Amendment to provide relief for Harrison family debated in Congress
The debated bill proposed an appropriation to aid the family of the late Charles Ogle, claiming Ogle aided Gen. Harrison’s election. Critics called the move unconstitutional and beyond federal powers, while the National Assembly discussed finances and relief measures. The House adjourned after declaring progress on the amendments.
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Snyder
Pennsylvania
Charles Ogle
Ogle
Gen
Harrison
Dean
Ohio
Stckely
Senate
Regulator of the Currency critique of a national bank
The Philadelphia Ledger disputes the Treasury Secretary’s praise of the Bank of the United States as a basis for national prosperity. It argues wealth growth has depended on land, labor, and institutions, not a bank, and condemns banks for enriching a few and harming many through speculative cycles.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Bank of the United States
the Treasury
New York
Dta Bank
Congress
Treasury
Low Wild
British India
Steinberger
Josepha
Hermans
Hundreia
Adams
Voce Voek
Exchange Costs and National Bank Critique in Boston Speech
The piece argues that exchange rates between Boston New York Philadelphia reflect transport and banking costs, not a need for a national bank. It claims suspensions by banks drive bad promises, questions national banks as regulator, and warns against New York led control of currency and revenue.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
N. York
Wall Street
London
Pennsylvania
Congress
The American Union on Harrison Payout in Congress
A heated critique notes a $25 000 appropriation to Mrs Harrison passed by the House amid claims of partisan bias. The piece questions constitutionality, arguing the payment extends beyond the duties General Harrison owed and risks setting a troubling precedent for public funds and future legislatures.
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Harrison
House of Representatives
The
United States
Geo. Harrison
Congress
Morrison
Ameetong
Questioning pensions for presidents and heirs in early politics
The excerpt argues against public pensions for presidents and widows, noting the burden on taxpayers and questioning Mrs. Harrison’s entitlement to $25,000. It critiques retrenchment era reforms and cites Gen Stokely’s speech as an example. It reflects a partisan press stance on government expenditures and presidential survivorship benefits.
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Congress
Stokely
English take Bogue Forts and Canton in China war
The steamboat Columbia reached Boston on the 16th bringing war news from England and China. English forces stormed Bogue Forts and occupied Canton. About four hundred Chinese were killed and one thousand wounded while English casualties were minor. Canton institutions closed amid widespread confusion as merchants refused trade.
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Columbia
Boston
England
China
Canton
Heirs of Geo Harrison Get Daily Allowance Per Month
The notice states Geo Harrison's heirs will receive 833.33 dollars per day for the month he presided over the United States. It also acknowledges the receipt of public documents from Senators Tappan and Gen. Stokely.
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Geo Harrison
U. States
Tappan
Gen
Stokely
John Orr Steubenville
4Th Street
Mr. S. Holme
Market St
Washington Hall
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Charles Barnes
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