Monuments and Agency Drive for National Tribute 1850
An appeal from Chicago dated April 4 1850 calls for agents across states from Wisconsin to Illinois and beyond to raise funds for a Washington monument honoring the nation s founders. Donors receive engravings or certificates with large or small gifts and local agents pledge to canvass every district. The letter urges rapid recruitment, circulars, and a nationwide effort to memorialize leaders of the Revolution including a prominent man lauded as first in war, peace, and the hearts of his countrymen.
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Iowa
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Missippi
Jersey
Green
Macoupin
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DeWitt
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Monument
Washington
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Republica
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Chicago
Gun Cass Last Speech Echoes In Congress
Washington dispatch notes two major speeches in Congress. Senator Cass praised for his sober yet vivid analysis of the Compromise and California admission. Governor McDowell of Virginia also spoke, while Prof. Webster’s new trial appearance is mentioned.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Congress
Cass
McDowell
Virginia
Senate
California
British and World News Roundup From The Telegraph
The Telegraph reports mixed political news including a government vote against Sunday mail stops and no political changes expected from Mr Grey's visit. It notes tensions with France to be revisited on the 15th and reports British delays in postal service. Abroad summaries cover Russia press laws, Pope priorities, and new appointments in Venezuela and Mexico. Market notes show little local trade with wheat shipments to Buffalo and rising flour and corn prices.
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London
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France
Renz
Russia
Buffalo
Fracas in Senate as Clay Benton clash over alleged letter
Second Dispatch reports a violent Senate scene with attacks on each other over a May Independence Mo letter signed by Reed. Benton accuses Clay of publishing calumny, Wentworth is shot in the arm, and arrests follow as the war steamer Independence looms offshore amid chaotic exchanges.
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Benton
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Independence
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Jeter
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Illinois
Cass and Clay Unite on Compromise to Save the Union
The New York Herald reports Gen Cass and Henry Clay supporting the compromise bill after Benton’s speech. It notes a striking sight as aged rivals unite for unity, while rumors say Mr Clayton may retire from the Cabinet and Mr Crawford might back him.
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Crawford
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