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.

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