The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-26
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m. WEBSTER'S RECEPTION AT MARsHFIEID.
Important Speech on the Fishery
Troubles with England.
The Belligerent Tone Of the Secretary Of State,
Aiusson 10 the Presidency, but the Time
for Speech Not Yet Cosne,
h. L. r.
Bo,roN July .. Isie.


The in which he rode gOpeousy decorated with
flags and reamers wrcah and rosettes and the whole
ceiling was covered with bunting. Mr.. Webster
pied seat In the centre Of the his left
large gilt eagle and bis right framed engravngs rep
reening spirit Of IS and the Congress at which the
Declaration Of Independence promulgated.
The train arrived at Kingston at four O'Clock precise
y. An immense eoncourse greeted Mr.. Webster he
augh,ed He evidently much moved and after bow
ing his ackuow hespased into the depot where
he wasreceived 10y Hon Seth spague Geo. P. Richard
son, VIM. A Drew Briggs Thomas, S. A. Fraser, Pcleg
Keen, Hamilton Smith Tildeu Arnes, Geo. II. wether-
lee, Daniel Wright, and L. Wright the committee de-
puted to receive him and escort him homo.
At half past four o'clock the procession was up
der way for Marhheld. For miles on either side
OF the route there seemed TO be general suspension
OF business, the roadsdes thronged with bloom
ing maidens and smiling children attired their
habitmsnts. At Duxbury many houses neatly de
oorsed with flags The procession consisted of 80 veh
cles filed with farmcTf and their families.
Arrived At Marshfed the procession entered the
avenue leading to Mr. Webers house. and. by circuit
Gus route, passed round the mansion hill to the
eastward where ros'rum had been erected. Here
a large gathering of Mr. WebseI's neighbors aud til
enthusiasm was unbourded.
The Hon sirH made the welcome address,
which was eloquent and appropriate He briefly narrated
Mr. Websters public ,crvices alluded to the responsible
duties now devsviug upon him in regard the fishing
difficulty, and closed as foows-When political parties
with whom you have contends ID shall have away
when private prejudices and private interests shall
be hushed in the silence of the grave posterity
will award you the full of justice AS your
friends and neighbors. We tender you most sim
cere and profound respects. We thank you for what
you have done for agriculture We thank Won for the
valuable time have devoted amidst all your tolls and
labors to the science Of cuyaipg the earthfor the
valuable animals you have. great a sacrifice import
ed and raised TO improve our focks and herds. We
example. We are beginning better TO understand our
business We have learned that science az important
i've To Tho RI If
the piouehshare instead OF the sword the pruning
hook rather than the spear Permit sir say there
Providence in the affairs Of nations and the of
men This nation may be punished for her SINS while
that eye may be guiding you by hand
IN the only path that can make your remaining days
Tranquil, peaceful and happy.
Mr. WEBSTER, in response. spoke to the following eff
feet Mr. sprague and riepds-I thank you from the
very bottom of my heart for this warm welcome
home, which many Of you have assembled TO
offer TO me to-day. 1t unexpected. 1 had not
looked for such testimonial of your regard but
IL draws from me- ought to draw the most grateful
Acknowledgements Of my heart. 1t is not the display
Of vehicles the numbers of your cavaces but the
fact that you, among whom have SO long lived and
dwelt, and who know WELL have manifested such
esteem that calls forth gratitude and pour to
your friendship neighbour from the bottom of my heart
the feelings Of mutual and reciprocal regard and friend
ship and 1t il my sncerest prayer that Almighty God
viii Pfeserve you and in prosperity and happiness
have been in the ms Of you passing here the side Of
the all that portion Ct the year been able to
enjoy some relaxation from the of my profession or
1he duties Ct public life Happily have they been me
and mine for during all this period know not
kind thing done word spoken to mine any
and dear 10 Gentlemen-Most of you are
farmers. ana take great in your interest be-
HAYES wish to promote the general prosperity of
the whole country Others Of you have your occupations
had the pleasure to mipgie in your pursusa pleasure
hope 20 enjoy egaip conference.-the. Sprague has been
pleased refer TO recent AS 10 some
1e-r least mGp te fitting in sap
Ire time has MOI yet But would say may
venture TO hope, without presumption, that
trely unknown at home abroad-(cres Of no)-and
say furhcr If have anything good valuable hold
IL in my keeping and will not trust it to the way
ardness OF others. Friends and neghbcrs the time you
offer this welcome is not altogether inappropriate
am abou, 10 be among you The place occupy must
b. vacated in the ordinary of events and il
may te vacated very shortly am sensible Of the kiud
in which the events Of my life have been recitcd
willing admit that glad to receive the APP
probation OF my couptry;nen in any mannr they may
Dc disposed TO express it, willing to believe in rele
Sia 10 the occurrences auaed TO by Mr. sprague that
By the blessing Ct proyi1 and the favor OF my c3un
2rymen have done something 10 uphold The cousttu
uoerty anu nnintata the iighs
There end 70 all human labors efforts am no
lorger young man but / thankful nevertheless
sor the measure Of strength stu enjoy hope enjoy
Abe pleasure Of your kindness and society years
20 come such may be the pleasure of the Almighty
Mir. SpEsgue has maue slusion TO occurrences
khrpsteong disturbances account of the fisheries
roud not become TO say much that subject until
speak officially and under direction Of the BEAD Of the
government. And then shall speak IN the mean
ed by this administration under any circumstances.
he fishermen shall be protected in al hlr rights Of properly
Nd all Their rights % occupation To Marblehead
hrase they shall be protected hook and line aud bob
md sipker. And Why should they not They employ
Nsst number. Many Of our own people engaged in
thst vocation There perhaps, among you some who
perhaps have been the Grand Banks for forty
Rive years and there hung to the ropes in storm and
wreck. The most potent consequences involved in
This matter Our fisheries have been the very nurseries
~ our navy. If flag. ships have conquered the
rneu. on the sea the fhcries have been the bottom
bfitthe fisheries ars whore the seeds form from which
Ibesc glorious triumphs born and sprung. Now,
gentlemen may venture 10 one or two things more
ON this highly important subject In the first place this
sudden Eruption Of the pursuits Of citizens
phich had been carried than thirty years
without interruption nolestaion hardly be JUS
flied By any principle consideration whsteNor II
NOV than thirty years that they have pursued the
shnr in the same water and on the coast in which
end along which notice has that they shall be
mo longer allowed tbese privileges Now this cannot be
justified without notice mere indulgence OF too long
continuance II the privilege not indulgence,
cannot be withdrawn at this Of the year when our
people according 70 their CUSTOM have engaged In the
business without just and teasonabe notice. cannot
but think the late dispatches the Colonial Office had
mot attracted TO sufficient degree the attention of the
principal minister Of the crown for see matter in them
tIte inconsistent with the arrangement made in 1916 by
she Earl a Aberdeen and Edward Everett Then the
Parl Of Derby the present first Minister, Colonial
<unrc,.Yv II could not well have taken place without