Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER VIII.
BATTLE OF THE GIANTS. The Great Senatorial Debate--Attack on New England--Webster's Reply to Hayne--Nullification Nipped in the Bud--Society in Jackson's Day--Mrs. General Eaton--A Chivalrous President--Theatricals--The Great Tragedian--Minor Amusements--Executive Charity--Swartwouting --The Star Spangled Banner.