New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-02

The bill TO charter tho new Bank at Easton,
called the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, has
passed tho Senate finally, by Yeas Is, to Nays O.
Daniel Webster nj Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG. Tuesday April l.
The Hall OF the House Of Representatives was
crowded &c excess this evening by brilliant,
dazzling and fashionable audience. The seats OF
Members were entirely occupied by ladies, and
ell the beauty OF Harrisburg was present on the
occasion, At7l o'clock Hon. Daniel Webster
entered the Hall amid wild, enthusiastic applause,
supported by the Committee Of Reception and
accompanied by Gov. Johnston, Secretary Rus
sell, and other Heads Of Departments After or
der was restored, Gov. Johnston rose and intro.
duced their distinguished guest in few brief and
complimentary remarks After which MIR. Web
ster rose and said
Genasnen Senators and Members Of he House Of Repre-
sentotres and Fellow Citizens Of PenHsg lranfa here
Hshoud be insensble indeed the highest rewards Of
public service if did not appreciate the terms or com
Ipepdaop In which il has pleased the Governor disn
ppsh M e and the warm end cordial in which in
Your kindness you have received me on this passing vsL
which happened TO have 1t in my power to make Ls'
me say tina nothing could be just than what his Ex
ceency the Governor has said respecting the general ma
tioDal lEge and comprehensive poiucal character OF
not without strong claims the title the Keystone
State OF the arch OF the Union. She Is vast N ex-
tent abundant in wealth ana resources and re-
maIkable for the industry OF her citizens Her
rivers u East with The Auanc, her rivers on
Mexico ALL she hLs resources IN mineral riches be.
meath her soil that ene her 10 position beyond that o.
any other Of her sister States She hss improved her a.
vsntsgts with oiig. industry and while virtues
10 render herself respectable IN the eyes OF the nation ana
TO fulfil part in country Il s true thar she has been
governed by local prejudces, local attachments, and oy
narrow feeling little any State 10 the Union She 10
central in position, abe 10 on the line which divides
the two portions OF tho country, and separated By
local interests one from another, and sne Is DIS
posed swBys 10 do her duty 70 both. admire Pennsyi
vspis for the and rmness good and
obligations In view OF the question 90 vel calculated 70
disturb the general political harmony Your Governor mas
done me more than justice In what he has said Of my pub
lie services Ii long time since entered public lie,
quite too long for myself and perhaps for mo family buI
assert for myself one meri! only, and OF that may
be proud as It attaches to the great State OF
Pennsylvania, and II Is the merit OF embracing tae
country and the WI ole country In what have said or
done In public station for another IN my general poiu'
cal Ia dispositions OF Providence pennsylvania
indeed could not have been an ave
circumstances II abe had remained great In ner resources
In her soil and In her people end everybody would nave
opkedu upon her with respect What atier al would nave
been the State OF Pennsyvenls II deached and aoaIso
from the other States Of the Union, compared with your
Penrsy lvauia you now behold her Applause Whist
would she have been with her mineral treasures Wild no
pow er to deveope them without any protection from the
nstoph sg hst carries them In pride and triumph 10 tue
ends of the earth lAppause. 1t was that compre-
and a narrow view OF political princlples wmcn
their CcunTry aud has made the State OF Pennsyvans
what che H. ana what hope she may long continue
be- ss before said the key stone OF the Aca OF ihe
UnioB IL had hsppeued to 10 have been before this
sssembage in this place year ago to-day on the ISL o.
