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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1855
Page
2
A discussion of a proposed charter for a new Bank of the State of Indiana follows, detailing commissioners to divide the state into branches, capital requirements, stock transfers from the present bank, and the plan to purchase state stock while preserving currency stability and allowing gradual payments. The piece also notes political viewpoints, local notices, and the temperance bill attached to the legislative agenda.
The bill passed the House to authorize Oregon Territory to form a Constitution and State Government and join the Union on equal terms. It provides one U.S. Representative until a census, with lands set aside for schools, universities, and public buildings. Five percent of net land sale proceeds go to the state for roads and canals, aiding the new state's start.
The Richmond Whig reports a charged gathering where four Whigs and two Democrats argued for Wise Co. while Know Nothings convened in the room above, introducing fifty persons to "Sam" in a tense political moment.
Two men named Morrison and McClowsky were brought before Esq. Bryan on the Saturday prior, charged with kidnapping persons of color about three weeks earlier and driving them to Kentucky. They were bound over to appear at court in $1000 each. Bail was posted by Mr. James Demoss. The Examiner could not provide full details, but evidence reportedly implicates three others named Maples. Maples are said to have fled the country. their whereabouts are uncertain, but they reside in Saltcreek township. Morrison recently came from Virginia and loiters about the town, while McClowsky lives near the county line by New Bennington or Ripley county.
The New York State Council at Scienectady passed multiple resolutions condemning slavery, urging resistance to its spread, restricting admission of new states, promoting education, free press and religion, and backing temperance and home industry. It also called for a five member committee to unite with other state councils. A second item notes a Chicago railroad snowbound train with legislators, passengers, and oysters stolen from the express car to stave off starvation, with relief sent. Santa Anna's alleged sale of Yucatan Indians as slaves is also reported.
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