The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-20

favt0 his country, gained immortal honor for himself
TO you each particular service he has rendered to his
country The young Of land have learned their
hrst iesons In eoquence from his noble and patriotic
speeches. and have been able judge Of the dangers in
which their country stood from his noble efforts In her
behalf Young men Of New York Untrsmmelled by
party prcudces you have resolved that your influence
shall be given to the most dcservRg and you have fixed
at upon Daniel Webster a. ost worthy Of that do
sgnaon You do not by this to cast discredit upon
many worthy sons upon whom your country might
with safety depend but in your opinion. when
cupes such aposton ~ statesman and patriot no
does 1t casts dscred man to BIO named after him
Young men Of New York you have nominated Daniel
Webster President Of the United States; you have
made him The young mems candidate you have declared
that he your first choice and that you will cheerfuly
do all that in you lies to his election Let tell
the young Of tho Union why HDanel Webster is in
opinion the nObcst representative class OF
which II is our boast that republican institutions only
produce Born Of revolutionary parents he is patriot
voted in his countrys service, and therefore patriot
In every action Of his long lc. Therefore lot give
three cheers for Daniel Webster the statesman and pa
triot. (Rcsponded toy Fellow citizens all ths
night members of great and glorious Union. Union
which nethee nullicaton sectional preudices have
been able to destroy To what undur providence do
what this night enjoy but to Daniel w Wcbster,
Who when the storms Of party ragcd-who when par
ricidal hands would destroy that Union for which
party fought and bledwho raised in his hercuoan grasp
the bright hed of the Constitution before the country
and who, in saving hor gained immortal honor for him
self (Cheors Fellow citizens let give threo cheers
for Daniel Webster the star of the Union Responded
Three cheers for Henry Clay then called for, and
given with enthusiasm and supported by three more)
Yes fellow citizens while speaking Of Daniel
Webster We must not forget old Henry Clay (oheors)
but let us remember that that glorious carries
painful recolecons with It. Henry Clay had long been
our dolhad long been cherished by us but tho people
Of the United States ungratefl to him His Is
sinking into the horizon the last hours Of his life
are drawing to close and he has bid farewell to the
scenes which he 40 many years adorned. Lot take
example from his career and let not treat Daniel
We know him to be an ardent friend Of liberty and tho
bterest foe OF tyranny, in whatever cline or under
whatever name 1t may exist Read his noble speech in
behalf OF suffering down roddon Greece he yeung
man then, and he felt feol-and Expressed
thoughts in his noble language. Has no ohanged'
has The his blood become thickcned and
cooled? OH that the chevaler usemann we're hore to.
night to narrate to us experience No. age may have
whitened his locks though he bears the ravagcs OF tmo
lightly but his heart Is still young q when he
thundeIod forth his denuncatons against the butchers
Of sco. Young men Of New York, you have read that
/ will read your thoughts There was not q young
American at homo or abroad whose heart did not swell
with conscious pride when he perused it. 1t was a
firm, decided and most eloquent declaration Of
the glorious principles Of our constitution, in oppO-
ston to the tyranncal European doctrine Of the divine
right of Kings Could this nation raise its voice and
had the American people tongue with which speak
should have spoken, with glowing PRIDE just such
words as Daniel Webster on that OCCASION spoke for
Our fathers long and Intellectually srove free them
selves from the right Of visitation and search which the
English government olaimedfor this they exposed thom
selves to the trials and chances Of warbut they
thoroughly succeeded 1.-THE deck Of an American mer
chant man. to the words Of eloquent writer is
now ns safe az cabin among tho Aueghnnes.n Whose
work Is this To whom ought the gratitude Of all who
value their countrys honor to be accorded for this but
to Daniel Webster who by his satesmanshp and diplo
macy has achieved what the sword was not able TO effect,
An American steamer lately into by an English
brig Of and forced to anchor and to obey orders
Of her supcrcilious commander Hardly had the
plant of this Outrageous treatment been made when an
indignant protest from Daniel Webster Secretary Of
State Of the United States on its way the sea-
and the next steamer which loft the England
bore with her, what England had been known be-
fore to mako to any nation however powerful ample
and fu apology for the insult Young men of New York.
