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The second of two satires by Chambers on events surrounding the killing of Maine Congressman Jonathan Cilley by Kentucky Representative William J. Graves in a February 24, 1838, duel. (See also "Scene in Washin More

A caricature of James Watson Webb, prominent Whig editor of the "Morning Courier and New York Enquirer." Webb is shown parading, armed to the teeth, along Pennsylvania Avenue. He carries a sword cane, a musket, More

Print shows William J. Graves, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Includes a facsimile signature and a quotation from a "speech delivered in the U.S. House Rep. Feb. 1st 1837." 26 U.S. Copyrigh More