Senate Committees and Whig Leaders in Congress
The session notes Asbury Dickens reelected secretary and Edward Dyer as sergeant at arms in the Senate. Chaplain Rev Septimus Tuston chosen. Committees listed including Foreign Relations, Finance, Manufactures, Agriculture, Indian Affairs, and Public Expenditures. Pennsylvania delegation details and remarks on Whig leaders Ingersoll and Irwin. News on the House protest expunging and Benton paying tribute to Dr Linn. Confederate-related commentary and Texas and Calhoun political notes.
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Congress
Senate
U. Btatea
Asbury Dickens
Edward Dyer
Septimus Tuston
Presbyterian Ghurchy
Foreign Relations
Mesare
Archer, Berrien
Buchanan
Tallmadge & Choate
Finance
Mevers, Bogne
McDuffie
Hintington
Woodbury and
Crittenden
Woodbridge
King, and
Wright
Simmons
Ac“den, Miller, Buchanen and
Morebeail
Meaers
Upham, Bates, Sturgeon, Semple and
Alchivon
Mavate
Cristeriden
Merow
Benton
Dayton and
Forter
Mesti
Barto Fulton
Semple
Poster
Wood
Hendereon
Tallmadge
Walkeryker
Huntington
IBF
Peivale
Honietas Haywood
Fappan
Fulion
Sprague
Menets
Darnegan
Dayton
Upam
Colgall
Robbery on the Hudson Mail Sack Theft and Suspected Conspiracy
A mail robbery near Hudson is reported with the bag found afloat in the river. Arrests tied to the stage crew and river theft, with losses near $100,000 in drafts and money. Officials seek explanations and pursue the mystery as evidence links the crime to river traffic and mail routes.
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Tie
Albany
Hudson
New York
Hough
Smith and Miller
Paiatt
The Message on War Finance and Political Debate
A fragmentary editorial column discusses government spending and revenue, criticizing proposed remounting of dragoons and calling for new sources of revenue. It questions the source of funds, notes Whig strength, and references abolitionist petitions and political maneuvering.
Penitentiary Fire and Wildlife Sighting Reported
A fire at the Alabama penitentiary damaged workshops and walls remained uninjured. Witnesses described a recaptured escape as a nearby eagle, eight feet tall, was shot in Washington County. A turkey cork and other wildlife events were observed. details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Billaltimo
Alabama
Conyers
Cowie
Washington County
Vis
Alamby
Lemter to Mr. Clay in Lancaster 1843
A letter dated November 14 1843 from E O Reigart to Mr Clay expresses concern from Anti Masonic party members about his stance toward Freemasonry. It notes appreciation for his National policy efforts and requests clarification of his position. The fragment reflects 19th century political party tensions and public discourse on Freemasonry.
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O'Connell
New England
Ailentio
New-England
Chance
Mateschurens
Teney Clay
Ate
Pennsylvania
Waandl
Avhmitg
United States
Yi Jackson
Fe Lodge
Masoney
Clay
Lemter
Lancaster
Ciais
Anti Masonic Party
Free Masonry
Tam
E. 0
Reigart
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District of Columbia
Campbell
Wilking
Haralson
Dean
Nadal
Wise
Tdonary and
Ave
Clinton
Jeane Clums
Cross
War_ Department
Navy Denartment
Eapenserin Post Office Department
Adams
Washington
Fordimbue
Pannsylvania
Andrew Stewart
Raasoo
Hhe
Ingersoll
Philadelphia
Gen. Irwin
Centre
Jeremish ‘Brown
E. Joy Morris
Adm
R. Mellvaine
Andrew Brewert
Dickey
Stewart
Jenks
Gen
Frick
Reed
J. Buffington
Henry Nes
York County
Zia
Henry Clay
Lopdoun County
Virginia
the Protest
Barnard
Zint
Sensis
Mer
Dr. Linn
Ortenden
Mir Benne
Sproue
Carlisle
Washington City
Micea
United
New York Tribune
Texas
Hougton
Galveston
England
Pac
Richmond Whig
Calhoun
House of Representatives
U. S. Gaz
U. S
John Coop
Shenandoah
Randall
Eastern Penitentiary
van Dieman's
Lands
Citi
Zeus
Chester
Vermont
Geo
Sutherland
St. Jamar
Vin Dieman
Canada
Great Britain
G. Cooke
United States Dragoons
Fort Leavenworth
He National Institute
Cooke
New Mexico
Santa-Fe
House of
Maretin van Buren
Cerry
Lancaster Examiner
Massachusetts
Boston
Etna
Valeley
Newville
Shippensburg
David Pigie
Hernia Sreerock
Sle
Conigreas
Bollellas
Boguisa-by-wries
Tyler
Oregon
Adana
Afisen
Seouthern
Cos
Abol
J. M. Porter
Jforcester
Tate
Missouri
Mississippi
Alton
St. Lovie
Berbadoer
Ifde
The
United States Gazette
Prizoner
Ohio
Gamed Clark
Ohio Statesman
Faltaw
Anil
Slulegeibe
Agasherny
Otiard
Feaguae Italia
E. C G. Rewant, Eq
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