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Proclamation by the mayor. Whereas, by an act of Congress, entitled "An act to incorporate the inhabitants of the City of Washington, and to repeall all acts heretofore passed for that purpose," approved the 15th May, 1820," full power and autho

On verso: 43 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 194, Folder 31.

To the people of Waldo. Great Whig meeting in New York ... Election, Monday, September 8. Whig nominations. For Governor: Peleg Sprague. Representatives to Congress ... [1833].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 56, Folder 4.

Explosion of Biddle & Cos. Congress water fount

A satire on the failure of the combined efforts of Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Calhoun, and Nicholas Biddle to thwart Andrew Jackson's treasury policy. In 1833 Jackson ordered that federal deposits be remo More

General Lafayette spirit - National Parks Gallery

In 1834, after an appropriation from the 23rd Congress for Park repairs, the name of Lafayette Park was used for the first time. This was also the year LAFAYETTE died. His statue, the first of four statues erec More

Washington City, March 4, 1835. The session having drawn to a close, I hasten, before leaving this place, to communicate, as has been my practice ever since I have first been honored with a seat in Congress, to the people of the State, the leadi

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 194, Folder 2e.

U. S. Congress, June 30, 1836. Resolutions of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the death of James Madison.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

To the freemen of Providence. To day you will vote for members of Congress and elect your own Representatives to the General Assembly .... [Signed] Franklin. Pov. Aug. 29, 1837.

Regarding the election of Charles C. Mowry.; Political campaign. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collect More

Plan of the Senate chamber of the United States by D. H. Burr. 2d session 25th Congress. 1837 & 1838.

Plan of the Senate Chamber of the U. S. Senate.; U. S. Congress. Senate. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera More

Scene in Washington. In which the Presidental candidate of all the decency or respectable Webb "Whig" Party . . .

Whig senator Henry Clay is attacked here on several fronts. The artist alludes to his reputation for gambling, his widely publicized outburst in the House of Representatives in February 1838, and his alleged un More

The globe man listening to Webster's speech, on the specie circular

A small, bust-length caricature of Washington "Globe" editor and Van Buren adviser Francis Preston Blair. The print was probably issued in the spring of 1838. In May of that year the Specie Circular, an extreme More

The globe-man after hearing of the vote on the Sub-Treasury bill

Evidently a companion to "The Globe Man Listening to Webster's speech on the Specie Circular" (no. 1838-3), the small, bust-length caricature of Democratic editor Francis Preston Blair shows him looking even m More

Symptoms of a duel - Public domain portrait drawing

The second of two particularly well-drawn caricatures by the same artist, on the subject of the 1839 congressional probe of Van Buren's Treasury Department. (See above, nos. 1839-6 through -9.) The inquiry was More

The Female Anti-Slavery Society of Lynn - Blackstone River Valley

When Abby Kelley became the teacher at a Quaker school of Lynn, MA in 1835, she joined the Female Anti-Slavery Society’s chapter in Lynn and became their corresponding secretary, writing to activists like the A More

A Select Committee of Enquiry hard at work

A swipe at the integrity of the House of Representatives committee investigating the Swartwout scandal under Van Buren's administration (see "Price Current" and "Sub Treasurers Meeting in England," nos. 1838-21 More

Notice at the next regular meeting of the Upper Alton lyceum, to be held on Tuesday Evening, Feb. 11, at the Seminary Hall, the following questions, by order of the Society, will come up for debate: - "Has Congress power to abolish slavery in th

Slavery.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 15, Folder 15.

To the freemen of Rhode-Island. The Executive Committee, appointed by the Liberal convention in July last, for certain reasons, have not till now thought proper to publish their ticker for representatives to the next Congress. We have now the ho

Liberal party.; Political campaign. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 168, Folder 18.

