Let's return to the Omnibus bill of 1850. Stephen Douglas succeeded where Daniel Webster had failed and brought the provisions through ...

  Steve A. Douglas  His Omnibus Bill defeated, Henry Clay left Washington, but the "steam engine in britches" Stephen A. Douglas w...

 "Few things are certain in this life, however shrewdly a man may plan." -- Raphael Sabatini -- The Black Swan Fun Fact: Back to 1...

  "My opinions, even if I were the president of the United States, are neither important nor necessary." - Zachary Taylor Fun Fact...

 Before I get to some of the stirring quotes from Daniel Webster, let me share some stirring news of my own. I doubt it will be quoted like ...