. The history of Boscawen and Webster [] from 1733 to 1878 . sufferer from dyspepsia, and for many yearswas an invalid, yet by force of will going on with his was of medium height, frail in person, but erect always,whether sitting or standing. His clear gray eyes looked out overfinely drawn features, that seldom changed, even under his mostfervid oratory. To those who did not know him, he may havebeen classed as stern and unyielding j but beneath a cold exteriora warm heart was beating. Once an estrangement occurred between Mr. Fessenden and asenator, from words spoken in debate. A


. The history of Boscawen and Webster [] from 1733 to 1878 . sufferer from dyspepsia, and for many yearswas an invalid, yet by force of will going on with his was of medium height, frail in person, but erect always,whether sitting or standing. His clear gray eyes looked out overfinely drawn features, that seldom changed, even under his mostfervid oratory. To those who did not know him, he may havebeen classed as stern and unyielding j but beneath a cold exteriora warm heart was beating. Once an estrangement occurred between Mr. Fessenden and asenator, from words spoken in debate. After a few days of cold-ness, the page of the senate laid a note on Mr. Fessendens desk,sent by the senator, who said,— If I have offended you, I askyour forgiveness ; if you have offended me, I have forgotten an instant Mr. Fessenden was on his feet. He crossed thechamber, and with tears in his eyes, reached out his hand to hisold friend. Mr. Fessenden, in debate, once dropped a word which wasthought to be an insult to Mr. Seward. When informed of ^?^^ aDa|a«reot:rE^


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