Reform in state finances and retrenchment urged by Morton
Governor Morton called for economy and retrenchment to reduce a growing state debt and avoid higher taxes. The speech cited a 1840 message arguing that revenue was sufficient and that debt should be extinguished quickly. It critiqued Western Railroad borrowing and tied current costs to interest at about 60,000 annually.
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Early American House debated exchequer bill and land patents
Saturday session notes John Cushing moving to form a Committee of the Whole to tackle the exchequer bill. Underwood proposed heirs of revolutionary soldiers need only general heirs on land patents. Jackson refund resolution debated as Payne spoke. Ingersoll and Adams proposed amendments to Treasury organization and naval promotions to shield Wilkes precedence. Private bills passed before adjournment.
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Siege at Campeachy and Texan retreat reported
News from Campeachy describes ongoing siege conditions with a predicted 2000 strong Mexican reinforcement under Santa Anna. Since the landing, Mexican losses are estimated above 1700. A Texas contingent of 250 men was captured while the remainder retreated as Texan ships prepare to sail for Campeachy.
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Boston and Roxbury Hill Corporation Directors Named for 1843
At a corporation meeting on Monday the following gentlemen were elected directors for 1843 Wm H Gardiner Lemuel Pope Charles Brad bury E T Andrews Wm Lawrence John F Lor ang Ralph Huntington Samuel Cabot Caleb Curtis N H Emmons T B Pope A A Lawrence and Samuel Nicolson Clerk.
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Missouri Receives Orders to Sail North
The Pensacola Gazette reports the U S steam frigate Missouri has orders to sail for the north. she was due to leave the station yesterday. V O Com Bul Jan 8.
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District No 2 to 7 names listed in article
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Col Thomas Speech Elevates Charlestown Debater
Readers are urged to review Col. Thomas of Charlestown deliver a manly speech in this issue. The piece supports the Governor on state debt and rebuts Whig charges of falsehood. It enhances Thomas's reputation as a strong Democratic debater and leader.
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Washington Monday Jan 28 1843 political notes and events
The House rejects Mr Webster plan of finance by 193 to 19 while Atherton amendment on public moneys collection and custody gains support. Ingersoll argues for independent treasury and 1789 act. Reports on Mr Cushing’s treaty study and possible special mission to England. A large dinner for Supreme Court judges precedes odd Somers anecdotes about a missing Miss Somers and rumored congressman involvement.
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Senate Debate Brings Insolvent Law to Third Reading
January 21 1843 the Senate debated repeal of the insolvent law of 1838 with objections rooted in fairness penalties and public policy. Proponents urged revision or repeal while opponents called for amendment and study before passage. The matter was laid on the table and adjournment followed.
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Fires and K K club humor sweep through city
A Monday night blaze in a Howard street shoemaker shop set by an incendiary was quickly contained. Early Tuesday a four story block at Blackstone and Ann streets housed Dean Pratt and others with stock insured. several owners suffered losses. A separate arson attempt targeted Warren Boles’ Sudbury street shop but was foiled. The K K club met at Merchants' Exchange with Dr Cabell absent and delivered a tense quip about Humbolt amid quiet, then dispersed with Cabell seen in distress entering the Reading Room.
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