A bull chase. The words of the wise, are as goads

Another satire on the special committee of the House of Representatives investigating Van Buren's Treasury Department. The committee, chaired by James Harlan but dominated by Henry A. Wise of Virginia, centered More

"Worse than a Spanish Inquisition", Political Cartoon

A commentary on the workings of the January 1839 congressional probe of the Treasury Department in the wake of the Swartwout embezzlement. (See "Price Current" and "Sub Treasurers Meeting in England," nos. 1838 More

Abolition frowned down. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A satire on enforcement of the "gag-rule" in the House of Representatives, prohibiting discussion of the question of slavery. Growing antislavery sentiment in the North coincided with increased resentment by so More

Called to account, Washington, D.C., Political Cartoon

Once more the House of Representatives investigation of Treasury practices under the Van Buren administration in connection with the Swartwout embezzlement scandal. (See above nos. 1839-6 through -9.) The print More

The treasury-hen alarmed - coin, public domain photograph

A portrayal of Treasury Secretary Levi Woodbury as a hen nurturing corruption and shielding New York City customs house officials from congressional scrutiny. Woodbury spreads his wings over several chicks pec More

Professor Wise, performing a surgical operation in Congress Hall

Representative Henry A. Wise, vociferous opponent of the Van Buren administration, is portrayed as a surgeon, operating on Treasury Secretary Levi Woodbury. The satire refers to the cross-examination of Woodbur More

William Corcoran's subdivision of lots : between High & Congress & Bridge & Gay streets, Georgetown D.C.

Cadastral map showing landowners' names. Covers block bounded by Wisconsin Av., N, 31st, and M streets N.W. "Sept. 19th 1839." Title in ink in 2 hands on verso. Pen-and-ink. Soiled and stained. Available also t More

[Unidentified man, friend of Clara Barton, head-and-shoulders portrait, full face]

Photographer unidentified. Case: variant of Rinhart 123. Accompanying label: Unidentified friend of C.B. Accompanying lock of hair. Was part of LOT 8492. Transfer; Manuscript Division; 1959. Forms part of: Clar More

Industrial & political map of Pennsylvania : exhibiting the population, the principal resources of each county, and the valuation of property, the several congressional districts, and the vote for presidential electors in 1840.

Printed to show extensive statistical data for each county. Does not show individual industries or minor civil divisions. "Compiled from the returns of the Sixth Census and from other official sources." "The ma More

Washington, Nov. 10, 1840. To his Excellency Governor of Dear Sir: Having understood that many citizens of who are interested in a bill now pending in Congress, for the relief of American citizens who suffered by French spoliations prior to 1800

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Military despotism! Arbitrary arrest of a judge [Regarding Andrew Jackson and Dominick A. Hall] During the session of Congress in 842, Senator Linn of Mo. introduced the bill for refunding the money to Jackson, with interest, amounting to {dolla

Jackson, Andrew.; Hall, Dominick A. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portf More

Circular. Washington, November 9th, 1840 Dear Sir: In the full conviction that the bill providing satisfaction for the French spoliations prior to 1800, which is now pending in Congress, would be greatly aided and indeed voted at the coming sess

On verso: 9 Nov. 1840. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 197, Folder 10.

List of members of the House of Representatives of the United States. Twenty-seventh Congress, first session, commencing Monday, May 31, 1841. [Washington, D. C., 1841].

On verso: Gift Caleb Cushing Papers Oct. 22, 1962. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli More

A map showing the Congressional districts of Massachusetts as established by the Act of Sept. 16, 1842 /

Includes table showing district populations and cities and towns. Lacks upper left hand, lower left hand, and lower right hand corners. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

To the independent voters of the Congressional districts of Barnwell, Richland, Lexington and Orangeburg:-- Fellow citizens: The Hon. S. H. Butler having resigned his seat in Congress, you will be called on the choose a representative, on the fi

On verso: Mss div. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 172, Folder 50.

Election next Monday. For representative to Congress, the farmer's, fisherman's and freeman's candidate. Hon. Daniel P. King of Danvers. Fellow citizens of District Number Two ... March 30, 1843.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 58, Folder 2.

