Case for House powers to demand papers in investigations
The argument asserts the House may compel information from the Executive and departmental heads to investigate abuses as a constitutional, permanent right. It argues secrecy can be used via committees, while warning that denying access would permit corruption and weaken public accountability.
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House of Representatives
U. States
Tlouse
House of Repre
Treasury
Congress
Senate
Executive Department
Legislative Department
Lawo
Siate
Congista
Hoase of Commons
The Comet Sightings and Notable Celestial Events
An older New Bedford Mercury report notes a brilliant comet seen near the sun with a tail about 3 degrees long, possibly the same as the European comet sighted three months prior. It recalls historic bright comets from 43 BC, 1402, and 1744 and mentions related news items and a mix of public notices.
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New Bedford
Eplendar
Seduction Punishment Law Read in Pennsylvania Senate
A Pennsylvania Senate reading outlines a bill to punish seduction as indictable with fines from 500 to 10,000 and solitary confinement in the Penitentiary from one to five years, allowing a mother or relative to sue. Reports from the Philadelphia Ledger note broader remedies and penalties.
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Ard Bas Ber
Phil. Ledger
Canal across the Isthmus of Panama proposal surfaces
A Texan paper reports the canal company chartered by the New Granada government has begun excavating a grand canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The route lies low, about thirty seven feet above sea level, with forty nine miles total length but only twelve and a half miles to be excavated. Navigable rivers, vast water depth for large ships, and a five year completion are claimed, enabling world navies to sail from ocean to ocean through the Andes and Cordilleras.
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Isthmus
Panama
New Grenada
Tsihimus
Legislative Row Highlights Late Congress Deliberations
The House debate on resolutions to refund General Jackson’s fine drew hours of disorder and gag rules before party lines pushed passage. Reports note sharp political criticism of Pennsylvania and national figures, amid mentions of Webster, Custis, Archer, Wise, and various financial and legal developments.
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New York
Congress
Jackson
Albany American Citzen
Babel
Nat. Forum
Ratification of Mexico convention noted by United States Senate
United States and Mexico along with a Senate session close mention the ratification of a recently concluded convention at Mexico City between U S diplomats and the Mexican government. The terms are described as honorable and favorable to both nations.
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Porter
Pennsylvania
Union
N. S. Tob
T— Fork Pep
Senate of the United States
Judiciary Committee
Congress
United States
Mexico
Tig National Intelligencer
Senate
The New Mirror plans grand weekly edition in New York
The New Mirror announces a new 4 series weekly publication edited by George P. Morris with steel engravings by 7G Chapman. It will feature translations from French writers and English authors, broad literary content, and a favorable price of 2 dollars per annum or 67 cents per issue. The Saturday issues will be sixteen-page numbers in double columns, with 416-page year-end volumes. Subscriptions start at No 4 Ann Street New York with mail franking possible.
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George P. Morres
Chapman
Ferris
New Yorke Mirror
Campererox Peris
France
England
Hecary
Mirror
Ann Street
Dullacs
Newea
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