The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-10
MORNING EDTTION-----SATURDAY, JULY 10. 1852.
The Webster Reception I'm Boston.

it ~ was very mposng demonstration fully equalng
the grand reception given to Kossuh his late visit
this city.
Mr. Webster at first sent teegrephic message from,
New York, that he would arrive by the 81 O'Clock
tsain yesterday afternoon but subsequently he changed
his mind, ard t3legraphed that he would come by the
Fall River route and b. at the Revere House thismorn
ing. He came accordingly by that route ami met
the Revere House, by Mr. Franklin Haven. Mr. Web
ster feeling much fatigued went TO his bed till eleven
O'Clock, ond then, accompanied by M. Haven and
Fletcher Webster proceeded privately TO the house Of
II Wallsy, of Roxbury, where ne awaited ths Reception
Committee. By this arrangement the friends Of Mr.
Webster along the New Haven routs disappointed
Preparations made to give him n reception a.
Springfield Worcester, aud other stations; IL wus
expected that he would have remained last night at
Springfield that there would have been grand pro
cession ths morning; but Mr. Webster felt UNEQUAL 10
the task. and determined 10 como by the Sound
The thermometer was l02 in the shade and all felt the
terribly prustratng effect Of the weather The houses
and stores of the streets along shich the procession
70 move, were decorated from an early hour with flags
and banners aud the stores all closed at o'clock
The public schools also closed and the city the
nppearav 70 of q national holiday
The hour appointed for the starting of the procession
three O'Clock but from the Intense heat and from
the great numbers was half past four O'Clock before it
began 60 moy~
The extensive progrt mme announced in the various
papers was strictly carried ont.
nents OF the military and civilians not only of the city
but from the surrounding villages of Cambridge Brigh
present, under command of Major Gen Edmonds. Many
OF them suffered severely from the heat and they
coppelledtc halt several times
All nong the line OF march the streets lined with
human beings, and the windows filled with ladies' who
waved their handkerchief fs in the most warm manner
and many shoScred bouquets into Mr. webstcr's car.
riaee that nearly filed by the time that II ar
rived at the Common.
lie was accompanied IN the carriage by Mr. Fletcher
Webster and Mr. Franklin Haven. lie appeared very
much worn and exhausted, and in fact, he
looked 80 i'll before
The curious and striking feature in the procession
was the immense cavalcade-such a one as never
in Boston before. 1t reached mile four deep
after everybody thought il was at end the cry WAS
still they come
After passing through the principal streets the head Of
the procession reached the platform erected tho west
end Of the Common at half .past six o'clock.
When the multitude all collected there could not
have been less than thirty thCusnd persons the COM
The sloriug hill side opposite the platform pre-
senrd beautiful spectacle being covered with ladies
who thus comuauiyd view x the beneath On
reaching the pa. n 5ir cbter wos greeted with the
most deaftning ects.
The old mar .loauent locked sad and detected and
deep sha1e melancholy sat upon his countenance.
Among hose On the platform were the Mayor of Bos-
ton the Mayor Fl goxbury. Hon. Mr. valley Of Rox-
bury Hon. Mr Stevenson Of Boston, Rey. Dr Charles,
Of Newport, slesbrs Ned Haven, Otis, Winslow, Bart
lett. Bge!ow. Curtis, sc.
Mr.. Webster welcomed iy J. THOMAS SrE,ENson,
ESq merchant Of Boston, in eloquent and soul
plause and exclamations of satisfaction He considered
il high honor to welcome back Daniel Webster to q
community who welcomed hint because they know what
he is and know that may be said to him that to any
other man were aatt,ry. Turning to Mr. Webster he
said The people have sent delegates welcome you
They have come with hearts in their hands Each man
here prompted 10y curiosity for they know you but by
the eonYcriors OF their own hearts alone Lot this
.emllaee YOU that republics not ungratefu,
This mutudeis here 10 greet you wise teacher
We here 10 thnk you for what you have done for tn
right of search We thank yc for the prolific seeds OF
true reputli which you have sown-we thank 20
fer what You hae done ior tho great family Of States
Whether htl the Southern border the expressoi
Of your heart has been, this is my countryhow shall
best it?' We thank you for inserting coun-
try the inner altar of our beattswe thank sou 70
having less than tr times saved this country from
foreign thank YOU for your fidelity to political
Irincipos--ald thank you sr that while YOU repre-
sent this conmusy. you have voted with others than
your pan ty when hc convictions of duty required you
We thank for your long years Of public service And
nov let welcome you to ihe heart Of community that
now knows You We 9igcyou hundred thousand wei
comes. (Shonts q apPlauscl
During the delivery OF this speech Mr. Webster looked
in 6fu sait- in the most Garnet manner, and at one
passage burst into tears.
