Tariff Debate and Appropriations Anxiety in Senate
The Democratic caucus discusses tariff policy as Hunter presses for no change while Bigler proposes boosting revenue to cover government expenses. Speakers warn of a $20 million deficit and urge tariff and expenditure adjustments as Congress weighs Cuba purchase plans and local infrastructure debates in Washington.
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Callie
AmieHenn Pradnetsy
Gintrinde
Enniites
Oregon
Bell
Davis
Gwin
Stuart
Mick
Mesa
van Derverken &Mo
Dovigtas Ninen Trent
Brown
Senate
Veil
Houw
Great
Hawaii
N. Y. Restite
Ghayian
Firguvon
Hunter
Tunter
Omer
Digier
Cuba
Towmbs
Benjamin
Canieres
Graton
Debate over patent extension and land policy in House
The House debated the Fremont patent and a land and railroad bill amid moves to extend monopolies and parcel public lands. Reports questioned patent validity and profitability, with reminders of prior inquiries and a vote on suspending rights that failed by two thirds.
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Corporation of
Fremant
Ragime House
Iis
Welrek
Lownde
de Erdyr
Ifueathon
Ro Wah
McLattnan
See
Pres't. Fremont
Pull
Tash
Scene of Northern and Southern Democrats in Debate
The Washington correspondent of the Ohio State Journal reports a heated scene in the House over the Slave Trade debate. Northern and Southern wings clash as personal insults and party loyalties surface, with Cox absent during amendments. The piece notes southern lawmakers’ ire and northern dissent, hinting at partisan fault lines ahead of 1860.
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Washington
Ohio State Journal
Grieshook
Cox
Comulittes
Eville
Democratic Party
Wlivery
Groesbeck
Burnett
Kantucky
Eléritto Trrant
Hobate
Democratic
Ieee
Fremont Democracy in Sandixko County Controversy
A Fremont political debate from Sandixko County features Democrats and opponents arguing over party loyalty, newspaper influence, Cuba policy, and post office franking. The piece questions editorials and party alignment while railing against Buchanan supporters and calling for scrutinized allegiance within the local Democratic scene.
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Democratic Party
Ausmy
Sandua- AB
Frank
Jorixat
Wace
Fremont
Messenger
Democracy
The
Liemotrat
Democrat
Coures
Sandixko County
Buchanan
Despotism fears expose party doctrine turning public
Fragmentary text discusses opposition to a presidency and government drifting toward despotism. It critiques doctrines rejected by the founding fathers and urges public reflection on looming political dangers and promised deliverances. The remainder remains unclear.
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al Bio
Pomderntic
Ovary Party
Fea
Ube
Vote on preemption law and Grow amendment
Report of a House vote on engrossing a preemption regulation for public lands requiring ten years of residence. The Grow amendment aimed to reserve lands for settlers after survey and exclude nonresidents. Result: bill lost with party divisions noted. Opinion endorses Grow’s position as just, opposing speculators who seek public land for private gain.
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National House of Representatives
Mr. Grow
Sg Cme
Broods
Lecompton Democrate
Anti- Lecompton Democrts
Americana
Lecompton Democrats
Cmericans
Liecompton Democrats
Grow
Atford
Senate
Safford
Siletch
Langson
Committee On
Nother
Collins
Mr. Collins
Mowers
Harriton
Lillao
Fea
Journal
Messrs
van Vorhes
Ambler
New Tishon Patriot
Dumont Je
Andrews
Memes
van Vorkes
Columbiana County
Cincinnati
Ohio Medical Colles
Political cartoon notes on Buchanan era debt and navy waste
The piece harshly criticizes President Buchanan for expanding the national debt and funding lavish programs. It cites large deficits from 1857 to 1858, calls out Navy Yard expenditures, and argues Congress must curb this spending. It also discusses slavery and Kansas abolition debates amid fiscal disputes.
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Fay
Buchanrat
Vncle Sim
Goires
Buchanan
Congress
Cuba
Pasce
Tio
Itg
South
Mississip
Arkatens
Louisiana
Florida
Shel
Cre
Kauses
Huesia
Attor Pi
Akons Aod
Kansas
Gestrainy
Mike Myst
Bill amendments and debates from a mid 19th century session
The passage records a legislative melee over audits and finance. Bills touching township duties, state tax changes, and penalties faced amendments. Debates cover Liberia recognition, public works contracts, and a ten percent law repeal. Notable actions include a canal collector case and the Agricultural Board occupying the hall.
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Hateh
Hrteb
Blair
Alvin Railradden
Gatch
Citizans
Greene County
Congress
Liberia
Mesara
Gate
Christy
Sally
Bates
Day
Jane
Dobmeyer
Senate
Common Pleas
Edison
Joseph Cable
Cable
Treasury
French
Agricultural Board
Binle
20Th
Ohio Legislature Debates Bills and a Vivid Chillicothe Shooting
The Ohio General Assembly debates bills on penalties for seduction and sheriffs fees, district court timings, and a resolution opposing sectional or unconstitutional measures. Local disorder in Chillicothe ends with Wallace shooting John Godfrey on Paint Street, leaving Godfrey dead and Wallace questioned after a post mortem.
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Senate
Taylor
House
Stumer
Northern Ohio
Sangster
Coxhovton County
Monene
Hearts of Education
Judiciary Committee
Suffin
Monroe
Hitchcock
Harrison
Committee On Federal Relations
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Itforrison
Messrs
Bailey
Bish
Guteh
Harrivon
Hubbell
Peck
Plants
Raymond
Townshend
van Vorhes
West
Logan
Journal
20Th
Hokwinie Taaoepr
Uinlorne
Chillicothe
Luis Asj
Epa
Cipdwallader
Wallace
John Godfrey
Glock
Godfrey
Paint Street
Hiraelf
Drs. Poulke
Safford
William Cramer
Burglary, treasury raids, and political tempers flare in Ohio
A series of audacious crimes and political intrigue rattles Coshocton and Summit counties. Burglars target the county treasury, a schoolhouse fire is tied to a treasury raid, and a marshal stops a suspect. Resignations surface as U S officials discuss impeachments. The Pacific Railroad bill stalls in Congress while routes are debated. A Sumner letter from Paris hints at declining health and future return.
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Interese
Pireluasi
Che Netto
Colinton
Ronuver
Gaith
Ateelf
New England
Ohio
Ncw
Coshocton
National Democratic Party
Washington
J. KR. Giddings
Summit County
Akron
Thomas Irwin
U. S. District
Pennsylvania
U. S. Senate
Congress
Senate
Paria
Sumner
France
Franca and
Kampo
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