New York, attitude of, in McLeod affair, 248, 249.

Niagara, Webster’s visit to, and account of, 152.

Niblo’s Garden, Mr. Webster’s speech at, 238.

Nicaragua, British protectorate of 336.

Niles, Nathaniel, Judge, pupil of Bellamy and opponent of John Wheelock,
  75.

Noyes, Parker, early assistance to Webster, 107.

Nullification, Webster’s discussion, and history of, 174 ff.

Ogden vs.  Saunders, case of, 100.

Oregon, boundary of, Webster’s effort to settle, 260-264;
  Webster’s opinion in regard to boundary of, 265;
  claims of British and of Democracy, 285;
  territorial organization of, 294.

Otis, Harrison Gray, a leader at Boston bar, 30.

Palmerston, Lord, hostile to the United States, 248;
  assails Ashburton treaty and Lord Ashburton, 259.

Panama Congress, debate on mission to, 140, 279.

Parker, Isaac, Chief Justice, in Massachusetts convention, 111.

Parsons, Theophilus, Chief Justice of Massachusetts, 30;
  practice in New Hampshire, 36;
  argument as to visitatorial powers at Harvard College, 81.

Parton, James, description of Webster at public dinner, 195.

Peake, Thomas, “Law of Evidence,” Webster’s attack on, 37.

Peel, Sir Robert, effect of his obtaining office in 1841, 252.

Pickering, Timothy, unwavering Federalist, 50.

Pinkney, William, member of fourteenth Congress, 64;
  counsel of State in Dartmouth, case, 94, 95;
  anecdote of, with Webster, 95, note.

Plumer, William, leading lawyer in New Hampshire and early opponent of
    Webster;
  opinion of Webster, 36;
  refutes Mr. Webster’s attack on “Peake,” 37;
  in ill health and unable to act for Wheelock, 76;
  elected Governor and attacks trustees, 78.

Plymouth, oration at, 117-124, 277.

Polk, James K., elected President;
  committed to annexation policy, 263;
  principal events of his administration connected with slavery, 264;
  declarations as to Oregon, 265;
  accepts Lord Aberdeen’s offer of forty-ninth parallel, 266;
  real intentions as to Mexico and England, 267;
  refuses information as to secret service fund, 269;
  brings on Mexican war, 270, 290;
  policy as to slavery in territories, 207.

Portugal, treaty with, 260.

Prescott, James, Judge, Webster’s defence of, 197.

Randolph, John, member of fourteenth Congress, 64;
  challenges Webster, 67;
  takes part in debate on Greek resolution, 134.

Rhode Island, case of, 104, 105;
  troubles in, 260.

“Rockingham Memorial,” 48.

“Rogers’ Rangers,” 5.

Root, Mr., of Ohio, resolution against extension of slavery in 1850, 314.

Scott, Winfield, nominated, for presidency, 338-343.

Seaton, Mrs., Webster at house of, 244.