The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-03

HARrrsBtnc, April 2, 1851
Secretary Webster visited the great Railroad bridge
and with the members Of the Senate and House accom-
panied BY Gov. johnson. subsequently dined with Gen
Cameron. Mt Middletown
THE FESTIVAL AT UaREIsnrre-MR. wEBsrER's
SECOND SPEECH.
lTelegraphic Correspondence Of the Phila Bulletnl
After tho conclusion Of Mr. Webstcrs speech in the
Hall OF Representatives the crowd dispersed the dis
tinguished guest attended by Governor Johnston the
committee ~ reception, and others repaired Sanders
Hotel where sumptuous dinner spread for a large
company consisting Of the members Of the Legislature
After the removed Of the cloth In reply to toast By
Mr. Randall Mr.. WEBSTER and spoke briefly to the
lie said he would confne himself repetition Of much
that had passed from him hour two previous lie
dawncd upon US In consequence ~ the action Of the
last Congress. lie alluded again TO the galanry OF
Penny yyana and rjoced that she where she always
had been in the front rank Of patriotism lie thanked
the commonwealth for the honor II did him Ia welcoming
him in that cordial manner lie loved the old conan
wealth for it, greatness. well it, loyalty OF heart
II and would always remain chief star bright and
glorious and undmmci Ia the fclrraiyc constellation
Mr. " would not dctain gentlemen by prolonsing his
remarks. The Union lie believed. safe. and the
occasion therefore past fr calling upon t.
suit tcgctlcr and present basis for action The
cenproinisc had accomplished it, purpose. and we nov
trathcd In pure airprospcriiy again nourshcd around
The evidences too manifest of return Of per-
Tancncy and stability among for any to suspect
the ultimate tendencies aud benefits II the compromse
Our only duty to sustain those acts and
bcquC ath to children received II from
cc~tors, the Union. one aud indivisihlc.
Nr Webster was warmly arplaudcd during his speech,
and at its close,
Gov LorssloN followed and said t;,at he had mover
conceived the country In danger frnm sectional dis
cord lie trusted In the Intelligence of the people aud
their patriotism lie awarded TO Mr. Webster much
pfnc for his devotion and sacrifices He refrained from
dh cugsng partisan questions suted D the
sion lie believed the destiny ~ the Union would never
lie impcdcd by traitors. nnincn fanatics The Union
u safe in the days ~ Washington lie said that
Mr. Webstcr's participation Ia denouncing notification
In 1853 would forever endcar him TO the American pso
pie. had his public acts closed there But he had
added 10 his lnurcls aud would live for all time Ia the
hearts q grateful republicans.
Mr. RA~pAII reverted " the presence Of the august
grcst, and alluded 10 the part taken the adjustment
question by Mr Webster lie thought the country owed
him debt of gratitude II could hardly rrpay lie spoke
fslinriy of the Union and the harmony resulting from
the cumprtmise.
Mr II,Y III the House. followed. IIis remarks were
brcf but spirited lie culogizcd the distinguished guest
and then proceeded 10 review his generous public acts.
lie coincidcd in the adjustment and gave 70 his hearty
Hon Jswrs then delivered animated speech.
lie roried in the psd he had taken in the compro
mise and would suffer rcproach n COINCIDENCE IN
consequence lie gave 20 Nr. webster the principal
credit for that aaurmt mt and much praise FOR his de-
termination TO carry ont his aodgcs lie ltuicd the ad
riiniraon. and challenged any comparison that would
not speak in it, favor.
Mr. rrNSrN,a said he would not discuss the subjects
that might come before the legislature. but would do
that in his place. ~ the proper time nc danger
In the present past condition u the country In re-
ference the stability of the Union N did dny
all would he right Ithcrc we're ny States that thought
proper 10 leave the Union he IN favor u applying
MIR Cays rcmcdy-to tcst the strength a the govern
mcnt in enforcing the laws passed 10y Congress The
dark clouds that had hovcrrd the land rapidly
passing away aud the people would become accus-
toned 20 the acts passed by Congr,~s.
The company dhpcrsei At late hour, and Mr. Web
fter retired 10 his hotel
This morning great number ~ citizens and strangers
waited On him. aud received with his accustomed
urlaniiy
Mr. Webster. this morning. visited the great Pcnn-yi
vnna rrced bridge across the susquehana few miles
abovc this riacc.
IL afterwards visited the scnasc Chamber and Howe
a In company with Governor johnston
senator Coz ptr aud General simon Cameron.
he dine with Gcn~a Cameron at his residence
in Niddctown