McDuffie Opposes Postage Rate Reduction in Senate Debate
Senator McDuffie denounces a proposed postage rate cut as a radical shift to fund the Post Office from the treasury. He argues the plan harms farmers and the sparsely populated West, burdens the agricultural class, and risks Treasury dependence, predicting a corrupt, unsafe system with centralized postmaster power. He warns the measure would shift costs to those least able to bear them while benefiting manufacturers and urban centers. He cites Judge McLean’s past integrity and warns of future abuse of discretionary deputy postmaster salaries.
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National Treasury
United States
Senate
Union
Federal Treasury
Mr. McD
Rhode
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
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Boston
New York
New Orleans
South
McD
Judge McLean
Supreme Court of the United States
Congressional News From the Southern Patriot Feb 20 21 24 25
Excerpts from the House and Senate proceedings detailing messages from the President on Brazilian slave trade and Mexican indemnity, amendments to the General Appropriation bill, and funding for Morse’s Telegraph. Debates cover Oregon, Texas resolutions, ministerial outfits to Austria Spain Mexico and China, and the admission of Florida. The Senate forecasts Benton’s bill passage and votes on building, books, and ministerial salaries.
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Wasutxetox
Wise
Brazil
Great Britain
Congress
Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Shannon
Baltimore
Senate
London
Oregon
McDuffie
Messrs. Choate
Archer
Texas
Colquit
Simmons
Benton
Charleston Custom House
Holmes
C. J. Ingersoll
Oritz
Austria
Spain
Mexico
Mr. Ingersoll
China
Adams
Morse
Bullimore
Hulmes
Charleston
Uowevr
Cave Johnson
House
Ve War
Navy
Yeas
Jeb
Goveror Wright
M. Allen
Benen
Born
Florida
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate and House Pass Post Office Reform Bill with Amendments
The Senate approved free import for S C Rail Road Co as to the atmospheric railway. The House resumed debate on the Senate Post Office Bill, passed it with two amendments delaying operation to July 1, 1845 and setting letter rates at five cents for under 300 miles and ten cents beyond. The new rates apply to manuscripts and letters, with multi letters charged accordingly and extra charges for advertising and delivery.
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Holmes
Senate
S. C. Rail Road Co
Messrs
Cobb and
Yancey
Dana
House
Senate Post Office
Santa Anna's prison letter parades glory and pretence
The paper reprints a long January 22 letter from Santa Anna penned in Perote prison, urging mercy while praising himself and Mexico. It contrasts his claims with harsh judgments, noting his exile, supposed wounds, and attempts to liken himself to Napoleon, ending with doubt about his fate and a forthcoming reacting note.
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N. O. Picayune
Mexico
Cregle
Vera Cruz
Havana
Santa Aona
Perote
Chamber of Deputies
Cass
Sam Houston
Gen. Almonte
Santa Anna
Ete
Lhe
Puebla
Napoleon
Fragmented OCR: stray words hint at a report
Readable fragments show disjointed terms such as names actions and places. The text lacks a coherent narrative but suggests a news item with people and events, though specifics are unclear.
Santa Anna Petition and Annexation Talk in U S Inquiry
The letter argues that annexation would provoke noise but little real effect. It criticizes Santa Anna’s petition to Congress as a humiliating document, labeling him a cowardly dog and referring to recent political maneuvers as disgraceful. Cosmopouitre
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United States
Santa Anna
Congress
Destructive Fire in Bridgetown Described in Detail
From Bridgetown reports the Barbadoes Globe details a major blaze on the night of the 3rd and 4th, reducing a quarter of the stone city and causing two million dollars in losses. The disaster left hundreds homeless as business shut and citizens watched in horror.
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Republican Office
Savaxnan
Barsapoes
Britannia
Smith
Bridgeport
Barbadory
Barbadoes Globe
Bridgetown
Globe
Maid of
Growth of the Northwest Territory and Wisconsin
The Northwest Territory was split from Michigan and organized in 1836 with an area of about 47 million acres, only about 10 million surveyed. Public land sales began in 1835, totaling 2,909,418 acres by January 1842 for 2,761,762 dollars. Wisconsin led US lead production in 1840 with 15,129,350 pounds and 664,600 dollars invested. 1843 county property assessment stood at 8,807,300 dollars.
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Northwest
Wisconsin
Michigan
United States and Territories
Daring and Praiseworthy Act Saves Child at Planters Hotel
A five year old fell into an open cistern in the Planters Hotel yard. Charles H Miott, son of the hotel keeper, rushed to the scene and by bold action saved the child from a lifeless end. The frantic mother was reunited with her rescued youngster.
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Planters
Charles H. Miott
Pui ii
Royal promises on Texas and Mexico draw world astonishment
A Royal pledge communications reveal that the French Government will refrain from meddling in any actions the United States chooses regarding Texas and Mexico, a development seen as surprisingly favorable by observers worldwide.
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Ister
United States
Texas
Mexico
Texan Annexation Bill Passes Senate by Two Vote Margin
Augusta readers note the Senate passage of the Texas annexation bill by two votes. The ides of March are invoked. Court of Common Pleas begins next Monday. Delinquent subscribers urged to settle debts or risk collection. Conviction of Calvin Fairbank for slave abduction yields fifteen years. Jonathan Walker jailed in Pensacola for slave seizure with British anti slavery papers found. Governor Branch sends a special message on Walker’s case to Florida territorial legislature.
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Augusta
Senate
Texas
Court of Common Pleas
Fairbank
Calvin Fairbank
Delia Webster
Lexington
Kentucky
Johnathan Walker
Pensacola
Florida
British Foreign and Anti- Slavery Society
Walker
Torrey
Maryland
John Branch
House of Representatives
Territory
Tribute of Respect for Dr Joseph Johnson of Charleston
At the Apprentices Library Society of Charleston anniversary on the 17th alt a Bust of Dr Joseph Johnson the first and only President was presented by the Board of Trustees to the society.
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Joseph Johnson
Charleston
Apprentices Library Society of
Sail Society
Great Southern Mail to Continue Raleigh and Wilmington Route
The Postmaster General writes to Charleston officials that the great Southern Mail will be continued on the Raleigh and Wilmington route as before. The company will honor the four year contract beginning in 1843, with ample time allowed to fulfill obligations.
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Great Southern Mail
Charleston
Great Southern
Raleigh
Wilmington
Writ of Error in Dorr Treason Case Granted
The Providence Tran reports the U S Supreme Court has granted the writ of error asked in Thomas W Dorr's petition. Rhode Island's Governor and Attorney General must appear on the first Monday of December to argue the question. The issue is whether the state constitution and laws were violated in Dorr's treason trial.
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Providence Transcript
U. S. Supreme Court
Thomas W. Dorr
Rhode Island
Dorr
Trial of Fairbank the Abolitionist Charged in Webster Case
The Rev. Mr. Fairbank faces trial on charges connected to Miss Webster, with the defendant linked to abolitionist actions and the ongoing court proceedings continuing the case.
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Fairbank
Mr. Fairbank
Webster
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