The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-26

tries win that republics not always ungrsteful
for the services Of their most distinguished citizens
We are persuaded at the moment when We put forth
this address that there Is In the country In
whom the great masses tf have higher
confidence and we cherish with equal confidence the
conviction that tn the Judgment of the civilized world
there Is not more than one American name entitled 20
stand higher than his just and elevated pride
respected throughout the world whose thrilling elo
qusnce and encouraged the oppressed whrev
have been str sggng to be free who has best de-
Tended the constitution Of the country, and done most
for ies permsnence is American patriot worthy the
ton would be regarded Is one Of the purest trumphs
ever achieved by our republican institutions.
We have thus endesvored, felow-ettizens, without
ch,rge the duty which has devoved upon this i'm
por and interesting occasion We have sought to
enia no support party grounds The time has come,
we tn ink in which the welfare Of the country requires
stons ana We feel that in the support Of Mr. webster
rood citizens of both parties and in both OF the great
sections Of the country may cordially and oonsntenty
yeliov,cizeps Of the United states..on the 7th Of
March ESQ, Mr.. Webster said, in commencing his
Unicn Hear me for mp cause I speak not as Mssss-
chusexs man. nor ss Northern man, bat as Ameri-
San To-Day fellow citizens liens we also speak for the
Massa siusetts men, but as Americans We speak for
that great highly transcending all local con-
around which our hearts an our hopes all cluster-the
GAUGE Of our common country.
SPEECH OF HON. RUFUS cHoATE, ETC.
After the address had been read loud calls made
from all qusrters Of the house for Mr. Choate and ac-
cerdngly that gentleman appeared on the stand and
greeted With loud and long continued cheers He
making one OF his own inimitstty beautiful orations,
chiefly touching the history and career Of Daniel
Webster his unrivaed claims to the first office in the
gift Of the peope-the services ne had rendered to
his country, and the advantages the country would
Shs Assembly, said
act The people had deliberated already-a that pro-
GEES had been gone through with long ago. and what
msined simply TO present to the good citizens Of The
United States the same of on whom were unsui
imsusy agreed the best fitted for the highest station
Of superior warning voice to present one name for Re
highest grandest and moet awful trust which social
could bestow his fellow man the name Of who
had proved himself adequate constituent of tho
whole people OF America The doors of Faneui Hall had
been opened ct length en- golden hinges turning to allow
the people express their devotion the foremost living
man of all this world To the whole country st.
John to the Pscihcthis meeting presented Daniel Web
tter to day worthiest among the worthy to continue
that series of patriotic rulers which began with the
best of earth-George Washington Mr.. Choate then
public history the services he had rendered
to this countr ydwelt with the warmest feeling his
various efforts in behalf and defence Of the
constitution and the laws OF the land In former years and
closed most glowing eulogium on his moral courage
and heroism in breasng not long since the shafts Of
venomed opposition and harder still, the codness and
averted regards Of and tried friends while
pursuing the path of duty, and doing his utmost
and perpetuity Of the constitution and Union.
It Of TO attempt abstract OF this great
speech for nothing short Of full report would do
justice to the distinguished orator and the most
ratey printed record would fail to half the i'm
preston which the spirited and vivid style Of
the speaker produced his hearers 1t Is needless to
say that the cheering during each interval OF Mr..
Choate's address was tumultuously enthusiastic
Brief but eloquent speeches were then made by the
Hon 8. II. VALLEY, OF Roxbury; the Hon. Nyron Law.
renee, Of Bechertown; and the Hon. W. o. Bates, Of
Westfeld
The address then unanim ously adopted, and the
Convention adjourned. amidst unoOuntei cheers for
Daniel Webster, the Union, and the constitution.
The attendance, both Of delegates and spectators
ing and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout
the entire day.