Public debt relief through sinking fund and tax reform proposal
The speaker endorses using a sinking fund to redeem five percent state stocks, aiming to reduce debt by about 81.6 million in twelve years and fully redeem relief issues by 1859. A constitutional amendment is urged to dedicate real and personal property revenue to debt interest and principal liquidation, while advocating sound currency and stricter banking governance.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth
U. S
U.S
Con
Political reflections on law, commerce, and married women rights
The speaker laments rising tolls and railroad expansion while urging restraint on local tax and press monitoring. He praises officials for diligent reporting, endorses public checks on drafts, and supports publication of government reports. He opposes dissolving marriage contracts and urges unified national law over local differences.
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Ual
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Columbia Road
Rehuythdl
Debra
Cinasan Schookk
Teach
Shere
Ife
The Country Banks and Washington News from the Era
The piece notes belief that solvent banks remain strong with a few suspensions, and that confidence is reviving in business. Maj. Tyler Gaines arrives in Washington and takes a seat in Congress, greeted by friends, as reports on Bank solvency in Williamsport are denied. January 1 opening of Girard College is described with ceremonies and addresses. Canal Board repairs near Philadelphia and navigation plans for spring are announced. A steamer bound to St Louis from New Orleans catches fire near Cape Girardeau, destroying the vessel but with passengers safe.
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Pennsylvania
U. States
Philadelphia
Lycoming Gazelle
West Branch
Williamsport
Erelon
Canal Board
Sen
New Orleans
Tan
Bi. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Caledonia
Caldunia
Gostan
Gil Dee
Canton
Britsh
Union
Dave
Ulenk
Ireland
Louis Phillippe
Roel
Constantinople
Golden Horn
Budee
Trenton
Juhani
Robert A. West
New York
Ten Regiment Bill in Senate Debates and Mexican War Moves
In the Senate the bill to raise ten additional regiments for the Mexican War faced debate. Mr. Cass spoke at length, the measure was postponed to Wednesday, and amendments by Mr. Crittenden and Mr. Davis of Mississippi followed. The bill passed to a third reading with provisions for presidential designation and possible further troop increases if needed. News from Vera Cruz and personnel movements include Gen. Pierce’s retirement talk, Gen. Patterson’s arrival with 3,500 men, and forces under Gen. Butler en route to San Luis Potosi with plans to secure key routes. Cal. Jack Hays and the Texas Rangers drew attention amid ongoing hostilities and guerrilla activity.
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Faust
Senate
Cass
Calhoun
Crittenden
Mr. Davis
Miss
Hill
Tate
NPL
I. Johnson
Milwok
Biesice
New Orleans
Vera
Anne
Pierce
Patterson
Capital
Cushing
Suh
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Burler
J'attare
San Luis de Potosi
Tampico
Zicatecas
Cal
Jack Hays
Rangers
Teperus
Vera Crag
Mexico
O'Sullivan
Palo Alto
Muxico
Thay
Mexican Congress
Council For
Singers announce new issue with songs and star acts
The notice lists a Philadelphia publication titled Senta for ie People and features Thal Coloma with The Star Spangied Basiner and The Minute Gun at Sea among nine other tunes. Price is 22 per ma for Slar for six mantis.
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Peontaker & Co
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Legislature Elects Speakers amid Wariness and Murmurs
In Harrisburg on Tuesday the Pennsylvania Senate chose Wantramsox of Chester as Speaker amid a 18 vote tally with scattered choices. The House elected Ma WoW Pacocsaedem Speaker, with 6b votes and George Ladley scattering. Officers named include Samuel Wy Pearson Clerk and J. Sultan Assistant Clerk in the Senate, and James Desmond Clerk and others in the House. A Philadelphia clerk case and a boiler explosion death toll are noted alongside a bank robbery arrest near Port Deposit and a habeas corpus ruling on a deserter from the U S Army that led to discharge.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Senate
Wantramsox
Chester
Samuel
House of Representatives
House
Ma- Wow
Pacocsaedem
George Ladley
Sinayel Wy Pearson
Somerset
Jota AL Sultan
Buller
James
Desmond
Philielphia
J. Haw Cauley
Franklin
War Mastiure
Motree
War
Picking
York
J. Aleley
AJ S. Hrowster
J. Aeivenines
Daniel M'Cloary
Famanuel Diegier
Gertystury
Dourkeopcrema Locas
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Ars
Jér Rl. McSuerry
H. of R
Mr. Sanrtz
Inter
Superintendent of Common Schools
Auditor General
Tyle P. Gaines
Army du Skexivo
Congress
Washington
Baltimore
Tie
Patimere
Christopher Hades
Taylor
Barthvas
Girard College
Joseph Wi. Chandler
Medi College
Gre Hoadred Orphar
Band of
Ottors
Joel Tones
Conners
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Qadfaiz
Erroneuis
Randall Hutchinson
the. Pennay Juan
JSA
Port Deposit
Phildelphia
de. Darlington
West Chester Bank
Tawner
Isaac Laprea
Hie
Attendahen
Lefever
Carita
John Ulrich
Jacon Wour
Tus County
Many Ann Cayxin
Jiantte County
J. Albert
Tan Fsase Banu
Mise Risa Peruson
Union Township
Tagerstown
Me. Conrad
Grongs Fisseus
Psd
Pepin
Peter Myers
Baraquh
Littlestown
AGEPS
Rigapere Water
Ty Orfer
Friends of
Adams
Cumberland
Perry
Dauphin
Chambersburg
Friends of the Sabbath
Des. Schmucker and
Nevin
Allen
Sharp
Judge Thompson
George Chambers
George Mornts
William RB. Dewitt
Robert Gracy
James C. Watson
Sia Irene
Dan
Ellel Kurt
Getttysburg
Grahnos
Lywo
Godey
Laily
Iwo
Peterson's Lady's National Magazine
Union Magazine
Cultivator
Hendley's Magazine
The
Farmers Library
Whig Review
Hunt's Merchant's Mag
Blackwood's Magazine
Ediohure Review
Foreign Quarterly
Lonton Quarterly
Che North British Review
London Lancet
N.Y
Weekly Herald
Weekly Tribune
Keller Kurtz
Harper & Brothers
Wiley & Putnam
Appleton & Co
de Burgess, Stringer&Co
da Lea & Blanchard
Philadelp, Grigg, Elliot &Co
de. Carey & Hart
Zieber & Co
Annu
Baud
Sta Honery
Muaox
Traveller's Guides
Prins
C. Jan. FO
Nicno- Las Morriz
Freedom
FAME
Township of
County of
Phineas Rogers
Tacoly Dyers
Charles Shaner
Josiah Mockslager
James White
Johan Urowan
Jacob
Lion
Noah Myesly
Peter Glasser
Joseph Kelly
Henry Wolf
Jacob Brown
Joseph Hofman
S & Con
Cnorge
Warrington
Yorkstt
Federal Est
Hance
Henrietta Menick
Monument Street
Canal
Eden Streets
Seth & Hance
Baltimorest
Carney
Charles and Prattsts
S. H. Bueller
Forney
Gettysburg
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