To the Honorable Senate and House of representatives of the United States in Congress assembled: The memorial of the undersigned, of Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, merchant, respectfully sheweth, that he preferred his certain petition

Gift Margaret W. Cushing 1-26-38.; Rec. 9-13-46.; On verso: {stamp} Gift Margaret W. Cushing Jan. 26, 1938. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as More

[Unidentified man, probably Thomas Wilson Dorr, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Alternative identifications: Hon. Edward Everett, Massachusetts (cat. 5); Prince Bonaparte. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Forms part of: Brady-Handy collection (Library of Congress). Forms par More

[Aaron Vanderpoel, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, with side whiskers]

Democratic Congressman from New York, 1833-1837, 1839-1841. Scratched on back of plate: 160; Judge Vanderpool. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Lib More

State of New Hampshire. Resolved by the Senate and House of representatives in General Court convened, that in the opinion of this Legislature, the act of Congress, passed at its extra session on the 4th of September, 1841, providing for a divis

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 93, Folder 13a.

Hy Somauli Congress, highlands of Ethiopia

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Congress, June 18, 1845 - Public domain document scan

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Saratoga, Monday, July 20th, 1846 - Congress Hall Hotel

Drawing shows a view across an expanse of lawn, with trees in the foreground, of a pavilion, the original Congress Hall Hotel, and other buildings. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2000; (DLC/PP-2000:086). Alt More

Present Presidential position. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Once again Polk's handling of the Oregon territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain is criticized. (See "Polk's Dream" and "War! or No War!" nos. 1846-2 and 1846-4). Here the artist seems t More

By the President of the United States of America. A proclamation. Whereas the Congress of the United States, by virtue of the constitutional authority vested in them, have declared by their act, bearing date this day, that "by the act of the Rep

On verso, Copy 1: 2.96.245,12 09-83-467-1; Copy 2: 09-83-467.2. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 d More

A map of the United States of Mexico : as organized and defined by the several acts of the Congress of that Republic /

Relief shown by hachures. Cover title: Tanner's travelling map of Mexico. Prime meridian: Washington. "Entered according to Act of Congress, the 2nd day of April 1832, by H.S. Tanner, of the state of Pennsylvan More

Polk's dream Historic map, Library of Congress

Here Clay is critical of James K. Polk's public advocacy of the 54.40 parallel as the northern boundary of American territory in Oregon. The cartoon also alludes to widespread uncertainty as to the course the More

Electors of the Western district! Read and consider!!! At a meeting of gentlemen of the Whig party, and of citizens generally, favorable to the election of Hon. Wilkins Updike, to Congress, held at Kingston Court House, Aug. 11, 1847.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 170, Folder 22.

Washington, February 26, 1847. Sir: I beg to solicit your favorable attention to the resolution offered yesterday by the Hon. Mr. Hannegan, relative to the reports of Senate debates for the thirteenth Congress ... James A. Houston.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 12.

Washington. Entered according to an act of Congress, in the year 1847, by John Landis, in the clerks office of the District Court in the eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Lincoln as a member of Congress in 1847

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The organ kicked out - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

The Senate's February 1847 resolution barring reporters and editors of the "Washington Union" from the Senate floor and gallery was the basis for the artist's demeaning portrayal of the newspaper's powerful edi More

To the electors of the Western Congressional district. The Hon. Wilkins Updike, of South Kingstown, is now a candidate to represent you in the next Congress of the United States ... A Citizens of Narragansett. [1847].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 170, Folder 23.

engraving from "History of Congress, biographical and political: comprising memoirs of members of the Congress of the United States, etc"

This image has been taken from scan 000513 from volume 01 of "History of Congress, biographical and political: comprising memoirs of members of the Congress of the United States, etc". The title and subject ter More

map from "The seat of government of the United States. A review of the discussions in Congress and elsewhere, on the site and plans of the federal city, etc"

This image has been taken from scan 000007 from "The seat of government of the United States. A review of the discussions in Congress and elsewhere, on the site and plans of the federal city, etc". The title an More

Skeleton map showing the Rail Roads completed and in progress in the United States, and those projected through the Public Lands and their connection with the principal harbours on the Lakes and on the Seaboard; printed by order of the Senate of the United States the 9th: Sess: 31st Congress 1848-9.

Outline map of the eastern half of the United States indicating drainage, state boundaries, major cities, and constructed and contemplated railroads. The southern portion of map indicates proposed shipping rou More

Speech of the Taylor candidate for Congress. Mr. Jacob Barker's speech at Lafayette. [1848?].

Campaign. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 24, Folder 22.

