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Erie Observer

Location

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1850

Page

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Speech on the Census Bill by Mr Thompson of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania representative argues for census statistics as an incident to internal taxes and as essential to enlightened legislation. He cites historical acts from 1810 to 1849, defending the constitutionality and utility of collecting data on age, occupation, and production while challenging Georgia allies who term it inquisitorial, urging light over darkness in governance.

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County Surveyor election bill and fast New York train

The law sets county surveyor elections for veterans on the second Tuesday of October and every three years for a three year term. A Buffalo Courier report notes a new express on the N Y and Erie Railroad leaving Geneva at 4 30 AM to New York, boosting pleasure and business travel and inviting competition with the rival route.

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