The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-11-10
The Remarks Of General Pierce on
the Character Of Mr.. Webster.

In Concord, N. H., on Monday, at 10 o.
clock, most of the stores and offices were
closed, and business was suspended; AID
soon after, the representatives Hall was
crowded full of citizens, large number Of
ladies being present,
A series of resolutions were offered and
gead after which the Chairman called upon
General Pierce to address the meeting.--
The crowded hall became as still as death
as General Pierce rese to comply; and with
deep emotion, which at times almost OYER
came him, and in a calm and impressive
manner suited to the occasion, he spoke as
follows
Mr.. Chsirman--How deeply have all
hearts been impressed by the fervent az peal
to that Power in which our fathers put lheir
trust in the hour of their weakness and trials!
And how has that solemn impression been
enhanced by the last words of the truly great
man, just read by the Rev. DR.. Bouton.
But few weeks have passed since a deep
gloom was cast over our country by the death
Of the great statesman Of the West. Ithad
long been understood that this liz hit was
Aickering in its socket, and must soon 90 out
Still, the announcement, when it came, was
ladeE with sadness; and we have all since
then been disposed to look with warmer af
fectipp and more glowing gratitude to his
great compeer and ASSOCIATE, the intelligence
Of whose sudden decease will fall like fun
eral pail upon the publis mind throughout
that Union to which be gave his best alfec-
tions and nobest efforts.
had met Mr.. Webster repeatedly prior to
1888, but my personal acquaintance with
hina pay be said to have commenced with
my first winter at Washington. His attack
ment to our State was singularly strong, and
this circumstance, perhaps, led to a series Of
Kind acts and courtcsies toward me, during
the session of 833 and 1884 and af;erward,
the grateful recollection Of which will never
be etfaccd. mourn for him, as for friend
Sor whose personal regard my own heart has
given bacL true and full response.
Among eminent citizens of commanding
power and influence, while / was in the
Senate, he STOOD perhaps preemment. In
his rich. combination OF qualities as an ora.
tor, a4Wyer, an, statesman, it may safely
be said he had no rival. How forcibly and
sadly are we reminded Of the great men
chamber, and who preceded him in his tran
sit through the dark valley! White, Grun-
dy, Forsyth, Southland, Wall, Linn. Sewer,
Silas Wright Hill. Woodbury., Calhoun
Clayrmen who. left their impress upon the
age-=names indissolubly connected with the
f Inc and history of their country-all like
him whose death we are now called upon to
deplore, were links IN the chain which, bound
the past generation to the present; and all,
like him, are now on the other side of that
narrow line which divides time from eterni-
ty. Upon whom have their mantles fallen?
Who are to take their places in the pers
Through which our country may be called to
pass? Who, with patriotic courage and
statesmanlike forecast, are to guide in the
storms that will, at times, iney itably threat
en- us, in our tnexampled development of
resources as nation, our almost fearful pro-
gress, our positiort ofamazing responsibility
as the ,grsat confederated, self covering
power Of the globe? These are questions
which will press themselyesllpon a!l minds;
but who, alas can satisfactorily answer
them?
ITO speak of Mr.. Webster's genius, his va,
rfouS ana soma attalnments, his services,
Would be TO discourse Of matters as familiar
even, to the children Of his native State, as
household words. Besides, this must be
left % vigorous pens and eloquent tongues,
after the FIRST gush Of grief and the oppres-
sive sense Of loss shall to some extent have
passed away. 1t is. and long has been my
frpd conviction that Mr.. Webster had hold
upon the minds and hearts Of his country
laen which will fail to, be Justly estimated
cnly because there has been no full oppor-
tpnity to'measure it. You, Mr.. Chairman,
have truly said that Mr.. Webster's great
mess was of that rare character which no
earthly position could exalt. He came to
oficial stations. as he approached all SUBJ
iects presented to his mind, their superior
andstheir master He has reared for him.
Relfa yastpillar ofrenoWn, which will stand
In undimlnlshed strength and grandeur
when the works of mans hands erected to
bis honor will be like Ninevah; and I fear,
when this Union may have shared the late
which was the dread of his later years, IA
few years ago, when the distinguished
hrother of the dec sased was called in ain ia
slant from time 70 eternity in the court room
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