Remarks on a plural executive and House size
Senator Buchanan argues against shrinking the House to reduce discord and defends a numerous legislature. He cautions against adopting a British style or a highly enlarged House, warning it could erode representation, accountability, and the republic’s balance with the Senate. He favors a stable, roughly 200 members with gradual growth.
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Franklin
Perio
Senate
House
Iil
United States
Buchanan
Mr. B
Howe
Kentucky
Crittenden
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Great Britain
McRoberts
Debate on House size and representation in Congress
A speaker favors a House size around two hundred to ensure direct accountability to constituents while balancing effective legislation. He argues a large body risks executive influence and urges gradual expansion, warning against exceeding a practical limit that hinders independent scrutiny and local representation.
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House of Commons
Kentucky
House of Representatives
United States
England
Madison
Congress
S Am
Congres
Lam
Hogs and Horses Restored by W Reeve Expert Healings
Notice announces W Reeve arriving at the Mack Bear House offering veterinary services in Steubenville. He treats horse ailments from eye diseases to lameness and back injuries, claims success in Kentucky and Cincinnati, and introduces a new Syrenge device for urinary and inhaled treatments, with proofs and references available from owners, dated June 11, 1842.
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Steubenville
Mack Bear House
W. Reeve
Kentucky
England
Cincinnati
Jamaica
L. I
Wm. Wright
Black
New York
Rich'd Dennis
Wright
Greenwich
North American College of Health
Tom
Richard Dennis
Doctor Wright
Wawarsing
N York
A. Maria Thompson
Greenwich St. York
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Connecticut
Uuntington
Rev. I. Covert
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John Twaddle
Jefferson County
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A. H. Halsted
Market St
M.M. Laughlin
R. H. Halsted & Co
N. B
R. H. Halsted
R. H. Halsted and Co
Court of Common Pleas
Joseph Steer
Robert Dick
Wm. Hoxworth
Henry Vantilburgh
Moses Boyd
John Hunter
James Armstrong
Joseph Cookson
Francis Morrison
Joseph Purviance
Hugh Thompson
Barton Hooper
Artest
John S. Patterson
York
Tilt N. American College of Health
Race Street
Philadelphia
M M Laughlin
Jefferson Ce
John D Brown
laGrange Jacor Ae
New Alexandria
McG
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Saml Jota
Geo
Craig
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