Congress Debates Tariff Construction and Treasury Powers
The Senate considers a resolution directing the Treasury to report how the last session’s tariff act is being administered and to supply officers’ instructions. The debate centers on whether the Treasury misinterpreted the compromise act affecting cotton duties and the impact on domestic manufacturers.
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Senate
Clay
New Jersey
Treasury Department
Massachusetts
Henrie
Me Webster
Ani
Congress
Mebane
Manu
von Webster
Kentuky
Peware
Kin
Ome
Naudain
Iso
Connecticut
Fom Khentucky
Mp. Niaane
Journal of
Como
Customs
ScLane
Public notice repudiating unauthorized memoir
A 1899 public notice from Wasmauros City condemns a privately published history of the author’s life as unauthorized and unfair, urging readers that the work misrepresents events and that the author would have approved only with permission and proper review, stressing duty to truth.
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Wasmauros City
Cam
Speculation and Controversy Over Land Sales in Indian Reservations
The document accuses executive allies of orchestrating a land sale plan to favor speculators, claiming government notices were manipulated to prevent distant buyers from competing. It cites widespread alarm, investor interest from major cities, and alleged collusion to seize valuable reservations.
Government funds and land speculation cited as corruption
The text denounces government funds buying lands for speculation as an unparalled corrupt act. It claims this exceeds any prior example of government corruption and mocks readers for doubting the claim.
Letters from Washington on alleged public land fraud
The correspondence accuses a gigantic public land sale as a political ploy by the President and allies. It cites hurried sales of lands at Montgomery and Montevideo, plus inflated government advertising costs and favoritism, urging retrenchment and scrutiny of administration actions.
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Washington
Montgomery
Montevideo
Alabama
U. States
Ucust
Libecius
Nero
Day correspondence causes press delays and disruption
The article notes two Day signed items will publish as soon as possible and describes last night’s turmoil in the office caused by withdrawing a long communication set for press. It laments the injury and expense of such withdrawals and urges caution in future submissions.
Governor Troup Letter on Federal State Relations
Long, interesting missive from Gov. Troup dated February 10 1833 in Washington. The paper could not publish it today due to length and layout constraints.
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Gov. Troup
Washington
Calls for County Societies to Unite for Liberty
The piece urges Richmond County to form societies and join broader statewide reform. It praises Burke and Jefferson counties for patriotic action and asks locals to organize meetings quickly, promising safety and strength in union. It also notes Scriven County’s recent spirited meeting and applauds their progress.
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Richmond County
Burke and Jefferson
Union
Scriven
Contemplated Vacancy on State Rights Congressional Ticket
The Journal notes a contemplated vacancy in the State Rights Congressional Ticket, a fact Augusta Chronicle attributes. The editor says the vacancy will occur and warrants party attention. The Chroniclis suggestions are praised as just and liberal to preserve harmony and concert in operations. Milledgeville papers are silent on the subject.
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Congressional
Augusta Chronicle
Manly Abingdon speech and toast at Ty celebrations
The piece notes mixed views of a public figure perceived as odd by some readers yet capable of plain farming sense and patriotism. It highlights his recent strong speech at Abingdon, praising its manly tone and the toast submitted for the Ty celebrations.
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Abingdon
Printing Arts and Liberty Amid Press Conscience
Fragmentary lines praise the Art of Printing as a guardian of universal conscience. It laments vile days and wild abuses, asserting liberty of the press must prevail over tyranny.
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Wash
Ington
Strikin
Bank scandal in Georgia linked to Col Iverson and Forsyth
A discussion in Columbus recalls Col Iverson and Forsyth in the controversy surrounding the Farmer's Bank of Cha chee. Report notes public doubt about solvency and points to the Boers and St. John firm as a major stockholder.
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Georg
Col. Iverson
Forsyth
Farmer's Bank
Chachee
Columbus
Forsyty
Poreyry
Gen. Jackson
Messrs. Boers & St. John
The Alabama Case and the Owens Killing
Col Sunes of Geo in a recent session supported Mr Lewis's inquiry into Alabama affairs. He stated as fact that Owens was killed as an intruder on lands. He claimed the land was not Indian, but seized by a white settler after Owens's death. The speech condemns government actions as tyrannical and warns that liberty hinges on fair trials and due process.
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Dacksoomin
Earth
van Buren
Counei
Senate
Jackson
Naaony
Vodanti
Supreme Court
Caro Finn
Georgia
Hick
Alabama
E. Xe. Ao
Quaneis Semel Divita
Lasnen Polea Potest di Core
Noida
Sickson
Country
Charleston
Monra
Wis
Union
United States
Bank of
Itivas
David Alexander
Joly Steney
John Praser
Lewis A. Pitcey
U. S
Resoledt
Unite States
Preasur
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Darby
Treasury
Col
Sunes
Lewis
Owens
Qwens
Judes
Scriven County State Rights Constitution Draft Report
A Scriven County meeting at Jacksonboro on January 13 appoints Col. A S Jones and Henry Tor to report a constitution for the State Rights Association. Committee presents a preamble protesting Federal encroachment and urging strict construction of the U S Constitution and reserved rights to states.
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Scriven
Jacksonboro
Scriven Coun
Jacos Bryan
Bens, Gre Esq
St Rights Association
Scriven County
United States
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Dletr
Flint
SS. Carolina
Dow
Sorth
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Prroon
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Petony
Bank of the
Alalu
UCB
Iowest
Jichkseon
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Mare Chet
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Atuearte
Mie Goverber
Georgia Journal
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Milledgeville
Col. Crockett
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