Ghosts of the Capital: Senators Daniel Webster and Henry Clay have been reported sightings of the ghosts of these Congressmen standing in front of the now-empty seats
Posted by Cunningb2 | Posted in Congressional burials , Undertaker | Posted on September 04, 2020
Undead Debates
The Senate chamber was occupied by the Senate from 1810-1859 before relocating to the new Senate wing. While the Senate was in this chamber, Senators Daniel Webster and Henry Clay (former Speaker of the House) gave many famous addresses, particularly surrounding the countries great debate regarding slavery and the future of the Union. These men are known as two of the greatest orators of the time. While neither of these men died in the Old Senate Chamber, there have been reported sightings of the ghosts of these Congressmen standing in front of the now-empty seats, moving and gesturing as if giving a speech.
MM White buried Clay and D Webster also used a Fisk coffin.
