The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-20

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Second Speech Of Mr.. Webster at Dunknk.
DuKxIRK. May io-p m.
Ii was announced that Mr.. Webster. who had been
detained by the sckness OF his son. would address the
citizens this evening This nouncement brought large
number down to Dunkirk, who, with our citizens, re-
paired 70 The large dining Of hs LodeI House
said that although The event winch had separated nm
from the rest OF the party and caused hs detention al
DunklIk was painful one the detention ,sa had pssn
and harbor improvements, and showed the absurdy OF
the arguments used by those who opposed the appropra
Non s Mr. Webster then ,0a Sf hs
OF the undertaking. and the energy and re-
qured to sustain and carry forward such an enterprise TO
successful completion He dweit WIN emphasis on .ne
prise this country in the world could be brought IN
comparison He referred TO the railroad being construct
ed between ST. Peersburgh and Moscow at the expense
Of the whole Russian nation the only enterprise IN
Europe that could be brought in comparison with ana
that line not as long. nor did i pass through such
rugged and country The Erie railroad y Wotk
that confers honor on the State and nation. Mr. Web
ser said he could not quit the subject without paying
passing tribute TO the memory Of one OF the early friends o.
his enlarged and satesmanlke views the subject OF
internal Improvement Mr.. Webster said be was not q
New York man, but he was an American, and AZ such
he was free say that too much honor could not be paid
to the memory OF Clinton. He then made elegant al
fusion 10 the advantages OF our system of government nj
any other in the world, and contrasted the happ'
ness of our people with that Of other governments and
spoke warmly the subject OF the Union and It's advan-
tages the whole country Mr. Webster closed ms re-
marks by thanking the citizens OF DunkTk Tor the hos
pitable manner in which he had been entertained.
| The meeting then closed with three cheers foT
Daniel Webster. and three for the Union.
The trip from Dunkuk to Buffalo
BUFFALO May IT. 1851
On Friday. at half past eleven O'Clock. the beautiful
steamer May Flower, Captain Van Alien, arrived at Dun
kirk with the mayor and corporation OF Buffalo on board
met 10 that city At twelve o'clock he received
board by the mayor, who made neat speech on The
casion 83
cordial reception given to him. He said he knew it war
not intended for him particularly. but that it was a
homage paid to him by his old friends and associates to
ceived and he begged leave to say TO the mayor and
through him 10 his fellow citizens Of Buffalo, that nc
station in his lie afforded him much pleasure as re-
union with his fellow citizens OF Buffalo. Applause
He happy TO them all, and he would be under
their protection. He concluded by again returning
thanks.
bands playing receiving she passed national salute
from the United States steamer Michigan. which steamed
up and escorted the May Flowe! TO Buffalo Among
those on board were Commodore Perry, General Riley
x-Leuenant Governor Patterson, Ex-Governor Marcy
Recorder ralmadge, d. s. Dickinson, Senator Douglas
and the New York corporation.
At O'Clock all board sat down to a snmptuous
dinner. comprising all the Injuries OF the season.
When the cloth removed, and while the wine was
With as no
health OF the President OF the United States who, he
said had few minutes previously let the table; ant
added. greet him with cordial welcome among M
cheersl
proposed and drank 10 which the president added tina
he was no less welcome Buffalo because he lived soult
Of Mason and Dixon's line.
Mr. Graham's Speech
| Mr. Graham said he was unused to public speaking
but he could not refrain from thanking his ellow-c cit
zens for the cordial manner in which they had beer
pleased to welcome the announcement, of his name ant
| the agreeable alluson which had been made to thu
place OF his residence and the section OF the country
which he lived Some difference Of opinion bad arisen
among the people as to the in which the govern
ment should be administered; but he hoped that by fire.
qusniy mastering together we should learn a 70 under
adhere to the covenants of the constitution which
government is based. That constitution Transmitted
70 US BY our fathers, and we are true 10 ourselves
don't intend to detain you, fellowczens. and there
fore beg leave offer the following sentiment II Iwers
TO give vent to the feelings inspired in this
sion. sailing, as am, the waters OF Lake Erie, the
scene OF the glorious victory Of Perry, covered is
with the commerce OF fourishing and growing country
would break the pledge, which made 10 myself when
| stood up not 10 make speech. will therefore pro
pose
Lake Eris-Pospcrty and happiness TO all who inhab
Its shores and sail upon its waters. Tremendous
pause
Mr. Crittendens health next proposed but be wa,
excused from responding. in consequence OF his suffering
under severe hoarseness.
Mr.. Mosely then and proposed the health Of Mr.
Hall, Postmaster General who responded in few plain
remarks. He said:
| Mr. Halls Speech.
Fellow citizens: l believe there has been a league
formed against TO compel make speech on this
occasion ] think the Attorney General has combined
with others 10 force me to speak. But, gentlemen,
shall do no such thing, and what shall say shall
say under protest. Laughter for il not the business OF
Postmaster General, under any circumstances TO make
speeches His business 10 that the speeches of the
President and the cabinet transmitted through the or
gan OF the department, throughout the world wherever
Brother Jonathan has penetrated Laughter And,
gentlemen, this is enough for the Postmaster General
Gentlemen. willing TO be the pack horse of the ad-
ministraon, but allow them to force me to set
precedent entirely at variance with the just rights OF
myself and those who are TO come after therefore
protest. in the most solemn manner, on my behalf,
and behalf OF those that 10 after me, that
10 part OF the business oil Postmaster General to
make speeches tLaughierl Why verify believe the
whole cabinet leagued against me, and believe the
President too, has INDUCED mischievoss propensity
against As coming the railroad yester-
day, they introduced TO the persons assembled a
Of letters and they allowed the pass on with
out permitting to say that was not even man OF
words OF letters, unless by virtue of my ONCE
Gentlemen, particularly unable to-day and will ap-
peal TO the Attorney General il sustained by the