The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-13
MIR. WEBSTER
At the Court OfEngland.

We copy from the Philadelphia Inquirer the
subioined interesting article. Recurring TO the
period 10 which it refers, (lS39,) we find that
MI. STEVENSON was then American Minister in
England and Mr.. BENZ. Rush his Secretary of
Lcgalon--and the writer therefore, Oithe pres
eni article. The circumstances are gracefully
narrated and, as they relate to an interesting
incident in the life of the Statesman whose
great name is still so fresh in our feelings, they
will, we are sure, be acceptable to every read
er.-Nuionul IntelHgeacer.
FOR THE INQUIRER.
1t happened to the to have the honor of pre-
sentng Mr.. Webster to the Queen, at her levee
at 81. James's Palace, through the medium of
Sir Robert Chester, Master of Ceremonies
The Minister was unable to attend the ievee
from an accidental cause, much to his regret,
and II was by his desire that was to present
our distinguished countryman.
1t was precisely quarter past one as the Min
ister's carriage pulled up at the door of Mr..
Webster's hotel. 1t was n beautiful day in
June, in the year 1889. He appeared the mo-
ment alight"d. There was something in his
nassIv" frame and features, his intellectual!
eye and brow, and deep voice. superadded to his
Court dress, whIch impressed me more than
ever at that moment. In few minutes he
took his seat; resumed mine, and we drove
rapidly in the direction Of the palace.
Arrived at the region olIts great entrance,
we fell into the line of glittering equipagcs,
which advanced slowly, as the occupants of each
got out. Presently our turn came. On the
announcement of ''the American Minister'S
carrlage," the guards presented arms as we got
! out, and advanced through the stone hall.
Reaching the foot OF the great staircase, Snow,
Mr. "ol. -. I'll,
tones, "here am prepared TO put myself under
your charge and obey orders, which I take to
be the part OF good soldier everywhere
We were detained little while in the ante
room, which gave me the opportunity of intro
drcing him to several of the diplomatic corps,
who had expressed desire to know him. as
well as TO some OF the home crcic, among 9TH
ers Lord Glenelg, so long Secretary ofStale tor
the Colonies.
In short time the door opened, on which as
upon signal, the usual line was formed and
began TO move forward, stopping every now and
then as presentations took place. advanced,
in company with Mr.. Webster, in that position
OF the line appropriated to the Representative
Of the United States. Passing before the Queen
the form was simple one, consisting chiefly
in mentioning his name to her. She received
him with the mingled dignity and grace of a
sovereign and woman, and addressed some
conversation to him, which she could only do
10 few. 1t was plain to me that his name and
fame had preceded him, even if she had not had
previous inlimalion that he was to be there,
and it was gratifying to me to see the evidence
oil 1t from crowned head
The presentation being over, we moved on
TO give place 10 others, remaining, however,
for some time in the diplomatic circle. We
were not long left alone. Lord Palrnerston,
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs, was
among the first TO approach. "Is that Mr..
Webster ?" said he; 81 wish you would intro
dnce me to him" did so; ard, while the
American and British statesmen stood CONVEX
sing, the Earl Of Clarendon, who had just been
called home from his embassy at MadIi to take
his seat in the House Of Lords; advanced and
joined US. was glad that the opportunity had
occurred of making Mr.. Webster known TO a
nobleman and statesman each so prominent in
political and social circles. The conversation.
though necessarily of short duration, was Of
character 10 have been expected from the men
who took part IN it, Complimentary remarks
were made upon the power and prospects of the
United States with an arch allusion by the
peer to our "Saxon blool,'' which he said, with
smile, seryei 10 account for the superiority
of our people, and which was found TO be- in
the ascendant all the world over. Mr.. Web