Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-06
CON. STOCkrON'S SPEECH.


Low C!TizEss-io ou may Irha;s imnGnc tnat am very
saw that this time the | snuli have
selected for such purpose. altogether unpreaaredl
did not could not have anticipated this event or ut any
power the face Of the nth could have dragged out o me
speech or un attempt AT speech upon this occasion 50
worhily Appropriated 10 ynur distinguished visitor
Ii Senators and Members 0 the House Of Assembly
qurc any additional proof Of regard for lhc de-
sire hem OF my willingness sacrifice my sell for
hem you have it in this prompt but hazauus compliance
with your wishes.
This venerable hall, distinguished by many proud em
nscences and hlowcd associations connected with tn"
early history OF New Jersey has this day been honorcd IN
way that II the spirits of fathers towering
they will applaud the spectacle.
FsIEsDe AND FELLOW Ci7IzESs-Ii there anything that
can rouse up The best emotions Of The human miad il is c
contemplation Of the affection which gratitude
sometimes besow5 upon the osstssor c high virtues and
great intellectual atiaiaiaens When lay GGwn
the altar Of patriotism all aeh and unworthy feelings
forgetting party predictions and sectional differences 10
pay just homage TO the great and good Ely p that VIC
have achieved triumph over human lnl:my Of which We
may we'll bc proud.
This is proud day for New Jersey. feel it Je
scynsn es man, rs patriot. Thisdly here in this Hall
of the Representatives of the people, the aud o.
New Jersey have assembled to testify ,c regard for the
talent the patriotism and The wuIi OF Daniel Webster Ht
Of tho wiseet ani best o! mankind HhCEcvcr contcm
plate the character Of Dan!t Wc5scr-his extraordinary
cndOwmens-my heart goes to heaven IL thanEs T. "l,
that he las made such man. mat he has thus endowed one
Of species. 1t not simply that manly form or noble
(Which 10 have been placed crown 10 marx
te mani which Our homage is paid but 10 ono OF the
strongest hearts and mort gigantic minds c the age have
known him for thirty and have secn him sitting among
le wise and good in The Councils Of the nation yself
when boy have sat beside bin aud drunk in every word
that fell from his utmost nSred lips. say before this As
sembly ana before The world that there Is patriotic heart
that the bosom Of any man, that cal Is in the body
uf Daniel Webster have heard him tisccn!sc in private
various times the subIcc; of public n!l,rs, ana
never heard him say wcd i!it mI I be construed mimi
cal 10 the interests OF his county his race that might
not we'll have enanaej from The heart great and prrc
man. | have him engaged in tic sports % tho llll
with his gun his shoulder following dogs: in
short whenever wherever have heard hin. he
has always been the same great and generous inan.
You need then c surprised hesitation to speak
| on this occason, think my concern Affected
Tie exaIie,! patriotism and tacns Of v0uI dsiin
puishei vsUr quite enough to disturb my puor abilities
But still could not refuse vDa. wish 10 hear SPEAK q" i"
the pass without raising my feeble rGce in wC!
come OF your puesi-nay more, un proud Of The occasion
and rejoice In Inc opportunity 10 pay my ealy To exalted
worth.
! alr Webster has justly and believe truly aaid that
whenever he crossed territory and looked
fields the enthusiasm OF patriotism kirdc in his breast
10 greater degree than any where else Sir Webster is one
of the few who have studied The traditions Of New
Jersey, md recommend them 20 the study Of all my !"io"
citizens. Her hsto: has yet been wrten-whcn Is
truly written it will mnke Of the brightest pages in The
history of our counv-rnt only where il recoun,s the mil
itay exploits OF the revolution but where may tell III her
steady in maintaining the institutions OF the
country in time OF peacea well written history u the Stale
OF New Jersey will make the national heart leap with Joy
and pride. New Jersey has had loo much dignity
to Boast OF her achievements and much pride 10 com.
plain Of injustice New Jersey has scscty been heard
TO demand from the councils of the her just and
equa rights but sic has at last protested Tho other day
as your representative called tho wisdom of the nation,
then around me In the Capitol witness that New jersey
had suffered sacrificed much :"r country and tho
Union tat she had fongh vaIsnily md performed as
important services this ton OF her .ser Staca
and that she had received few drec, benefits from the
/ General Government any other State.
In the history Of nations you hardly hnd such an en-
hibiion of ae dependence ard mora. grandeur may be
found In the annals of State New Jersey has proceed
ed steadily In The path Of patriotic duty and noble sacr!ncer
without complaint pr yet remOnstTdnce.
! 10 estimate New Jersey by her preensons, yoi
could scarcely imagine that she had made sacrifice or
fought battle in the Of Liberty or the Constitution
When you come, however 10 examine her records you VIII
be amazed that she has accomplished much for lie
public welfare and astoniscd that she has received nothing
worthy from the General Government. her mineral
resources appear be neAhaustiLc but they buried IN
her mountains hills filled with iron and cOppc!-a
useless inactive dead in consequence of constantly nae
i,uang system. will DC hessar at their
doors shall be slow tell them what rccessl-
lies require and what, In my judgment justice demands
| shall insist because Is good Democratic doctrine
,ha insist upon dragging the iron Of mountains
down to the We want for national de.nces
am that tread npon delicate ground hope no
one will see cause 10 be offended. mean no offence "hv
should not the operations Of the General Government con
tribute The DEVELOPMENT of II mas oae
that of other Statcs2 hope get this mailer OF iron q,
we'll of glass; included in the ari! bill The tari
was heretofore Democratic in the State OF Ne"
Jersey.
The first resolutions this subject we'll as can reco
,ct were introduced In the Legislature of this State by mE