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The United States Senate, A. D. 1850

The United States Senate, A. D. 1850


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The United States Senate, A. D. 1850

The United States Senate, A.D. 1850. Print shows Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber. Daniel Webster is seated to the left of Clay and John C. Calhoun to the left of the Speakers chair. Date c1855

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1850 Senate


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This evocative print captures a pivotal moment in United States history, depicting the United States Senate in session during the tumultuous year of 1850. The image, titled "The United States Senate, A.D. 1850," shows Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky speaking passionately from the floor, his gestures and facial expression conveying the intensity of the debate surrounding the Compromise of 1850. Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts, a renowned orator and statesman, is seated to Clay's left, his attentive demeanor and furrowed brow indicating his deep engagement in the proceedings. To Clay's other side, the controversial figure of John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, Vice President under John Quincy Adams and a staunch defender of states' rights, sits with a grave expression. The Speaker's chair, empty in this scene, adds to the sense of anticipation and drama. The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative acts designed to address the contentious issues of slavery and states' rights, which had long divided the nation. The compromise included the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of runaway slaves to their owners, and the admission of California as a free state. The debate surrounding these bills was heated and divisive, with many senators, including Clay, Webster, and Calhoun, delivering impassioned speeches that would shape the course of American history. This print, created around 1855, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, allowing us to witness a pivotal moment in the United States Senate as it grappled with the complex and contentious issues of its time.

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