10/30 He failed to carry conviction, however, and his amendments were all lost. The perils which he anticipated have never arisen, and the good sense of the people of Massachusetts has prevented the slightest abuse of what Mr.Webster rightly esteemed a dangerous power. Judge Story, with generous enthusiasm, wrote to Mr.Mason, after the convention adjourned:-- "Our friend Webster has gained a noble reputation. He was before known as a lawyer; but he has now secured the title of an eminent and enlightened statesman. It was a glorious field for him, and he has had an ample harvest. |