Debating Tariff Plans from the North and South
Representative A attacks a New York Barnard amendment to tax foreign wines and silks as a high tariff scheme. He warns it would hurt the South while expanding federal debt, urges defense spending to deter Britain, and argues for careful fiscal restraint and honest politics in Harrison’s era. The speech highlights tariff motives, debt fears, and regional tensions affecting Georgia and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
Mr. Barnard
High Tariff Party
North
Barnard
Hones Ie
Messrs
Evans
Bell
Mr. Barard
Harrison
W. Thompson
Eto
Georgia
Senees
Mr. A
Niagara
South
Ways and Means
van Buren
Tennessee
Mr. Bell
Indian Committee
Aod
Dent
Relevian
Ieacheme
Harrison and tariff policy debated in early 1840s
A political speaker argues against a lands distribution plan as a revenue drain and criticizes tariff manipulation before General Harrison's rise. He asserts current import duties suffice and warns against a called session, recalling Van Buren's downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Mr. A
van Buren
Mary Miller and Helen Parks Moral Tale of Discontent
A farmer’s daughter Mary Miller envies Mary Parks who rides in a coach. The tale contrasts walking for pleasure with privilege as Mary laments her own poverty and Helen’s mobility. Helen, though lame, expresses pity at being unable to walk and pick flowers, ending with Mary vowing never to ride again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Mary
Helen Parks
Mrs. Parks
Mrs. Miller
Readey
Natural Curiosity from Boston Natural History Society
A garbled note credits D. 8. McCourey with a donation to the Boston Society of Natural History. It mentions trips and specimens including a cow, an ewe, a lamb, and horned wanes from Henge, recorded with uncertain details and poor OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCourey
Beg
U.S. Caneal
Lamb
Henge
Fourth Fez zen ram prized as great delicacy
The passage describes a Fez zen ram with hair forming a mane on the neck and shoulders, long limbs and a projecting nose with recurved horns. It nearly resembles a goat in hair and build, living in Atlas cliffs. A single specimen was recently obtained as a curiosity for the Zoological Society of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epicures
Atlas Range
Zoological Society of London
Safety Fund Banking System for Ohio Proposed
A bill titled Safety Fund Banking System for the State of Ohio proposes requirement for every moneyed corporation with banking powers to contribute one percent of paid in capital annually into a bank fund. It outlines fund management, appointments of Bank Commissioners, inspection powers, and rules governing notes, dividends, and director conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
Bissell
Beit
General Assembly
Wien
Bank Commissioners
Psei
Secretary of State
Court of Common Pleas
Siste
Reemm
Insolvent Moneyed Corporations and Directors Liabilities
The text outlines penalties for directors and officers in banks and moneyed corporations regarding fraudulent insolvency. It covers liability for losses to stockholders, deficiency paybacks by stockholders, and penalties for false entries or embezzlement. Provisions include mandamus to close banks, appointment of receivers, and penalties for nonpayment or failure to reveal conditions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Safety Fund Bank Bill
Court of Common
Supreme Court
Board of Bank Commissioners
Ohie
Cape
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