Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-03-11

occupied upwards of two hours.
New YoRK, March |.
Hon. John Dickson Ex-Mcmber of
Congress from Ontario Co., died few
days since.
The trial OF Willis vs. Forrest, was
commenced this morning in the Supreme
Court, and several Witnesses were ex-
anined for the plaintiff.
The Hudson river is closed, as lar
down as Sing Sing.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.
Mr.. Collins has issued invitations to
the President and his Cabinet, to the
members Of both houses of Congress,
the civ authorities, and to number
OF distinguished private citizens TO visit
the steamship Baltic, OH Tuesday, lor
the purpose Of making personal in
spection Of that beautiful vessel. A
grand entertainment will be given on the
occasion.
Judge lien, Of Mass, is very low,
and his Iamily have been sent for. His
physician has nearly despaircd Of his
life.
WAsBiSaroN, March I'd.
The rush Of visitors to the Baltic, du.
ring the day, has been immense. Three
steamers have been running 10 and fro,
and even these could not accommodate
the numbers wishing 10 pay visit to
the steamer. Numerous speeches were
made on board. The President, Mem
bers OF the Cabinet Senators and Rep
resenta'ives, were among the parry
When the last boat left the steamer. s
o'clock this evening, she was firing up,
and would leave in the morning.
New YORK. March Sd.
The jury in case of Willis VS.. Forrest,
for assault and battery, have rendered u
verdic, Of $3.50 in favor Of the plaintiff
NEw YoRx, March 5th.
The Webster demonstration al Me-
tropolitan Hall this evening was attend
ed By An immense conccurse Of people.
The reading Of the address and resolu-
iIons was frequently interrupted hy
shouts of applause. The address, which
Is pretty lengthy. after aIluding 10 the
near approach Of the election tor Chief
Magistrate. proceeds 10 review The du-
ties Of the people in making their choice.
II then at considerable length examines
the course pursued Ly Mr.. Webster,
and his unwavering fidelity to The Union,
and concludes with the iolIowinC:-
In the CRISIS of our his ory such is
the man "hom We propose for your
sulirages and snch his qualifications
10 meet and fulfil its duties. The issue
of his acceptance or rejection by the
people is one which canno: be evaded
and al! the vast consequences OF welfare
or misfortune TO the country which de-
pend upon the decision. res, with Zach
citizen according to the measure of
his Influence over public opinion, and
public action. Let us, then, fellow CHI.
zens, SO discharge our duty to our whole
country that, in the result of the ap.
preaching contest, we may with honest
pride Join our voices ia the eneral 10Y
which will attend success"
The meeting was pres ded over by
Mr.. Geo. Griswold and the following
Assistant Presidents: VIM. II. Webb,
Robert B. MinturD. ID. &. kingsland,
Jacob Cram, Luther Bradish, Stephen
NNh.,,.,, !,
TaIman, and Il large number Of Vice
Presidents.
The following resolutions were adop-
ted -
Resolved, That this meeting icposc
unlimited confidence in the talents. the
Integrity, the patriotism Of Daniel Web
ster, whose services to the country as the
defender Of the Constitution and the
principles upon which it is based, the
zcalous advocate OF the rights of the pco-
pie and OF constitutional liberty have
Justly entitled him To the gratitude and
affection OF every American. As wings
we know him as the able and fearless
exponent OF our principles, and rs A.
mericans we glory in his well earned
fame as patriot and a statesman, whose
life has been devoted 10 the main,ain-
ance OF sound republican principles and
constitutional law and we desire to pre-.
sent his name to the whig national con-
veu,ion as a candidate for President of
the United States nt the approaching
election. His nomination would gladden.
the hearts of the friends oi the constitu-
ton, and the country in every section
OF our widely extended republic and
patriotism, national pride, ant feeling
of self respect, would combine TO ensure
his election, thus securing to our coun-
try the triumph Of Wing principles, and
to the cause OF republicaDsm through
out the world, the incaculablc advan.
tnge Of demonstrating the capacity Of
the people for sell government, by prov
ing their discrimination and judgment,
by vindicating their capacity To appreci.
ale exalted talent, and by exhibiting
their gratitude Tor great public service,
aud their readiness IN reward great
public henelactor. Therefor" resolved,
That this m. etIng DO unanimously nom
mate Daniel Webster asa candidate
Tor President OF the United States at
the next election. subject TO the approval
of the Wing National Convention.
Mr.. Grlnneil, offered the resolutions,
AID made some eloquent remarks in
iavor OF the nomination. Upon Con-
cludny, Mr.. Grinnell proposed three
cheers tor Daniel Webster, which were
gwen with Will
MIR. James S. Thayer next spoke at
some length on the character and pub
Ic servrrs Of Mr.. Webster.
Rerorder Ta'Imadge was the next
speaker. He SAID they had hoped to
the day when Henry Clay would