To the Memory of

my Mother.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME VI.

CHAPTER LIV.

OUR FEDERAL UNION.

Recharter of United States Bank troubles Jackson
The hatred of States toward Bank

Jackson men charge Bank with complicity in politics
Charges against Portsmouth, N. H., branch of Bank
Biddle replies to charges

Jackson's idea of a Bank

Attitude of the Cabinet

Jackson prepares to attack Bank

The President's message to Congress

Questions constitutionality and expediency of Bank
Friends of Bank indignant and alarmed

Senator Foot's resolution limiting sale of public lands

Speech of Benton against resolution and attack on East

Robert Y. Hayne on public land question

Hayne answered by Webster

Hayne returns to the attack

Webster's second reply and its effect throughout land
Motive of Hayne; of Webster

Hayne defends State Right Doctrine
Webster refutes this doctrine

Dr. Cooper and the Constitution of Adams and Clay

Topics discussed or touched upon in debate

Various theories of government under the Constitution

The Jefferson birthday dinner; Jackson present

The toasts and speeches

The toasts of Jackson, Van Buren, and Calhoun
Madison's views as to the Constitution

The House and question of internal improvements

Proper use of revenues

Sectional wrangles over national roads and tariff

Talk of secession .

V