The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-03

depot by The communities Of reception appointed BY the
his quarters At Hers hotel. where be coon after
waited upon by The governor members OF the legislature
sJd many shsnS ne WAS Wa greeted ~, upon DIS s'va
course which had assembled ia anticipation Of his com
ing and the afternoon has been spent by him in receiving
the calls and congratulations Of our citizens.
The two houses OF the legislature having determined
to give The distinguished guest public and behng re-
cepuon IN the hall OF the house OF representatives this
evening. the hall was early crowded by brilliant au-
diencs, every seat and standing place, either upon the
floor IN the lobbes, being occupied, and the seats OF
members almost exclusively by ladies'. Never did the
hall OF the house present crowded fashionable
audience and all were eager with anticipation OF seeing
and hearing one of the first and ables Of statesmen
| Time moved slowly until about halt-past o'clock,
when the distinguished guest entered the hall accompa
MED by the committee of reception. and followed by
Governor Johnston the heads OF the deparmenis and The
speakers OF the two houses OF the legislature No sooner
was his entrance KNOWN than he was greeted with the
most enthusiastic huzzas and every demonstration OF
the most cordial welcome
Mr., Webster was conducted 10 the centre OF the hall :;
and alter the enthusiasm with which he was greeted had
in measure subsidized. welcomed by Governor John,
sion IN speech full oil kindly courtesy and genuine aud
eloquent acknowledgment OF his talents ability and palr
oisn statesman. Governor Johnston's welcome was
heartily seconded by all present.
Mr.. Webster, upon rising to reply was greeted with
renewed and enthusiastic cheers. He spoke. in sub
stance, as follows
Gentlemen and members Of the House Of Representa-
tves, and fellow citizens OF Psnnsylvania; should be In
sensible indeed to the highest rewards OF pabc service
did no, appreciate the terms Of conmendaon IN which
also and cordial in which, IN kind.
ness you have received me on the passing visit whchlt Is
my happiness TO have been able 10 pay you
Let SAY to you that nothing could be more just and
ing tho general, national, broad, and comprehensive po
tical character OF the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
ue the Keystone OF The arch OF the Union. She
extent and abundant in wealth and resources and re-
Her river, on The eonnecs with Tie Atlantic her rivers
the connect her with the Mississippi and the Gull
oe pon, Of miners" %ss tsnea.i her SOIL tina,
her position beyond that Of any Of her sister States
and while seeking to poa,o.e vue and to render herself
mission Of the country she has been governed BY iaca
peadices local and narrow eeng less than
ton she is on the line Which divides the portions Of
the country and which are separated oy local u d a
duty to both. admire Pennsylvania; admire her for
the mode ration and hfmness The good sense ana patriot
Obligations, and in view OF questions wen calculated s
disturb The genera! political harmony Your excellent ex
1t along since entered public ife-quite too long
myself that one mott only and Of that may be proud,
that il attaches me to the State OF Pennsyvnnla and u Is
the mott OF embracing the country and the whole country
by what have said done in one pubic station or ano
in my general political career in the dispositions OF
Pennsylvania, indeed could not have been insisnit
Ias he, amy m bs , and n M peope
after all would the State Of Pennylyanla have beer de-
Compared with your Pennsy lvana, you now behold
her. sheers what would she been with all her min.
any protection from the national dag, that carries
them IN pride and triumph to the end oil the earth
1t was that com pre- hensve of policy which 10.
ecs loo ideas and view Of political principles,
county as her country and has made the State Of Penn
syvania what she now is. and what hope she may long
the Union.
II had happened to have been before this assem- ass.
bage, In this place. year ago to-day on the hfst oil
April OF last year, should have met you with far less
heart than nov 90 10, y no, ~. es wba
the last year-,hat measures have been adopted by the
just local differences, and settle the agatng questions oil
the country.
that should feel that peoplc--tha we have
Que interest," character one liberty, and one destiny
adjustment established by the last Congress
II everything that all could wish, il is much as the
the great degree Of cheerulness prevailing in society
around you ana The general PROGRESS Of all interests ande,
whether do you under better auspices for you
among governments OF the same republican faith than
would have met you a year since
discussing any political question Th, an age Of dis.
cussion, and people idiscusson and all know
has been said so often that afraid repeat il, But
have come here present son, and repeat what
had endeavored express by leueny profound ncknow
edgmens Legislature Of your Stale for the kind man.
nef in which they were pleased notice Of recent
of my oticiaiiic. 1t is compliment the remembrance
(which shall carry with me to The grave, ,,,. b..
in progress affair." in view OF the growth OF the
county, vastly Increased population, and highy eie
waited character in the scale OF improvement when we,
of those who achieved the Independence
and established the constitution oil this county, are bound
speak whole world OF mankind, and bear es-
tmony the of popular republican governments
Tremendous applause
Let other do they WILL IL Ia not our duty
the earth and make proseytes Our business
kc proselyos by exAmpie-to convert mankind
to repubcanisn by showing what rePnbieani,m can 90
In promoting the ends OF government PROLONGED APP
plause BY this do more Than by thousand ennis
satie,--nore than thousand Peters the Hermit
We will place in the political ornament sun bright,
glowing, and cheering, the warming nhuence' OF wheh
falling short of its fall comprehension is not M
conduct the ahais OF government Oar situation Is Pc
oular.
We are remote from other countries; and IL not.
ha We power thank God defend ourselves tcheers
and while enjoying the benefits and seeing and knowing
the glorious results OF political system, are we nad 10
compare with any other In the world l-aaid to compare
the security Of hle properly, Industry, and reputation
Witnessed the United States and the several Sates with
their under Other government OF The earth
Revolutions cannot shock We have no dynasuea to
overturn, as we have Aone erect In their stead
But tho great broad general current oil usefulness uows
by u.s. like your noble until mipgies with the mighty
ocean. But look further do not contemplate what
might happen TO Pennsyvania when separated from hei
neghbors. She may stand alone nor viii II be forced
except by the reality OF fact look 10 long ef
sence general prosperity and republican liberty For
myself bcleyc that hence the United States WIN DC
free and republican, making constant progress In general
confidence, respect, and prosperity, ,, 80,
Ii will he the greatest solace oil mr. lie to be able
" when my earth ends. that have done
thing through ifesomsthng though htie, towards
preserving the glorious institutions Of my county
Mr. Webster took his seat amid thunders OF applause
and shortly after, Mr. Speaker Cessna adjourned the
house.