Chapter XV: Thirteenth Congress. May 27, 1813

Democratic gain in Congress -- Spirit in which the two
parties met -- Russian mediation offered and accepted, and
commerce opened -- State of the Treasury -- Debate
respecting a reporter's seat -- Direct Tax -- Webster's
resolutions -- Governor Chittenden -- Strange conduct of
parties in New Hampshire -- The embargo -- England proposes
peace -- Commissioners appointed -- Army bill -- Webster's
speech upon it -- Sketch of him -- The loan bill -- Defended
by Mr. Eppes -- Sketch of Mr. Pickering, with his speech --
Sketch of John Forsyth, and his speech -- Calhoun --
Grosvenor -- Bill for the support of military establishments
-- Speech of Artemus Ward -- Resolutions of Otis in the
Massachusetts Senate -- Repeal of the embargo -- Calhoun and
Webster -- Strange reversal of their positions -- Strength
of our navy and army, 319

HISTORY OF THE SECOND WAR WITH ENGLAND.