last April should have met you win Tar Tess gaosome
besrt Than now for II Ia not TO be depied that occur
rences of great port have taken place within that last
year hst adopted by the general concur
Of men Of ell psres ca cuaed 70 ad1ust local amer
ences and settle the egang questions OF the Country It's
time that should feel kindly one toward anOtner-to
feel that areone peope-heve one Interest one csac
ter, liberty, and one destiny: bore humble ouI
honeet part ia the procurement OF that adjustment esa0'
lished by the last Congress- not everything all could wish
il IA az much as any could nationally hope u1ft 10
your own perception the great degree OF Cheerful
ness prevailing In society around you and the general pro-
sno ask whether do not meet you dnogI better aus
pIs-hsppir auspices for yOufor united liberty ana for
the established ffasernizsuon among Governments OF
the same republican faith, that l would have 5esr
since? II isnot my purpose ana 40 no. WISH b ~ az
you by discussing any political question. rms 10 s al
ssst s f fpo% has been ssd 90 often that am afraid
TO repeat II; but have ccme here, first 10 be pres
in person repeat what have endeayoied 70 40 Oy
letter. my prof un5 acknowledgements to the Legislature
for The hind manner IN which you were pleased 70 axe mo-
tice Of Of my official lite I'LL compliment
the remembrance Of which phal carry with me 10 tue
grave II has appeared, and does hppea that me tme
bss IN he progress OF affairs IN view OF the grown
of Ihecountry lis vastly increased PSpu s9n ana mgny
who achieved independence established the Consitl'
ZION of This country bound to speak out to the whole
world Of mankind and bear testimony to The course OF
popular Republican Government Tremendous applause
Lei other Governments do they will II 10 not our duty
the ear and make proseytes Our ousnesss
to proselye by our example-tO convert to Repub'
cAnism by showing what Republcanlsm can 40 10 pro-
moting re true ends OF Government App suse. By
this we can do more Than a thousand mSsares-mOEe
than ten thousand Peter the Hermis We will place 10
the political hrnsment sun-hgh, glowing, cheering
the warming influence Of which all will feel and know
our desliny is great and any man falling short OF
lie full comprehension Is not hI to conduct ihe
Our situation is peculiar" We remote from our sd
venares; and II we not we have power, thank God,
TO defend Ourselves Applause And while enjoying the
benefits seeing Knowing the gloou. results OF our
politics. system, afraid 10 compare II with any In
The world Afraid compare the security OF property In
du,iry and reputation witnessed in the United States
indeed the several States with their preservsuen unae
any other Government OF the earth Revolutions cannot
shock We have dyDsses to overurn, add we have
to erect Ia their stead Bu the great broad general
bepehceni current Of uiefuneu and virtue hows by as Ike
noble stream until IL mngles wi the mighty ocean
look no further do moi contemplate What mis- NJ happen
to Pennsylvania hen separated from her neighbOS She
may sand alone, will II be forced upon her, except by
the reality Of fact look forward 10 long existence Of
general prosperity aid OF republican liberty For myself
that ages and sges hence heAe United States will
be free and republican, sill making constant progress 10
general confidence, respect and prosperity IL Will Dc 10
the greatest toiace Of my life to be able TO say, when
my career on earth may end thai have done something,
though Ile toward preserving the glorious conaliIuuon
Of my county.
Mr.. Webster resumed his seat amid tumultu-
Gus applause, the audience being electrified by
bis eloquent address, After spending some time
In exchanging congratulations with the members
Of the Legislature and the ladies', who had lis
tened to him, Mr.. Webster retired. He partook
Of supper given by the citizens OF Harrisburg
at 10 o'clock.
Gou Johnsfon's Speech.
M WsBs1ER In behalf Of The constituted authorities
~ the state aud their request and 10 tho OF the
cizens ~ fsDnsylvana here present. hero most cheeI
fully perform the duty Of rendering 70 you cordial vel
come The Cspihl Of the Commonwealth II has ever
been Distinguished and lively lIs IN bs character o. !e
Aneesn people vsnsfAs tslsfis and 90 render 10 The
long public services o. individuals The bomsge u their
respect ard appreciation In Ibis must excellent and beau.
hal property " eur nsil0ns character ~ hss been ihe
constant Effort ~ TIE differs ~ Penniyyehie 70 be con-
spsuyasiy prominent Under no circumstances ard n ne
TIRE hsys , her ps9ps sil;d 70 spp,s'iss s1a 'sw ~.
On fesse, he ipsi tfbuis ~ praise ard
sSrFsfcp 10 men ~ tfsnscer1sni rHrisi shllii -,
vida M ,epsra 70 ss.,es lr-srs ~ TIE fe9 ~ theF
tpafseus tsief NE may have been n Tie as
ehsfee q religious rvil or ipHtas 5riss, sss sir
Orr Commons esi,h hss h .hS tan- pf.ss which he
nc her ENJOYS IN The wen c1rff 81 bsl1rsi son we
rr.y -sr N pr-si rsfs ties br.t Il rurft-rty hoped
never s1ch sn extent a. % fsfeet e suy ths grsr.
ara h5rcrsble opposition rhch we hsYe l1uy csrfiet q
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