The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-28

cause 1t was spoken WlCD an anDlUlOD TO Do
President of the United States and with the
intention to show the American people why
he should be, was never printed. Not a
single word of it was ever written out
either in long or short hand. This is the
explanation: Sherman Croswell of the
Albany ARGUS, brother of the distinguished
editor of that paper, was the only short
hand writer in that city. Indeed, at that
day, there were but few anywhere. This
gentleman reported Mr.. Wehster's banquet
speech the night before, and the labor of
preparing it for the Argus the next morn
ing was reason enough for not appearing
the afternoon following 10 follow the orator
in his greater effort, and so not a word of
what Mr.. Webster said on this occasion was
preserved.
In Washington Mr. Webster was long
familiar figure, and down to the present
time older citizens dilate on his imposing
appearance, and by way of illustration re-
late many anecdotes of his private and Off
cial life.
1t was when the great New England
senator's fame was at its hight that
southern congressman of the democratic
faith inviteda constituent of influence at
home, but stranger to the capital, to visit
him. The constituents dislike ofsW ebster
was pronounced. He would discourse by
the hour against the Yankee Orator"
|
morning after his arrival in
Washington. the congressman and num-
Der of his friends were gathered as was their
wont on the corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Sixth street, where stood, as now,
the National hotsl. 1t was a fine
morning in spring, and many per
sons were to be seen making their
way on foot to the Capitol Mr.
Webster's residence was on louisiana
avenue, not far away. 1t was his custom to
walk to the capitol, and this morning he
sailed forth, it would seem, in unusual
spirits The SouthrOn saw him coming
down Sixth street like full-rigged frigate
Mt sea under sail His wonder and admira-
ton we're awakened. The great New
| Highlander was in his best attire OF butt
vest. blue coat and trousers, white neck
| tie ana broad brimmed hat. He carried
his gold-headed cane, which he handled IN
a manner peculiar to himself. His gait
was stately and ma iestic beyond anything
! the stranger had ever seen. As the senator
! approached all the members OF the group
| raised their hats, a courtesy which MI
| Webster acknowledged as he only could DO
it. The stranger had grasped his hat In
both hands, and though the others had re.
sumed theirs he unconsciously still held
his and with his gaze fixed on the retiring
form. he said, addressing himself to his
companions:
"Who is that man"
"Tbat is Mr.. Webster" was the reply.
us that Webster" he explained:
On being assured that it was, II that Is
he then Pm Webster man after this"
The reader may understand that the
strangers language, though less polite, "as
far more emphatic than given here
The incident fairly illustrates how Mr.
Webster's appearance impressed beholders
especially if it was tho first time they hac
seen him.
Stories are related of Mr.. Websters free
use of money, and how he sometimes got IT
1t is related that when he was Mr.. FIJI
mores Secretary of State Mr.. Choate-the
two were great friends-being IN need Of
$500 applied to Mr.. Webster for that
amount. 81 haven't got it this morning
Choate,n said the secretary, but I'll get i
for you. Make your note for the amount
and I'll get it cashed," and added, Nv hll'
you're about it make it 81 600" Choate pro
tested that it was only $500 that he wanted
Never mind. Choate, can use the othe
$500" And 50 Mr.. Choate drew the not
for 81 900. which Webster, after Endorsing
it, put in his vest pocket Arrayed in hi
matches suit of bull and blue, and carry
ing his gold-headed cane, he set out for thu
bank Of CorcOran & Riggs, which was tn
governments fiscal agent. Meeting tn
senior member of the great banking house
GOOD morning." said Mr.. Webster, in hi
most courtly and impressive manner.
Good morning, Mr.. Secretary. VIVA
can we do for you to-dayT was the saluta