The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-10

tended his thanks In behalf Of the House. TO WHOM
he knew this compliment 10 be intrated, through
hmsef. a. their presiding officer, ana ne did II as
gracefully ~ could be desired lChrets. lsc,)
The next call was upon Mr.. Douglas, Chairman
on Territories Of the senate, wih whose COM
ire ali but the Texas bill oriainitet.
r.i tuxlss, after the Opening AR ffoin the oand,
and the cheers Of the people, came dowa to tho
front door, and spoke with glow OF eathusiasu
which made the wekin ring with applause, OF the
spirit OF Cancellation which had Carried the day
The North had not trumphed, the South had not
triumph~d. bat both had gainrd. (Cheers) Tbs
bonds of the Union are stronger than ever. We
are united from shore to shore; aud while the
mighty West remained rs the connecting link be-
tween the North and South, there could BE- no dis
union. (Cheers) He concluded by giving the
Union-from the North to the extreme South,
from the Atlantic to the PAcihc--may it DO perpo-
tua and iudivsible. (Cheers. Music)
zens, next assembled in front of Browns hotel; and
with the same proce edlugs as a! the other houses
General Houston and General Rusk were called
out upon the portico.
= General Houston spoke with great delight upon
this snepicious occasion. upon the glory OF this
great Union, and the importance OF its prese ~ alton
beacon light TO the nations Of the world.
closing with renewal of his thanks, and those Of
his colleague, for this compliment, to their efforts
at equal justice to ell parts Of the Union (Cheers)
General Rusk followed, thanking his fellow
citizens for this manifestation OF their respect, on
behalf of his State His ii ST duty to his State
his next duty was 10 the Unon-and his whole
duty was TO seek 10 preserve the peace, the happ-
ness, tho rights Of every state every city, to .n
and hamlet in the Union. (Cheers. Muslc)
Here the band, exhausted with the labors OF
the evening, capirustrd. and returned home; but
the company proceeded without them 10 the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Webster, and cheered him with three
times three.
Mr.. Webster was partakng of a tbaaksgiving
dinner, with number Of fri, nds; but he came out
" the hrsd Of the stairs and spoke TO the people.
Now" said he
New Ia the winter Of our discomfort
Made glorious summer By the patFioto action OF
Congress
And all the clouds that lower'd upon our house,
In the deep bosom OF the ocean buried" Cheers J
With few remarks upon the good conse-
| quences of these measures, he retired amid the
| repeated cheers of the company.
| Mr.. billiard, of Alabama being present, was
| called out, and passed u we'll deserved compliment
| upon Mr.. Webster, whore powerful voice and
! great and noble counssls had contributed go much
| TO the great results achieved. Mr.. Ii. was modest
reg ardiDg himeelf, but could not refrain his ex-
preseions Of satisfaction at the happy prospect be-
| fore u.s.
| And here the company dispersed, owing to the
lateness of The hour and the absence of the music.
| During the ensuing week we expect a more exten-
| sive and regular celebration. Gotten up on the
fpur Of the moment, this, of itself, was quite a
handsome serenading tour.