The element of property representation in the Senate was retained, but so wholly by the ability of its advocate, that it was not long afterwards removed.
[Footnote 1: My brief statement is merely a further condensation of the excellent abstract of this speech made by Mr Curtis.] Mr.Webster's other important speech related to the judiciary.

The Constitution provided that the judges, who held office during good behavior, should be removable by the Governor on an address from the Legislature.

This was considered to meet cases of incompetency or of personal misconduct, which could not be reached by impeachment.

Mr.Webster desired to amend the clause so as to require a two thirds vote for the passage of the address, and that reasons should be assigned, and a hearing assured to the judge who was the subject of the proceedings.

These changes were all directed to the further protection of the bench, and it was in this connection that Mr.Webster made a most admirable and effective speech on the well-worn but noble theme of judicial independence.