MR. wEBsTEEs REPLY.
At the conciugion OF this address Mr. WEBSTER
amidst of the most tremendous cheers waving Of
hats, and extraordinary excitement, which lasted for
some minutes When The applause subsided, he said -
Nh. Stevenson and fellow citizens Of Massachusetts,
This honor which you confer on to day much
ceeds all my expectations as feel that IL exceeds my
merits. il all to your kindness. friendship aud
constant regard rejoice in it- am proud Of IL. No
thing earth DC more gratifying TO me than to
come into the tosom,of a community have endeavored
to many years, and lind that am not dis.
owned (Gr,at applause Gentlemen this advanced
~ ticd of the afternoon viii allow me to address to Won
but few remarks hut out Of the abundance Of my heart
my mouth will speak 10 you. ! am known 10 you for
half of my life, and you have given high political
position. The Legislature Of Massachusetts, have sent me
10 Congress and with a humility am ready TO give an
account Of my stewardship. 1t Il thirty years since
! came TO the city Of Boston, in my early manhood |
had some lmt not much experience in political affairs
left the world Of politics, rs thought for 10 take
NJ the honorable profession of the law and to
livelihood for myself and family. From my brethren Of
the bar and from NY fellow citizens at large received
every kindness. and II was enough for that could
earn my bread ard enjoy the intellectual society
years here, following this private course. But
man knows bis own dtstination,-at least, do
not know mine (Lauglher) As | porting
over Mansfield and blackstone, in October 1928,
some gentlemen called On me who did not look like
clients. These strangers were committee and among
them was Thos H. Perkins. They said: I'VE have
to tell your dc,tiny lay aside your books you must
represent the city OF Boston; vii, take answer:
and Colonel Perkins made u graceful bow and went on
Iauehter) / submitted to what appeared to be the
VIII Of the people o Boston do not regret IL; and If
my conduct in pulc life has been satisfactory you
whether IL has been attended with poverty or wealth
with sickness or health feel that am sinpy rewarded
Applause) Now. must scy to you, That from my
hcst days The political history OF Massachusetts, has
been my beau ideal; have always peruscd aud studied
Il. ] wish 10 ask you what Boston when became q
member Of Congress: Tho history of Massachusetts, BE-
gins with the history of the country ii begins wi
the Revolution itself for what did Massachusetts
contend fof ? For what did her sons pour out their
blood like water and the rick q being doomed
the galows traitors II for local sectional
ojelt She did not brave the power of England fer the
little strip Of land between New Hampshire and Conuec.
ticut II wac not for this glorious bay either NJ No
Mo- Massachusetts, struck for the liberty Of this ,on-
rent Great cbcerDg) Her everlasting Vorysverast.
ing unless she terminates II herself-her everlasting
glory is, that she made the drt effort made by TO
separate America ffom European rule. Applause
Gentlemen friends and fellow citizens lei me tell y,u
tat Massachusotts had ell America IN her heart when
E1V f.Y Trpptt
that Warren died for The soil Of Massachusetts received
his locd and all the world i filled With his fyne Bu.
Tic adp,iftion Of all generations is not sufficient 10 r.
compcDfe him for his devotion to his country Now that
j. the renown Of MassachusetSher devotion for the
universal cause Her renown is placed on broad and
eerno basis unless she subverts The broad foundations
herself That day hope will never happen (Shouts Of
never II It should happen, the Judgment of that day
viii be postponed til my head Il with the sods
Of the valley.
LMr. webster here became very much Affected and
wiped away the falling tears with his handkerchief amid
much applause
lie contrued--lt was selfish policy that
influenced Msssachuetts in the day i'm which She sruo.