The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-17

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eupg to the pupose of his ,fe New yiso his
eiequsnce descended upon his lips This
destined 10 bs the browning glory Of bis life and he earnsd
II nnbly. Young men u America Do you fully realize
the pcalculsbe Importance of preserving the constitution
and thu Unen for which the great champ ios Of both
toed with such earnestnss, by what name would you
be known earth, BY what name will you ssscnbs to
pottery the immortal who wrested the colonies OF
this continent from British oppression There here
tonight natives Of many perhaps Of all states and
doubtless they feel chIdrens love for the places In which
they we're born Bers are, also, exies from many fa-
Of their youthth graves where their ancestors
moulder They here to mipgts and be happy with
people Behold territory eItesdng to the Pae-
flo See and golden State making rapid ies to
greatness In region which, but few years since was
considered scarcely within the pale Of civilization.
restless ambition for territory exoites attention
ret fear at home and abroad Ali the land we acquire
all the Of beings spread It the natives born
the soil the millions throngipg thither from the Old
World all there must be included under government
and made to feel the interest in its welfare And
how this be effected? Not by segregating classes
according to locality Of birth but by the somSins
make all who live under our constitution feel that
our country in its whole extent and in every inch
reside upon It, with the intention to yield govern
ment allegiance are to be known in oil that concerns
their s, interests S and obligation, as americans and
us national character. As Americans have already
earned distinction amongst nations. No prophecy
prescribe limits too remote for the extension great
ness The world cannot but wonder ct progress 1t
has startled and must continue to staStle the old
no 10 s
wrong should We seek to enlarge donnions gori
our n;me Bat Yielding no jot or little Of our right
ton from foreign powers peaceaby pursung the objects
OF our government and abstsining Through
Jp Vi do ns
ever humanity requires We will 60 with design to
make our name as Americans, equal at least in honor
and greatness to any which has designated race or
people from the beginning Of time And when anything
occurs which touching the pulse Of the whole people
tional pleasure or other national feeling-whea We
feel how blessed is the aternal association Of Am rcan
States and what great abilities have been employed to
rvet the bands binding them in close embrace-u
yout thanks to those who under Providence have con-
trbuted to perpetuate our Union for and prospe
rity- man claim and no man shall receive in hs
tory, proader place than Webster lie is gone, His
voice can never more be heard earth He could mot
beausath us the Intellect employed long and faith
fu TOT our advantage but he has given the legacy
Of that inteleots productions Many future genera
ton will inger them with delight May the hour
alone as models Of style for American youth but as
works Of wisdom from which Americans and American
citizens ,ha obtain the rules to guide them and en-
them in the Of their duty to the
public Webster is His mission ended it began
In honor He died o. became man sensible OF his re
sponsibties to his Maker He appreciated the truths
expressed when he spoke in honor Of great professional
brother whose loss he il necessary
Il
connects man with his Maker and holds him to his
throne Ifthat tie be all sundered all broken he oats
fractions oil gone Its destiny thwarted and its whole
future nothing but darkness desolstion and death lie
be supp rted by the staff and crutoh bis Maker could
afford. He died With the simplicity which marked his
character and life. He said on memorable OCCASION
One may live as conqueror, king or magistrate but
he must die as man The bed Of death brings every
human being to his pure individuality" Reduced to
that sngeness of existence Webster calmly awaited and
resigneoly met the on doom Of our race Family
and friends ste cd around his bed and consoed his latest
And when 1t was made known that the mind
RIM ofod fhA hrs
In her coronet had lost its ustre for ever the whole land
thiobbed with anguish Webster was man of whom
lie could not have existed without occupying the highest
position among men. Europe would have loaded him
with titles and rewards. Greece. which esteemed .
highest honor the funeral obsequies and funeral
on would have exhausted its purest taste and employ
ed its greatest orator to commemorate his great
But the heart OF ouch man could not have been SO
touched by all else by the grateful appreciation OF his
services emapating from his countrymen Having re-
on one occasion to his ancestors and claimed for
them only the merit Of faithful devotion to their native
and remember well that the tear stole to his
eye. and bis voice trembled with deep emotion
BE is gone There noble heart In this intelec-
tual giant. Relieved from the Of station and de-
manae q duty he was very social man It was plea
SAINT to converse with hin-to his brow relax, and
sweet emile light up his sombre face. He had quiet
genial, and affective humor too. He q modest
man With all hts greatness, he met his fellows with
spect. No human being could be willing to receive
ard act upon good suggestion from whomsoever II
nigh, emanate Like other truly great me a he avoided
the which makes lesser beings cease to Be courte
GUS when they attain distinction He could not be what
he was without fsuts and the faults OF great
to take their o~r proportions and grow immense In the
sight Of men whose faults though greater small
because never fully exposed bat remotely exhibited
morality pervades all his works He was in the best
sense OF the term conservative, and this quality some
led him to act with more caution aud less bodness
than the occasion justified He dreaded above all
evils except dishonor. In the negotiation Of questions
peaceful relations With other govern
mens he exhibited the large capacity which char
lie mot
diplomatit to any with whom he came in contact The
cearaess precision and elegance which mark his
mired Webster, Calhoun, Clay. Adams oil are dep art
ed other OF cur leading statesmen must in the course
lazy going out The stars by observation OF which
the state was guided are disappearing and 1t becomesus
to watch the noble vessel with the For their
SUCCESSORS where shall look Answer aged Of the
land Look ABOUND young men and seek the pure and
able to fill the vacant places In our counos Our pre-
s. Al ussS, our
zon into which peer. But the storm an zoe Danger
come suddenly and often when unprepsrea let
US be ON the watch to avert It's injury PERI viii
threaten constitution. Unhoy assaults mar eaian-
ger our union-but have no fear VI chs result am
seen at all viii not be known and honorsd the Amsri
can hsg-the hsg Of united. powerful aud happy
ton and now and forever when tho fanatic the feon
hand would humble that fsg, sully ia the lelst It's
brilliant folds, and faithful arm Is interpose TO cheek
the dissertation may the bad hope when inspires the
traitor be dmayed and the noble purpose the pato
point where danger sssas his country shal utter to
battle treason and cheer fidelity his own solemn words
. stiil live
This eloquent address received by the audience with
marked appreciation.
Babop WAINWRIGHT then pronounced the
BEnEDICTIoN.
The Of God which paseeth oil understanding keep
hearts and minds In the knowledgs and love OF God
Ind OF His Son Jesus Christ Lord and the blessing Of
God Almighty, TIE Father the Son, and the Goly Ghost
be among you and remain with you all Amen.
The meeting then dispersed.
Cbaequies IN Brooklyn.
The Special Committee Of the Common Council ap
pointed to make arrangements for expression OF the
entertained by this com nunity Of the loss
tanned by the country in the decease Of Daniel Webster,
have reported that upon their invitation, James Hum
phrsy, Efq, has consented to deliver Grafton upon
the life character and public services of the eminent
ceased. The 16th inst has been fixed a. the day.
Death OF Ichabod Crane.
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