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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1843

Page

2

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.

Marcus Morton Boston Finance Committee Morton Committee On Finance Mr Brooks Western Railroad Massachusetts Erie Canal Treasury Whig House Senate House Speaker

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.

Senate Cushing House Underwood Gen. Jackson Payne Dawson C. J. Ingersoll Treasury Department Adams Shenaes Ethan Wilkes

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.

Campeachy New Orleans Santa Anna Texas Mexico

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.

Boston Roxbury Hill Wm. H. Gardiner Lemuel Pope Charles Bradbury E. T. Andrews Wm. Lawrence John F. Lorang Ralph Huntington Samuel Cabot Caleb Curtis N. H. Emmons T. B. Pope A. A. Lawrence Samuel Nicolson

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.

Naval Pensacola U. S Missouri V- O. Com. Bul

District No 2 to 7 names listed in article

The document lists district representatives including Robert Rantoul Jr as district 2 and Joseph Mansur 3, William Parmenter 4, Pliny Merrick 5, Chester W Chapin 6, and Henry W Bishop 7 as part of the segment.

Robert Rantoul, JR Joseph W. Mansur William Parmenter Pliny Merrick Chester W. Chapin Henry W. Bishop

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.

Col. Thomas Charlestown Thomas Mackenzie New York North Carolina Com. Downes Com. Read W. C. Bolton Daniel Turner Charles W. Skinner Isaac M’kelvar J. H. Aulick Haden Dulaney John Gwinn Thomas W. Wyman Henry W. Ogden Javine Shubrick William W. M’keon Wm H. Norris Baltimore Montevideo Hobart Paraaguay Brazil Express Rea Paraguaya Aratdo Lydia Harron Rio Janeiro Buenos Ayres King Philip Willis Persia John N Goasler Christopher Calcutta Aracaty Ganges Towne Salem Harriet Thompson Harris Philadelphia Kentucky Richmond Bordeaux Pacific Latour Mambles Adelaide Mickle Valparaiso Swansea Porto Cabello T Sheppard Charleston St Thomas Aux Cayes Nauvoo Burnham Port Au Prince Wilmington Barbadoes Oseligbut Umm Norolk Jaroth Walton Sylvester Sylph Prudden Albion Mitchell Norfolk Schs Sharp En Thomas Do Do Crescent Walgatt Hartley Kelly Tangier King Pennsylvania Tarley Judson Marshall N Haven Mnc Havana Clinton Manson Bath Burmah Ford Portland M’lellan Larrabee Cientcegos Cowes Halifax Clifford Jones New Orleans Bermuda

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.

Washington Webster Atherton C. J. Ingersoll Philadelphia Treasury England Ingersoll Oregon Supreme Court Congress Somers U. S National Theatre Miss Somers Modeus

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.

Senate Solomon Strong Worcester Quincy Western Railroad Corporation Committee Fuller Committee On Judiciary Tarbell Pepperell House of Representatives Perkins Bristol House Savary Mr Abbott Royal Southwick Lowell Dickinson Amherst Bank Treasury Committee On Banks and Banking Abbott Messrs Gray Strong Upton Committee On the Judiciary Wright Davis England Messrs Wright, Brown Norfolk Gardner Greenwood Plunkitt The

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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