The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-08-12
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin
Daniel webster ut Marshfield.

SPEECH ON THE FISHERY TROUBLEs.-Ihc
New York Press contains Wcbstcrs speech at Marsh.
field as received from Boston by telegraph 1t is evi-
d.ntly married By che process, bat will convey pretty
accurate idea to the sentiments of the great States
man, the question at present uppermost IN the pub
lie mind.
Daniel Webster left Boston on the afternoon Of the
18th ult, Cor Marshield, in somewhat regal style
The car in which he rode was eOrgeously decorated
with flags and streamers, wreaths and rosettcs, and
the whole ceiling was covered with bunting. Mr..
Webster occupied seat IN the centre OF the car;
his left was large gilt eagle, and his right franz
ei engavngs, representing the spirit Of 76 and the
Congress at which the Declaration of Independence
was promulgated. The train arrived at Kingston,
near Marshfcld, at O'Clock precisely An immense
concourse greeted Mr.. Webster as he alighted. He
evidently much moved. and after bowling his ac-
acknowledgements, he passed into the depot, where be
received by the committee dcpued TO receive him
and escoit him home. At halfpast four O'Clock, the
procession under way for Marshicld For miles
either side Of the route, there seemed to be gen.
eral suspension of business, the road-sides were
thrOnged with blooming maidens and smiling children,
attired in their holiday habilimcnts. At Duxb,my,
many houses were neatly decorated with flags. The
procession consisted of $50 vehicles, filed with far
mers and their families. Arrived at Marshfcld, the
procession entered the avenue leading to Mr. Web
stcrs house, aud, by circuitous route cassed round
the mansion to hill to the eastward, where ros-
tum had been erected. Here was a large gathering
of Mr.. Webster neighbors, and the enthusiasm was
Wlbounded.
Hon Seth Sprasue one Of his neieibors, made al,
eloquent and appropriate address OF welcome. lie al
iled to NJ. Webstcr's services and to his devotion
to the agricultural interest of the country. lie
cludcd with the following peculiar expression:
Permit us, sir, to say there is Providence in the
affairs Of nations and the lives of men. This nation
may be punished for her siis while that ais icing
10 1rnor t,,, and
y path that can make your remaining days Tranquil,
peaceful and happy
In the course Of his reply Mr. Webster said:
Mr. Spraguc has made illusions to recent occurrcn-
ces, Threatening disturbances account Of the ishe
ries. 1t would not become me to say much on that
subject tii speak officially, and under direction Of
the head Of the Government. And then shall speak
In the meatmc be assured that that interest will rot
be neglected by this Administration under circun-
stances. The fishermen shall bc protected in all their
rights Of property, and in al their rights Of occ,ra-
ton. To a Marbfehead phrase, they shall be
protected, hook and line, and bob and sinker. And
VIII, should they not! They employ vast number.
Many OF our own peopl, engaged in that vocation.
There are perhaps among You some, who, per hays
have been the Grand Banks for frty successive
years, and there hung the ropes IN storm and
wreck. The most potent Consequences are involved
in this matter. Our Fisheries have been the very
nurseries Of our Navy. IL our Aag-ships have con-
quered the enemy the sea- the fisheries are at The
bottom of it. The fisheries were the seeds from
which these glorious trumphs were born and sprung
Now, gentleman, | may venture to say one or two
things more, this highly important subject. In the
rst place, this sudden interruption Of the pursuits OF
citizens, which have been carried on for more
than thirty years without interruption or nolcstaion
can hardly be justified by any principle or cosicra-
ton whatever. 1t is more than thirty yea. tina,
they have pursued the fishing in the same water and
on the coast, in which and along which notice
I has hot St,,H l,o
these privileges Now this cannot be justified with
out notice; and mere indulgence of too long cont,-
ancc, even II the privilege were but indulgence
cannot be withdrawn at this Of the year. when
our people, according to their custom, have engaged
IN the business, without just and seasonablc notice
cannot but think the late dispatches from the CO.
onial Office had not attracted to a sufficient degree
the attention of the principal Minister of the Crown for
see matter IN them quite at with the ar anCement
made In lS45 by the Earl Of Aberdeen and Edward
Everett. Then the Earl of Derby, the present first
Minister, Colonial Secretary 1t could not wcll
have taken place without his knowledge and in fact.
without his concurrence or sanction. l cannot but
Think therefore, that its being overlooked is an mad
vcrtence.
The treaty Ct 1918 was made with the Crown Of
England. If fishing vessel is captured lv one of
her vessels OF war, and brought in for adjudication
the Grown Of England is answerabie; ana then we
know whom We have to deal with But it is not to
be expected that the United States viii submit their
rights to be atjudicaed upon in the petty tribunals of
the Provinces, that they will allow our vessels 10
be seized by constables and other petty officers and
condemned by Municipal Counts of Canada and New
foundland, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia. No, no,
20! (Grcat cheering.) Further than this, gentle
men, do not think it cxpedien to remark upon this
topic at present. bu; may le assured it Is n sub
ject upon which M sleeps at Washington. re-
gret that the state OF my health caused my absence
fom Washington when the news came of this sudden
change IN the Interpretation Of the treaties Nv
health requires relaxation shall feel it nv duty.
as soon as my health and strength will JUSTIFY me in
discharge the duties dcvoying upon Inc to the bes, Of
my abilities.