The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-27
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The dinner to the Hon Daniel Webster Secretary
United States by the OF the Mary
land State Reform Con ycntion, of
Anna polls took place yesterday, and will long be
bsred by those who had tho happiness Of there
in. was, indeed noble tribute great man
of ali parties assembled 10 honorto him who all
occasions the of battle stood up
fully defence OF the constitution OF the United States and
the Union of the States
The dinner served up in splendid style by Colonel
Walton of the City Hotel and reflected the highest credit
upon the e,ss OF that establishment The table load
ed with all decaces of the everything tempt
the palate and please the most aslidous dis
played.
Cirason and General B. c. Howard vice presidents Mr.
Webster seated to the right of the president with
Chancellor Johnson and other guests On the left
Governor Lowe and Ex-Governor Pratt, United States
tor from Maryland.
After ample justice had been done to the vands on the
table, the cloth removed and the president proceeded
read the The first
"The President of the United States :; which was
ceiyed with much cheering
Governor Sprgg, In rsing to propose the of the
honored guest took upon the impoan
services Mr. Webster had rendered the country in the
different stations he had been called upon FILL and said
that he elneny entitled all the honors in the power
Of the country confer He concluded by proposing
Daniel Webster Maryland shows her attachment the
Union by honoring its ablest defender"
This received with loud and prolonged applause
After the cheering had subsidized
Mr. Webster and said, that he appreciated from his
the honor which had been conferred upon him by the
representatives of the people Of Maryland-ons OF that
glorious Of States which had stood up together
the times shat tried mems souls" to achieve the inde
pendence of which we now the recipients and which
he trusted we should long continue to enjoy.
Mr. Webster referred to the early history Of the country,
and said that could fully appreciate the blessings
handed down TO by foreathers Washington with
all his sagacy and all his WISDOM did conceive that the
destiny Of the United States had been reached did he,
when retired from the presidential chair TO fix his
eye upon the interests of his country Washington IN his
Farewell Address, said he retired from the presidential
chair having the work which he had been called
upon fulfil But (said Mr. w emphatcaIy) he has
yet performed the work assigned him. will he until the
of time He will walk that sacred work unless
his 3 Obterated from the records OF time.
think (sad Mr.. Webster) hear him say, in the words
of his Farewell Address, Be happy; resist with the
spirit of innovation upon the principles of government
specious the attend every admoniton
which would enon strict adherence to the princpesupon
which that government s founded" hear him say now,
if permitted him. he would appear before this people
he appeared to the country in its most trying tmeas
he appeared the head Of his army when leading thcm
battle against the enemies of freedomand say to all Amer
and lovers Of their country and it's institutions Hold
on by every means tina, country which and my
compatrios years of toll and struggle" Great cheer
ng Our country (sad Mr.. W. consists of tina, glorious
constitution under which have lived for period Of
than half century and America, with her Of popu
aton the great Babel of those who have gone before
After dwelling length upon the character and
vices of Washington Mr. Webster said he hoped he would
be pardoned for nerrupng the thread of his discourse
this moment by proposing from the ullness of his heart,
the following toast
"Ihe glorious and immortal memory OF George w ash
ngton."
This drunk standing and in sience.l
Mr. Webster resumed: In the lapse of years sad he) 1t
may very possibly happen that the principle Of union
may always be understood alike and would there
fore be amss to refer to the objects for which the colonies
were united the limitations assigned them and the princi-
pies which should govern for their perpeuaton
Mr. Webster then entered considerable length
review of the general principles which had brought the col
onies throw off yoke Of allegiance TO Great Britain,
and dwe upon the various causes which led them TO
thcV by Nplrit
of lbera,y and justice, which acuaed both North and
South, and the good faith with which both parties entered
into the compact of confederation the great which
led to the securing OF that Independence which
Joy. AT that period Che sad) the North and the South
were, governed by different systems but each
willing that the other should have their pc
cuar rights and privileges nterfered WITH bot that thny
should be governed such would best enhance
and protect interests of ALL The North that
perfectly Of the of slavery the South and
although there might be who deprecated that
of things yet they were perfectly willing to accept the
South sister, and take her their embrace. The OBJ
legation keep that compact is great then, and
it should and he had no doubt would, be strictly ad-
hered to-
Mr. Webster then spoke Of the ad option Of the
mise and said he looked upon them the great
saving pontas the great check upon the agators who
would be glad to disseyer the Union Any State (sad he
emphaticaly North South which departs in the least
from the spirit of these is disloya Great
cheerngl
Mr. W sad we have seen the North some excitement
the great and ngitang questions of the day have
also the South something of the excitement
and from the Union threatened by
remedy for their imaginary evils What (sad Mr.. w }
will they secede from Where will they secede to He
thought that they who talked Of had great fatality
Of mlnd-tbat their minds entirely dseased-and
the language Holy Writ they know not what they don
Much applause.
While said MIR Webstsr) he maintained involaie the
adjustment measures of the last Congrcss-whe hold
no parey (and | shall hold parley) with those who
break down the buwnrks with which they
rounded-and while faithfully carry the principles
Of those measures, there is fear of the Union Great
cheering He held the strict carrying out Of those meas
be Of the highest importance, and every energy Of
every citizen should be bent order their full
accomp ishmspt Applause
Mr. Webster said Mr. President, may not have been
born fulfil any particular destiny-I may not have any
particular mission I'LL enrth-but this much will say
| bound TO uphold, with every energy Of mind and
body the constitution Of this country Immense cheering
Mr.. w. referred 10 eloquent terms to the celebration
which held the city Of Annapolis the occasion Of
Washington delivering up his sword and commission the
American Congress, and said that tina, occasion
which would live long in the memories of all Americans
for the patriotic sentiments which called forth The
ond drunk that OCCASION and which received
with much feeling and qualification, the following
words he United States May their confederacy endure
forever ~ lie would, in conclusion give as sentiment
though with some light difference in language
ssThe Constitution of the United States May IL endure
forever !"
Mr. w. took his amid immense cheering.
THE above il a abstract Of the remarks Of Mr.
Webster. He occupied about thrty-fve minutes IN its
delivery, and frequently interrupted by the applause
Of the compsny, who appeared have caught the
spirit and love of Union which animated the distinguished
statesmen
VIM McNier esq, offered the following toast
"Danei Webster, patriotic Secretary Of State A
E. l.