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CONTENTS OF VOLUME II.

Probable Nomination of General Harrison for the Presidency-Proposed Special

Mission to Great Britain-Germs of the Treaty of Washington-Mr. Webster

goes to England in a Private Capacity-Reception in London-Correspondence

with Friends at Home-Agricultural Dinner at Oxford―Journey to the North

-Marriage of Miss Webster-Mr. Carlyle's Description of Mr. Webster-Letter

of Recollections, by Mr. Kenyon-Visit to Miss Mitford-Parting with Mr.

Nomination of General Harrison for the Presidency-Arrival of Mr. Webster from

Europe-Address on English Agriculture-Discussion in the Senate on the

Subordination of Races-Outline of a General Bankrupt Law-Death of Na-

thaniel Ray Thomas-Correspondence with the Thomas Family-The Political

Canvass of 1840-Private Correspondence,

Election of President Harrison-Mr. Webster invited to become Secretary of State

-Our Relations with Great Britain-Danger of War-Motives for accepting the

State Department-Close of Mr. Van Buren's Administration-Selection of a

Senator to succeed Mr. Webster-His Resignation of his Seat-Vindicated by

Mr. Clay-Attitude of the Northeastern Boundary Question-State of Feeling

in England-The Case of the Caroline-McLeod's Arrest and Indictment-In-

structions to the Attorney-General-Death of President Harrison-Contin-

uation of the Harrison Cabinet under President Tyler-Answer to the De-

mand for McLeod's Release-Extraordinary Session of Congress-The Question

of a Bank-The President's "Veto" of the Bank Bill-Separation of the

Whigs from President Tyler-Mr. Webster's Opinions on the Bank Question--

Proposed "Fiscal Corporation "-Attacks on the President-Resignation of all

the Cabinet except Mr. Webster-His Reasons for remaining-Change of

Ministry in England-Appointment of Mr. Everett as Minister to Great Britain

-Acquittal of McLeod-Mr. Webster's new Law to meet such Cases-Private

Correspondence-Swindles by Monroe Edwards,

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Lord Ashburton sent as a Special Minister-State of the Boundary Question-Com-

mencement and Progress of the Negotiations—Danger of Misunderstandings—

Commissioners appointed by Maine and Massachusetts-Short Visit to Marsh-

field-Description of his House and Farm-Settlement and Signature of the

Treaty of Washington-Hostility to Mr. Webster of a Portion of his own

Party-Personal Calumnies,
94-129

Whig Opposition to Mr. Webster's Continuance in the Cabinet-Visit to Marshfield

in August-Nomination of Mr. Clay for the Presidency, by the Whigs of Mas-

sachusetts-Covert Attack on Mr. Webster-Vindicates Himself in Faneuil

Hall-Returns to Washington-Departure of Lord Ashburton-Reception of

the Treaty of Washington in England-Misunderstanding about the Right of

Search―The Treaty in Parliament-Vote of Thanks to Lord Ashburton-Dis-

posal of the Right of Search-The Franklin Map-The Oregon Boundary-A

Special Mission to England considered-Mr. Everett declines the Mission to

China-Origin and Plan of the Chinese Mission-Reception of the Treaty of

Washington on the Continent of Europe-Dissatisfaction of General Cass-

His Course in regard to the Treaty, and the Right of Search-Official Rebuke

-Private Correspondence between General Cass and Mr. Webster-Survey

of the Northeastern Boundary,

Resigns the Department of State-Personal and Official Relations with President

Tyler-Pecuniary Troubles-Retires to Marshfield-Life at the Sea-shore-

Speech at the Rochester Cattle-Fair, on Repudiation-Solicited by the Massa-

chusetts Whigs to reappear in the Political Field-Speech at Andover-Dis-

covers the Project for the Annexation of Texas-Efforts to arouse the North

in Opposition to this Scheme-Solicited to return to the Senate-Reasons

for declining at present-The Case of Stephen Girard's Will-Whig Nomi-

nation of Mr. Clay for the Presidency-Mr. Webster advocates his Election-

The Attitude of the Texas Question-Approaching Conflicts in regard to

Mr. Webster is reëlected to the Senate-The Annexation of Texas secretly nego-

tiated-Mr. Webster not in Public Life at this Time-Passage of the Joint

Resolutions for annexing Texas-Takes his Seat in the Senate four Days after-

ward-His Opinions on this Measure-Death of Mr. Justice Story, . 246-251

The Annexation of Texas accomplished-Grounds of Mr. Webster's Opposition to

it-Dispute with England about the Boundary of Oregon-Successful Efforts

of Mr. Webster to prevent a War-His Course on the Oregon Question pro-

vokes a Personal Attack upon his Conduct while Secretary of State-His

Public Defence of the Treaty of Washington and its Accompanying Nego-

tiations-Charges made by Mr. C. J. Ingersoll, and countenanced by Mr.

