Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VI. POLITICAL LIFE. Hb is cHosEN A Membrr Of The Legislature Of Massachu- Setts-- His Position As Leader -- Articles In The Salem Re- Gister-- IIi8 Political Ground -- Debate On The Bill Esta- Blishing The Salaries Of The State Judges--His Speech -- Memorial On The Neutral Trade --Debate Upon The Em- Baugo -- His Speech -- Report On The Establishment Of A Court Ok Chancery -- Judiciary Bills -- Is Chosen Member Of Congress -- Change Of Feelings -- Love or Society -- Letters Containing Sketches Of Distinguished Men, And Descriptions Of Places And Scenery--His Marriage -- His Views Of The Embargo -- Speech Against It--Speech On The Increase Of The Navy -- Letters Written At Washing- Ton On Politics -- Declines A Reelection -- Is Again Chosen Member Of The Massachusetts Legislature -- Becomes Speak- Er Of The House -- Speech On Taking Thb Chair -- Goes To Washington -- Letters -- Argues The Case Of The Georgia Claim -- His Ability As Speaker -- Appointed Associate Jus- Tice Of The Supreme Court Of The United States--Speech On Leaving The Chair Of Speaker Edits Chitty On Bllls Of Exchange And Promissory Notes, Abbott On Shipping, And Lawes On Assumpsit -- Death Of His Daughter. In the year 1805 my father was chosen a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts, to represent the town of Salem. Here he immediately took the position of a leader, and maintained it with distinguished success during his whole legislative career. In the fierce debates which then agitated the house, his great readiness and talent as an extempore speaker told. He was, to use his phrase, "a minute man," often obliged to contend without preparation, and sometimes single-handed, against the powerful talent which preponderated on the federal side of the house....
