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Foreign News May 10, 1856

Dallas Herald

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas

What is this article about?

Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, the American Minister, arrives in Liverpool and is welcomed by the American Chamber of Commerce. He expresses belief in amicable solution to US-UK differences and hopes for peace to benefit humanity and commerce. He visits St. George's Hall and dines with Capt. Oliver Eldridge before departing for London.

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Hon. Geo. M. Dallas in Liverpool.

The Liverpool Chronicle of the 15th ult., after announcing the arrival of Mr. Dallas, the American Minister, in that city, says:

"At noon yesterday a deputation from the American Chamber of Commerce of this port, accompanied by their president, Mr. Sillar, waited upon Mr. Dallas, in order to welcome him on his arrival in this country. In responding to their felicitations, his Excellency expressed his belief that the causes of difference between the two countries were capable of an amicable solution, and trusted peace would be preserved, not only for the sake of humanity, but also for the interests of commerce.

"His Excellency afterwards visited St. George's hall, through which he was conducted by Mr. Alderman Parker. He expressed in high terms, his admiration of the noble edifice, and later in the afternoon brought his lady and daughters to visit it. Capt. Oliver Eldridge, Commander of the Atlantic, dined yesterday with his Excellency at the Adelphi Hotel. He takes his departure by the 9:40 A. M. train to-day, for London, to assume his official duties."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

George M Dallas American Minister Liverpool Arrival Chamber Of Commerce Us Uk Relations Peace Hopes

What entities or persons were involved?

Geo. M. Dallas Mr. Sillar Mr. Alderman Parker Capt. Oliver Eldridge

Where did it happen?

Liverpool

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Liverpool

Event Date

As Reported In Liverpool Chronicle Of The 15th Ult.

Key Persons

Geo. M. Dallas Mr. Sillar Mr. Alderman Parker Capt. Oliver Eldridge

Outcome

belief expressed in amicable solution to differences between the two countries; trust in preservation of peace for humanity and commerce.

Event Details

Arrival of Mr. Dallas, the American Minister, in Liverpool. Deputation from American Chamber of Commerce, led by president Mr. Sillar, welcomes him. He responds expressing belief in amicable solution to differences and hopes for peace. Visits St. George's Hall conducted by Mr. Alderman Parker, admires it, brings lady and daughters later. Dines with Capt. Oliver Eldridge at Adelphi Hotel. Departs by 9:40 A.M. train today for London to assume duties.

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