. The American encyclopedia of history, biography and travel . uthori-tative manner those views of the constitution usually known as the doctrinesof nullification. Mr. Webster was accordingly called upon to defendhimself from the insinuations of the distinguished senator from SouthCarolina, to vindicate Newr England, and to point out the fallacies ofnullification. To accomplish these objects, he employed all the resourcesof the most skillful rhetoric, polished sarcasm, and acute argument. Therecords of modern eloquence contain nothing of superior force and second speech of Mr. Webst
. The American encyclopedia of history, biography and travel . uthori-tative manner those views of the constitution usually known as the doctrinesof nullification. Mr. Webster was accordingly called upon to defendhimself from the insinuations of the distinguished senator from SouthCarolina, to vindicate Newr England, and to point out the fallacies ofnullification. To accomplish these objects, he employed all the resourcesof the most skillful rhetoric, polished sarcasm, and acute argument. Therecords of modern eloquence contain nothing of superior force and second speech of Mr. Webster in this debate may be regarded as thegreatest effort of this consummate orator. Shaping his public course byprinciple, and not by the blind impulse of party, Mr. Webster, thoughopposed to the administration of General Jackson, gave it a cordial supportin its measures for the defense of the Union in 1832-33. The doctrinesof the presidents proclamation against the theories of South Carolina weremainly adopted from Mr. Websters speeches, and he was the chief. DANIEL WEBSTER.
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