let give three cheer for Daniel Webster the defender
the American flag (Rcsponded to- But why rcvow his
past services? You know him him as the champion Of tho
Constitution the fast and firm friend Of American in
dusry; you know him statesman Of unequalled in
teectual powers and as patriot without stain Shall
be said that the young Of Now York rejected
man-tha they were insensblc to his merits his sor
vices, and his claims No cold selfish politicians may
talk Of availability and the thousand other cant words
with which they cloak sclfntercst but We young
men of New York have madO choice and we pledge
our elves to each other and to the young men of the
Union not to hesitate in the work have
gun III preeminent merit, unsullod honor and patri-
o life spont in his countiys service do not const-
tuio availability, what in this world can Let tho peo-
pie that Question for themselves and II
will be with voice that shall ring all through tho land
But caumny has assailcd hm-and whom has it not as
sailed! What man occupying distinguished position
has been free from the attacks Of those who in attempt
ing his debas mcnt, supposed they promoting their
own advancement He has been for thirty years in his
country's service. Point out single instance in which
ne ever betrayed public trust-point out single in
stance here selfish interests have had influence
over hni than thht countrys goOd-pont out n single
instance where sacrifice of self could in any way promote
the public good where he has not freely fully nobly
Ilade that sacrifice. Finally, where are his caumni.
ators? They passed away and forgotten Whore are
the Tint beat the granite cliff, The rock still
stands in its lowering majesty and the ghtnings Of hca
ven play around its summit; but the have sunk
into the bosom Of the from whence they came no
man shall say whittier. Press then young men Of New
iork for the sake of tho principles you revcrefor the
bcpd all your energies task and the election
OF the patriot President There time in the history
OF our counfry-immcdatcly after the revolutionary
war-whon among the weaknesses and mperfcctions OF
the old confederation the utmost danger Of civil war
threatened the infant States At that time the oyes
OF all good men, with accord, were turned
upon one man alone, who, as tho occnpant Of
the highest Office. could harmonic difficulties
ard dissensions, and produce peace and order
where all was strife and confusion and George ashjne
ten wns chosen President Of tho United states All
dangers OF civil war have now happily passed away and
the host OF clouds which ovcrshadowed the Union
seems now to have sunk in the horzon but If affairs
at home Tranquil those abroad arc not so and there
is every reason to believe that the next four years will
constitute marked era in the history the world All
over Europe We perceive general movement among the
masses-a restless uneasy state which betokcns spirit
which may, at no distant time oyerturn the rotten
thrones Of kings and cmperors Let u.s. then place tho
reins Of government IN the hands Of in whom from
his vast experience ara extended sagacty forecast
we may iee sure they viii be held that our country
shall report herself wor.ily, and as becomes great
nation, in the crisis Young Of New York the ad-
dress you have adopted to night will be borne ON tho
wings oi the lightning all over the country The young
men Throughout the whole Union will sympahzc with
us IN this movement and will say-.free from the
shsckles Of party srvtude join with you tho
mination Of the most deserving and wish you God
spccd' And now let u give three cheers for Daniel
" tbster the young mems candidate for 1852
lie thcD moved 'hs adoption OF the following rcsolu-
tions which were seconded and carried
h.s9ed lhat IN announcing to the young mon of the
United states the name Of Daniel Webster our first
choice for the next President Of this republic we express
our preferences for man whore transcepdent abilities
scif-sacrfciDg patriotism and untring devotion his
country have earned for him tho profound respect and
nnfesned admiration Of the American people-ncudiug
buoynnt youth thoughtful manhood rotecting age and
10 whom are universally conceded unsurpassed to
say uncqualled, qualifications for that high Office
Resolved That we could not If would and would
not we could rcsist the conviction that Mr. weber
heart s as young M ours every puaton that large
beort Ike every bias OF tE1t mighty intellect is tre
immutolly true-to humanity to liberty, to republican
ism 10 the efence of the oppressed and to the
OF tyranny IN every form"
u l.sed nat we have the most implicit confidence
in Tie wi.dom integrity, and patriotism of Mr. Webster
and we as distinctly and deliberately affirm and here
prcciam 70 cur contemporaries throughout the land
hat this confidence s not the offspring of sectional par
tay but the legitimate fruit OF heartfelt approba