Publisher's Synopsis
Webster and Hayne's Speeches in the United States Senate, on Mr. Foot's Resolution of January, 1830 is a book that contains the speeches given by two prominent American politicians, Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hayne, in the United States Senate in 1830. The speeches were given in response to a resolution put forward by Senator Samuel A. Foot of Connecticut, which sought to limit the sale of public lands in the western United States.The book, which was published in 1850, provides a detailed account of the speeches given by Webster and Hayne, both of whom were renowned orators and politicians. The speeches are considered to be among the most important and influential in American political history, and they deal with a range of issues, including states' rights, the role of the federal government, and the nature of the Union.Webster's speech, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest speeches in American history, defends the idea of a strong federal government and argues that the Union is perpetual and indivisible. Hayne's speech, on the other hand, defends the idea of states' rights and argues that the federal government should have limited power.The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides historical context for the speeches and discusses their significance in American political history. Overall, Webster and Hayne's Speeches in the United States Senate is an important historical document that provides insight into the political debates of the early 19th century and the ideas that shaped American democracy.Also Daniel Webster�������s Speech, On The Slavery Compromise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
