Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-23
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q BIRTHDAY OF DANIEL WEBSTER,
rs January, 18th. 1885. -
Report Of the Supper, Speeches, &C., &c.
Over one hundred persons were present at the
Supper at the Winslow House, on Thursday even
ing last, given in honor Of the lllustrious Dead
The evening of the birth day Of DANIEL WECsrLR,
was chosen as fitting period, to commemo-
rate the virtues of those glorious great men, who,
ike him, had been prominent actors on the stage
of life. AS soon as order was restored, the PIE.
siding officer of the evening, Gov. German, arose
and remarked: @ei ~ ~'"'t tt'"'
Ladies and Gentlemen,--The occasion which
has called US together this evening is to com-
memorate the memory of the lllustrious Dead,
and the birth day of Americas Great Statesman
-DANIEL WEBSTER.
crate not only his memory, but the deeds and vir-
tues of those great men who have passed down
the dark valley of Death, and who have left shin
ing marks behind them, by which future genera
tions may be guided. 1t is fit, that around the
festive board to night, We should commemorate
the memory of the Illustrious Dead of America.
On concluding, the President called upon the
Rev. Mr.. Van Ingen, who stated he was glad to
meet his friends with good cheer on such an occa-
sion-an occasion fraught with so much interest,
and where all could enjoy themselves with that
degree of temperance which gave so much zest to
such festive gatherings. He then offered a brief
but appropriate prayer.
Music from Partridge's Brass Band, of St. An
thony enlivened the interval.
The preliminaries of the evening having been
disposed of, the substantials were vigorously at
tackled, and s'grew beautifully less " as the rosy
hours winged their onward fight. Keen appe-
tites having been satisfied, and much praise hav-
ing been bestowed on Messrs. Clement and Parker,
for their excellent entertainment, "A. DAVID Nun
son, ESQ.,, Chairman Committee of Arrangements,
arose and read in fine style beautiful poem, writ
ten by Capt. Samuel Whiting, on the death of
DANIEL WEBSTER, after which the first regular
toast was announced.
Daniel Webster responded BY Col W. NJ Hayward.
Mr.. Hayward, with full, powerful voice, re-
marked nearly as follows:
The voice of eulogy heard by the &c Cradle of
American Liberty at the head waters of the
King of Floods, finding heart felt response in
the golden marts of the Pacific, proclaims the
commemoration of the Birth day of DANIEL WEB
srER. The presence of all shades of political
principle, is an assurance that the spirit of party
luminosity is silent tonight at the tomb of the IL
lustrious Dead.
1t is not with the vain hope of saying what has
remained unsaid Of him whose chief concern or
laborious life was to put vigor and dignity into
Councils of Government, band of brotherhood
through all the States of the Union, enforcing a
just observance of municipal and international
law, the sole preservation of human society, and
a sacred regard Cor the Constitution which he
would have last with the duration of all things
Earthly, that we offer an humble tribute to his
memory. He made draft on the Bank Of ma
tional gratitude. Minnesota would pay her share
Of its annual interest for the debt involved upon
all who bear the American name.
AS Son, Brother, Husband and Father, none
could reproach him with want of affectionate re-
gard, flial reverence, connubial felicity, and
parental solicitude. In all the domestic relations
of life, when the garment of Office is off, and the
ted an practiced all the amenities of life. As a
Lawyer, the annals of jurisprudence will not
show his superior. By the common consent of
the Bar, he has been given the front seat in the
synagogue of legal renown. AS Statesman, he
manifested prophetic vision and profound judg-
ment. The Chiefs of the Revolution were on the
verge of the grave when he came upon the stage
of action. The &C needle of Republican destiny
was quivering in the doubtful gale of expert
ment.' To honor the founders Of the Republic,
and point that needle to the Rock of National
Safety, was a elf-imposed and solemn duty, dis
charged with IN eye single to the good of the
whole country.
His orations are impressed upon the noblest
columns of history, standing eternally associated
with Plymouth Rock, Fanieul Hall, and Bunker
Hill. His name is Joined with them, and his
eloquence has made them hallowed by the
love of country and admiration of mankind
While tradition and the Steam press exist on
Earth, men will not cease to ponder over the SEN
timents of true oratory, which appeals not to To-
cal feeling and transient passion, but takes the
citadel of the understanding by storm, and cap
tivates the heart by combination of thoughts,
beautiful, natural, and true.' e,s. e-a.-r .tt-
Massachusetts may refuse Webster monu-
ment, defamation be heard in her principal
churches, his name go unmentioned at New
England Celebration in st. Paul, but will any
son Of the Old Bay State ever forget: ssI shall
enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts,, she
needs none. There she is, behold her and judge
for yourselves. There is her history. The world
knows it by heart. The past at least is secure"
Daniel Webster was wholly an American. To
faithfully serve the Country was the aim of his
life The reply to Hayne settled the doctrine of
State Rights and notification. 1t hurled thun-
derbolt into the ranks of secession, and its dis
mayed volunteers have never again met in mar
tal array. When the Defender of the Constitu-
ton beheld &C for the last time the Sun in Hea-
ven,'' he did not see it shining on the broken
and dishonored fragments of once glorious
Union, on States discovered, dscordant, belliger-
ent; on land rent with civil, fysds or drench-
ed in fraternal blood.'' Liberty and Union now
and forever and inseperable &c finds - CRATE
full response wheresoever floats the American Flag,
or the tread of the Pioneer has carried the ele-
ments Of civilization.
Antiquity may hold is sages, France rejoice in
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