Debates over banknote tax and naval pension bill in Congress
The article reviews Sen Benton’s plan for a nationwide tax on banknotes with escalating rates, its stormy reception, and the pushback from opponents. It covers the navy pension bill debate led by Mr Adams, accusations of national debt policies, and passage of the bill. Additional notes include Texas reports on resignations and border skirmishes, and a longer item about the McLeod trial and Canada raid fallout.
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Wasisetox
Thomas H. Benton
Puper
Senate
United States and Territories
House of Representatives
Reynolds
Thomas
Peaker
Adams
M’kay
North Carolina
Messrs. Wise, Reed
Shepherd
House
Senator Grundy
Texas
John P. Borden
Land Office
Kim Creek
Milam County
Commancho
Congress
United States
Galveston
Charles Hunter
Buffalo
N. Y
Matagorda
Naval Affairs
Texian Congress
Wise House of New Justice Members In Congress 1841
A summary of the political balance in the upcoming Congress from Maine to Virginia. The piece notes projected party strength, possible Whig losses in Alabama, and counties with large majorities for the Harrison ticket. It also cites election timing, regional demographics, and commentary from New York Times and other sources.
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Wise House of
New Justwtahies
House of Representatives
National Gazette
Maine
Massachusetts
Harrison
van Buren
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Virginia
North Ae
Kenucky
Tennessee
Rhode Island
Maryland
Mississippi
Alabama
Haarrises
United States
Worcester
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Windsor
Vermont
Essex
Kennebec
Genesee
New York
Suffolk
Massachuse
Erie
Suffolk County
Boston
Chelsea
Windsor County
New York Times
American Seaman's Friend Society
Gentleman’s match contingent on brokerage costs
A portion of a betrothal agreement stipulates that if the groom finds fault with the bride’s manners or appearance, he may break off the match but must cover the brokerage and related expenses.
Language and Letters in American Education in Classical Tone
The piece argues for language study as essential to American literature, tracing language as the key to knowledge and civilization. It extols English and mother tongue cultivation, links language to national identity, and urges educational focus on linguistic improvement alongside Greek and Roman classics. It ends with a devotional plea on faith and mercy, contrasting reason and belief.
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Temple of Knowledge
Babylon
Thebes
Persepolis
Mexico
Egypt
Belshazzar
New-World
Europe
Trible
Rocky Mountains
Tatledega, Tippecanoe, &c. Less Classic As Yet, Than Marathon Or Pharsa
Academus
Maternal influence and famous early lives of Dwight and Burr
A reflection traces Timothy Dwight and Aaron Burr to their Edwards lineage, noting their mothers’ devout Christianity and sacrifices for their sons. It contrasts Burr’s early loss of his mother with Dwight’s enduring maternal guidance, urging mothers to steward their children’s souls and futures. The piece cites The Southern Literary Messenger on Bible morality and warns about the responsibilities of parental guidance.
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Timothy Dwight
Aaron Burr
Jonathan Edwards
Fetter
Dwight
Burr
Southern Literary Messenger
Cotton crop and railroad safety noted in Greensborough report
A Greensborough Alabama convention cites cotton output from Greene Marengo Perry plantations: only about eight thousand bales this year vs over seventeen thousand last year. An Eastern Railroad count shows one million passengers Boston to Salem with no accidents or injuries in two years.
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South America
Argentine Republic
Peru
New
Grenada
Bolivia
Chile
Venezuela
Equator
Paraguay
Uruguay
Brazil
Pedro Iti
Central America
Greensborough
Alabama
Greene
Marengo
Perry
Boston
Salem
Bacaing-Pond Kentucky and Local Goods Listings
A fragment lists varied items including food staples, castings, bales, and wines with scattered prices and origins. The notice then shifts to a meeting of the Young Men's Benevolent and Mutual Aid Association in the old City Council Room on the upcoming Thursday, signed by W. J. Ellis, secretary. It closes with two marriage notices in Harris County and Long Cane, noting spouses and officiants.
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Aride
Brother Green
Young Men's Benevolent and Mutual Aid Association
Old City Council
W. J. Ellis
Harris County
W. D. Matthews
Thos. J. Feans
Georgia
Katharine Ann
Jas. Ramsey
Long Cane
Proup County
Mr. Samford
Rosenr W. Witsissss
Talbouon
Exizanera J. Hil
John Hil
License demand for itinerant pedlars across counties
A colonial era notice requires all pedlers and itinerant traders to show licenses obtained from the Comptroller or face arrest. Officials in multiple counties must report licensed vendors, with the Comptroller General publishing names in major newspapers to inform concerned parties. The January 62 publication lists licensed pedlers including John G. Parsgul and others.
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Frest AG
RC Voeke CIA
Legvtatese
Ad Epee Pediets
Diersat Ders
Athens
Macon
Columbus Enquirer
Cviuue
Milledeeville
Augusta
Pavanoah
Darienbas
Hinaiur Jacpose
Parsugal
John G. PsRg
Cuuspt
Ceaaerel
Ward 2 Alderman Election Called After Tie
January 4 1941 council minutes order an election for one Alderman on January 9 at Jutm H Ware’s house in the second Ward to fill a vacancy in the later Ward caused by a tie between Thomas Hoxey and B B Morrell. Supervision by John Warren Hudson and B W Iverson.
