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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1838

Page

3

Independent Slate Reveals Madison County Campaign Roster

A Salem newspaper announces multiple political candidates for Madison County offices and the General Assembly. Names listed include U F Linder Isaac Pulix Err Banzeun L Donsey Enastos Wueever Joan Dreora E Hustmnaren Huntington Nathaniel Buckmaster Joan B Hamptey Richard A Woerstong and a request for a past Spectator issue containing Squire Hudsons Circle.

Question on publishing Democratic Convention proceedings

Editor of the Backwoods man is pressed to publish full convention proceedings but has not received them. Citizens in Greene County request the full record despite garbled editorial statements.

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Final Passage of Land Bill in Senate Amid Amendments

Senate approves the land bill after amendments removing the hard money clause and permitting payment in bank notes. final tally 27 to 25 in favor with notable votes by Webster and others. Majority lists include Ailjyn Beaton Brown Clay of Ala Cuchuert Faton Hubbard and others. opponents include Bayard Bu...

Senate Cuthbert Georginy Webster Ben Attake Celaeun Syste St. Luis Filiams Kaight Oung Asina Bill Messrs Bayard Buahnan Calholn Lay Clayton Crittenden Davis Grundy Knight M'bhean Mettick Nicholas Preston Prenusa Kivua Gbos Ruggles Switch Indiana Southand Bpence Swift Wallmadyge Lipton White Favor

New Hampshire Election Returns Favor Heit Over Wilcou

The latest returns show Heit winning the New Hampshire race by a large margin. Democrats gain majorities in four of five counselors, eight of twelve senators, and about twenty one in the lower house, with a strong overall government majority. The federal party had warned of a Democratic surge amid heavy voter turnout.

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Defalcation Rumor Involving Stephenson at Land Office

A fragment describes alleged defalcation by a Land Office official in Galena and mentions Mr Stephenson as receiver of public money. It alleges improper bank deposits and potential government action, noting possible loss and asking for Stephenson to respond if true.

Chicago Stephenson Galena Sterape Stepenan Wade Greenile Bond County A. Hoxavy Madison County Greeneville Timothy Pasturage

Unclear Vetting of Merit for Quarter’s Funds

Fragments indicate a discussion on merit and accounting for funds this quarter. The text questions why a certain individual was credited or valued and notes dissatisfaction with prior merit determinations affecting the current funds.

Practice vs Profession sparks political fury in New York

The piece attacks Gov. Marcy over a 1820 law on extradition, notes the British case against the Bambers, and praises Marcy for rescinding a prior order. It reports a New York meeting denouncing dueling, with resolutions backing constitutional rights and leaders who oppose dueling.

New York Washington City Union Jonathan Calley Congress Duc Megara Wise Jones America Fairfield House of Hep Prentiss U. States Senate Congres District of Columbia Acre

Vindication of Moral Law Denounces Press Aiders

A public meeting denounces the practice as inhuman and a violation of religion and law. It condemns partisan press support for criminals and commends the Evening Post Journal of Commerce Gazette and Era for reporting the matter. Resolutions urge publication to Congress members and safeguard liberty of speech.

Evening Post Journal of Commerce Gazette Hayg Congress Hox Mesers Propuss Fairfield

CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS IN THIS DISTRICT

The article notes Whig candidate Rev John Hopas and opponent Hogan stumping in the southern part of the district. It discusses banking, government funds, and Reynolds as a contrasting figure who opposes a National Bank. It questions the Rev Hopas's positions and urges explicit statements on key subjects and past congressional actions.

Congress John Hopas Hogan States Bank

No Bounty in Land for Late War Defenders Urged

The speaker defends provisions for land bounties for War of 1812 defenders and pensions for volunteers of Indian wars. He recalls backing bills granting land or pensions, notes public good in improving the Illinois and Kaskaskia rivers, and says estimates will be presented to the next Congress.

United States Great Britain House of Representatives Hamer St. Clair Wayne Senate Illinois River Kaskaskia River Mpphe Water Market Stracta Union Hatt Alton Palice Landing A’ Ton Mount Carme Epper Wae Elwar G. F. Bristow Yar Tey

Alton Wholesale Prices Current ARTICLES Long List

Alton lists wholesale prices and per unit costs for a wide range of goods including beeswax coffee candles tallow feathers flour meal corn meal fish beef pork and dairy products with varied prices and units. also includes a roster of names at the end.

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