Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13


oppressed and restrained by the apprehension
that too much might be expected ON tho
sou of Henry Clay. His speech, however
carried conviction to every nlind of his homes
ty. inanliness and patriotism.
Webster vs.. Sumner.
Once upon time one Daniel Webster
the name stirs ones blood-had controversy
with Mr. Hayne, of South Carolina. The
latter loved his good old Palmetto State, and
he spoke Of her with pride and glowing elo
quence And presently Webster replied, and
what did he say? Did he revile her name
spurn her eputation-abuse her chivalry-
denounce her institutions -ridicule her states
men-or fling reproach against her for any
thing, even with the ingenious hand of the
rhetorician? No. His voice was musical
with praise lie emulated even the son of
the South in doing honor to her. He spoke
as an American, and claimed his share of the
glorious ren0wn which South Carolina has
won as primal State of this Union. But
now, who is there to emulate Daniel Webster?
Whose heart is casaeious enough to comprise
the whole Union as one galaxy of States,
alike worthy of love, and care, and honor?
Some few vet remain, but the clamor of fanat-
icisnl and the violence of passion almost over
whc..n the voices of patriotism At such a
time we can hardly do better service than to
publish the remarks of Daniel Webster in re-
ply to the eulogium pronounced on the char
aetcr of South Carolina by Mr. Hayne. They
sre worthy not only of careful perusal, but of
serious consideration.
' Let me observe that the eulogium pro-
nounced on the character of the State of South
Carolina by the honorable gentleman, for her
revolutionary and other merits, meets my
hearty concurrence. | shall not acknowledge
that the honorable gentleman goes before me
in regard for whatever of distinguished talent,
or distinguished character, South Carolina
has produced. I claim part of the honor. |
partake in the pride of her great names. /
claim them for my countrymen. one and all.
The Laurcuses, Rutledges, the Pinckneys,
the Sumptors, the Marions-Americaus all,
whose fame is no more to be hemmed in by
State lines than their talents and patriotism
were capable of being circumscribed within
the same narrow limits. In their day and
generation they served and honored the coun-
try, and The whole country, and their renown
is of the treasures of the whole country Him.
whose honored name the gentleman himself
bears, does he suppose me less capable of graf
isude for his patriotism, for sympathy for his
slferings, than If his eyes had first opened
upon the light in Massachusetts, instead of
South Carolina? Sir, does he suppose it in
his power to exhibit q Carolina name so bright
rs to produce envy in my bosom No, sir,
increased qualification aud delight rather
Sir l thank God that if am gifted with lit
tie OF the spirit which is said to be able to
raise aortals to the skies, have yet none, as
trust, of that otner spirit, which would drag
angels down. When I shall be found, sir, in
my place here in the Senate, or elsewhere, to
snoer at public merit because it happened to
= At
or ueighborhood; when I refuse, for any such
cause, or for any cause. the homage due to
american talent, to elerated patriotism, to
sincere devotion to liberty and tn; country !;
Or If see an uncommon endowment of heaven
If / see extraordinary capacity and virtue
in any son OF the South, and if, moved bv 10
cal prejudice or gangrencd by State jealousy,
l get up here 70 abate the tlthe Of hair from
his just character and fame. may my tongue
eleave to the roof of my mouth
SIR, let me recur to pleasing recollections
let INC indulge in refreshing remembrance
nt the rast-lct me remind You that in early
t:incs no States cherished greater harmony,
both OF principle and of feeling than Massa-
.ausetts and outh Carolina Would to God
that harmony might again return. Shoulder
to shoulder they went through the revolution
hand in land they stood round the admins
ttiNOG VI ~ Si44i tOll- lSlG MS own great
arm lean on them for support. Unkind feel
ing if it exist, alienation and distrust, are the
growth. unnatural to such soils of false prin-
ciples since sown. They are weeds, the seeds
Of which that same great arm never scattered'
INTERESTING TO RAILROAD Travellers.
The following curious question of law, which
hRs ba,n under consideration by one of tue
New \ ork courts for some time, and which
presents some features of interest to travellers
~ railroads, has already been briefly men
toned:
= Tie Erie Railroad has been in the habit
"f chsrsing an additional price for all tickets
not purchased at the ticket Office Several
persons ignorant of the rule rendered their
pay to the conductor of the,car as he passed
along. and found themselves compelled 20 paw
this usurious interest In June Nr. Aus
tin took his place III one of the cars of the
company without purchasing his ticket The
distance Of his trip was three milcs-the price,
ten cents When the conductor came TO him
he offered the ten cents but was asked for an
extra dime. Finding that this mode of tray
cling would become expensive he refused to