Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-14
Mr.. WeIssfer.

We need not call the readers attention
to the noble Grafton ofMr Webster,on our
first page. We certainly shall not be gull
~ ofany attempt at culogy, uponit orhim'
Many years have passed, since il was ne
ccssary to tell the people of this country
or Of Europe, who Daniel Webster is and
what he is-may many others yet 60 by,
before be becomes less than he is-for
when he shall have passed AWAIT Will
be long before, in massiveness Of intellect,
in range and sweep of concep,ion,in grand
and stirring utterance, in broad and
burning patriotism, we shall look upon
his like again.
Our object, in referring to Mr. Webster
at this time, is to give some extracts, from
a second speech made by him at the Capon
Springs. which afford more distinct and
determined expression of opinion. than any
thing we have seen from him upon the
subjects to which he refers. Towards
the close of the evening, a Democratic
gentleman present offered the following
sentiment:
The Fugitive Slave Law--Upon its
faithful execution depends the pcrpetuity
of the Union.
Mr.. Webster said he was glad to hear
these sentiments Of devotion to the Union.
"To preserve TINT Union must observe, in
good faith, the Constitution in all its parts. Ii
that Constitution be NOT observed, ard it, provis-
ions set aside, the whole of 1t to be binding.
1t would be absurd to suppose that either the
North the South has the power or the right tn
violate any part Of that Constitution, and then claim
from the other observance of its provisions. Zap
plause.
1.-THE South were to violate any part Of the Cor
sttution would the North be any longer bound by
it and if the North were deliberately violate
any part Of it, would the South be bound any longer
to observe its obligations How absurd it wouli be
to suppose, when different parties into com
pact for certain purposes, that either disregard
any provision, and expect the other to obsery,
it,
After some other remarks. Mr.. w. proceeded -
| do not hesitate to any, and repeat, that il the
Northern States refuse, wilfully and deliberately
10 carry into effect that or any other part Of tn,
| Constitution the South would no longer be bounc
| by the compact. Immense applause A bar
| gain broken ON side, is broken all sides.
say to you, gentlemen in Virginia, rs | said OF
the borders of Lake Erie, and in the city Of Bos
ton, and viii say again in the city Of Boston,
| | am spared to have an opporiubity-( applause J.
| that you OF the South have much right to recover
| your fugitive slaves the North has to any of it,
rights and privileges OF nav CATION and commerce
| desire TO be understood, here among you, ano
throughout the country, that in hope. -hought anc
| feeling, | am altogether an American-and alto
gether, nothing but an American. (Repeatec
| cheering) | for the constitution, and tn,
| whole constitution | am ready to fight and t,
fall for the constitutional rights of Virginia an
| for those Of Massachusetts. pour out YOU gen
| t!enen, my whole heart and assure you these ar
my feelings. (Cheers) would more see
feather plucled from the honor of Virginia, than
would see one plucked from the honor of Massa
chusctts (Great applause.) 1t has been said tina
| have, by the course have thought proper to pur
sue, displeased portion of tie people of Massa
chusetts. Well. suppose | did. Suppose | dis
pie d all The people Of that Statc-What Of thall-
(tireat applause and checring) | in tho Sen
ate ofthc United States, ana had sworn to supper
the Constitution of the United Stases. That Con
-tituiiun made me n Senator of the U. S.-my vot,
bound the whole country. / was a Senator fol
the whole country. [Applause.l What had l tc
do with instructions from Massachusetts upon q
question affecting the whole nutionl My vote
bound the interest of the whole country and on
matters Of general policy and affecting the interests
of the Union, assure you. gentlemen, cared no
more for the Instructions of Massachusetts than |
did for those ofany other State. 1t would be just
reasonable to expect to as the particular
interest of Massachusetts required, as it wonld be
to expect that, as arbitrator between difcron,
individuals, | was bound to obey the instructions
of any of them"
Mr.. Webster spoke at considerable
length. ofthc principles ofrepublican gov
eminent, and the prospective power and
glory OF the States as one nation, and il
conclusion said: These gentlemen, ar,
my sentiments. intend to hold fast t.
them for the few remaining days of M,
life, In hope that, when | die, may clost
my eyes on free, happy, united America