Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2

CHAPTER XIV.

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VAN BUREN'S STORMY ADMINISTRATION. Inauguration of Van Buren--His First Reception--Departure of Jackson for the Hermitage--Van Buren's Embarrassments--The Great Financial Debate--Antagonism of Clay and Calhoun--An All Night Session-- Morning Excuses--The Graves and Cilley Duel--A Congressional Comedian.