In 1862, a "Loan Court" was held in London, at which there was a most magnificent display of jewels and plate of all kinds, contributed by their owners to be exhibited for the gratification of the public.

A friend, who held him in the highest veneration, returning from this brilliant show, expressed regret that Mr.Webb had not furnished one of the stands, by sending the splendid silver candelabra presented to him by the French Emperor, with the many silver cups and medals he had won.

Mr.Webb replied, that the mercies God had blessed him with, and the successes He had awarded to him, might have been sent to teach him humility, and not given to parade before the world.
It is one of the most striking proofs of his great and pure- heartedness, that, notwithstanding nearly forty consecutive years of vigorous and successful competition with the leading agriculturists of Great Britain and other countries, none of the victories he won over them, or the eminence he attained, ever made him an enemy.
When we consider the eager ambitions and excited sensibilities that enter into these competitions, this fact in itself shows what manner of man he was in his disposition and deportment.

Referring to this aspect of his character, the French writer already cited, M.De La Trehonnais, says of him, while still living-- "There exists no person who has gained the esteem and goodwill of his contemporaries to a higher degree than Mr.Webb.

His probity, his scrupulous good faith, his generosity, and the affable equality of his character, have gained for him the respect and affection of every one.