A young and gifted American artist,[17] whose talents had been largely put in requisition by King Louis Philippe to adorn the walls of Versailles, conceived a few years ago the happy idea of a grand historical picture of this debate. On a canvas of the largest size he has nobly delineated the person of the principal individual in the act of replying to Mr. Hayne, with those of his colleagues in the Senate. The passages and galleries of the Senate-Chamber are filled with attentive listeners of both sexes. Above a hundred accurate studies from life give authenticity to a work in which posterity will find the sensible presentment of this great intellectual effort. FOOTNOTES [12] This case is known as that of Carver's Lessees against John Jacob Astor, and is reported in 4 Peters, I. [13] Mr. Chambers referred to the case in court just mentioned, in which Mr. Webster was engaged, and in which the argument had already begun. [14] Mr. Hayne subsequently disclaimed having used this word. [15] Reminiscences of Congress. [16] Chancellor Kent's remarks are given entire in the introduction to Mr. Webster's Speech at the New York Dinner, Vol. I. p. 194. [17] Mr. Geo. P. A. Healey. CHAPTER VII. General Character of President Jackson's Administrations.--Speedy Discord among the Parties which had united for his Elevation.--Mr. Webster's Relations to the Administration.--Veto of the Bank.--Rise and Progress of Nullification in South Carolina.--The Force Bill, and the Reliance of General Jackson's Administration on Mr. Webster's Aid.--His Speech in Defence of the Bill, and in Opposition to Mr. Calhoun's Resolutions.--Mr. Madison's Letter on Secession.--The Removal of the Deposits.--Motives for that Measure.--The Resolution of the Senate disapproving it.--The President's Protest.--Mr. Webster's Speech on the Subject of the Protest.--Opinions of Chancellor Kent and Mr. Tazewell.--The Expunging Resolution.--Mr. Webster's Protest against it.--Mr. Van Buren's Election.--The Financial Crisis and the Extra Session of Congress.--The Government Plan of Finance supported by Mr. Calhoun and opposed by Mr. Webster.--Personalities.--Mr. Webster's Visit to Europe and distinguished Reception.--The Presidential Canvass of 1840.--Election of General Harrison.