1851 Websters Address Laying Of The Corner Stone To The Capitol Washington DC for Sale

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1851 Websters Address Laying Of The Corner Stone To The Capitol Washington DC:
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MR. WEBSTER'S ADDRESSAt The Laying Of The Corner StoneOf The Addition To The Capitol: July 4th, 1851,
By Daniel Webster
- FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING -
[FIRST EDITION] Washington: Gideon and Co., Printers, 1851. Softcover in original, titled wrappers. Measures 9 x 6 inches; 29 pages featuring the complete text of Webster's patriotic speechciting America's great progress in expansion and knowledge of the liberal artsgiven at the laying of the corner stone for the addition to the federal capitolbuilding.In his speech, Webster addresses the issue of possible southern secession, and sets forth the principles of American government.
Some chipping, soiling, toning, etc. to covers, else very good overall condition; no owner marking, not ex-library.
"Without question, the most dramatic and significant Capitol cornerstone event since that of 1793 occurred on July 4, 1851. The admission to the Union of five states between 1845 and 1850 sent additional members to the already overcrowded and noisy House and Senate chambers. With the September 1850 passage of the package of laws known as the Compromise of 1850, Congress expressed its confidence in the nation's future by appropriating $100,000 to begin construction of new Capitol wings. These would be designed to accommodate larger legislative chambers and much-needed committee rooms. In June 1851, just three weeks before the cornerstone ceremony, President Millard Fillmore selected an extension plan prepared by Architect Thomas U. Walter.
"On an unusually mild summer's day, a large parade moved festively up Capitol Hill. Led by President Fillmore, the procession included veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and individuals who had witnessed the 1793 cornerstone laying. Into a specially fashioned granite block, Architect Walter placed a glass jar containing current newspapers, documents, and 40 dollars in coins. A Masonic official sealed the cornerstone with the same trowel that President George Washington had used in 1793. Daniel Webster then delivered a deeply patriotic address that kept listeners spellbound for its two-hour duration. An artillery salute and fireworks on the mall concluded this most festive Independence Shipping at $5.90 anywhere Mainland USA; Expedited and insured shipping available, international buyers welcome. Combined shipping gladly offered for multiple purchases.

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