Debates on National Debt and Defense Policy
The speech discusses state debts totaling at least 200 million dollars tied to internal improvements, urging punctual payment without harming others. It reviews fortifications, a Pacific chain of posts, and naval expansion to protect cities, frontier settlements, and coastal security, urging robust funding and caution against parsimony.
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President Tyler Discusses Civil Service Reform and District Needs
In a December address from Washington, John Tyler argues for constraining the removing power to curb partisanship and protect official duties. He urges specific use of Smithson funds for knowledge diffusion and asks Congress to fund vigilant policing for the District, noting high public building costs and the home of government.
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President's Message Received By Va Argus Thanks
The American Mercury publishes the President's Message as soon as possible and credits the Virginia Argus editor for providing a copy. The note expresses thanks for the timely access to the document.
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Shields Speech on Currency Reform and Banking
The excerpt notes the speech by Mr Shields addressing the nation’s currency issues. It argues current paper money is worthless, caused by banking systems, and calls for a standard of value with stable, uniform value across the Union. Shields emphasizes the need for a currency meeting public confidence and economic stability.
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Shields argues for a gold and silver currency across the Union
The article defends constitutional limits on state emission of credit and endorses a centralized currency backed by gold and silver. It praises Mr. Shields for presenting key facts, noting broader correspondence and other pieces will appear in today’s issue.
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Massillon Gazette endorses Corwin for Governor of Ohio
The Massillon Gazette places Thomas Corwin at its top line for governor with the note that if he consents to run he is the leading choice. If he declines, James Wilson of Jefferson County is proposed. The piece questions federal ceremonial claims and identifies Corwin as their most popular candidate after recent elections.
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Adam's Patent Haughpbhy Mills Promote Easier Coffee Grinding
An advertorial note extols Adam's Patent Haughphby Mills claiming grinding speed at least twice that of common mills. It states the mills ease the coffee grinding task, praises efficiency, and notes availability at local stores with a call for readers to consider adoption.
Columbus legislature organizes in 1841 session
From Columbus Ohio December 6 1841 messages report the House organizing with R P Spanpine as Speaker pro tem Gideon M Avers of Cincinnati Clerk and James French of Mahnes county as Sergeant at Arms The Senate named Faran of Hamilton Speaker Morcan of Columbiana Clerk and Knapp of Seneca county Sergeant at Arms All Democrats Little business done Today Governor's Message expected tomorrow Also a marriage in the city Samuel M Bartholemew of La Grange to Miss Mary Porter of Bloomfield Jefferson county Ohio
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Financial and social notes from a distant era
The article reports on metal minting and coinage in France and England, with figures for gold and silver production and currency circulation. It notes Paris mint absorption, unemployment in London, and provisions in Georgia for free banking. It also mentions a Massachusetts town electing a Black representative, a major fire in St John’s New Brunswick, and remarks on the Bank of the United States case and abolitionist gains in New York elections. It ends with agricultural figures on U S sheep and a novel air spring for New Jersey railcars.
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Congressional Globe and Appendix subscription terms
The passage explains the publication plan for the Congressional Globe and its Appendix, detailing volumes, page counts, and the division of speeches. It notes printing schedules, the availability of separate works, and the option to purchase multiple copies with pricing and payment methods.
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