The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-04-09

Mr.. Webster resumed: In the lapse Of
years, said he, it may very possibly happen
that the great principles Of Union may net be ,
always under stood alike; and II would not,
therefore, be am,ss TO refer to the objects for
which the Colonies we're united, the llmia
tious assigned them, and the principles which
should govern for their ptepetua,on.
Mr.. W. then entered at considerable length
into review of the general principles shch
had brought The Colonies 10 throw oil the yoke
of allegiance TO Great Britain, aud dwelt up
on the various causes which them to conied.
crate together. He said they we're governed
bv spirit of hheraliiy and justice, which &C.
mated both North and South, and the good
faith with which both parties entered into the
compact of confederation was the grea, cause
which led 10 The securing OF that indepen.
dence which We now enov. At that period,
he said, The North and South were as now,
governed BY d tleteut sysiems; bat each sec.
ton va. wiling lha, The other should not have
their peculiar rights and privileges inlerleied
With, but that they should be governed IN such
manner as would best enhsuce end protect the
, interests Of oil. The North, at tina, time.
vas perfectly aware of existence OF slavery
10 the Sou,t, and although there might be
some who deprecated that state Of things, yet
|, thew we're perfectly willing to accep, the South
d as a sister, and 10 take her 10 their embrace.
e Theobl,sa alton 10 keep that compact Is as great
now as then, and ii should, and he had no
: doubt would, be strictly adhered To.
/. Mr.. W then spoko Of the adoption OF the
n COMPROMISE measures, and sad he looked up
L.. tba vfru
y check upon the agiiatoTs who UCu'd be glad
As TO discover the Unl.u. Any State, (sais he
EN- he,ically,) North OF South, which departs
IN tho less, iola from the spirit OF these uea
sures, disloysl IGra, cheering We have
,e, seen a, the NORTH SAID Mr. W. some excite
ne ment on The grea, and agiia,ns questors o
"a "a the DAY ~e have seen also at the South scme
of thin, OF the same excitement and Secession
from the Union VAS threatened by soue as
remedy for their lmas mary evils. VIVA
(sald he) will they secede from! Wher
vii they seeede to He thought that he,
w. Who talked Of secession had erea, fatality G
~ mind tha, their minds we're entirely dlses'
u ed and, 10 the language oil Holy W'i', The
aS know no, what they do" Much applause.
While (said Mr.. " We mais ain lnvnla,
Nv the adjustment measures oil the last Congress
,e while we hold 60 pafey, with those who see
NC to brsak down the bulwarks with which the
y" are surrounded ard while We faithfully ca
U.s. ~ Gu, the ptncpes OF those measures, the'
'ou is no fear Of tie Union. lGreat csce lng
W He held the s'rict carrying cot OF those mel
=. sures to be O. the highest Importance az
y, that every energy Of every true citizen shou
" be ben, IN order TO secure their full accon
phshmen'. Applause.
M. Webster sad: Mr.. President, ma
- not have been born to iu'h any fariieula
y! destiny; ! may 10, have any particular mi
' 20" SION 10 f | On ear but this much will So
~ sm bound to UPHOLD with every energy
~ mind and body, the Constitution Of this cou
i, I,rv. Immense cheenng)
~ Mr.. w referred IN ell quen, terms TO =
celebration which was held IN The city OF
'e" nspoIis on tie occasion OF Washington del
,.o erus Up his sword and commission 10 me
~ merican Consre:s; end said TAI 'ha' oc'
sion vas one which would live long N
:, memories Of all Americans, for the pat
otto seu,in EMS Which II called forth
= second toast dtsnk on that occasion,
which uas received with so much feeling
'o qualification, was IN the following wor'
- The Uni'ed Sia'es-msy ,heir coulederi
a"e endure (orever.!' He would, in conciu.l
Give the same sentiment, though vita so
sheht ference 10 languagc-
~, . The Constitution Of The Uaited Stat
Nav it endure (ofever"
eo'' Mr.. W look his seat amid immense che
=, =, ing.
/ The above is mere abstract Of the spe
&C Mr.. Webster. He occupied about I'M
FIVE minutes 10 It's delivery, and was ifeq1'
"a interrupted BY the applause OF The compa
who appeared 10 have caught the same y
and love OF Unon winch animated The
had 'i"su'sn'u