Eloquence and Oratory in Early American Politics
The piece traces how American public speech evolved from prewar oratory to the constitutional era, highlighting figures like John Randolph Henry Clay and John C Calhoun. It notes the shift from mass sermons to legislative debate shaping national policy, and lauds the enduring value of their eloquence in political literature.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
John Randolph
South
Henry Clay
Chancery
Washington
John C. Calhoun
Yale College
Litchfield
South Carolina
Popular Assembly
Calhoun
Eart
German Prince Henry Arrives in New York Amid Festive Welcome
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm reached Sandy Hook after a calm crossing and was greeted by a 21 gun salute from Fort Wadsworth. Prince Henry, in admiral’s attire, disembarked at 12:55 PM and toured decorated piers, meeting Admiral Evans, General Brooke, and U.S. and German officials.
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York
Prince
Germany
Prins Wilhelm
Atlantic
Marconi
Sandy Hook
Robley D. Evans
Hlinoly
Nina
Kron Pring
Fort Wadsworth
Prince Henry
Admiral Evans
Fort Hamilton
Kron Prinz
Wilhelm
Hohenzollern
von Baudissin
General Brooke
Barker
Captain West
United States Navy
Washington
Mexico
Bartels
United States
Hill
Corbin
Bingham
Cowles
Deutscher Verein
Twenty-third Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Kaiser's Brother Prince Henry Visits Congress with Warm Reception
Prince Henry and his party were warmly received at the Capitol with crowds in the galleries. In the House he listened to debates including Mr. Gilbert of Kentucky on the Philippine question and received cheers from members. In the Senate he witnessed a tense clash over South Carolina senators and the Philippine bill before adjourning for a White House dinner honoring the German guests. The prince then departed for New York aboard a special train.
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Kaiser
Washington
Prince Henry
Capitol
House
Senate
Aey
Pashanth Rotunda
Henderson
Hitt
Gilbert
Kentucky
United States
Texas
Bailey
South Carolina
Frye
Batley
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Tillman
President Commutes Death Sentence Reported
A brief dispatch from Washington states the president has commuted a death sentence. No further details are provided about the case or the individuals involved.
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Ashington
Notice of Application for U S Patent Montana Gold Dredging Co
Land Office Helena Montana issues survey based notice of application for U S patent to Montana Gold Dredging Co covering placer claims Catherine and Catherine No 2 and related minerals. Describes corner monuments bearings distances and parcel areas totaling about 20 acres for site identified as Gold Field placer and Catherine placer and Catherine No 2 placer with multiple corners and granite markers.
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United States Land Office
Helens
Mont
Eald Desert
Fred Landean
Joseph Te Seicong
Tima
Nox D. Greene
Golt
Montana
Act of Co
Montana Gold Dredging Company
New Jersey
Dillon
Edwin Norrie
White's Bar
Beaverhead County
Iowns
N. W
Catherine
Sais Thebes
Wachee
Wes White
Ag al Botnet
Helena
Dell, Mont
A. Beaver
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Orvey County
L. J .Peg
Estate of John Wells Deceased Administrator Notice
B F Warre as Administrator announces final settlement of the estate with publication dates in February 1902. The notice references the estate of John Wells and provides legal actions to creditors and interested parties.
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Hattle A. Dart
George Dart
Fred Dart
Montana
Beaverhead
United States
John Wells
Créditorf
John G. Willis
Dillon
B. F. Warre
Gibbonsville Mercantile Company Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of the Gibbonsville Mercantile Company for the election of a Board of Trustees and officers will be held at the company’s office in Gibbonsville on Monday March 10 1902 at 1 o clock. Secretary Lambert presents notice.
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Gibbonsville Mercantile Company
Wil
Tans
O ‘Olacke
Paler
Lambert Exret
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