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Congress begins in its new capital of Philadelphia...
Congress begins in its new capital of Philadelphia...
Item # 686784
December 18, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1790
* United States Congress begins
* at U.S. Capital in Philadelphia
Page 2 has a significant report from Philadelphia reporting that the new (temporary) site of the federal government is to begin in that city: "Monday next is the day appointed for the meeting of Congress in this city. Many of the members are arrived in town; but it is not expected there will then be sufficient to form a quorum. The publick building assigned for holding the session is nearly ready for...both houses--and will be full competent to the object. In the Hall...for the Representatives a very capacious Gallery for the auditors of the debates is built, which will...hold about 300 persons."
This is followed by a slightly later report from Philadelphia: "Our public men are crowding in every day, but it is not expected Congress will make a house till this day week. The Delaware being to assume a frosty look, and the Dutchmen, that are already traversing the streets with their furred caps, seem to prognosticate a severe winter at hand. People here are much alarmed at the Virginia & Maryland proceedings, relative to the future seat of government, which has the appearance of a confederation against this place."
Four pages, two indents near the spine affect nothing, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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