The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-28
MIR. w.b.,er,. Last Speech a. Buffalo.

Inc last speech Oh MI. w EBSTER dt DuHalO
has been made the subject of much comment
in the public journals. 1t is generally admitted
to be one of his most remarkable efforts; and
we think, indeed, that in direct, earnest, and
fervid eloquence it cannot be easily paralleled
except by Mr.. WEBSTER himself. Even the
Union cannot withhold its praise. "After a
careful perusal Of it," says that journal, 1--WE
are free to say that we have risen from our
seat with more favorable Impressions of the
character of Mr.. WEBSTER than we ever had
before. For candor, fairness of statement,
and the enthusiasm of honest and patriotic
conviction, we have seen no document ema-
mating from the leaders of any party more en-
titled to commentator" The Southern
Press, though less complimentary in its tone,
describes the speech as the longest, the NEST
well considered, and the most significant TO
which the recent journey of the PRESIDENT
has given birth.
But we cannot agree with those journals
which pretend to find any thing novel in the
sentiments of the speech. They are just as
Familiarity known, as the opinions of MIR. WEE
sTER, as they can be made by continual repe-
tition. There is perpetual novelty of course in
Mr.. WEBsrER's expressions, and In his man
ner Of presenting his views; but he has said
little or nothing to the people Of Buffalo that
he has not been in the habit of saying for
the last fifteen years. He presented the
same views Of these controverted questions
in his speech of the seventh of March
-, ,L- ito md al
spirit was satisfactory to the South, and has
furnished Mr.. WEBsrER's calumniators at the
North with the main aliment of their abuse and
vituperation. There is not word in the Buff
falo speech inconsistent with the speech 10
which we have referred; and yet we perceive
is by distinct implication charged with "Punic
faith'' for expressing the same opinions with
regard to the Wilmot proviso that he has never
failed to express when he has had occasion to
speak on the subject.
There is one point in this speech that must
have struck every one who has read it with
care, in relation to President FILLMORE.
Great pains have been taken in certain quarters
to circulate rumors inconsistent with the idea
of entire harmony Of feeling between the PREsI-
DENT and Mr.. WEBSTER. 1t has been mystic
riousIy given out for sinister purposes that Mr..
FILLMORE did not like this, and Mr.. WEBSTER
did not like that, and that there was rupture
in prospect, if not in progress, on account of ir
reconclable differences on certain questions of
public policy. All this has been denied on au-
ihority, but only to be repeated with the greater
assurance. Therefore it is that we rejoice that
Mr.. WEBSTER took occasion to make distinct
and emphatic declaration at Buffalo that must
forever set at rest all the insidious falsehoods
that have been invented and sown broadcast
in the country, with the hope of creating diff
ferences between these distinguished men, or
Of impressng the poople with the belief that
such differences exist.
NThe PRESIDENT of the United States,
said Mr. WEBSTER, I" has been a residen
among you for more than half his life
He has represented you in your State and
national councils You know him and all hi,
relations, both public and private; and j
would be bad taste for me to say any thing
Of him, except that wish to say, will
some degree of emphasis, that since my con
'nexon with him, in the administration of tn,
Government of the United States, i have fully
eoncurred with him in all his great and lead
ing measures. But do not wish TO let i
rest on that presumption; l ,rish 10 declar,
thai tie principles Of the President, as de
cIared in lis annual message, his letters, aat
: all documents and opinions ,chich haze pro
cceded from him, or been issued by his author
ify, IN regard TO The great question Of N
fuas-that all these principles are my princi
pies; and if he is ,crong in them, am, an
al,ca,s tciu be-"
We apprehend that after this voluntary ant
emphatic. expression of his hearty concurrenc
in all the great and leading measures, and j
all the principles of President FnLMoRE's AID
ministration, it will be very difficult to per
suade the people that Mr.. WEBSTER does no
mean what he says.
The British Minister.