Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-05

speeches, which were warmly received, and are
eomplimented in the highest terms by our corre-
sponden,s. OF these, that by Sir HENRY BuLwER
is the only one which has come to hand, and we
publish it in connexion with Mr.. WEBsTER's.
Mr.. WEBSTER'S SPEECH
The gentleman who presided at the Dinner was
WIN. L. CLARKE, Esq, Of Winchester, and, in intro
ducing the distinguished Guest Of the company, he
remarked as follows:
am about to announce the general toast. The
timens expressed in it nowse distinguished for novel;
H They known here in the secluded recesses OF North
Mountain they known at the National Metropolis or
a the Court Of st. James Vienna They do not belong
to- they be appropriated any locality BY State
confederation Of States but wherever man is free, where
ever he is the subject Of constitutional freedom srug
Cling for that BOOM there, in whatever cline or latitude
he may be- be claims to participate in this general fund
Announced now on this occasion, they have been
nounced heretofore and again. they will be
nounced again and again. by the present age and all future
ages long liberty and union one and nseparsbe
[Appause Our distinguished guest who is the subject Of
these sentiments has been kind to say that here in
the bosom Of VIRGINIA, he at home think he said he
felt himself home. Sir, intend you shall be at home
[Appsuse.] We have given you not only our admiration
thstths world gives we have affections
Long ago you enchained undestandng you have
thrown spell over hearts You imperilled all for
and Virginia not the dwelling place Of ngatude. Great
applause. You have asserted the vital rights of the South
otterng power Of the General Government leaned against
you for support and you upheld it. You claimed its execu-
,ion not merely by silent vote, or formal speech in the
Senate but you have travelled into your adopted State, which
bone Of your bone and which, for quarter Of cen.
= - J.
it again there with the shadows Of that great revou
tonary monument you and in the language OF your
great prototype you have declared, eye Of Athens
ye worship an unknown God" And you have but returned
from the great State Of New York. and there in the central
pars where these hydra principles rst received serious po
tcal organization, there rung, with moral sublmiy
all your own into the Of every civil officer in that vast
dominion fearful challenge look and respect the oath
he hath taken support the Constitution Of the United
States Sir you among suddenly, and can add unex
pectedy We have neither pomp circumstances to give
you, but have deep and abiding of the nesimable
service you have rendered beloved country and have
sought and do earnestly SEEK impress your mind
with that conviction. give you, gentlemen
"DAxIEL WEBSTER, our distinguished guest The jurist
and statesman who has illustrated the glory of country
The champion OF the Constitution and the Unon who has
the seed Of constitutional liberty broadcast over the ci-
" vilized world"
Mr.. WEBSTER rose to respond amid deafening
applause. He said:
Ladies and Gentlemen FsAo,c-c citizens Of Virginia
first duty express, however nadequate, my graft
,ude you and ALL this unexpected token Of respect
that many Of you have from great distances
many Of you know, have come upon the saddle, under
burning sum- and you have done this to tender this token
Of your regard know also that many Of you have left your
estates and harvest fields time when every hour, whether
proprietor workman, important For this, gentle
men, thank YOU afraid this courtesy which you have
extended to me has been you costly and nconvenen and
therefore, gentlemen it sinks deeply in my beart.
thank you, gentlemen
It has been my fortune, gentlemen, to have much Of
Eastern Virginia and Of Southern Virginia; in past times
aso gentlemen have something Of Western Virginia,
those counties bordering the Ohio but not until this
week. gentlemen my fortune to have any thing
of the beautiful and renowned Valley where now stand
my great fortune have had few days leisure
At least few days that could spare from my official
duties follow the Of the Potomac penetrate the Blue
Ridge and, turning to the left along the valley Of the She
Dandoah, something of the country between the Blue
Ridge and the Allegheny. My journey through your
try thus far has been Of great pleasure and admiration
free confess that from the time crossed the Potomac
and leaving il went with the train upwards along the valley
Of the Shenandoah have country sboundng in fer
ly and remarkable for its vast richness and beauty Zap
pass .aye seen :.s great gin-s growing country Of New
York. and Of Ohio aud other Western States Of England
from Hershirs the borders Of Scoand but have
seen thing surprising that which crossed from the time
left Hsrpers Ferry till reached Winchester. have been
told that the rich country extends beyond, and is to be
found through Shenandoah, Rockingham, and Augusta
counties hope, gentlemen, to have opportunity
Of witnessing the truth Of that statement. Applause
admire, too your MOUNTAIN scenery admire for its sub
Unity and grandeur though perhaps, these mountains
not adapted to that high degree Of cultivation for which the
valley remarkable, still they picturesque, and give
rise to thoughts and feelings which to elevate and dirn
fy the man who behods them. assure you, gentlemen
would feel happy, my time would permt-snd hope
before ong may have the opportunity proceed still fur.
ther in this region Of the go westward the banks
Of the South Branch Of the Potomac and that great
growing and cattle raising country Of which have heard and
owhich have read much for nearly half my life. Zap
pauss But this tpresent, my time will not allow This
my first visit 70 this part Of vngns but hops, gentle
men, i, win not be the last. [Appause.l
There two elements which constitute country; soil
and climate one and the ohsr lbsuShter
Here hey are both to bs found But II tsre were
nomen and women In this REGION The country would still Be
valuable and bssutifu and II 10 barren yondsr
rock, (pontipg through the window juipg which
vsshapss he s,) but oiled viii hsshgsus men and