Resolutions on the tariff in early American debate
The excerpt covers Mr. Leyburn and Mr. Paragon debating tariff subject and federal revenue. It recounts calls for a constitutional convention, Washington presiding, and Hamiltonians arguing revenue must precede protection. It contrasts the Federalists stance with republican principles, emphasizing revenue as the first object of tariff laws and warning against protectionism without revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner Resovurins
Leyburn
WM. Hiland
Paragon
Columbia County
Khia
Congress
Union
Philadelphia
Washington
Vernon
United States
Alexander Mamilton
Federal Party
Tariff Conflicts and Liberty in 1840s Debate
In a heated session, Democratic speakers argue against protectionist tariffs and the 1842 law, blaming party contrasts for policy failures. They defend equal rights and liberties, urging Congress to avoid privileged special interests while highlighting America’s founding ideals and the ongoing war context. The dialogue urges liberty, restraint, and liberal concession.
Debate Over Tariffs and Revenue Powers in Early U S History
A speaker traces the clash between advocates of free trade and high protection, recounting the shift from the first indirect tax in 1789 to fifty-seven years of tariff changes. He argues for stability and a permanent modest revenue tariff with reasonable protection, criticizing repeated shifts as harmful to manufacturing and unity.
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Congress
Friends of the Constitution
United States
Speaker
Perry Clay
Sme
War debate over which nation started the Mexican War
A Westchester County New York newspaper accuses a rival of stealing its type and materials to attack it, illustrating the old adage that lending a stick to another breaks your own head. The piece defends the war against Mexico, arguing that who struck the first blow is less important than sovereignty, duty, and national honor.
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Mexico
Congress
Jackson
Senate
Mestro
Taylor
Gen
Arista
Polk
Globe
Westchester County
Palmer authorized as agent for Columbia Enquirer subscriptions
W B Palmer of real estate and coal offices in Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Boston is authorized to act as agent to receive and receipt for all monies due the Columbia Enquirer for subscription or advertising.
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W. B. Palmer
Pine Street
Philadelphia
Nassau Street
New York
S. Fs
Baltimore
Calvert Streets
State Street
Boston
Columbia Enquirer
Fourth of March Convention Delegates to State Nomination
Democratic citizens of Pennsylvania urged non appointed members to meet in township and county meetings to pick delegates equal to their Senators and Representatives. Delegates will attend the state convention at Orinsburg on March 4 to nominate candidates for Governor and Canal Commissioner and perform duties per party usages. Chairman Joan G. Bucher announces. Harrisburg November 28, 1846.
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Pennsylvany
Orinsburg
Democratic State Cent Committee
Joan GC. Bucher
Henry Bueneer
Harrisburg
Delegate Notice Calls for Columbia County Delegates
The Democratic Republican Citizens of Columbia County invite voters in each election district to meet February 13 between 3 and 6 PM to choose two delegates. Delegates meet February 15 at 1 PM at John Clayton house Bloomsburg to appoint delegates to Harrisburg March 4 for governor and canal commissioner candidates to be supported in October. Signed by Charles Connor, William J. Keler, Geo. Mack, Isaac S. Munroe, William Henrie. January 21, 1857.
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Columbia County
John Clayton
Bloomsburg
Columbia Coun
Harrisburg
Charles Connor
WM. J.keler
Geo. Mack
Isaac S. Munroe
William Henrie
Democratic Standing Committee
Tariff Resolutions and Shunk Support in Northampton
The Argus endorses Francis R. Shunk for governor and favors his renomination, noting broad local support from Northampton and Lehigh counties. It cites Shunk’s honesty and proven public service, predicts bloc votes for him, and mentions party unity against a new man. It also references Tariff Resolutions debates and political developments in Arkansas and Washington.
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Marcel
Aston Argus
Old
Northampton
Francis R. Shank
Shunk
Commonwealth
the Argus
Francis R. Savax
Democratic Party
Portraits and politics in Virginia and national note
A local notice describes visiting Snyper’s rooms and ordering portraits, and mentions a hypothetical candidate for U S Senate in Virginia. It reports James M. Macon winning 97 votes on the 9th ballot of the Whigs, and notes the Smithsonian Institute’s decision against using State Prison marble for building in Washington.
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Snyper
Virginia
Pennd
James M. Macon
The
Smithsonian Institute
State Prison
Washington
Ouranaisana Railroads and Mexican War Costs
Report of the Canal Commissioners shows year end receipts of 1,206,404.76 and expenditures of 709,930.91, an excess of 580,522.13. The paper notes higher gross receipts than last year despite a late navigation start due to a March freshet. It also covers Mexican War expenses, with army costs at 368,789 per month and Vera Cruz garrison at 80,000 per month, totaling six months 3,600,000. A deficit of 884,496 for six months is to be covered by prepaid taxes, with war expenses prioritized in the treasury bill submitted December 23.
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Stewart Pearce
Msq
Leyburn
Schuykill County
Rio Grande River
Nand
Ouranaisana Railroads
Canal Commissioners
Commonwealth
Santa Anna
Vera Cruz
United States
Treasury
Bowman Letter Demands Withdrawing Compensation Resolution
General Bowman writes to General Burns stating no extra pay is desired for his service and absence. He credits Pennsylvania citizens and militia for prompt response to orders from the office under the Commander in Chief. He requests the withdrawal of the current resolution before the committee of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
James Burns
Goldiery
Pennsylvania
Committee of Claims
Important Naval Preparations Surge Amid New War Buys
The New Orleans Picayune reports orders from the Navy Department on the 4th to buy four brigs or schooners weighing 250 to 300 tons to be converted into bomb vessels each carrying a ten foot long ten inch caliber gun. A 500 ton ship will carry stores and munitions. The Bangor and Aurora steamers have been purchased and renamed Scourge and Scorpion for voyage to the Gulf after alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Orleans Picayune
Navy Department
Bangor
Aurora
Gail
Scourge
Scorpion
Douglass Named U S Senator From Ilinoia
The Batavia Times reports Stephen A. Douglass has been elected U S Senator from Ilinoia. A self educated man, he rose from modest origins in Manchester Ontario to the Supreme Court of the State, a U S Representative, and now senator. He is praised for talent, probity, and courteous demeanor. Cass named Regent of the Smithsonian Institute. Lake Michigan water levels at record lows per Chicago Journal.
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Dovglass
Ilinoia
Batavia Times
Stephen A. Douglass
U. S
Hlinoia
Douglass
Manchester
Ontario
Canandaigua
Jim
Linde
Supreme Court of
House of Representatives
Cass
Smithsonian Institute
Senate
Pennybacker
P the
Chicago Journal
Lake Michigan
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John ‘Tyles
John Quincy Adams
Mr. Clay
Temple of Liberty
Sword of Justice
Congress of the
Quirer
Berwick
Francis R. Shunk
Lehigh
Shnok
Arkansas
Rust
Demis
Yell
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