Title	The National union
Description	Features a color engraving of the U.S. Capitol; two men on horseback look at the building from afar. An oval gold chain, in which each state is represented by a link, is superimposed on an arch with gray Doric columns. Above capitol: "In Union's Chain, within its Spell, Freedom, and peace and safety dwell." Includes facsimile message and signature of Henry Clay, to whom the piece is dedicated.
Historical note	Song celebrates Clay's work to preserve the Union after difficulties of passing the Compromise of 1850. Words and music by Charles Collins, Jr.
Date	1851
Creator	T. Sinclair's Lith.
Place	Washington (D.C.)
Publisher	Lee & Walker
Place of publication	Philadelphia (Pa.)
Collection name	Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Accession number	2005-084
Education Tags	4.67 8.67 Compromise of 1850 Growth of the Republic
Subjects	Sheet music covers Flags Horses Patriotism Eagles Capitols
Owning Institution	Tennessee State Library and Archives
ID#	32971
Digital Type	Still Image
Digital format	Image/jp2
Media Type	Drawings
Copyright	No copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
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Dimensions	11" x 14"