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Council Chamber
Jutm H. Ware
Thomas Hoxey
B. B. Morrell
John Warren
Hudson
B. W. Iverson
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Mr. Dawson
Co. Todd
Cincinnati
Baltimore Sun
McLeod
Caroline
Schlosser
Canada
New York Journal of Commerce
McNab
Seward
Rockingham
Arkansas
Thos. Clarke
Crittenden County
Gazette
Crittenden
N. O. Bulletin
Advice Gratis
Boston Post
Marriact Brokers
Genoa
the Enquirer
Eyrie
Os Musking
Billy Young
Hempty
Helse
Vun
Neddy Wilkins
Neddy
O. K
Maraio
John I. Guon
Vicksburg
Guery
Algiers
Gis-Deiskine
Poynder
London
Fulton
United Service Journal
Down- East
Mixo
The
Arkansas Gazette
Aus
Belzebub
Wabash Courier
Lokey
Vandetta
Aleaviu
Olitia Joost
Tip
Davis & Plume
Bro. Exchange
Philadelphia
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans
Columbus
Insurance Bank of Columbus
Commercial Bank
Bank of State of Georgia
Bank of Augusta
Augusta Insurance and Banking Company
Bank of Brunswick
Mechanics’ Bank of Augusta
Marine and Fire Insurance Bank of Savannah
Bank of St
Spevie-paying
Bank of Darien
Barth of
Milledgeville
Ruckersville Banking Compa
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Bank of
Hawkinsville
Oowulgee Bank
Central Bank of Georgia
Monroe Railroad
Geo
Rome
Oideusission
Union Bank of Florida
Southern Life Insurance and Trust Co
Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank of Florida
F. M.murray & CO
Bacaing—Pond
Kentucky
India
Taverness
Bacox
Berr
Werubey Hess
Corree
Havana
Green
Rio
oFimace
Fisoe
Jupont
Tron
Orleans
Holland
Jamaica
Trish
Mi'gabela
N. Orleans
St Croix
Hamilton
Nancy G. Barden
Nathaniel S. Barden
Crceys
Hinck
Siaa de Putwand
Blue Hiwck
Wereeraft
Orin Chapman
Calvin Lawlead
James V
Rotai
A. Johnsen
Roddick Ganew
Ile
Rodgers
Thos
B. Fuqua
Steve Grey
Barnett Williams
Dor Teury Stephens
McCain
Baek
Charles J. Reyeelds
Jacob J. Guntu
Sit
Philips
Ito
Daniels George F
Halsey
Euands
Henry Barton
Yalwin
Ilben
Basila
Alliou
Richard Oma
Charles Hustin
Themes FL. Jones
Park
Anderson
Williard
Dirk
Peauktio
T. Hart
Sallow
Plack
Samuel W. Barronton
Daniel Graheay
I Ft & Plorid Blan
Wiliam My
Rdwand Meuthyne
Suily
Thanas
Eel Duly
Lewis J
Oedtinl Mos
Charles P. Jones
Mathews Biker
Marshall Tend
Moses Enport
Bradley
Davis
Sanity
Archibald Hemmend
Do Fielid Bue
da Oliver
Phetpa
David P. Phereson
Jacob Sturt
John Te Barcard
Beefe
Nathan
Lucilla Goddard
Samuel
Moora
Wynnton Female Academy
R. W. B. Munroe
Girard
State Bank of
Decatur
Montgomery
Georgia Railroad
Hawkinsville, &c
Jas. Abercrombie
City of
James FE. Scott
Jacob M Guerry
James E. Scott
West Point
Globe Hotel
Lagrange
Troup County
Lucy
S.J. Thompson
Leonidas King
Chattahoochee
Barbour
Henry, Pike
Dade
Olive
Fort Gaines
Early County
Tolen
Birdsville
Burke County
Cheney
Aimulatto
Jesse
Tama
Miler
Elijah Wald
Enanuel County
Charles Lettis
Smith
Margaret Jones
Waled
Florida
West
Henry P. Jones
Boeton W. Dowd
Neorgia
Muscogee County
Benjamin W. Lanier
Tandy Glaze
Wader
N. Melester
Jefferson J. Laraar
Nee’d
Thomas R. Lamar
Abner M Gehee
Jeraay
Lane
Jefferson J. Lamar
Iaid
County of
Stewart
Hannahatchee
Said
Columbus Road
Lumpkin
Lampkin
McCuller
Thomas RB. Lama
Abnee McGahee
Breemora
Augusta Chronicle
Dee
Pataule
Stewart County
Patoula
Eaid
AL M
Tho
R. Lamar
Abner Sigehre
Taylor & Walker
Furnure
Benjamin Walker
Columbes
Jones & Livingston
Moses Jones
WM. T. Livingston
Comstocy & Co
Solomon
Fletcher Street
N.Y
B. Walker
Gen
Ldridge
Columbia
Dragmore
Comstock & Go
Fletwcer Street
X. Y
Joshua Cobb
Fatecace County
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