Nation on Executive patronage in Congress report
A Senate disclosure of Executive patronage and public finances examines patronage growth from 1825 to 1833, the power of removing deposits, and the impact on liberty. It argues for reduced patronage, surplus revenue distribution to states, and constitutional remedies.
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Committee Selecte
District of Columbia
Congress
Calhoun
Benton
Itf
Porpexren
Senate
Skating with the General On the Potomac Frostbitten Recount
Joel Downing recalls skating with General Jackson on a frozen Potomac, sharing wine from a hand sled, confronting six rough skaters who drank their wine, losing hats and coats, and finally retreating home in the cold. The tale ends with a quip on France and a pledge to avoid surrendering to wrong. The general’s later reaction hints at cooling resolve about the French issue.
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Joel Downing
Jack
Potomac
Downingville
Gineral
France
New Orleans
Sargent Joel
Joel
Endopan
Jim
Alexandra
Ems
Sargent Joel Downing
Andrew Jackson
Sargent Joal
Giveral
Alexandria
Sargent
Washington
Sargeant Joel
France 4
Joshua
Emigration to Texas Gains Momentum and Rail Car Expansion
An 1839 New York Sun letter notes large Texas immigration from the South, with Alabama planters planning relocation. It calls Texas the finest country. Also reports 160 cars in service on the Columbia railroad and 30 to 40 new cars under construction by the Western Transportation Company of Leech, Roberta, and Toland, to begin by April 1.
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New York Sun
Texas
Alabama
Education in Pennsylvania and the keystone state crisis
Governor Wolf notes 400000 Pennsylvanians lack education as debates unfold over fiscal responsibility and public duty. The transcript traces parliamentary tension, treaty hopes, and insistence on firm measures despite opposition, with ministers pledging full explanations and continued advocacy.
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Pennsylvania
Wolf
Key Stone
Message on relations with France transmitted to Congress
The House received a message from the President with a Secretary of State report and extracts from Paris regarding ministerial despatches. The President declines transmitting further dispatches for now, stating public interest prevents it, but promises prompt updates if business conditions change.
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West
Paris
Francis
France
John Forsyth
House of Representatives
Donelson
H. of Representatives
U. S
Secretary of State
House
Congress
Framed royal pledge on hospitality and convention
The text conveys a monarch’s warm expression of gratitude for U.S. hospitality and a promise to attend to the convention. He notes unavoidable circumstances delaying its immediate execution but assures faithful performance at the next Chambers meeting. He speaks as both king and an individual bound to fulfill his promise.
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U. States
Extracts on delay and hopes for President's message
Mr Livingston to the Secretary of State notes expected delay until mid January as the President's Message may influence the matter. He cites speculation of a favorable tone to advance payment of claims and national reputation for energy, reporting an influential Chamber member and the King’s urgency to pass the law.
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Mr. Livingston
Secretary of State
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