The republic., 1852-06-26
From the National InteIligsneO.
Interview between Mr.. Webster and Mis-
stssippi Delegates to the Convention.

Interview bot~vsen Mr.. Webster and Mis-
sissippi Delegates TO the Convention.
A portion of the Wing delegation from
Mississippi to the late Baltimore Convention,
some ten in number, accompanied by the Hon.
WALLER BRoOKE and several other gentle
men from the same State, not delegates, called
| on Wednesday last TO pay their respects to the
distinguished SECRETARY OF STATE, at his
private residence. The delegation was receiv
ed in the most cordial and friendly manner by
Mr.. WEBSTER, and the interview was of
mos. Interesting character.
After the presentation, Gen. N. B. STARKE,
in behalf Of the delegation, addressed MIR.
WEBSTER in short but eloquent and appro-
pirate speech, of which we have, been favored
with the following report by a gentleman who
was present:
! General STARKK commenced by assuring Mr.
| Webster Of the unbounded admiration and respect
which was cherished by the Wings Of the South
generally, but especially by those Of the State they
| represented, for bis exalted talents and eminent
public services. He but gave expres sion. he eaid,
| to what he believed to be the universal sentiment
Of every Union loving citizen of the South when.
the organ of his fellow delegates, he rendered to
the great champion OF the measures OF pacihca-
ton, which had given peace and perpetuity to the
Union. their warm, earnest, and sincere thanks
for the powerful and efficient aid he rendered ia
establishing them the settled policy Of the
try. The people of the South felt that to him, as
much as to any man living, they were indebted
for having been relieved from all the terrible dis
Asters that would inevitably have followed the
| threatened dissolution of the Federal compact. lie
further sad that the Mississippi delegation, in
rying out the instructions of their constituents and
casting their votes in for the present Elk.
ecutive had been actuated by a sincere desire to
sustain the policy and principles of an Administers
ton eminent for s purity and wisdom; and Of
which the gentleman he had the honor TO address
was one OF the most powerful and distinguished
supporters. He desired it should be known, as
part Of the history OF the late Baltimore Convention,
that nine -tenths Of the southern delegates
| willing, nay nxious at any time after it became
apparent that the present patriotic Chief Magis-
trate could not concentrate sufficient strength to
secure the nomination, to cast their votes for
| equally identified with the measures Of the Com.
promise, and with the policy and glory Of the Adj
ministraton. They we're only deferred from pur-
suing this course by the fear that in breaking up
! their phaianx, sufficient number would go over
| to other parties to procure an immediate nomina-
ton. He would add, that he. in common with the
whole delegation, deeply regretted that such had
not been their action regardless Of consequences.
| He felt it matter Of justice, due well to Mr..
Webster to the southern delegates, to make this
explanation.
| In conclusion, he hoped that, il Mr.. Webster
| should at any time hereafter determine to COM
! pete his southern tour, he would honor the citi-
Gems of Mississippi by visiting their State He as
sured him that within her hospinble borders he
would meet a reception from the citizens, without
distinction Of party, and from men without desire
! for office reward, warm, cordial, and
enthusiastic as would excitea just feeling of pride
in the heart Of any man who was its recipient.
| Mr.. WBssrER responded to General Starke in a
few brief and eloquent remarks. He thanked the
delegation from Mississippi, whom he would be
proud hereafter TO number among his fricnds, for
the kindness and consideration that had prompted
| their visit. He had complaints to make against
the action of the convention, he felt that be,
probably of all Others under the circumstances,
was least competent TO decide upon the wisdom Of
! that action. His failure to receive the nomination
inspired him with no very deep regret, 30 far as
he was personally concerned; but the dsnppoint
ment which some of his friends who had taken
warm interest in his behalf had been subjected
/ to, had, he confessed, affected bin deeply. He
understood and appreciated fully the difficult
tics that surrounded the southern delegates in
| the convention, and nssured them that he
| cherished not a single unknd feeling for not
having been honored with their votes. He regret
| .
it would write falsc chapter in the history
Of the country. by the record, appeared that in
all the numerous ballotngs the southern delegates
had failed ~ cast their votes for him. after the
| bvpe Of success for their favorte candidate had
] been abandoned; bot tho oaNses that prevented
thrm from coming to his support were not Of 70
cord. lie supposed he would lie compelled to sub
NIT quietly TO his apparent reflection upon bis
public liicj but sull, knowing the circumstances
that influenced them. il did not in the sig htes dc
gree affect his feelings towards hs southern frends
/ lie concluded rome general remarks with high
eulogy upon the character sLd great conservative
1 principles OF the Whig party, and urged upon the
delegation the necessity for rigidly ndhcring to
1 them; for upon their maintenance aud supremacy,
he sid, depended the prosperity and perpctuity Of
our republican Government. He concluded by
thanking the delegation in tbe'~armc.i terms for
their invitation TO visit their State, ard assured
hom that il he travelled TO the South he would
certainly visit all the principal cities Of the State,
and accept the hospitality they 90 generously ten
dcrod.
After pariaking Of his hospitality the dele
CATION took leave Of Mr.. WEBsTER, impressed
In the highest degree with the dignihed cour-
icsy Of his manner, the grandeur Of his intel
/ lect, and the exalted patriotism Of his senti-
menis.
! II 10 not cur purpose TO go into any cos,acy Of
| glorihcrton on the nomination Of General Scott,
but sdvisc Democratic friends not 10 chuc ke
too deeply. In extreme cases Of their pr.,cnt COM
! paint there is some danger Of ft; and we give
them timely warning now, that before fortnight
has passed over their heads they will feel very
much ashamed Of any premature pretcnce Of de-
! light in our nomination. That nomination will 70
found more inconvonient for them than they ina
eine. Just let them remember what "y.
Ne,r london Conn. } Chronicle
Tvs KIso or NApLss has given permission TO
our towrsman, MIR. Morris, Minister Of the United
States ni ibe Ncspo,sn court, TO have a large
hlll Of lsvs cut from The foot u Monnt Xcsnxins