The Free-Soil party quivered and sank for the moment beneath the shock.

The whole anti-slavery movement recoiled.

The conservative reaction which Mr.
Webster endeavored to produce came and triumphed.

Chiefly by his exertions the compromise policy was accepted and sustained by the country.

The conservative elements everywhere rallied to his support, and by his ability and eloquence it seemed as if he had prevailed and brought the people over to his opinions.