The Daily National Whig

FORGIVE AND FORGET

An interesting circumstance has just come to my knowledge, which speaks well for the honorable Senators concerned. A difference of feeling was created a year or two ago, which broke friendship between Mr. Webster of Mass., and Mr. Dickinson of New York, in relation to a deficit in the public funds, in Mr. Webster's Department, when Secretary of State; alleged by Mr. C. J. Ingersoll of the House, and declared in the Senate by Mr. Dickinson. It is well known that Mr. Webster triumphantly vindicated himself from the charge, much to the chagrin and mortification of his accusers. The two Senators have not spoken to each other since. A few days ago, a visiting card was received by Mr. W. from Mr. D. Mr. W. delivered the card to an officer of the Senate, with instructions to see Mr. D., and ask him if the card was sent by his order; and if so, to return his own card, and say to him that as soon as he, (Mr. W.,) should return from Boston, he would extend his hand in friendship; but if not, to return the card. The message was delivered to Mr. D., who said. "the card was sent by his order; but that at the time of the affray, he was so closely cornered by Mr. W. he saw no other way but to fight it out." The difficulty is therefore settled, and Mr. W. on his return, will meet Mr. D. with the hand of friendship.

Forgiveness and reconciliation become even U. S. Senators: but if our great men had a little more forbearance and christian principle, there would be far less occasions for quarrels and recriminations.

Montpelier (Vt.) Messenger.