To the honorable, the Senate and the House of representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. The memorial of Captain William Black, in behalf of himself and men who were duly organized as a company of mounted volunteers .

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 199, Folder 7.

Order of the procession for the funeral of the Hon. John Quincy Adams, a representative in the Congress of the United States from the state of Massachusetts, and ex-president of the United States ... February 24, 1848.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 232, Folder 45.

Specimen of index to reports of committees & executive documents, from the first to the thirtieth Congress inclusive. Navy ... The above outline of my plan for an index to the Congressional documents contemplated and proposed in my memorial to b

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 199, Folder 14.

portrait from "History of Congress, biographical and political: comprising memoirs of members of the Congress of the United States, etc"

This image has been taken from scan 000417 from volume 01 of "History of Congress, biographical and political: comprising memoirs of members of the Congress of the United States, etc". The title and subject ter More

It has been the intention of the American people from the close of the war of the revolution, to rear some monument to the memory of Washington. This was expressed first, by their representatives in Congress on the 7th day of August 1783, by the

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 232, Folder 33.

It seems to be conceded on all sides that the bill for the relief of the sufferers by French spoliations prior to July 31, 1801, will be voted by Congress next winter ... James H. Causten. Washington City, October 10, 1849.

On p. [2]" {stamp} May 2 1910 D. of D.; on p. [4]: 10 Oct. 1849. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. More

We have read the memorial to Congress of several New York firms against any further extension of facilities to United States ocean mail steamers, and deem it not inappropriate to offer a few remarks on the subject for the consideration of Congre

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 244, Folder 54.

John C. Calhoun's speech to the United States Senate against the Compromise of 1850, 4 March 1850

Reproduction number: A20 (color slide; page 1) The famous South Carolinian John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) made his last Senate speech during the course of the great debate over the Compromise of 1850, a complicate More

To the voters of the Fifth Congress. District. The American party of Massachusetts, as now organized, seeks ... [n. d.].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 80, Folder 7.

Scene in Uncle Sam's Senate. 17th April 1850

A somewhat tongue-in-cheek dramatization of the moment during the heated debate in the Senate over the admission of California as a free state when Mississippi senator Henry S. Foote drew a pistol on Thomas Har More

[Title page and dedication page of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft (Boston, 1792); Dedication page is handwritten: "Presented to the Library of Congress by a great admirer of this earliest work for woman's right to equality...ever penned by a woman...(signed) Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N.Y., Jan 1, 1904"]

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Robert Edge Pine - Edward Savage - [Congress voting the Declaration of Independence]

Print shows men gathered in the Assembly Room in the Pennsylvania State House (now called Independence Hall), Philadelphia. Completed figures include John Adams, Roger Sherman, James Wilson and Thomas Jefferson More

Memorial. To the Senate and House of representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled:- The undersigned, members of the American metrological society and others beg leave respectfully to represent ... [Washington, D. C. n. d.].

Page Order: Folded Scroll Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder 39.

A petition to Congress. To the Honorable the Senate and House of representatives in Congress assembled ... Polly Morey. Washington, D. C. n. d.

Verse.; On verso, Copy 1, P. [4]: 139614 18 Ap 66.; On recto, Copy 2, P. [1]: [in Mss.]: a Jeu d' Esprit. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile More

[Library of Congress Catalog, no. 5; invoice of 1800]

Shows pages 2 and 3 with lists of books and prices. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

United States Congress, September 1, 1781, Printed Table of Currency Scale, Paper Money to Silver

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Don't support a Communist strike. The International student congress against war and fascism, which called the strike is confessedly a "union of Socialistic and Communistic elements." ... Support the anti-strike committee in their patriotic atte

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 208, Folder 61.

Memorial to Congress for a loyal civil government for North-Carolina. The Undersigned loyal (white) citizens of North-Carolina, most respectfully and earnestly petition the Congress of the United States to pass into a law the bill introduced int

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 135, Folder 20.

To the electors of a representative to Congress, for the first district. By the death of the late worthy, and truly excellent Mr. Havens, the seat in Congress which he filled ... has been rendered vacant ... There are three candidates submitted

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 134, Folder 35.

Remonstrance and protest against the annexation of Texas. To the Honorable the Senate and House of representatives of the United States in Congress assembled ... [n. p. n. d.].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 244, Folder 23.

