James Shields / Robert Field Stockton
This volume contains the remarks of Hon. Robert F. Stockton of New Jersey, delivered in the Senate of the United States on December 14, 1853 [i.e. 1852] upon the announcement of the death of Daniel Webster. Stocktonâs eulogy offers insight into Webster’s profound impact on American politics and law. Also included are Stockton’s remarks on the bill to increase the efficiency of the Army and Navy by retirement. These speeches provide valuable historical context regarding the political and military concerns of the mid-19th century United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.