The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20
MIR. WEBSTER
At the Court OfEngland.

We copy from the Philadelphia Inquirer the
subiolned interesting article. Recurring to the
period TO which it refers, (lS3o) we find that
Nh. STEVENSON was then American Minister in
England and Mr.. BENZ Rush his Secretary Of
Lcgalion--and the writer therefore, olthe pres
ent 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
el.-Nutional LielHgeacer.
FOR THE INQUIRER.
II happened to Inc To have the honor of pre-
Sentlng Mr.. Webster to the Queen, at her levee
at ST. 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. II was n beautiful day in
June, in the year 1899. He appeared the mo-
ment al@ht"d. There was something in his
massive 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
rapidly in the direction of the palace.
Arrived at the region ofits 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
carria"t,' the guards presented arms as we got
out, aud advanced through the stone hall
Reaching the foot OF the great staircase, snow,
sIr,' sad Mr.. Webster, in those same deep
tones, "here am prepared TO put myself under
your charge and obey orders, which 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
drcng him to several of the diplomatic corps,
who had expressed desire to know him. as
well as to some OF the home circle, among 9TH
ers Lord Glenele, so long Secretary orStale Tor
the Colonies.
In a 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
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 inlimation that he was to be there,
and 1t was gratifying to me to see the evidence
of it 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 Palmerston,
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs, was
among the first 10 approach. "Is that Mr.
Webster 2" said he; 81 wish you would intro
dnce me to him" did so; and, while the
American and British statesmen stood CONVEX
sing, the Earl of Clarendon, who had just been
called home from his embassy at MadInl 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
nobEeman and statesman each so prominent in
political and social circles. The converse ton.
though necessarily Of short duration, was of
character 10 have been expected from the men
who took part IN it, Complimentary remarks
were male upon the power and prospects of the
United States; with an arch allusion by the
peer to our ..Saxon blood,' which he said, with
smile, servel To account for the superiority
of our people, and which was found to be in
the ascendant all the world over. Mr.. Web