Debate On Public Lands And State Patronage In Congress
The text discusses a proposed transfer of public lands to states, citing speeches by Calhoun and others on federal patronage and consolidation. It argues that moving land duties to states would reduce federal offices, diminish federal influence, and end partisan fights over land policy, while warning against long, costly congressional debates and urging decisive disposal of public lands. It also touches on sectional tensions and calls for stronger House discipline to curb rowdy behavior.
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Peckies
Louisiana
Calhoun
Land Office
Congress
Jefferson
Doh Randolph
Roanoke
Senate of the United States
van Buren
Senate
United States
Hayne
Tria
Boyd
Conness
Austen
Co. Foray
Staten
Webster Depate
Jackson
United States Bank
Brooks
Hag
Howse
Public Respect Fades as Congress Fails to Enforce Duty
The Charleston Evening News laments a slide into “slough of blackguardism” as Congress risks adjournment without upholding dignity. It rebukes inaction, urging firm enforcement of responsibilities and decency to restore honor and self-respect.
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Congress
Charleston
Cotton statement and tariff notes from Charleston Courier
The Charleston Courier reports on cotton estimates for 1853 54 comparing with Mobile statements for the season to December and May exports. It discusses expected domestic supply exports to the Continent and Liverpool stock levels, plus a House Ways and Means tariff modification plan and other trade measures. It also notes agricultural prospects in Tennessee and the fugitive slave law guidance from Attorney General Cushing.
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Liverpool
Charleston
Teturpa
Ute
Britain
He Baltids Co
Moorriwatriox
Washington
Corresjion
Dents
House Committee of Ways and Means
Guthrie
Alan
Clayton
Cushing
Know Nothings
Axel Ineut
Ulitla
Emmy
York Commercial Advertiser
Emigration and unrest rise on the Brooklyn waterfront
A chaotic scene unfolds as crowds of immigrants flood the wharves and streets in Brooklyn, sparking fear of further clashes. The influx prompts concerns about social strain and the restraint shown by the New York police amid mounting tension.
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Brooklyn
New York
Hlower
Charleston
Rascal-Stop Him A Man Detected In Cam den Watches Theft
Notices report a scam in Camden involving a German-born man employed as a clock and watchmaker who absconded with about 28 watches and other jewelry. He matched the missing items with repairs left with the employer, described as about 28 to 30 years old, sandy hair, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, wearing a dark coat, black satin vest, drab hat, and dark pants. A reward is offered for his capture and the goods’ recovery.
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Sue
Akeld
Eiher Sivile
Permier
Win
Aid
Glasgow
Aman
Barzcowsky
Polo
Bosenechen
Borenselion
Barerewsky
Camden Journal
Adm
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MR Perkins
Mr. Webster
Europe
Culhouy
Thompson
Thedead
Vomsta
Chouiller
New York Courier
Cincinnati Gazette
Nebraska
Apius
Richmond Dispatch
Kurrore
Bales
Bacon
Knoxville
Tennessee
Evry
Hue
Doicks
Rhine
Danube
Siuny Ttaly
Finny
Tris
Anne
Tuly
Ile
Este
Philadelphia
the Camden Weekly Journal
J. Warren
Messrs
J. J Evana
W. W. Boyca
P. 5. Brooks
South Carolina
Lexayton ‘Telegraph
Piper
Cross
M. B. Crown
M. B
Sevaroe Bregr
Janney’s
Butler
Elia
Manali
Aley
Shnator Butler
United Staten
Virginia
Richmond
Alesandria
Revere
Presbyterian Church
Me Guillard
Christ
Mid Geo
Richard Furman
Ima
Greenville
Ororeatios
Methodist Episcopal Denomination
Spartanburg
Gamewell
Iebro
Wittanboro Register
Lnn
E. C
Judsonsliss
Ned Buntline
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Irene Judali
Jowess
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