Public opinion there demanded that the members of the House should stand by the New England candidate to the last.

To this sentiment Mr.Webster submitted, and soon afterwards took occasion to have an interview with Mr.Adams in order to make the best terms possible for the Federalists, and obtain for them suitable recognition.

Mr.Adams assured Mr.Webster that he did not intend to proscribe any section or any party, and added that although he could not give the Federalists representation in the cabinet, he should give them one of the important appointments.

Mr.Webster was entirely satisfied with this promise and with all that was said by Mr.Adams, who, as everybody knows, was soon after elected by the House on the first ballot.
Mr.Adams on his side saw plainly the necessity of conciliating Mr.
Webster, whose great ability and influence he thoroughly understood.

He told Mr.Clay that he had a high opinion of Mr.Webster, and wished to win his support; and the savage tone displayed in regard to the Edwards affair now disappears from the Diary.