Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-18
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Mr. Webster's Speech in Boston.

We are happy to find that two OF the three lead
ing Wing journals of Boston, declare their decided
approval of the positions of Mr.. Webster's
speech.
The Daily Advertiser, always one of the most
considerate and sagacous of the Northern press,
speaks as follows;
1--WE cannot but anticipate an improper formation OF
opinion and consequent mischievous results, from the
fact that the Atlas accompanied the tull report OF Mr.
caused dissatisfaction, and that the editor ventured to
say that its ntiments were not the sentiments OF the
Wings of New England.
/" We are happy that the few words with which we u-
troduced the speech readers may have called at
renton the necessity OF treating such hasty denuncia
lion with caution. We rejoice still farther to be able to
say this morning, that after extended inquiry find
the feel ng OF the leading and minds Of this city to
be quite opposite 10 that described as dissatisfaction
So far learn the Boston public fully support
Mr.. Webster-not with enthusiastic rush OF blind ad-
mraon, but with a calm belief that he has placed a
vexed question in position in which it can be and must
be fairly settled and desire that under his CONTROL on
something like this basis, it must be settled"
The Courier, too, earnestly deprecates being
considered luke-warm in its appreciation of Mr..
Webster's grounds. 1t excuses the moderation of
its first commentary by suggesting that its object
was to appeal to the sober judgments of those
who were disposed to condemn hastily and with
out thought And now it speaks in this unequi-
vocal language
"If there be among who dissens from the
principles OF Mr. Websters speech, we should like to
see him answer it. We should be happy to know in
what other shape this question, as great national
question: be placed, than the shape in which MIR.
Webster has presented it;-what other argument as
constitutional argument, can be made upon the great
points at ISSUE than the argument mr.. Webster has
madel We, in the North all dislike slavery, it is true,
and all desire get rid OF it, but slavery be dealt
with consttuonay in any other mode than the one he
has pointed out With those persons who would resort
10 extra constitutional modes have nothing to say.
g There may be different opinions on minor points
embraced in Mr. Websters speech but there can be but
opinion on this point that as constitutional argu-
ment to be applied to the settlement OF the existing dis
pue between the North and South it is impregnabe,
unassalabe, retutable it is the true argument, the
whole Argument, and the only argument. There may
be difficulties in the way OF applying practically to all
parts OF the matter under controversy-who does not
expect difficulties the settlement OF question COM
bnlng many delicate and complicated relations -
Whichever way turn must encounter difficulties.
Here the constitutional remedy that will not put an
end to the strife, thing will Let any man show us
sounder principle safer guide than those now before
us and shall cheertuly adopt them. Till then must
earnestly hope that Mr. Websters truly national and
state.manke efforts for the settlement OF this great Ia
mily quarrel in the American Union, will be seconded
by the people of the United States in such manner as
will secure the domestic peace OF the country on the
most lasting foundations"
The Atlas, however, reiterates its disapprova,
saying:
1.-THE speech of Mr.. Webster continues to occupy
public attention. Notwithstanding the remarks in the
Advertiser of yesterday, have seen no reason to
qualify any opinions which expressed on
Monday, in regard to it. On the contrary, we repeat
them"
The editor then appears to seek to fortity his
adherence to the Wimot Proyiso, under all Cir
cumsances, by referring to the strong Free Soil
speeches of Mr.. Fowler, of Massachusetts, in the
House, and Mr.. Seward, of New York, in the Sc
nate.
We incline to think that the Daily Advertiser
has not misjudged the temper o. the public mind
in the @Cradle city," and we look, with interest
and confidence, for an early response from old Fa-
neuil Hail. such as Daniel Webster has rarely
failed to elicit when he wished it. Giving him
all praise for the noble irmness and patriotism of
his present position, it would be an impeachment OF
his cautious craftsmanship to suppose that he has
rashly 'reckoned without his host