Free Trade and Protection Debate in Nineteenth Century Policy
The text argues against restrictive tariffs, attacking proponents who favor free trade only with conditions. It cites Britain France and other nations as examples of protectionist ports and warns that retaliation and vested interests would shield any shift. The piece condemns frauds of apparent free trade advocacy and urges direct proposals to foreign nations to expand commerce and restrain monopoly.
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Knaves
Pertraint
Great Britain
France
Christendom
Chancery
United States
Lyons
Paris
Jon
Philippe
Tamworth
Robert Pell
Leeds
Washington
Germany
Great Britwin
Windom
Congress
Home League
Protection Party
Jesus
Calhoun
Tariff critics warn against perpetual protectionism in fierce debate
The passage denounces endless tariff increases and the push for free trade as harmful to the republic. It contrasts southern restraint with nationwide reform, arguing that protection breeds insatiable demand and urging a nobler, principled tariff ending. The text cites Astor and European misery to warn against rival policies.
Rhode Island Government Dispute Spurs Senate Debate
Senate debates Allen motion to take up Rhode Island resolutions. Reference to two Rhode Island governments and a governor seeking to notify Congress, with votes against proceeding and plans to offer two additional resolutions.
Rhode Island Charter Debate on Federal Union and Sovereignty
The speaker denounces Rhode Island’s charter and argues the state had no right to join the Union under its British grant. He traces Rhode Island’s revolution, asserts independence, and warns that restoring the charter would defy American civil liberty. The President’s stance against British authority is criticized as improper.
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Globe
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Nao
Ein
Mar
Legislatire
Congress of the United States
American Republic
Republic
Imnen
John Tyler
Charles Hl
England
Rhode Island Stand Against Federal Troops Threat
A speech denounces a presidential plan to march an army into Rhode Island to suppress liberty. It warns of public fury and declares the people will not permit coercion, urging Congress to uphold a republican state government while rejecting federal interference. The debate touches on General Jackson’s defense of New Orleans and national justice.
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Existance
Rhode Island
Senate
Preston
Allen
Mr. Allen
Kode Island
Andrew Jackson
Hail
New Orleans
Henderson
Congress
Jackson
Jarkeas
Senate amends bill to remit costs for General Jackson
The Senate discussed an amendment moved by Mr Bayard to deny any opinion on judicial matters and martial law. The amendment would remit to General Andrew Jackson the amount of fines and costs for a contempt of court, with six percent interest, but the act would not express Congress's view on martial law. The amendment passed 23 to year, and the bill as amended was ordered for engrossing but failed 17 to 24.
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Senate
Bayard
Congress
Andrew Jackson
District Court of the United
Reeside v United States Court Overrules New Trial Motion
Judge Baldwin of the United States Circuit Court in Philadelphia overruled a motion for a new trial in James Reeside versus the United States. The court directed judgment on the verdict, which awarded nearly 200,000 dollars to Mr Reeside.
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Te Reeside
James Reeside
United States
Baldwin
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Reeside
Maryland Banks Resume Specie Payments Soon
The Hagerstown Mail reports Maryland banks resumed specie payments on the 2nd inst. and by the 6th had received far more specie than they paid out. It is expected shin plasters will soon vanish in the state.
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Hagerstown Mail
Maryland
HP Hagerstown
Sanpacon to Mr. Clay in Lexington Kentucky
Citizens of Lexington invite Mr. Clay to a bar bacne event on the third lane. He has accepted the invitation. Extensive preparations are underway for the occasion.
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Clay
Mr. Clay
Cmzens
Lexington
A New State Convention Moves to Elect Florida Leaders
The committer of the State Convention of Florida plans immediate writs of election for state officers to organize a state government under the St. Joseph Constitution.
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Florida
Ontee
St. Joseph
Great Michigan Land Tax Sale Planned in August
A large tax sale of lands in Michigan is set for early August. The auction will cover nearly 268,000 acres to satisfy the 1883 dues, and properties sold will be without redemption.
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Micuiaux
Michigan
Indictments Sealed in Bank of Hamilton Case and Missouri Shooting
Tur Gaannp Jory of Butler reports bills of indictment against John M. Milligan Jesse Corwin and Andrew McCleary for resisting asset seizure of the Bank of Hamilton Gov L UV Boggs of Missouri was shot on the 6th while in his Independence home and died. A pistol lay in the yard but no suspect is named A $500 reward is offered for the assassin’s capture.
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Butler Counter
John M. Milligan
Jesse Corwin
Andrew McCleary
Bank of Hamilton
Gov. L. Uv, Boggs
Missouri
Independence
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