Dickinson-How met by Mr. Webster-Settlement of the Oregon Difficulty---

Investigation by the House of Representatives of the Charges made against

Mr. Webster-Use of the "Secret Service Fund"-A Full Answer to the

Charges-Mr. Webster's Relation to the "Manufacturers"
among his Con-

stituents-Accepts a Small Annuity from certain Citizens of Boston-The Sub-

Treasury revived-Origin of the War with Mexico-Mr. Webster absent at the

Time of its Declaration-His Course in regard to its Prosecution-Inquiries

about the Speech imputed to John Adams-Correspondence,

CHAPTER XXXIII.

Public Banquet in Philadelphia-Speech on the Oregon Controversy and the

Mexican War-Introduction of the "Wilmot Proviso"-How treated by Mr.

Webster-Opposes all Acquisitions of New Territory-Course of the "Northern

Democracy"-Visit to the South-Medical Opinion on his Catarrh,. 298-312

Farewell to Marshfield for the Winter-Illness of Mrs Appleton-Death of Major

Edward Webster-Sketch of his Life and Character, by his Brother-Mr.

Webster detained at Washington by the pending Treaty of Peace—Predicts

the Consequences of new Acquisitions of Territory-Arrival in Boston-Death

of Mrs. Appleton-Effect of the Deaths of his Children-Prepares the Family

Burial-place at Marshfield-Returns to the Senate-Expected Nomination of

General Taylor for the Presidency-Mistakes of Mr. Webster's Friends-Nomi-

nation of General Taylor by the Whigs-Reiterates his Objections to increasing

the Area of Slavery-Advises the Election of General Taylor, and assigns his

Reasons-Speeches at Marshfield and in Faneuil Hall-Death of Mr. Jeremiah

Mason-Eulogium pronounced by Mr. Webster at a Meeting of the Boston

Relations with the Administration of General Taylor-Beginning of the Sectional

Conflict in regard to the New Territories-Mr. Webster's View of the Course

proper to be pursued-Debates on Constitutional Questions-Business in the

Supreme Court-Deaths of a Grandchild and of Mrs. Thomas-Visit to Vir-

ginia-Return to Marshfield-Excursions,
350-380

Sectional Conflict of 1850-Its Character and Causes-Northern and Southern

Fanaticism on the Subject of Slavery-Errors of both Sections-The Peculiar

Perils of this Era-Nature of the Crisis-President Taylor's Plan for avoiding

a Sectional Collision-Interview between Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster-Mr.

Clay's Compromise Resolutions "-Mr. Webster's Speech of the 7th of

March-Its Reception at the North-His Motives and Positions assailed-

His True Vindication-Controversies and Criticisms-How he was received in

Boston-His Efforts to carry the "Compromise Measures "-Death of President

Taylor-Mr. Webster becomes Secretary of State under President Fillmore-

Passage of the "Compromise Measures "-State of Public Opinion in the

North, and Exertions to correct it-The Lopez Expedition to Cuba-Duties of

Neutrality,
381-465

CHAPTER XXXVII.

Second Period of Service in the Department of State-Domestic Perils of this Era

-Passage of the "Compromise Measures "-Adjournment of Congress-Rec-

onciliation of Mr. Webster with Mr. Dickinson-Visit to Massachusetts and

New Hampshire-State of Opinion in New England-Correspondence with

Friends-Undertakes to convince the whole Country of its Duty in regard to

the late Settlement-Efforts and Exertions-Successful Results about to ap-

pear-Public Journey through New York-Visit to Virginia-Delivers an Ad-

dress at the Laying of the Corner-stone of the Capitol Extension-Character

of his Devotion to the Constitution-Diplomatic and Official Duties of this

Period-The Hülsemann Letter-Central America, the Ship-Canal, and Rela-

tions with England - The Tehuantepec Railroad, and Controversies with

Mexico-Boundaries of Texas-Excesses at New Orleans-Intervention for

Prisoners taken in Cuba at the Time of the Lopez Expedition-The Case of

Thrasher, an American Citizen convicted in Cuba of Treason against the

Spanish Government-Kossuth's Detention in Turkey, and Offer to bring him

and his Companions to the United States-Social Grievance of a Foreign Min-

ister in Washington,

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

Political Issues and Candidates of 1852-Excitement in regard to Hungarian Af-

fairs-Mr. Webster's Speech at the Kossuth Banquet in Washington-Popular

Movements to effect his Nomination to the Presidency by the Whig National

Convention-Discourse before the New-York Historical Society-Argument

of the India-Rubber Cause-Relations with England-Speeches at Harris-

burg and Annapolis--Visit to Marshfield in May-A Serious Accident-Speech

in Faneuil Hall-The Whig National Convention-Nomination of General Scott

-Public Reception of Mr. Webster in Boston-False Step of the British Minis-

try in relation to the Fisheries-Mr. Crampton sent for to meet Mr. Webster at

Marshfield-Welcome Home by the Neighbors-Wishes to resign-Yields to

the President's Request, and remains Secretary of State-Desire of Political

Friends to make him an Independent Candidate for the Presidency-Maintains

entire Silence in respect to the Election-Returns to Washington for a Short

Time-The Affair of the Lobos Islands-Last Diplomatic Paper-At Home

once more-Declining Health-Sudden Visit to Boston-Last Time in So-

ciety-Last Guests at Marshfield for Pleasure-Rapid Progress of Disease--

Last Illness-Death-Funeral,

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