The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-02
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OpInlons In France Of Daniel Webster.
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Q,uIplons In France Of Daniel Webster.
From the Paris La Steele November i0l
Daniel Webster Is not one of those men whose ca
yscr can be appreciated in few words; we cannot
record his death without recalling few Of the prin
sipal acts of bis political existence, which com
me need in 1872, under the Presidency Of the very
akilful Madison.
Al that time Daniel Webster, born in 1882, Of
Scottish family, established in New Hampshire
since the settlement of the colony already possessed
considerable reputation a member of the bar
His oratorical debut placed him in the foremost
ranks, where he always maintained bis position, IN
front of Calhoun and Clay. A spirited delivery
and ample form compensated in webster ior Wnas
might be wanting in grace and manner 90, .
Like Clay, he pronounced himself, in IS.3, IN IA
vor Of the independence Of Greece and OF the Span
ish colonies. His finest oratorcai triumph was IN
1850, when he opposed the odious theory of the
notification of the debts of the particular States
In 1885, he presented himself as candidate for the
Presidency, in opposition to General jackson, who
came forward for the second time. Useless to say
that he defeated, but what it may not be amiss
10 repeat 10 that he obtained but eight votss-those
Of Cennecticut-f our memory serves us correctly.
Instructed by this defea;, Webster, in 1910, sd-
vocated the election Of General Harrison, who ap.
pointed him Secretary of State, which post he retain
cd under MIR. Tyler, who became President by the
death OF Harrison As minister, Webster, in lS43,
ngned with Lord Ashburton the treaty which gave
solution to the question reputed incapable of solu-
ton, Of the frontiers of the west bet the United
States and England This, We think, il his 6Rest
title rs statesman. Having once more joined the
opposition, in lS45. he opposed the annexation Of
Texas, and the war with Mexico then, by one of
those apparent inconsistencies in which events
apt to throw political men, he was induced to advo
cate the election of General ylor who had become
celebrated by that very war BY Taylsr he was
appointed Secretary Of State and second time was
maintained in Office by the Vice President, on be-
ssming President.
Daniel Webster, attacked by . disease of the
stomach, died in tho full enjoyment of his nteec-
tual faculties His physician having declared that
be might relieve him bat not save him, he answered
In loud firm voice, Well, so be il on the 24sh
Gay Of October all that is mortal of Daniel Webster
win hare ceased to exist" He then babe all his
family farewell, and expired 1t three O'Clock in the
morning
They are going fast-they are almost all gone
the statesmen born with the American Independence.
After jackson, the man with the iron will, came
Calhoun after Calhoun, Clay; and after Clay,
nothing ut which we must wonder or complain
every generation in turn must como an lend hand
10 the work prescribed to the human race. A great
democracy never stands in need of men to lead the
van and reach its goal, now by one route, not by
another Did not James X Polk suddenly arise
from obscurity when m intellect sufficient to carry
on the war with Mexico was wanted! Honor then
10 the iliustrious dead Confidence in the future.
The Search for Sir John FRANKLIN.
From the Londen Globe.l
the return from the Arctic regions OF the Isabel
screw steamer, under Commander Ingefeld N
Who has, during an absence from England of four
months only, delineated and searched longer line
OF coast than we believe, has ever been laid down
within the same period by any one yet employed
IN the search for Sir john Franklin's expedition.
Captain lngle6eld sailed from Greenhthe for Davss
Straits on the 9th Of July last He arrived at Disco
to the north, and thence proceeded to search the
whole north coast of Bsfins Bay, and the various
inets and channels leading out oit beginning with
Welstenholm Sound and Whale Sound which lat
ward. On entering Smith Sound at the head of
Bafin's Bay-lopg considered as promising field
for disoovery-the passage widened until it became
broad expanse Of open water, and it seemed as if
talked Of Polar ba,in 1t being evident that Sir
John FrankGns party had not passed through this
opening, her course was directed to Joness Sound,
which was penetrated as far rs eighty five degrees
petition when, being arrested BY Ice, Captain In
giefeld was obliged to stop short. Hence ne pro-
seeded to Beecby Island, where he found the North
Star and gladdened the hearts of all at the depot
by delivering the numerous letters aud dispatches
which had been put board the Isabel before lesv
ing England. Here he arrived a fortnight after
the departure of the Prince Albert and learned
that sir Edward Bel,her's progress had apparently
continued pnobstructed, and that no ice mad been
seen in Wellington Channel up to the 9th Of Sap
tenber Alter sojourn of twelve hours only at
Beecby Island, the commander set out upon his pass
age Gown the ives. SIDE of Dsvis's Strait, intend
ing to proceed along the coast, bat succession of
furious gales bafled repeated attempts to keep in
with the land, and, most reluctantly rs 1t would ap
pear, Captain Inglefeld shaped his course fos Fog
land, having at last been compelled by heavy wea.
ther in the Pentand Firth to take refuge in SSrom-
ness harbour, whence the news of his return has
reached 1t is satisfactorily demonstrated that
Franklin has rot been driven into BAffns Bay from
the north, nor been wrecked within that part of the
Fnn dad rV1 h.y 49,
than that long since pointed out, so that we nay
direct out undivided attention towards the quarter
whittier Sir Edward Becher is pressing forw ard an
der circumstances the most favorable that can be
deeired.
France and South America.
Translated from La Steele. Paris Nov 1859
The insults and acts OF icjustice which forc,d
de honthelom to leave Gusyaqnil, aud drew forth
the firm ard strsigh forward letter Of the hon,
con apder Of our naval station. fully confirm vdat
We have already said with regard TO the necessity
OF supporting, by force Of arms. If necessary, the
respect due to the name and TO the dag of France,
BY the new republics of South America
We only succeeded in obtaining, on the part Of
Mexico, re asoIabe treatment for country
After the fall of San Juan dUlloa sid the disavm
ing Of Vera Cruz, Rosas made sport OF Us ring
hf!een years, and sDeered at the representations
made TO him in the name of the lav of natious aud
only the sword Of Brazil, uoited to that of Urqnza,
and Montevido, could obtain satisfaction from ths.
subtle barbarian. u is moro than probable that
the government OF Ecuador will Only understand
what is due to Francs when il win have ceeu in
structed by the persuasive voice Of the guns Of
war vessels.
As for Guatemala, Salvador, Hsudaras. Ncara-
qua and Costa Rica forming the republics OF central
America, the persistence Of these Ave States in
fosipg to recognize and TO satisfy debts legally essa
bhshed and acknowledged as being cue TO
country men, might well by this time have welr;ed
put the magnanimity Of the French government.
We fully that j. is q very delicate matter
for powerful nation TO employ its strength siast
weaker States hut iuetjee uust be raraarel whsra