Alfred H. Stone Collection
Volume: 43

8. [Thomas Hart] Benton, Mr. Benton’s Anti-Compromise Speech. Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri, in the Senate of the United States, June 10, 1850 ([Washington, DC?]: n.p., [1850?]). (15 p.)

Speech favoring postponement of the bill in regard to the admission of California as a state, the establishment of territorial governments for Utah and New Mexico, and proposals for the settlement of the western and northern boundaries of Texas until March 4, 1851.