20 Mar 1848
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1848
Page
1
A collage of curiosities and vignettes from the era includes tales of Chief Justice John Marshall aiding a turkey-bearing traveler, royal imposters at European courts, and a Reading Railroad job scene. It also covers word origins, cholera outbreaks across Russia, fundraising hoaxes, and social observations on manners and gender.
The Morning Star describes crowds blocking entrances as Mr Clay, with the Mayor and Aldermen, enters via the western stairs. About 50 000 visitors pay respects to the Sage of Ashland before he delivers a laconic farewell speech promising to give his heart to all outside.
The New York Sun reports a brilliant Broadway Theatre ball where Mr. Clay, accompanied by the "Sage of Sinderhook," shares kisses with several women amid loud applause. Mrs. B and Mrs. M are noted for flirtatious advances and playful banter while Mr. Clay jokes about reclaiming his charm. The piece also notes Smith Crane’s unit in Mexico suffering heavy losses, and mentions Ohio Senate action on Wilmot proviso and a child question from a listening bystander.
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