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American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1841

Page

2

Repeal Debated on Sub-Treasury and Bank Plan Clash

In a heated debate, supporters and opponents argue over repealing the Sub-Treasury act and replacing it with a new banking system. Critics warn of chaos across states, multiple fiscal regimes, and delays in deposits and contracts. Proponents push for a substitute bank, while opponents urge caution, citing constitutional and historical concerns. The discussion cites past Bank of the United States eras and warns against empowering discretionary Treasury actions.

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Senate Teems With Debate On Bank, Adjournment, and Power

The June session opens with Mr. Clay proposing a plan to resume postponed topics after daily journals. Senatorial clashes erupt over timing for action, the Sub Treasury, and a National Bank, with cries of despotism and gag rules amid calls for extended discussion and scrutiny.

M. Clay Senate Messrs. Benton Yoats Clay Allen Congress Mr. A Kentucky United States Bank of the Whig Republic Howe Evans Citizens of Maine Wright New York Chamber of Commerce United States Bank Kerr Littleton Denis Teackle Genetel Baal Beaton

Debate and vote recon sidered in the House on rules and printer election

The House debated delaying rules and orders and recon sidered a vote on appointing a committee to review House rules. Mr Wise spoke in favor, then adjourned amid confusion. On June 15 Senate ballots for Printer failed to reach a quorum until a majority elected Thomas Allen.

Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs Preston Buchanan Benton Crittenden Clay Lowe Wise Rayner House of Representatives Adams House Messrs. White, Tallmadge Wright Dixon Pixon Alabama Messrs. Blair and Rives Messrs Blair Thomas Allen Mr. Smith Indiana Tappan Allen McLeod Huntingdon Choate Kentucky HH. of Representatives

Resolution to examine departments and expenditures passed

On Tuesday June 17 1841 Mr Gilmer proposed a committee to inspect officers numbers expenditures and business methods across departments The measure was approved Mr Adame then introduced a relief bill for Mrs Harrison widow of the late President and urged funding arguing General Harrison incurred heavy costs from campaigns and hospitality after returning to Westingtor

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