The daily union., 1852-10-30
From ,hs New York Times.
MIR. webster.

We suspect an incorrect impression may be made by
current remarks as 10 The feeling which Nr Webster
himself entertained concerning the approaenng tsrmna'
peaanee at Nibos when he read his address before the
Historical Society, will not fail TO remember that he
showed hs great age and the rapid advance OF relentless
decay TO a very remarkable degree His strength
sill very great shown by his enduring the fatigue
of SO long address in large room, though 10 him
such labors would naturally be attended with less fatigue
than 10 others less accustomed 10 them. But his step
iolteTng, his motion heavy and his whole manner
that OF upon whom the weight OF seventy years,
filled they were with hercuean tolls, had made seii
When he was last in this city. his way 10 Marsh.
field he seemed fully sensible OF the rayages which ume
his won't he talked about himself less than upon any
other topic But just he was taking ms leave, Close
and cherished friend, who stood at the -doot
asked him when hey should nave as
a soemnity which evnced the depth OF conviction IRON
which he spoke Mr. Webster answered, Nsuer, neuer !!
His friend tried make cheerful reply, and expressed
the confident hope tina, month OF repose at Mashfeld
would restore him 10 his wonted vigor. Mr. Webster
shook his head sadly but made no answer.
And vet he continued TO the very last IN the punctua
discharge every Duty and gave his woned attention 10
all the details OF his manifold concerns His iarm ms
cattle, his friends provision Tor his housebod-ali Inc
minute matters which make up the sum OF every mans
daily life continued TO receive the same punctous care
which he had usually bestowed upon them very m
eresling proof OF this appears in letter which ne wrote
to friend in this city Saturday the 10th instant
only week before his DEATH and atier the severe Illness
which had caused such profound alarm Tor his e lhe
note in itself has special Importance but The clrcum
stances under which il written give II interest IL
was as follows:
MARsnrELD, Saturday, October is, 1852
MY DEAR My neighbor, Mr. Weston, goes for the
Alderny He carpenter, and has also been my over M
seer ior many years He is OF the best men In the
word, only that he cannot quite come to The wing nom
Please n% @ s o%,
TO getting the Alderny board the Empire Mr. Weston
takes with him valuable black horse Of mine, which
of Edward Curtis arrives in
New York. and then deliver TO him This Is COOL bright
October mornng and Green ha6of Is al Ss green u.s. 81,
Captain C come down for day u there be any
la your market please send some by Mr. Wes-
''p i0''' DANIEL WEBSTER
| The concerns OF MS farm always engrossed very
large share OF Mr. Websters attention. He loved IFS Ia
boTs and the genial communion with Nature which It's
associations much favored 1t was there that lhe mag
unanimous kindness and tenderness OF heart, which
formed so large, portion OF ms character, were ere
was always happy when he could escape IRON the wor-
ryng cares OF professional or of public life to the retired
and hOme pursuits o ns M S d ana saa while hns
engaged OF this, also, happen to have happy IN
stance in business which he wrote to friend IN
this city three years ago, during his temporary stay al
| Marshfeld
MAasHFIEID, Sunday, Sept. s, lsi9
My DEAR SIR The best pair OF working oxen on my
farm shall set out Tor your place on Monda syos Are
and for cart work on farm, are team oil them
selves
shalt send also, likely pair OF three year old steers,
which have been somewhat used to the oke but are not
vet quite so well trained and drilled couple OF dining
room waters the Astor House wish any change
this arrangement, please address line TO me- or In my
absence ..Mr Porter Wright" as may sonsioaus 10
y 10 mitigate my hond catanh II we do not hear TO the
contrary aforesaid and steers VIII he among the
Lynn people Tuesday morning. where they may well
hear nothing OF the Alderny but should be quite glad
know she Join small party oil her
own relatives here, viz male and one female.
am greved TO have not seen yon here, and hope you
will he the very visite after the President Il he
shoud come and an early one II he sbonld not
Ihope 10 leave off rag in about fortnight.
Yours, very truly, always. -
DANIEL WEBSTER.
This little note so unimpor,ant in ITSELF gives a pleas
ant glimpse into the spirit which brooded around the
daily life of this great during his intervals OF eisure
and relaxation from the haassing anxeties OF ofhcia
place.