Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850
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"Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850" by Herbert Darling Foster is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the political tensions surrounding slavery and the prospect of secession in the United States during the mid-19th century. Specifically, it focuses on Daniel Webster's famous speech delivered on March 7, 1850, which sought to reconcile the opposing forces of abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates as the nation grappled with the implications of gaining new territory from the Mexican War. The book analyzes the context leading up to the speech, emphasizing the pressing danger posed by the secessionist movement in the South and exploring the divisions within the Southern states. Foster presents evidence demonstrating that Webster aimed to preserve the Union through compromise, despite facing criticism from abolitionists who labeled him a traitor. By using letters and contemporary accounts, Foster argues that Webste
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