which tend 10
draw them every day. The people of these two coun
tries may readily visit ench other with increased aci
ties by seam which believe may CALL earnest
ly and for the best of reasons "Ihe american Element
and thus my cultivate with each other and more init
mate relations My own government has strongly at heart
the extension Of these rotations of with the Uni
ted States IL in them the only basis of amy be-
tween the nations for without them md those of mn
tua usefulness generally there would not exist between DIFF
cent nations and people other feelings than those Of Sell
shness and mutual jealousy. Commerce renders all gov
ernmen,s respected by the strength which, gives to hen
and adds happiness and comfort TO the natives engaged in ii,
feel deeply grateful for the kind mention which have
Just heard of my much honored sovereign; and II will be
equally agreeable 10 him, am sure to learn that his name
possesses the respect and his character and conduct the
good opinion OF the citizens of Boston, Their relations
with his donions extensive and valuable than
those of any other part of the United States have learned
from the since my arrival here great lesson in private
industry and enterprise and in the promotion of that intel
gence and education which constitute the chief OF
their wonderful prosperity.
Among the many very interesting specaces which has
been my happiness witness since my visit the New
World there is which will deeply merit the at
enon of sovere and his government than that of
great debeatve body chosen by the whole people Of the
United States TO represent them in Congress- and there
make laws for the government of the greater portion
Of an entire continent. ! have observed that their
abors for the welfare Of their country are not limit
ed 10 the day. but that the night is made subser-
Went 10 the interests of those whom they repre-
sent The honor - the very distinguished honor -
which that body conferred upon rather upon the
veregn whose humbles servant am,by constituting me
The guest of the naIion was as unexpected it is aerng
TO my own government. IL Is strong evidence OF the
friendship OF the whole American people for my honord
veregn Ii ia attention responding, in the orcble
language 10 the mission Of pure friendship and inquiry
which have been sent The kindness which have also
ceived from the Chief Magistrate of this great and prosper
country has made impression my mind Of pro-
found respect and admiration for him. which, fear can
convey bnt inadclnaely 10 my sovereign. In the
Of The SnlCn,-whom yon have this evening heen
pleased 10 honor-of his government and my hum
b parl beg leave 10 join you all In the best wishes for
the health nd happiness Of The excellent President of the
United States
Mr.. WEBSTER Secretary OF State, made brief but happy
reply offered by Mr. STuRais"the health of the
powerful and fearless defender of the Constitution The
whole people enjoy the results of his public services
Mr.. WEBSTER began b. saying, 81 Union man. on
and ont Union man; hui ii wond be bad taste In me- On
occasion, like his when there topics of in
cres speak of pocal matters only" He then alluded
tn" mission Of the distinguished Turk and said ale
among the guest Of the United States The guest
nf fiction, but the united ci:enS; the guest If
discovered and broken country but the guest OF the Uni
ted States o. America spreading vast terrific
~ various products and climates and of interests md
institutions yet thank God they all United States II
is in the capacity of united citizens of united States that
are now assembled to welcome TO our festviiy distinguish
Of united Americans that appear respectabe Uers
may speculate, theose, and crazy il they please in
guing the contrary sld Mr. Webster but say only
AZ united people we can ever be prosperous home
of the Union and, he should always continue to DO so.
He proessed to know something Of the sentiment of the
people of this and beautiful country and he did not hesi-
tne 10 declare Il sentiment in favor Of harmony IN in
sltu'ion not OF our creating must not disturb M harmony
Of these happy States. Crazy and lncr;,c, ,. may
attempt II; but they will find the Efforts rsainci
The people OF this country the people Of country,
said Mr. Webster, and they anxious preserve the
Union however bounded and washed b. whatever
Local sres are temporary-the Union is perpetual. III
speak with emphasis said he "becansc wish give
TO heart that knows the question of
harmony of the great family oStaes was the Union
and shall stand BY ill., The slavery question New England
can only interfere with medder. She has more DO
with than she has to do with the municipal government Of
city in the island of Cuba But whatever others might
pursue Mr. Webster declared that all his Efforts should here.
ateras In former daysbe In favor Of the Union At
conclusion Of the speech tho whole company rose and gave
three cheers for the Secretary OF State and three for the
Union.
Instead of making Union speeches merry markings We
should prefer TO the people of Boston good their
professions by seeing that The laws executed That is
the BEST nay the only way The Union Some of
leading Boston papers mainain that Boston will yet do her
duty this ;Gbec Among them is the Advertiser which
dpecaes any hasty condemnation of the people Of Bos
ton by the South. 1t mcns the demonstrations of de-
termination hitherto made resist the execution Of pro-
cess under the Punitive Slave Law" but adds:
However plausible may be the differences discredtabe
our city, which drawn from The facts they are state,
it premature 10 Judge from the delays which have occur
red and the show Of resistance when fact none has been
made that the law will be executed. There no
sion for precipancy In meeting an issue o! which those
who know The people of the CITY of Boston, cannot doub
the result We have little fear the law will be- seriously
resisted in Massachusetts, and II forcbly resisted il will
notwithstanding surely be executed We take this occasion
to quote the following statements apparently authentic
the declarations Of the President of the United States which
snow his trim purpose Of discargng his duty in enforcing
the execution of the law
Here follow the two anecdotes about thc presden, which
have appeared in the Enqurer.]
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