The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-28
the act viii be hailed with satisfaction throughout
the Commonwealth.
Anecdotes or Mr.. Webster.


Anecdotes or Mr.. Webster.
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun furnishes
the following anecdotes OF Mr.. Webster:It will DO
Tecollectea that Mr. Webster's continuance in Mr..
Tylers cabinet caused considerable shyness on the
part Of many of his old political associates towards
him. Aftsr a brief period the illustrious states
man concluded the celebrated treaty with England,
which won for him world wide renown. At this
jurcture one Of our most prominent citizens gave a
splendid banquet at which were large number of
senators aud members OF the House Of Represents
tives. The convisiaties had just commenced when
the dignGed form of Webster was seen entering the
parlor and be advanced his big eye surveyed the
company, recognizing, doubtless. some of those who
bad become partially alieDated from him. On the
instant, up sprung distinguished patriotic senator
from Of the large Southern States, who ex-
claimed: " Gentlemen, have a sentiment to pro-
pose-the health of our eminent citizen, the nego-
ciator of the Ashburton treaty" The company en-
Enthusiastically responded. Webster instantly re-
Piled: have also sentiment for you-the Senate
Of the United States, without which the Ashburton
treaty would have been nothing, and the negotator
Of that treaty less than nothing" The qaickness
and fitness of this at once banished every doubtful
or untriendly feeling. The company clustered
conversation never failed to excite admiration, and
the remainder of the evening was spent in manner
most agreeable to all.
Returning home on a star light evening, armn-
arm with friend, not long since, Mr.. Webster sud
denly halted, and looking upwards, made beauti-
full remark on the appearance Of the spanglsd sky,
which he concluded by repeating the whole of the
eighth PSALM in which the sweet singer Of Israel
sublimely describes the .glories of the heavenly
bodies On another occasion, after converting with
deep interest various subjects, Mr.. Webster
checked the progress Of friend and rected several
verses from Virgil, which contained sentiments
similar to those indited by the inspired writer.
Whether his theme was the past, the present. the
future, the conversations Of Mr.. Webster were in
vested with an interest, strength and elegance which
attracted, edited, and left the fortunate listener
wiser If not better man than before his interview
with the intellectual American.
MIR. Webster's Farm.
The grounds about Mr. Websters house, at Marsh
80 kept after the funeral has taken place. but it is
the wish Of the family that until Friday the place
should be kept as secluded as possible. A person is
accordingly stationed at the gate with orders to this
effect.
The Flag OF Mourning.
In Reading, on Monday morning, flag was raised
on Westons square, at half-mast, hearing Of the
death Of Hon Daniel Webster. The flag was the
same which hung over the remains of Hon. Henry
Clay, while in Baltimore. 1t was presented to the
citizens by Henry Pendexter, merchant Of that
city.
Sympathy OF the New York Bar.
The following gentlemen appointed in pursu
Of the resolution to that effect at the late meet
ing Of the Bar attend the funeral Of Mr. Webster at
tatives Of the Bar in this city -
Seth B. Staples John NJ Van Colt,
Francis B. Cutting, Luther r. Marsh,
Charles O'ConOr, David X. Wheeler
Bran Keteham. VIM M Richards,
Charles p. Kirkland, Benjamin r. True
Benjamin w. Rooney, Charles A. Peabody,
Edgar 8. Van Wrinkle, Cornelius Van Santvoord
George J. Cornell, Augustus Schell,
VIM M Evarts, John Sherwood
Cyrus P. Smith, Harvey A. Wood.
1t is understood that the leave Boston at 81
A. which fu
raj will need to take and from the railroad suitable
vey6nce has been secured for this committee To
being in Boston in for the Friday
rg 1t be necessary to leave New York in the New
Haven train from Csnal street. at o'clock P. NJ. on
Thursday though the evening boats eastward in regular
course. carry passengers through in due 1t is
suggested that for convenience be desirable that
the committee all stop at the Revere House in Boston
s. JONES, Chairman.
The United States courts and Offices which, up the
time have been dressed in mourning for the death
Of the lustrous Henry Clay decorated with
similar sad eDblems for the immortal Webster.