Clay, Calhoun, even the daring Jackson ultimately, were very glad to accept the easy escape offered by a compromise.

South Carolina had in reality prevailed, although Mr.Clay had saved protection in a modified form.

Her threats of nullification had brought the United States government to terms, and the doctrines of Calhoun went home to the people of the South with the glory of substantial victory about them, to breed and foster separatism and secession, and prepare the way for armed conflict with the nobler spirit of nationality which Mr.
Webster had roused in the North.
Speaking of Mr.Webster at this period, Mr.Benton says:-- "He was the colossal figure on the political stage during that eventful time, and his labors, splendid in their day, survive for the benefit of distant posterity."...

"It was a splendid era in his life, both for his intellect and his patriotism.

No longer the advocate of classes or interests, he appeared as the great defender of the Union, of the Constitution, of the country, and of the administration to which he was opposed.