Step back in time to witness one of the most important debates in American history: the clash between two giants of the Senate, Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hayne. This book presents a transcript of Webster's famous reply to Hayne, which defended the Union and the supremacy of federal law. History enthusiasts and political junkies alike will be captivated by the eloquent arguments and the drama of this pivotal moment in American politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.