Ohio University Lands Tax Debate in 1852 House Session
Mr Van Vorhes argues the Tax Bill should not tax leasehold lands held by Ohio University and similar institutions. He cites prior acts, court decisions, and the 1804 Athens university charter to claim the lands are exempt while vested in trust, and warns of court battles and erosion of academic endowments if exemptions end.
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van Vorhes
House of Representatives
Ohio University
Congress
Mr. V
Mr. Speaner
Butler
Mr. Weller
General Assembly
United States
Ohio Company of Associates
Continental Congress
Ohio River
Tom
Speaker
Athens County
Athens
Obi University
Act of Incorporation
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
U. States
Board of Trustees
The
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court of the State
Athens Common Pleas
Ohio
Armstrong
Supreme Court of the United States
Hircucock
Carnon
Jn Tewue
Hitchcock
Dartmouth College
Woodward
Wheaton
Lessess
University
King
Tam
Ohio Company
State Auditor's
Lota
College
Pam
Tia
Hlali
C.N. Olds
Commonwealth
Newspaper Subscription Terms and Arrears Policy
The notice states advance payment for papers, with rate 1.50 and 2.00 after four weeks for nonpayment. It forbids discontinuance until all arrears are settled and requires editors be notified to avoid a new engagement. Clubs receive a liberal deduction.
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Fily
Portrait Sketch and Weller Family in Cincinnati Gazette
The Cincinnati Gazette caricatures a demagogue and praises the Weller family for integrity. It recounts C L Weller as Columbus correspondent detailing Governor Wood's nomination of two Whigs for State house commissioners and the pressure on Senate confirmation. The piece critiques disbursement politics and questions who should control treasury funds.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Cincinnati Lnquirer
Rous
Wetcers
Weller
Sam Weller
Pickwick
Tony
John J. Weller
Butler County
U.S
California
C. L. Weller
Joan
Hamilton Telegraph
L. Weller
Columbus
Wood
New State House
Senate
State House
Mr. Weller
Treasury
Health of Henry Clay Dims as End Nears
The article notes Henry Clay's health continues to fail with brief improvements followed by relapses toward his end. It cites a New York Clay Festival tribute by Senator Jones of Tennessee, lamenting his fading light and reflecting on fate, with prayers for his country and a boast that calumny will fail after his passing.
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Henry Clay
Clay
Kentucky
New York
Senator Jones
Tennessee
Great Western Statesman
Journal
Monument for Washington Monument Fund Appeal
The Washington papers publish an appeal from the Monument Association urging Americans to donate to finish the Washington Monument. Only one fifth of the planned height has been reached, and sustained funding is needed to proceed. The note explains that each two foot course costs about $2,000 and that three cents per white inhabitant could complete the work in a few years, yet donations remain scarce.
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Ohio University
General Assembly
Speaker
Ohio
Tiat
Commonwealth
Washington
Washington Papers
Monument Association
Eid
Washington Monument
United States
Weostrer and Old Hays Stories on Manners and Court Life
The text shares a principle of fellowship toward diligent workers and well behaved citizens. It recounts a tale of Old Hays who slept in court and, startled by a snoring juror, ordered silence and resumed the proceedings. The anecdote underscores court room decorum and witty, stentorian responses.
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Weostrer
Daniel
Hays
Court of Sessions
Jacob
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