CHAPTER VII. ci

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.