Weavers agree to quarter-cent tariff cut in cotton fabrics
The Voyamensing weavers held a meeting on the 27th and agreed to their employers demand for a quarter-cent reduction per yard on cotton fabrics. The note questions how many such tariffs would make them rich rather than discussing broader policy. A Philadelphia sheriff plans a permanent posse. Santa Anna resigned as Mexico’s president. A Boston note warns high tariffs invite smuggling.
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Congress Fairly Organized and Postage Debate Aired
The House, since electing officers, debates apportionment law and general-ticket admissions amid Whig protest. Senator Tappan filed a Senate petition for a Washington mail route as postage cuts surface. A letter by Rev Sydney Noth appears for readers.
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Fragmentary OCR Note on 1066 Events and Persons
Fragmented text references 1066 events and various individuals and places, with unclear order. It mentions the year 1066 and possible people or groups but lacks coherent context or complete names. No clear actions or outcomes can be determined from the legible portions.
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A stark warning on political conflict declares that the contest will be fierce and unforgiving. The speaker insists modern tech like drones and time servers have no role, and entrants must be ready to fight hard and endure, even unto death, with harness intact.
Banks Refuse Spanish Quarters at Par Value
A Philadelphia paper reports banks declined to accept worn Spanish quarters at par, warning currency regulators may be profiting from public loss. The piece alleges private loans to individuals to push coin into circulation at par, harming workers and shopkeepers who rely on fair coinage.
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Postage Reform Calls for Major Postal Change
At Congress last session the Postmaster General urged changing post office laws to allow postage collection on letters carried by private hands. He cited heavy private carriage of letters as harming revenue and urged a sweeping reform. He argued only a large postage cut could curb private delivery and keep letters in the system.
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Oration on Washington and Jackson Veneration
A Union supporter cites Brackenridge's attack on Jackson, denouncing libel and expounding reverence for the nation’s leaders. The passage lauds Washington and Jackson, urges honoring their deeds, and condemns those who disparage the people's chieftain. It elevates loyalty, memory, and public esteem.
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Citizen's Bank to Open on East Fourth Street
The petitioning proprietor Wesley Smead received City Council approval to open a bank on East Fourth Street for four hundred dollars. Smead plans regular banking with no notes issued and will lend money of any amount for any term, with liability in individual banks.
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Ohio Legislature Debates Salaries and Public Works 1843
The Ohio Senate and House discuss canal petitions, county creation, and reducing legislator pay. Debates cover printing Governor's Message, retrenchment, and session length. On Dec 9, 1843, amendments pass regarding salaries and expenditures, with continued moves to reform taxation and public works funding.
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Debating American Debt and Pennsylvania Repayment
A British letter writer denounces Pennsylvania and the United States finances, arguing debt repudiation is rampant. He cites a 200 million national debt and a 40 million Pennsylvania debt, urging repayment and questioning American moral economy amid coverage of beyond-UK finance.
Congress urged to cut postage and official pay
The Congress is urged to pass a law lowering postage for letters and periodicals. Mr Fisher moves a resolution for reducing state and county officers’ pay, which is agreed to. Mr Bennet’s motion directs inquiry into taxing sheep. A proposal to abolish militia trainings in peacetime is defeated. Debate continues on legislators’ pay.
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Washington City Clerk Election in 28th Congress
An Ontoax reports Carter J. M'Nutty of Ohio elected Clerk of the House of Representatives for the 28th Congress by 124 votes to 66, a 58 vote majority, described as a strong Democrat known for steadfast advocacy of democracy. more details promised for the next paper.
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Pennsylvanian Repudiation Sparks Anglo American Anger
A letter vents fury at American debt tricks and Pennsylvania repudiation. It derides Pennsylvanians as plunderers, warns England against associating with them, and laments America’s loss of credit and moral standing in Europe. The writer urges a moral pivot toward honor and principles over profit.
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