The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-28
From the Winchsst~ RspublicGn Of yesterday.
Hon. Daniel Wsbsterss Wait.

From me Wtnchsst1 hspuotscGn ~ yesterday.
Hon. Daniel Wsbster's Visit.
| Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER. accompanied by
Mrs. Webster, Miss Fletcher, and Charles
Lanman, esq, arrived at this place last Tues
| day evening, en- route for Capon Springs,
where they will spend few days. The re-
ception of the distinguished statesman by our
citizens, without regard to party, was enthu-
siastic and worthy of his long and eminent
services in behalf of the country. Immedi-
ately upon the arrival of the cars, thirty zone
rounds were fired by cannon, and, as Mr..
Webster slept out upon the platform of the
station, he was met by the Mayor Of the town
who welcomed him in brief and appropriate
address; at the conclusion of which he pre-
scented the following resolutions of the Common
Council, passed in session on the morning of
the same day:
alt having been stated that this special meeting
Of Council was called in pursuance of general
wish expressed by the citizens that formal and
hearty welcome, by the authorities of the town,
should be extended TO the Hon. Daniel Webster,
Secretary Of State who is expected to arrive here
this afternoon
s'On motion, the Council unanimously
''Resolusd, That MIR. Webster, as a statesman
and orator, who has contributed to the character
Of the country; patriot and public servant,
who has devoted his life and talents to the public
good and the preservation of our glorious Union,
merits the appreciation OF his fellow citizens every
where.
"Rssolued, That, in the name of the people of
Winchester, we welcome him cordially to this
town.
"Resolvsd, That Joseph H. sherrard, Mayor,
David Russell, President of The Common Council,
Robert Y. Conrad, John Bruce, Philip Williams,
IA V.rl A..
ders, James p. Rely, II. M. Brent, H. II. Lee,
George E. Senseney, l.. M. Lauck, W. b. Miller,
L. A. Miller, G. w Sewers, J. r. Brooking, II. T..
Fauntleroy, jr., H. F. Baker, VIM. l.. Clark, VIM.
L. Bent, and L. A. Tidbal be, and they hereby,
appointed committee on behalf Of the corporate
authorities and citizens of Winchester, to meet
Mr.. Webster at the cars, communicate these reso-
lutions, and escort him to his lodgings
The reply of Mr. Webster, although occu-
plying but few minutes, was couched in that
eloquent manner that characterizes his intel
lectual greatness We regret that we are
unable to give rerbatim the patriotic and in
spiriting language that fell from his lips. 1t
had long been his desire, he said, to visit the
great valley of the Shenandoah, and he was
happy to cast from him the reproach of neglect
at last. The antiquity of Winchester, It's con-
nexion with the early history Of our country,
the honor attaching to it Of being locality Of
some of the first scenes in the career of Gene
raj Washington, who represented the olden
county of Frederick in the deliberate council of
the State were alluded to in the most happy
and effective terms. The concluding eulogium
upon General Washington was worthy of his
illustrious memory. He was great in every
thing he undertook. First, as surveyor Of
the immense public lands clothed in forests,
then in the Indian and French wars, and
finally in the answering patriotism and integ
rity that marked his course in the struggle for
American independence.
MIR. Webster was escorted to the Taylor
Hotel by the Mayor and President of the Com
mon Council, where large concourse of peo-
pie that Immediately assembled was informed
that he would be pleased to meet them and say
few words at the hour of seven. At that time,
being loudly called for by the crowd, Mr.. w.
appeared upon,the second porch of the hotel
and made speech of about half an hours du-
ration. He stated that he came here in his
private capacity, and did not feel it in his
power TO make an address of any length If he
were to enter into long exposition Of his polti-
cal sentiments, he would repeat what he had
uttered lately in the North. He was. not one
thing at the North and another at the South,
nor was he any less at home in one State than
in another. He felt at home in whatever quar-
ter of the Union he might be. The madness
OF disunion was slightly alluded to, and the
blessings conferred upon us by the Union por-
trayed in the most earnest and forcible man.
ner. Mr.. Webster then returned his thanks
for the friendly reception he had met, and re-
tired. Wednesday morning the party pro-
ceeded to Capon, where they will remain pro-
badly until Monday. Hon. Lewis C. Levin,
of Philadelphia. Went up the same day.
public dinner will be given to Mr.. Web
ster on Saturday, at Capon, at which we hope
to see goodly number of our citizens present
The gentlemanly proprietors Of the Springs
have made every arrangement for this purpose.
Mr.. Webster's name is connected with our
country's history and its glory Our citizens,
independent of political differences, should de-
light TO honor him whilst in our midst