New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-15

Rome. when Rome survived" have always REGARDED
Mr. Webtter as noble model of Parliamentary de-
bater Ills genial temper the courtesy and dignity of
hs department his profound knowieige OF his subject
and BIZ thorough preparation gave him a great com
nand not oily over his immediate audience but gave his
mastery speeches an impresble influence over public
opinion. In the Supreme Court Mr. Webster was en-.
gagged in the greatest tst were ever decided by
That tribunal and Is not too much say that his ary
mens formed the basis OF some of the abest gmsnis
OF that Court His exuberant but rectihed imag nation
and brilliant literary attanments, impaired 10 his eo-
quence beauty, simplicity and majesty and the finish of
taste and elaboration. He seemed to prefer the more
de6ative style OF speaking but when roused and asaei
be became formidable adversary in the OF debate
dischs<ging from his full culver the arrows of sarcasm
and invectve with telling effect.
/ Mr.. Webster born forest, and in his child
hood and youth lived amid the of rural life and
It was doubt under their inspiring influences tha he
inbbed that love Of Nature which has given such
charm and touching pathos 10 some OF his medated pro-
ductions 1t always struck that he had something Of
Burns nature but controlled by the discipline Of high
degree Of education-ited above the ordinary level
Of mankind by bis genius and Intelligence Mr.. Web
ser locked upon extensive horizon than could bs
seen by those below him. He had, too, muchbniorma-
ton from his various intercourse with great men, and
his acquaintance with the opinions OF all ages through
the medium Of books to allow the spirit of bgotry TO
have place in his mind have many reasons 10 con-
cude that he not only tolerant of the opinions Of
other but generous III his judgments toward
| them. | will conclude by saying, that New Enc gland
especially, and the Cone1eracy at large have 70
/ be proud u the tune Of such aman.
Mr. cAsss SPEECH
Mr. PREsIDEHT: Hon are the Mghty fall
" the pathetic lamentn;ion, when the leaders of
Israel were struck down IN the midst Of their services
and their TenOwn. Wei may repeat that national
wall Hon are the mighty fallen :" when the impress
sive dispensstions Of Providence have so recent.
! " carried mourning to the hearts of the Amer.
can people, by sumInonng from life death three o.
their eminent citizens, who for almost half century
bad taken part and prominently too in all the grea
ouestions well of peace of war which agitated
I nd n
days and OF honOrs, for
THE hand Of the reaper
Took the ears that were hosry;r
but never brighter in intellect purer in patriotism,
more powerful in influence thGn when the grave closed
upon their obor leaving their memory and their career
an incentive ana example for their country
men, in that long OF ria but trust Of freedom
and prosperity also, which is open before US. Often
dvidedpn life but only by honest convictions of duty.
followed in spirit Of generous emulation and not Of
personal opposition, they IRE now united in death, and
may appropriately adopt upon this striking occasion,
the beautiful language addressed TO the people Of Eng
land by of her most gifted sons when they were
called 10 mourn, az we are called bereavement
which spread fOrrow, dismay almost. through the ma
ton end under circumstances Of difficulty and danger
far greater than any reasonably anticipate
in the progress OF our history
I" Seek not for those q separate doom
But search the land Of living men
Where shall find their like again ~
And today in the consideration of the Message OF the
Chief Magistrate it becomes 10 respond 10 his an
nuncstion, commencing itself as does to the
sentiment Of the country of the death OF the last OF
those lamented Statement, a national misfortune.
