Calhoun Urges Just Settlement to Save the Union
In feeble health Mr. Calhoun spoke in the Senate arguing the Union can only be saved by justice between North and South. He traced causes of discontent to slavery, territory and congressional power, urged admission terms, and warned that without a fair settlement disunion could follow and the North must act to protect the Union.
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Apprentice to the Printing Business Seeks Early Applicants
The Adab is Sentinel notes an apprentice position at the office with a push to fill, mentions plans to enlarge Lux tines in April, and urges patrons to support with expense. Also includes brief political commentary on Mr. Calhoun and Southern vs Northern terms.
Large Postage Bill and Fires Threaten Palmyra and Beyond
The February Pennsylvania Legislature postage bill runs to $1 788% with letters and documents itemized. A major blaze destroyed the Bradley and Lee livery stable in Palmyra Michunti killing or scattering twenty one valuable horses. A vast Union meeting in Baltimore praised the Union and condemned secession. Kentucky opposes the Southern Convention. Mississippi contemplates funding to defend reserved rights, while storms cause widespread damage to homes and property. The era’s rail and river incidents, fires, and steamboat losses are noted along with a fatal train explosion near Camden and Amboy. The report also covers weather, crime, and political shifts across multiple states.
Congress Debates British Tariffs and Union Threats
The Senate and House exchange views on Bulwer's note urging lower duties on British goods and the administration's handling of foreign communications. Senators Cass and Davis defend vs Pennsylvanian critique. Webster later delivers a sweeping defense of the Union and compromises as sectional tensions rise.
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Bank Bill Passes House with Liability for Stockholders
A new Bank Bill passed the House of Representatives by a March 1 vote of 58 to 0. It includes an individual liability principle for stockholders and restricts bank note denominations to ten dollars minimum. East of the mountains notes must be par in Philadelphia. west, par elsewhere. The Senate still must consider the measure.
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Seventh-day Baptists Penal Exemption Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a supplement to the 1794 set by a 16 to 1 vote. It exempts Seventh-day observers from penalties for work on Sunday if they participate in worship and carry a pastor or elder certifying membership. Other items include a petition for abolishing the punishment and a bill on districting, with no further general news. A separate note reports sleighing conditions and a drowning near Adleontown, Alabama, where four were lost in a carriage accident.
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