But such a sacrifice was fully justified by what was achieved.

A war was averted, a long standing and menacing dispute was settled, and a treaty was concluded which was creditable and honorable to all concerned.

By his successful introduction of the extradition clause, Mr.Webster rendered a great service to civilization and to the suppression and punishment of crime.

Mr.Webster was greatly aided throughout--both in his arguments, and in the construction of the treaty itself--by the learned and valuable assistance freely given by Judge Story.

But he conducted the whole negotiation with great ability and in the spirit of a liberal and enlightened statesman.