Protection -- Currency. If Congress after adjusting the tariff bill will add the following section, it can be removed from any further legislation until our manufactures are established on a firm basis, and a per centage reduction can be made on

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 243, Folder 10.

To the voters of the United States. In this hour of national reconstruction, we appeal to good men of all parties, to Conventions for amending State Constitutions, to the Legislature of every State, and to the Congress of the United States, to a

Memorial from the directors of the Washington infirmary. To the Honorable the Senate and House of representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled ... [Washington, D. C. n. d.].

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 5 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder More

Vattemare Report to the Honorable Chairman of the Joint Committee (of Congress) on the Library of Congress

To the House of representatives in Congress assembled. The memorial of the Pittsburgh gas company. [Pittsburgh, n. d.].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 163, Folder 57.

Petition against Sabbath mails. To the Honourable the Senate and House of representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. [Washington, D. C.? n. d.].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 46.

Christian Citizen- Extra. To the people of the United States. The month of August last witnessed at Paris a Congress or convention of persons, from various countries, to consider what could be done to promote the sacred cause of peace ... Boston

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 60, Folder 2.

National currency --- Foreign commerce. A few suggestions repectfully submitted to Congress and the people. [n. p. n. d.].

Signed in mss. at end. Benj. Bannan Pottsville, Pa. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli More

The sad parting between two old friends

Senators Thomas Hart Benton and Henry S. Foote are paired here in a facetious farewell scene, as Benton departs the "Shop of the Senate." In reality Benton lost his Senate seat in a January 1851 election, large More

[North Corridor, Great Hall. Religion ural in lunette from the Family and Education series by Charles Sprague Pearce. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2007; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

Chamber of Representatives (Washington) / C.R., DEL, John Poppel, SC.

Print showing House of Representatives in session. Upper left side above image: Ms C. L. No. 1558. Identical image in PPOC with title: Die Congress-Halle im Capitol (Washington); Aus d. Kunstanst d. Bibl Inst. More

DAILY MENU [held by] CONGRESS HALL [at] "SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY" (RESTAURANT)

[North Corridor, Great Hall. "Rest" mural in lunette from the Family and Education series by Charles Sprague Pearce. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

To southerners, drinkers of Congress water ... Clarke & White. Congress Spring, Saratoga Spring and No. 13 Thames Street, New York City [c. 1851].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 121, Folder 17h.

Plan of the hall of the House of representatives. First session, thirty-second Congress. [Washington, 1851.].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 200, Folder 16.

The gladiators of the Senate! The bulley's of the House

The artist parodies recent outbreaks of violence in Congress, and offers a pointed comparison between the elevated rhetorical sparring in the Senate and a more physical brand of combat in the House of Represent More

[Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Roof details]

Iron roof trusses; details of joints. Inscription: "Details of roof of Congressional Library."

Design for chairs of Halls of Congress

U.S. Capitol (drawing). The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was c More

Design for desks for Halls of Congress

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Public printing. The following letter has been printed, after being addressed to the gentleman named in it, because it is the only means of justification left me against great misrepresentation in Congress and out of it. [Letter of A. Boyd Hamil

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 233, Folder 5.

American and foreign agency, in Washington, D. C. The undersigned offers his services in the prosecution of claims before Congress and the several departments ... Jos. C. G. Kennedy, March 29, 1853. [Washington, D. C. 1853].

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 10.

[James Cameron Allen, Democrat congressman from Illinois, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

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[The Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building]

Photograph of an engraving. Title and date from Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980, p. 60, no. 8.

Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. First appearance of the young and talented favorite actress Miss Kate Reignolds!!! who will appear as Therese ... Georgetown, D. C. Printed by Settle & Rodier, Congress street. [J

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 16.

Second letter on the Nebraska question (Respectfully addressed to the delegation in Congress, from Pennsylvania.) By Charles Miner. Repeal of the Missouri compromise. [1854].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 233, Folder 11.

38th Congress, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

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A new and short rule for calculating interest at six per cent, and any other desired rate. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855 by Elizur P.Minier in the Clerk's office of the southern district court of Ohio.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 137, Folder 11a.