The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-28

afternoon about O'clock escorted BY troops OF friends
The procession entered the avenue leading 10 Mr.
Wsbsers house and BY creuiIous route passed round
The MANSION 10 a bill to The eastward, where rosuum
had been erected. Here large gathering OF Mr..
Websier's ghbors who received bin with enlhusi.
asm Hon Seth Sprague made the welcome address. 10
which be briefly narrated Mr. Webslers public services,
alluding 10 The responsible duties devolying upol
him 10 regard 10 The fishing difficulty, &c, SC.
We give MIR Websers reply as we ind II reported in
the Times:
Mr.. Sprague and friends thank you from the very
bottom OF my heart for this welcome home which
80 many OF you have assembled TO oher me to-day II
was unexpected had mol looked for such ieslimo-
NAL OF your regard but draws from me, ought 10
draw, The most grateful acknowledgements OF my heart
II the display Of vehicles nor the numbers OF your
cavacades bat the fact that you, among whom have
so long lived and dwet and who know well,
have manifested such esteem that calls forth my graft
inJe, and pour your friendship neghbors. from
The bottom Of my heart the feelings OF mutual and recp-
ocal regard and friendship and my snceresi prayer
that Almighty God will preserve you and yours in pros
perty and happiness.
Friends and neigbbors; II is now twenty years that
have been the midst oil you passing here, on Inc side
OF the sea, all that portion OF the year have been able
enjoy relaxation from the OF my profession
The duties of public life Happy have they been TO
me and mine for during all this period know not OF
unkind thing done word spoken 10 me or nine, or
10 any near and dear 10 me.
Gentlemen, most OF you are farmers, and take a
great concern in your interests because have wish
promote the general prosperity OF toe whole country
Others OF you have your occupations the Some
OF you have found there, and have had The pleasure
mingle In your pursul.sa pleasure hope 10 ENJOY
again.
Gentlemen, Mr. Sprague has been pleased 10 refer to
recent occurrences. As to OF them, al least TO
one. it may not be fitting in me 10 say one word now.
The time has not yet come But would say may ven.
ture to hope, without presumption, that am not entirely
unknown al home abroad. lCres OF " No, no. And
say, further, If have anything good valuable, |
hold il in my own keeping, and will not trust II 10 the
waywardness of ohefs
"A IL ~ IL;
welcome is not altogether inappropriate am about TO
be among you The place occupy must be vacated
10 the ordinary course OF events and may be vacated
very shortly. sensible OF The very kind in
which the events OF my life have been reciled | am
willing 10 admit that am glad TO receive the appreciation
OF my countrymen any they may be disposed TO
express H. willing 10 believe in relation to the
curences alluded TO by Mr. Sprague that by the blessing
OF Providence and the favor OF my countrymen have
done something TO uphold the constitution and liberty,
and maintain The rights OF my country.
There is an end to all human labors and efforts am
longer young man, but am thankful nevertheless
for the OF strength still enjoy. hope to enjoy
the pleasure OF your kindness and society for years
10 come. if such may be The pleasure Of the Almighty
Mr. Sprague has made illusions 10 recent occurrences
threatening disturbances account oil the fisheries II
would become 10 say much that subject until
speak officially, and under direction OF the head OF the
government; and then shall speak, In the mean time
assured that that interest will not be neglected By this
Administrations under any circumstances The fishermen
shall be protected in all their rights OF property, and in
all their rights Of occupation TO use Matbeh ss
aSoA
and snker And why should they not? They employ
vast number. Many OF people engaged in
perhaps have been on the Grand Banks Tor forty success
sve years. and there hung on TO the ropes in Storm and
wreck
The most potent consequences are involved in ,hi,
usuer. Our fisheries have been the very nurseries Of
our navy II flag ships have conquered the enemy
on the sea, the fisheries al The bottom OF it, The FISH
cries the seeds from which these glorious uumphs
were born snl sprung.
Now, gentlemen, | may venture TO say or two
things this highly important subject In the frs
place, this sudden interruption OF the pursuits OF our c-
zens which had been carried than thirty years
without interruption molestauon hardly be justi-
fed by any principle consideration whatever. II is
than thirty years that they have pursued The
fishing in the and the coast, 10 which
and along which notice has come that they shall BE-
no longer allowed these privileges Now, this cannot bt
justified without notice and mere indulgence OF too long
continuance il the privilege were but an indulgence
cannot be Withdrawn al this OF the year, when
our people, according Their custom, have engaged IN
the business, without Just and seasonable notice.
cannot but think the late dispatches from The Colo
NAL Office had attracted TO sufficient degree the al.
teniion OF the principal minister OF the Crown Tor see
in them quite inconsistent with the arrangement
made in ls45 by the Earl Of Aberdeen and Edward Ev
eet Then the Earl Of Derby the present first minister
colonial secretary. could not well have taken place
wihou, his knowledge, and in fact without his concur
sanction cannot but think, therefore, that id
being overlooked is an inadverence.
The treaty OF 1915 made with the Crown oil EGG.
land II fishing vessel is captured by one oil her YES.
sels- war. and brought in for adjudication then we
pesd paf lhe Uaed STATES wM submit their rights 10 b
odjudieafed upon IN The pstfy tribunals y The Prorinss
or that they viii allow our vessels TO be seized by con-
stables and other petty offers and condemned by mum
cipal courts OF Canada and Newioundland, New Bruins
wick or Nova Scotia. No. no no! l5reai cheering
Further than this, gentlemen do not think expedien
remark upon his topic al presents but you may De as
sured IT is a subject upon which no one sleeps a
Washington regret that the state OF my health caused
nv absence from Washington when the news came o
this sudden change in the Interpretation OF the treaties
NV hef TN requires relaxation. shall feel il my dpiy
n. soon ss my health and strength viii justify me m 10
denaking the opeey 10 return TO my post and discharge
The duties dero,ving upon 10 the best OF my abilities
And now gentlemen, consider the welcome you have
to-day given me az personal kindness, tribute OF per-
sonaf regard have always found your houses, you
hearts and your hands open 10 me- and trust may gay
that you have never found my closed against you
whether calling upon business or Tor The purpose oil socia
intercourse and good neishborbood
Gentlemen, deem u great piece OF good fortune
coming from the mountains as did, tina, came where
dd-ihst when came from the mountains descended
10 the seasbore. Macy people, when they came down
here wonder what in the world eould have induced Mr
Webster 10 come TO Narshheld. answer, partly good
sense. but good fortune. had particular fancy
for rich auds. bot had for kind neighborhood--Rnd
myself and friends, when ! came here, bad weli.un
ders,ood covenant that would talk 10 them sbou
farming, but not a word about law or polics, You
have kept your word, and hope have kept miRe and
now my friends add neigh bors, accept from a grateful
heart my warm Acknowledgements that you have come
here with coun'enanc.s open, frank. 10 give me
the assurance Of your perennial regards and continued
friendship