Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-10-29
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uE.urIEt;, HGhAERs OF GEN FtassG't Q: ~"
DEATH Os MR. WEBSTER.
IN Concord n. H. Monday, ten O'clock most OF lie
stores AMI Offices Closed and business was suspended
and coon after tile Representatives Hall was crowded iui
of citizens large number of ladies being present.
series of resolutions were offered and read; after which
The Chairman called upon Gen. Pierce address the meat
ing The crowded hall became still as death as Generl
Pierce rose TO comply and with deep EMOTION which at
times almost ovcrcame him and In calm and impressive
manner suited 10 the occasion, he spoke as o'iow';-
Mr. Charman-How deeply have all hearts been impress
sed by the even appeal TO that PoWer ~ which our sthefs
n mir Trust in Tie hour Of their weakness and trials !
And how has that solemn impression been enhanced by HE
sst words Of The truly great man, Just read BY The Rev Dr.
Buuon!
over our country BY The 5eah Of the great statesman Of the
West Ii had long been understood that ms ght was ck-
cng in its socket and must soon 90 out S., .he an
mrni when laden win saoness ana we
have all since then been disposed 10 LOOK win warmer afec
ton and more glowing gratitude 10 his great compeer and
pssOcine the intelligence OF whose sudden decease VIII IAN
like funeral pail upon the public mind throughout that
Union which he gave his best affections ana MODEST e-
forts. ,o,,
had met Mr. Webster repeatedly prior TO 1888 but my
nersona acquaintance with him may be said TO have
menced win nv first winter at Washington. His attach
ment 10 our State was singuafly strong and this ccuni
stance perhaps led series OF kind acts and conftescs
ms during the session OF 1884, and aerward the
-yateful recollection of which will be eiiaccd.
mourn for him. for friend for whose personal regard my
Among eminent citizens of commanding power and In
fuencc while was in the Senate he stood perhaps pre-
eminent In his rich combination OF qualities Us an orator
LAWYER and statesman may safely be SAID ne nau no !Va
How fnrcbIy and sadly are reminded OF the great men
with whom he associated in the Senate chamber and
who preceded him in his transit through 'f uaik valley
Whi,r C;rundv FORSYTH Soutlard Wall, Linn, SEWER, 81
la Wright, Hill, Woodbury. Calhoun, Chy-nen VINO lei
their impress upon the names ndssouoy connected
with the und history Of nsI e co aan IKE u
in the chain which bound the past generation TO the present
and all like him. on the other side OF that mario"
line which divides time from eternity Upon whom have
nr mnntles aIen2 Who arc take their places in th
ners through which our country may be called 10 pass!
Who with patriotic courage and satesmanlike forecast ar
;, oude in The storms that will mcs inevitably threaten
us in our unexampied deveopment Of espsSes =. s1n
amas p EaR 'Soncderared self.governng power
The gobcl These questions which will press them
selves upon all minds but who alas satisfactorily
swer them
To speak of Dir Websters genius his various aud aoi
aainncnts his services would be to discourse of
as familiar the children OF his native State house
hold words Besides this be left vigorous pens
eloquent tongues after the first sush OF grief and the op
OF loss shall some extent have passed away
II is and long has been my firm conviction that r. Web
ser had hold upon the minds and hearts of his country
men which will fail 10 be justly estimated only because Their
hs. been full opportunity TO measure it. You, Mr.
Charman truly said that Mr. Wcbs,ers greatness
of that rare character which earthly position cud exat
He official stations, he approached ali ,ubJcc
presented his mind their superior and their massr H
has reared for himself q pillar OF renown which vii
stand in undiminshed strength aud grandeur, when hi
works of mans hands erected his honor will he lik
Nneveh; and fear when this Union may have shared tn
fate which The dread OF his later years few year,
ago when the distinguished brother OF the deceased
called in instant from time into eternity in the
in this place. with the last words of perfect lin
gerinc upon his lips another citizen, emne, and be
loved Uhe late lamentcd George Sullvun) excaimed-
"Wha. shadows are, what shadows we pursu,!" How
these emphatic words back here echo
How mere earthly honors and distinctions udc anil gloon
like his-hop political asperS chostcned rha lessor
to The lrng-uhdi admonit9n 10 personal mcer0tnce
nu,o AIRED and su5e tie great heart Of the nd!on Mrob
heartily atMe portals Of his grare
l heart speak, 10 contemplate the extent o.
the loss have sustained As personal friends
of New Ham,Shifcas American citizen, shall b. with
| thousands sincere Inourn,r at his obscqaes.