Debates on Banking and Economic Policy by Levi Woodbury
Secretary of the Treasury Levi Woodbury argues for fiscal restraint and constitutional bounds to reduce government expenditures and curb banking excesses. He traces causes of financial volatility, endorses measures to stabilize currency, promote specie payments, and urges limited federal power while supporting stronger state banking regulation.
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United States
Privat
Perod
A. D. Joss
Devulgions
Congress
Aeth
Harther
Appointment of U S Attorney for Georgia District
The President appoints SoLtomon Cowen, Esq. as United States Attorney for the District of Georgia, replacing Robert 4. Chariton, who has resigned. The report notes local debate over funding a new jail in Georgetown and the need to repair the dilapidated facility. An army officer’s letter traces Indian War news, including surrendering warriors at several posts and hope for an early end to the conflict.
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SoLtomon Cowen
United States
District of Georgia
Robert 4. Chariton
Borror
Georgetown
Court of Sessions
Ll’ublic
Florida
Fort Fanning
Tampa Bay
Fort King
Armisted
Cedar Key
No. 4
Cedar Keys
Arkansas
Fountleroy
Tampa
Quarter Master's Department
Pilatka
S. Pat
Forty Indians Captured and Ten Indians Handed
Report from Key Biscayne via Walter M. captain’s party in Riverglades captured 39 women and children and 10 warriors were killed or hanged. The piece argues for harsher retribution and notes Col. Harney’s reconnaissance across the peninsula. Also includes legal notice about witness subpoenas and magistrate procedures under the December 1839 Act.
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St. Augustine
Thompson
Walter M
Key Biscayne
Col. Harneys
Riverglades
W. -Ki-Kak
Carloosahatchie
Laodian Key
Florida
Col. Harney
Maami
Cape Sable
Pst
Visnes Sebi
Yuuna
Vapi
Davidaon
Destruction and capture amid relief in reported action
Report notes an expedition preparing with official updates expected tomorrow. It recalls earlier claims placing greater weight on destroying an Indian than taking Beyrout, then celebrates the capture of 40 as a cause for public rejoicing. Market lights glow and a bands play as crowds cheer.
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Wim
Gaston
Beyrout
S. J al
Extraordinary project of England against the United States
Report highlights a British led alliance opposing the United States with anti slavery and East India interests uniting against Southern aims. It notes plans to expand cotton cultivation in India and hints at strong pro cable influence affecting the South.
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Xorl
Herald
England
United States
East India
India
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