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Debate Over Presidential Palace Costs in Congress
The speaker denounces the large sums for President Van Buren's house and grounds, questions reform claims, and urges economy. He recalls Andrew Jackson and criticizes executive extravagance while defending republican virtue and Congressional oversight.
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Gemleman
Richard M. Johnann
Martin van Buren
Tore Vour Atention
Dorope
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Lafeyette Square
Potomac
Elliot
Weashington
Vulger Linge
Congress
Washington
Gamben
Panther
Palace of Versailles
Mercury
Dinah
Jolly Bagchus
Vulcan
Cyclops
Hercules
Plutos
Midas
Andrew Jackson
Adama
Uae
Mc.Adam
Republiege
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Te-Elpions
Alains
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Aden
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Tyro
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Congress. Approprating Large Sums of Wmoney Improve the President's Grounds. &c
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William Henry Harrison
Igeian
United States
Mesquy & Arrons
Rome
Ciocinnatus
Aps
Old Cincinnatus
Wm. A. Harrison
Cincinnates
Cititietts
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Amd
Amd. Proaperity Were Agpin Reser
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Yaare ‘Hd
Bd Parrigsie
Madison
Evi Fermovale
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Laipgegeith
Briain
Dave
Ven Behiesie
Ft P
Ms. van Burent
New York
Wringer Ss
Missouri