The importance of illustrating New England history by a series of romances like the Waverley novels.--The colonial age of New England.--The age of the Pilgrims the heroic period of our history.--The power of a state developed by mental culture.--The position and functions of the American bar, as an element of conservatism in the state.--The eloquence of revolutionary periods.--Address delivered in South Danvers, at the dedication of the Peabody institute, September 29, 1854.--Remarks before the Circuit court on the death of Mr. Webster.--A discourse commemorative of Daniel Webster.--Speech before the Young men's Whig club of Boston, on the annexation of Texas.--Speech on the judicial tenure.--Speech delivered at the constitutional meeting in Faneuil hall, November 26, 1850.--Speech delivered in Faneuil hall, October 31, 1855.--Speech "on the political topics now prominent before the country" ... October 28, 1856.--American nationality.--Speech on the birthday of Daniel Webster, January 18, 1859