Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-03-25
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Character of Webster.

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erty mourns the loss. We would not
puff his name with praise nor ralse mo-
n,n,opts in his remembrance. These I
would be but mockery to the lasting mo-
nument of fame he has reared for NM
self But he has left an exalted char
aeter and list of glorious. deeds when
as scholars we should study and as pat
riots initiate. The eighty second year
of the 18th century gave him brth' ana
the brightest star in the arch OF tame
arose-the Savior of American Liberties.
His was no sudden flash, but like the
God of day arising in the East and grow
ing brighter and brighter until it reaches
the meridian and shedding in beams OF
living flames a glorious light over all the
world.
Webster's life was not adorned by
display of wealth. He left no bloody
trail that falsely bears the name of honor,
but whatever of glory belongs to Web
ster was won by the power of bis mighty
f intellect. He excelied as a scholar, his
reason was uncontrolled. He read of the
present and the past, and foretold the
future with an accuracy equaled only
: by the prophets of old. He welded
, power seldom excelled by the most
r naughty monarch. The kings and ma
S tions of Europe imperceptbly yet rever-
4 emily bowed at his mandate. Tyranny
: was held in check fearing the just con-
demnation he ever gave it. Slavery
d withered at his touch and Liberty thriv-
n ed under his fostering care. In word
e he ruled the fate of nations not like a
: Tyrant with hostile armies, but like a
e God in peace.
IS Law and order were crowning excel
IS tIences of his character. During life
o spent in congress, DO matter how hot the
IS strife or warm the discussion, he was
d never known to depart from the strictesl
r rules of parliamentary debate. Justice
S loved him and liberty worshiped hel
1r champion. As a senator from Massa
chusetts, he was the strong arm of thu
North, protecting her institutions and de
Tending her rights, When she was as
sailed by the violent hand of Haynes
when she appeared stripped of all he
glory, robbed of her jewels, all her no
best deeds turned to her dishonor; whel
men of the North hung their heads wit
shame when they saw the honors c
New England trodden in the dust, in thi
- dark hour all eyes were turned upoI
Webster, hoping yet fearing his ability
&c refute the ruthless attack. But thei
b., fears were soon dispelled, and Wcbste
by his matchless eloquence showed thu
however desperate the assault he wa
- prepared to defend his native state, an
:, as he replaced each scattered gem h
G, gave them an additional polish, and me-
:. er were the men Of New England prout
er of thei: mountain home than when
closed his speech in the glowing word
- Liberty and Union now and forever, OF
- and inseperabIe. As a patriot he W;
~. bound by no lines or party, He knew
!, East, no West, no North, no South, NJ
:. any portion Of his Country save as
"a part of this glorious union that denlan
,;,h ed alike his care and protection. The
,ns was no task he did not cheerfully perfor
,ro for the honor Of his Country. To Il
heroes of the revolution he has reared
hot monument as high as heaven and as la
c,o ing as time. But with all his ambiti
,,s he never turned aside from the path
me- lofty honor TO acquire power or win t
,ob praise of political demagogues. Ey
mr. fighting for justice he was as unchang
h ;s able as the laws of the Modes and p,
.h, SLAMS.
this I'LL '0'''' u 'ooie UT
of scholars, of heroes and of patriots.
But none but America can boast of
Webster. He was a rock from n
Hampshire's hills, but New Hampsh
en- has no more such granite left. In w,
by ster was embodied all that is noble
at worthy of honor, Still amid all his
to Brightness the vile tongue of Islander wor
nee not be idle. Some envied name II
oubt could not win themselves, and vail
legued with fanatics who could
brook his firmness, to cast blot u,
cree MS fame. But those men with their {
VA deeds are fast Fastening to obliv
while he brightness of Webster's oil
% Is yet rising il the future, and aItbol
'N9' his body sleeps in the tomb, his DIV
lu''e words will be echoed through com
CO" time. still live"
my E. H. B
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