Speech by John B Weller on heated House debate
The speech rails against Tennessee member Arnold and party rancor, calls for candor in debate, and argues against gag rules. Weller defends democratic principles, denounces extravagance, defends the freedom to debate, and critiques banking and tariffs while urging constitutional rights and prudent fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geas
Pesker
Adj
Phillipse
Tennessee
Arnold
Speaker
Roland Yitwer
Atriand
Democratic Party
St Heme
Murat
Robespierre
Revolutionary Tribunal
Paris
Inquisition
Spain
Enery
Conscience and tariff clash in Tyler era debate
A speech defending President Tyler from constitutional overreach charges cites his refusal to violate the oath and oppose a bank, condemns protective tariffs as favoritism, and argues for limited revenue and equality of rights. The speaker dismisses calls for tariff protection as harming the many for the few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Eigeel
Great Britain
Committee of Ways and Means
Committee On Manufactures
Phare
Trier
Torst
Whig Party
Tyler
Phil Howse
Limon
Latree
Congress
Jlsople
North
United States
Roland
Cvshong
England's factory system contrasted with American liberty
A speaker denounces protective tariffs as a path to national debt and mass tax burdens, condemns British factory misery exposed by parliamentary evidence, and argues for economic reform that protects all classes, honors independence, and avoids aristocratic privilege. He cites Eliza Marshall and other factory witnesses to illustrate child labor abuses.
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Tessen
Kentucky
Mr. Marshall
England
Eliza Marshall
Leeds
Marshall's
Self
Stephen Binns
Marshall
Samuel Downe
Marshall’s Mills
Lahore
Gret
London Quarterly Review
Eplendor
United States
Speaker
Temperance letter to Professor Sewell urged for publication
A friend of temperance asks the editor to publish an enclosed letter addressed to Professor Sewell by Mr. Delavan, the champion of temperance, claiming it contains facts deeply interesting to the American people and urging publication for public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Gales and Seaton
Professor Sewell
Mr. Delavan
Reform Movement Sparks National Joy and Action
The message lauds Mr. Marshall for a noble stand and urges the President, governors, and state officers to back a reform. It claims immense fiscal and moral benefits, predicting millions saved and reduced drinking if leaders endorse the purified principle and mobilize citizens nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rend
Marshall
United States
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John B. Weller
Eamel
Berge
Sub-Treasury
Gaia
Anto
Poatii
Leah
Appany
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