This mark OF regret and respect due alike 10 the
memory Of the dead, and TO the feelings OF the living
And have listened with deep emotion to the eloquent
testimonials TO the mental power and worth AVID SER
vices OF the departed patriot which today have been
heard in this high place, and VIII be heard tomorrow,
voice of party is hushed in the presence OF such
national calamity and the grave coscs upon the asper
ty Of political contests when it closes upon those who
I.ra aEr,,t. IN thprn AuI Hal
30 often witnessed his labors and his trumphs-wel
may we here upon this theaer of his services and his
renown, recalling the efforts OF his mighty understand
ing and the admiration which always followed IT'S exer-
ton, well may come with our tribute OF acknowi'
edgement TO his high and diversified powers, and TO
the influence he exercised upon his auditory, and IN
fact upon his country He indeed one OF those re-
maIkablc men, who stand prominently forward upon
the Of history, impressng their Characteristics
upon the age in which they live, and almost maknS II
their own by the force of their genius ana the spendor
OF their fame. The time which elapsed between the
middle Of the eighteenth century and our day was pro
life Of great events and Of distinguished men, VINO
guided. guided by them. far beyond any other
equal period in the history OF human society But IN
my opinion, this favored epoch has produced no
man, possessing more massive and gigantic intellect,
or who exhibited more profound powers OF lnyesuga-
ton in the great department of political science, 10
which he devoted himself i'll all various ramhcatlons
then Daniel Webster The structure OF his mind seemed
pcsuGly adapted 10 the work he was caHcd upon 10
DO and he did IT, other man OF his country oil NJ
axe indeed could have done IT, And his name and his
Gcnlt md mrortaf quest ons which peculiar ins.u
lions have called into discussion IL good fortune
10 hear him. upon Of the most memorable OF these 0cca
SONS when this very hall filled 10 oveThowing WIN an
audience whose rant attention indicated his power aud their
expectations entered into anaysso the Constitution
ana Of the great prncp OF OuI political orgaiIao wan
y;eo, of elent force of illustration aud felicity OF
dcton which rendered this effort OF his nina one o. ne
ploudest monuments American genius, aud or Of inc
nbst svrcsitiors which the operations OF Govern
mept have called forth speak of lite general eject with
out concuug IN ell the views he presented though ne
POINTS Of diheTtIce neither impair my estimate OF the
/ Gkprp of he
/ debate. - q, h.....o, os
his eosnence wi be confirmed BY the future historian lie
srnsped the questions involved ~ the subject eri9c h
WITH rare union of force and discrimination and he pre-
.ened item order o; arrangement, marked AZ once
with great peIspecuy and 18th logical acnees so hAt
wh he arrived at his CONCLUSION he scented to resch by
nrocess of established propositions ineEwoyen WIN the
hand OF And TOPICS barren OF ataeiioh rom
their nature rendered interesting by illustrations am
aIusiops drawn from stoehouse OF kno~!edge ani
applied with cbastened taste formed upon l'e oes 49,
els of ancient and Of modern learning And 70 these
ouafcatons Was added uninterrupted How OF rich and
often racy oldashoned English worthy OF the Garner
masters Of the language, whom he studied ana
AS. statesman and politician his power was eit ana =
know ICED through the Republic and al noTe VIM. -
tmouv 10 his enlarged views and 20 his ardent pA4V
And he Hcoured European reputation by the state papers
he prepared upsn varons questions OF our io.esH pi
and OF these his refuaiion and exposure OF an absurd
80 rrtesion OF Austria dsn -uislcd by loiy
aud generous sentiments becoming the age IN wh.n ne
lived and the gTe at people ia whose name he spoke sra
is STAMPED with ygo and research not less honorable IN
the exhibition than conclusive IN the apphcaheh Anu u
Will ever take rank the history Of diplomatic intercourse
among the richest contributions 70 the commentaries upon
the public law OF the world
And IN internal as external troubles he was rue ana
tired ard faithful and Ia the latest. be the a Is
Ne. the most perous crsis OF country REJECTING al
stctousl Iations and exposing himself 70 SC one
arpunciarons he stood up boldly proudly indeed ana
cou.um ability the CONSTITUTIONAL rgh o anOthei
por,ion of the Union heIcey asssed BY spIt oil asss
siop as incompatible. with mutual obhgaton as WIN
the duration oi the Confederation itself la That uAA 80
doustf hour his voice heard above the storm reos4
ns his couutrymen of ther danger and htI al
Ties ard iemperng the lessons OF reproof WIN inc
ence Of axe and the dictates of patnosn ne "ho neAlu
10 the puh
made in tins crowded chamber with al eyes nNed upon the
Sneaker and almost al hearts svayed BY his words OF vi"
ON ard of power will seduousy guard It's reeoleeioh as
one OF tho &c precious incidents which. while hey conste
TIE poetry OF history permanent and decisive ihoa
/ cree upon the destiny of nations
IA 5eees.,a colleague sdded the kindher affections
of a. bsart 10 the lofty cudowments OF the mind And