Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill

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GLC#
GLC02586
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
1850
Author/Creator
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Title
Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
15 p. : envelope : free frank Height: 26 cm, Width: 16 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Speech defending his previous speech on 7 March 1850, during which he had supported the proposed Compromise of 1850. Following his March speech Webster was attacked by many abolitionists as having deserted the North. Here he defends his actions, saying he supports a compromise because it is what is best for the nation, even if it will lead to his personal detriment. Believes that an end to sectionalism is more important than any other issue at hand. Ends his speech: "I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an American; and I intend to perform the duties incumbent upon me in that character to the end of my career. I mean to do this with absolute disregard of personal consequences. What are the personal consequences? What is the individual man, with all the good or evil that may betide him, in comparison with the good or evil which may befall a great country, and in the midst of great transactions which concern that country's fate? Let the consequences be what they will, I am careless. No man can suffer too much, and no man can fall too soon, if he suffer, or if he fall, in the defense of the liberties and constitution of his country." Speech delivered in the Senate on 17 July 1850. Printed by "Gideon & Co." The envelope is addressed to Judge Edward Mellen and free franked with Webster's name.

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