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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1839
Page
4
In a lengthy speech the representative defends his right to present petitions separately, resists being censured for abolition views, explains backing for recognizing Haiti, and warns against threats while pledging to continue pursuing petitions and inquiries on ministers and naval officers.
A January 22 letter from the state capital reports House proceedings ending with a resolution against a United States Independent or Sub Treasury. The measure asserts it is not U S policy to create such a system and to reject specie based revenue collection, 46 10 to 40 3. A second resolution directs state Senators and Representatives in Congress to oppose any form of independent treasury adoption, 53 to 20.
National intelligence notes doubts that these resolutions will also pass the Senate, indicating uncertain legislative fate and potential delay in approval.
A February 21 1849 article fosters petitions for the New York and Erie Railroad as a state project. It cites benefits for Buffalo travelers and western merchants, noting meetings across the state and urging local support for rapid completion and state adoption. Also mentioned are legislative debates on a US Senator and state printer terms, a Cattaraugus County boundary bill, and a Buffalo warehouse fire with $10,000 loss to Russell Hawes without insurance.
We are indebted to the Hon. IL. P. Marvin and M. Fillmore for public documents, copies of the National Intelligencer and speeches of Messrs Pren tice Bell and others. Also to Hon. G. A. Crocker for reports and other documents on state legislature proceedings.
An execution in Buffalo took place Tuesday the 12th inst, with two company guards posted around the courthouse and jail. The condemned man, Lougel, spent the morning in prayer, then ascended the scaffold with priests and surgeons present, asking forgiveness for all and offering pardon to all in attendance.
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