The daily union., 1852-11-07
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lnquife) iron gentleman 10 whom happened 10 have
the honor OF presenting Mr.. Webster TO the Queen. al
eyee al 81 Jamess Palace through the medium of The
Master Of The Ceremonies The minister unable to
attend the esee from an accidental cause. much 10 hs
regret and BY his desire that the writer presented
his distinguished countrymsn
:. L precisely quarter past one as the minister's
carriage pulled up at the door OF MIR Webser's hotel IL
was beautiful day in June, in the year 1889 He APP
peared the moment alighted There was something in
his massive irams and ieaiures his intellectual eye and
brow, and deep voice, superadded 10 his court dress,
which impressed me more than ever at that moment In
few minutes be took his seat resumed mine, aud
drove rapidly ~ the direction oil the palace.
Arrived al the region OF its great entrance, we fell
into the line OF gefing equipeges, which advanced
slowly rs the occupants each got Presently turn
came On The announcement OF = the American minis
ers carriage, the guards presented got out
and advanced through The slone hall Reaching the foot
OF the great Staircase Now, SIR said Mr. Webster in
those deep tones here am, prepared TO put my
self under your charge, and obey orders which take TO
be ihe part OF good soldier everywhere We were de-
tanned ,tle while in the antefoou, which gave the
opportunity OF introducing him several OF the dipo-
matte corp, who had expressed desire 10 know him.
well as OF The home circle. among others Lord
G'eneg, so long Secretary oil Stale for the Colonies
In short lime The door opened on which, as upon
a signal, the usual line was formed and began 10
forward, stopping every now and then as presentations
took place. 1 advanced, in company with Mr. Webster
~ that position OF the line appropriated 10 the representa-
tive OF the United States. Passiog before the Queen
the form was simple one consisting chiefly in mention
~ 10 Her one received nm with lne mingled
dignity and grace OF sovereign and woman, and ad
dressed some conversation TO him. which she could only
do oa lew. Il was plain TO me that his name and fame
had preceded him, If had not had previous
ntimalion that he be there, and was gratifying
TO me 10 see The evidences OF j, from crowned head
The presentation being over, we moved on TO give
place 10 others, remaining, however Tor some time in The
diplomatic circle We moi long left alone. Lord
Palmerson, Secretary Of State Tor Foreign Affairs,
among The first TO approach is that Mr. Webster sand
he; 4 wish you would introduce me 10 him. Gid 20,
American fish men sf CT
versing The Earl OF Clarendon, who had just been called
home from his embassy at Madrid take his in the
House OF Lords, advanced and joined us.
+" was glad that the opportunity had occurred OF ma
KING Mr. Webster known 10 noblemen and statesmen
each so prominent 10 political and social circles. The
conversation, though necessarily OF short dufation was
OF character TO have been expected from the who
took part in II. Complimentary remarks made upon
the power and prospects OF the United States, with
arch allusion by The peer 10 "Saxon blood" which
he said with smile. served 10 account for the super
oy OF our people, and which found 10 be in the
cendanl all the world over. Mr.. Webster bore his share
IN the conversation with the aptitude and knowledge OF
such a man, without monopolzing running OF into
dissertation, and evidently, seemed TO left upon
his hearers the impression OF his character
He continued TO be sought out while remained
There were men OF Tenown at that reception who
ambitious OF bis acquaintance. Several of the Judges
desired 10 know him Here and there might be seen a
peer, member OF The diplomatic corps, and and
then in the distance lie group OF members of the
House OF Commons gGardedly looking towards him.
More than once felt the pde OF my country higher
CHoEh OIL ner power anu deSlI-
ny, and witnessed The tributes 10 both In The respect
SHOWN 10 her great senator, statesman, and patriot
." was struck with Mir Webslei's intimate familiarity
with English genealogs aud The family of many
per ons OF disilnciioa who mentioned 10 him BY
their ues In many Instances he would give little his
tory OF EACH going back Tor several generations, refer
ring sometimes 10 important public events with which
such names were associated. HIS knowledge on such
subjects surprising, and bis unosenalous and ready
mode OF impang II added in small degree 10 The in-
erest OF the occasion. II altogether one OF the
he " Iql ter III nv
residence IN Eagiand recall none with satisfaction
9 met HIM afterwards, with his complisAed lady, at
brilliant reception al The Austrian ambassadors, Prince
Eslerbazy. IL was private concert and could not fail
10 notice that the OF Gfsi during the intervals
oi their volume and sweetness dd always aIlay the
desire TO and hear Mr. Webster
: In the House OF Lords, in which, as an American
Of Lyndhursl, aud Brougham and Wincbesea, and now
and then few pointed sentences from Wellington, may
well be supposed 10 have had charms for hun but IN
that assemblage OF British Peers and statesmen many of
them cultivated 10 the highest poat OF exaaion which
wealth and leisure and a noble ambition have power 10
carry up, It may well be doubted If there was one
(Brou2ham excepled) who could exercise more potent
sweep the intellect and judgment OF his fellows,
enchaln both by subhmer exhibitions oi oFatory her
highest departments Bfougham, by his fearless and
spirit stirring eoquenee; his tremendous power; his
glowing and glerIng genius; his universal knowledge
his quiekness; has versatility, all cratic he
BTougham would have been match for him possibly
SIR Robert Peel might have been, with shades of dler-
ence IN the other House. An intellectual conf between
such would have been a mighty exhibition OF supe-
riouty on both sides, and It would have been curious TO
speculate upon the judgment OF impartial audience II
could have been obtained