The argument on this point was admirably and forcibly stated, and it was accompanied by a bold vindication of the American policy, and by some severe and wholesome reproof.

Mr.Webster had two objects.

One was to awaken the people of Europe to a sense of the greatness of this country, the other to touch the national pride at home.

He did both.

The foreign representatives learned a lesson which they never forgot, and which opened their eyes to the fact that we were no longer colonies, and the national pride was also aroused.