Westward The Star Of Empire

The Gigantic Intellect, The Envious Temper, The Ravenous Ambition And The Rotten Heart Of Daniel Webster.

A Gentleman Of One Of The First Fortunes Upon The Continent...sacrificing His Ease, And Hazarding All In The Cause Of His Country.

And May That Being Who Is Supreme Over All, The Patron Of Order, The Fountain Of Justice, And The Protector, In All Ages Of The World, Of Virtuous Liberty, Continue His Blessing Upon This Nation And Its Government, And Give It All Possible Success And Duration, Consistent With The Ends Of His Providence.

The Best Guarantee Against The Abuse Of Power Consists In The Freedom, The Purity, And The Frequency Of Popular Elections.

The Harmony Of The Nation Is Promoted And The Whole Union Is Knit Together By The Sentiments Of Mutual Respect, The Habits Of Social Intercourse, And The Ties Of Personal Friendship Formed Between The Representatives Of Its Several Parts In The Performance Of Their Service At This Metropolis.