The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-17

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tset just e It came from the hands Of she sages do
vsed It, The constitution OF the United States Tas
Lord Chatham Lis memorable sulogum. He ascisrea
tea Tor sodity OF reasoning, force Of ssgacy, snj
"; mhaom o. oopsuson mo body VI men could stand
alluded to deserved the high epeonium bestowed by
Englsnd's most ightsnsd statesman In what
terms can We sufficiently praise the wonderful
and l hope inperishable compact which gave US a
national cbarsc er-whch has enabled to cover the
nation with glory, and which affords all the OF
achieving for our country Ia the future opening to
tofnii o. brilliant promise greatness aud prosperity
ion bound the States together by ties Of common in
tere. through securities for common happiness, aud
surithoered for the general good Of ALL established
national government power to improve which in any
repect sisenty with the existence of such govcrn
ment A. all has ever been or will be discovered
That lgament Of united interests should always have
been and should forever continue to be with
BY all men within the land-maintsined by every
citizen to the utmost extent to which he has
and Beyond 81 bad influence. whsS . a
fanatic or traitor could have the ingenuity
first enclosed in its parental embrace only thirteen colo
mics; but 1t was invested with inherent power
state-nsy whole continsnteven territory Seyond
to shelter all that wide expanse with projecting oare
ara TO diuse happiness and secure honor to all Web
ster lived to eighteen States in happy
connection with tho original thirteen; and thank God
he died undsturbed by the slightest fear that the holds
OF affection which keep them thus together
while the Of American continues deserye
hon II v. take broad view ef his entire political
constitution that he the greatest altitude before
his oountrymeu displayed the most thrilling eloquence
won his greatest victories and entitled himself the
largest gratitude In that championship he encountered
the rst insllecs Of Amerca-the brilliant enthusiastic
whose names your own recolscto.s win furn n The
passage between Hayae and Webster has always been
uneqused for interest BY similar Incident
In parliamentary history The stimulus Of the fiery
saut required to awaken In Webster the whole siuu
bcIng energy Of his nature When thus roused he Do
sv@at
power which he before had been provoked to en-
poy In debate and the result that Hsyne ceased
to be considered great but that proved himself
to be greater Hayne lost nothing Of that reputation
brilliant for Of his years but the reputation Of
the American people than which mono ever has been nor
can be more exalted. In the discussions between Cal
most subtle minds could suggest appeared on either
SIDE Of the great question to the exact boundary
Of state and the precise nature Of the compact
the constituent parts Of national organization This
Is not time to consider the points involved in that
troveIsy 1t Is our pride to know that the Intellectual
conflict OF the two master minds furnished display
splendid genius knowledge Of political silence eoquenoe
and reason, which charmed while it astonihed senate
which could number Its other ustrous members
the hearted enthusiastic fearless and gallant Henry
every American heart to know that the great
trumyirate defended the Union against Its last danger
of the three lustrous whose stirring tones its
walls have often echoed Webster delivered funeral
days before the great Soah.rner tho
very bed Of death and with marble brow an eve the e.
f1s:ses q Eheh could only cease with life With spirit
for moment appal presented to the body which his
mind had often instructed his purity always awed
and his dignity elevated the last appeal for the mainte
Of those doctrines which, whatever may think
Of their truth all win say be advocated with sincerity
passed in the world But let him speak of that noble
man whose own grand Language illustrated char.
actcr mere worthy -: Mr. Calhoun calculated to be
leader in wbatfocver association Of political friends he
was thrown. He Was man of undoubted genius and Of
admit that His mind both perceptye and vigorous
1t was clear quick and strong His |
dsmeanor as senator is known to all is appreciated,
venerated, by us all. No man was more respectful to
others man carried himself with greater aecorum,
no man with hyperion dignity think there s not
Of when he last addressed from his seat in the
ate his form still erect, with voice by in
dicating such degree Of physical weakness as did
in fact possess him, with clear tones and an i'm
Who did not ie that be might imagine that we saw be-
fore us Senator Of Rome while Rome survived We
In reference to the great questions Of policy which du
ring his long public life provoked between hostile parties
with most hororsd Statesmen aud with one another
en- subjects which OIL and the action upon
united in sentiment as We must be in interest tru.t
however that recent events In country the solemn
whom We have been long accustomed rely that
increasing necessity to cultivate brothery feeling
over the land and to advance the glory While guard
the ssety Of beloved republic. will dspe the ran,or
Of party feeling encourage the ut most bersty in
tiers Ct opinion and ince to indulge rivalry only in
the effort to each other in fidelity and devotion
the country which may not all in same way
but all have the power to well. leave webstcrs
general political life his counrynen
Ito the posterity Who viii judge it calmly and with
right appreciation But from that eventual must
telcc this occasion that by which think il vas aud
il adorned refer to tho las and mos. mem
struggle which he made to preserve you for me-
,or tins lard and Its people now and through the long
one destiny" He mp.ed to that holy enterprise by
that love for the constitution which he has
m INV nna aud oil ln,.x
It,, said lie Il am bound TO it by iudissoubis ties 81
stc cD and duty, AMI shall cheerfuy psrtake in its
propriate pslt whens and wherever the occasion may
call on and to take chance among those upon
blows may fs first ami rail- thickest shsl every
faculty posess in aiding to prevent the
being Iulliied destroyed impaired and should
see it fall will still with o voice feeble perhaps bu.
eaInest as Issued from human lips and vita fidelity
and zeal Hbieh no1hing shall extngush call Tbs PEG
e to come to ito rescue" This uttered vt eay
time in bis political life The period arrived when hs
thought twas demanded Of him go forth and the
bows He cid as he had promfod and made sturdy battle
In the good cid GAUGE Hear him At the OF serenity
Never did there deyolve any generation of men /
higher trusts than devoe for The preserya
zion Il this constitution and the monY peace all
SBo ara destined to live under it Let geps
ration OF the stI ongest aud brightest Hnks Ia that
golden chain which lie destined fonlly believe TO CRAP
PIE tho people OF ell the States constitution fer
ages TO come" will furnish illustrative
Dir Webster addressed to James A. Hamilton Esq aud
etheIf Ct Mestcbtster New York.-' For myself
fss that If TO witness the bresing ths UDon
my self to the earth Ia uson Of face should
hide myself from The observance of mankind unless
could stand up snd declare truly before God and man
that by he umot exsrton Of every faculty with which
Ey Crestor had endowed me had abored to avert the
catastrophe hat spirit stirring words these What
responss they commend Tom every hesIt faithful
our MON May the sentiment thus expressed Dervade
the Whole mind and possess the entire soul Of America
through all time May be taught TO the American yonh
:. part q n, prayers TO uttered aud fit when ntt
~ declaration of oufy only second to that which he
owes 70 heaven. And when ne sends up his oliaons TO
the Throne Ct Grace itself rssy the appeal sal
walton be attended always with for the Aviation that
country which nature and all the dictates Of patriotism
call upon him TO defend support and honor which
be should be ready az any momen. to lay down his life.
Young men Of America Let those words Of who
passcd his life that you might enjoy the happiness which
now Is yours sink deep into your hearts You have
health and strength With you IL Is yet the morning Of
life You and prosper in the light of institutions
created aud secured by patriotism Ths genero cnhu
Siam which animated their spirits should burn brilliantly