Protective tariff defended as farmers' interest amid criticism
A speaker argues that protective policy boosts agriculture and domestic industry, countering claims it raises prices for farmers and creates monopolies. He cites census data and trade figures, highlights Britain as a major agricultural exporter, and urges Western farmers to unite for tariffs to protect American markets and revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarif
É&C
Mr. van Buren
England
United States
Middle States
Great Britain
Pritts
Senate Repeal of Land Distribution Law Dismissed
The Senate received the Land Distribution Law repeal bill after the House passed it the same day, but it was ordered to lie on the table and effectively killed. The paper endorses the house action and reiterates that proceeds from public land sales belong to the states, not the Federal Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Ure
Arccytigs
Federal Treasury
National Intelligencer
Van Burow Declines Baltimore Convention Delegate Nomination
Walter F. Leake of North Carolina, a staunch Democrat and reputed talents, was nominated as a delegate to the Baltimore Convention. He replied with a letter to the Committee chairman declining the honor and denouncing the convention in strong terms, concluding that the Democracy is no Democrat.
Contested List of County Officials and Representatives
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names with counties and states, including MORDECAY BARTLEY of Richland, THOMAS CORWIN of Warren, PETER ULTCICOCK of Geauga, and many others across Ohio counties. The text appears to be a roster of candidates or officials with associated counties, ending with J0n Fuller of Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senatotta
Enecrous
Thomas Corwin
Warren
Peter Ultcicock
Geauga
Coxpressionst
Etecrons
Dbertamy Sroxer
Usumilen
Wuntism Bess
Butler
Aaron Harras
Green
Sansos Masos
Clark
Dav J. Conny
Menry
Joan Scorr
Crawford
David Fiswen
Clermont
Davin Avans
Ross
Josrin Orns
Pickaway
Dasitt
Nantos
Knox
Wasntxetos W. Cosxits
Merion
Sanver KR. Hoccows
Gallia
Hanon Caarrs
Washington
Jons Crooxs
Guernsey
Samuel
W. Bostwiex
Haniioo
Wirthias R. Sarr
Holmes
Tous W. Geer
Jefferson
Cyrus Staxx
Wayne
Jicon H. Baruwex
Trumbull
Witriss L. Poot Lake
M—Jonx Fuller
Erie
Tanti Township Election Yields Whig Upper Vote Lead
The Tanti Township election results show Whigs winning multiple offices including Township Clerk Wir Fl Dingxeun and Treasurer Tous Bucwixenas with large majorities. Locofocos admit defeat after a 494 vote total, the largest in township history, while health and road conditions kept several Whig voters at home.
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Tanti
Wir FL Dingxeun
Tous Bucwixenas
Erastus Graf
Exes Bower
Pano Coxstocn
Crates Joses
Exarr
Gilbert Jameson
Vera Baker
Erastus Buons
Locofoco
Adjutant Stone
Michigan War
Sammar
Mr. Stewarts Speech on the Tariff
Andrew Stewart of Peon presents a detailed speech on the Protective Tariff, labeled among the best on the subject. The piece breaks the topic into clear heads, aiming to persuade readers to support tariff protection and oppose British manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Tfon
Andrew Stewart
Peon
Tie Annexation Debate Shapes Senate Stance
Washington correspondent of the True Law reports a Senate majority against annexation and predicts no treaty. Clay will oppose the annexation, with Whigs aiming to turn it into a party issue. Clay’s allies expect him to oppose plainly, without reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
True Law
Calhoun
Senate
Clay
Inquiry into incendiary cartridge and British powder advances
A fragment discusses public benefit from an inquiry into the Washington city catastrophe and whether an incendiary could be placed in a cartridge. It mentions Brande’s Cyclopaedia, British bombardment exploits, and speculates on gunpowder strength and prismatisation while debating political calls to restore Van Buren and other disgraced officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgeerry
Washington City
Brande
Bevroot
Canton
T. M
Revenue Rhetoric Across Albany Journal Century
A fragment notes a figure of a few hundred thousand dollars contrasted with a claim of about thirty million dollars annually, attributed to Mr. Van Buren. The line implies a dispute over state or fiscal allocations as reported by the Albany Journal.
Tariff Tracts On Labor and Protection by H Greeley
Editor H Greeley outlines two pamphlets arguing for protective tariffs and opposing free trade. The first tract analyzes the current tariff and the proposed substitutes with reasons for each duty and its impact on labor, prices, and industry. The second tract defines tariffs and duties on imports, advocating home industry with accessible argument. Each tract will be 16 pages, priced at nine cents per hundred or fifteen dollars per thousand, to be released within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Missouri
United States
Fribone
House
McKay
H. Greeley
New York
Caledonia Arrives in Boston Amid Earthquake of Irish Trials
The Caledonia reached Boston at noon on the 22d with London and Liverpool dates to the Sun. News covers Irish State Trials ending with O Connell's conviction on most counts, while Peel hints at a conciliatory approach. Commentary questions punishment and prison versus freedom, amid cabinet indecision. Manchester endures a major fire with losses estimated around £100,000, plus stock damage and insured firms. Reports mention arms moves to garrison Irish towns and a dinner for O Connell at Covent Garden Theatre on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Caledonia
Bos _ton
Tondon
Lierpool
America
Express
Tierney
O'Connell
House of Commons
Wilmer & Smiths
Trish
Duke of Wellington
Ile
Ireland
Kilmainham
O’connell
Robert Peel
Manchester
Covent Garden Theatre
Present Tariff Sparks Battle Over Home Industry
A fiery editorial attacks the present tariff and the Leroloco substitute as anti worker, arguing that the tariff harms tailors and artisans while favoring British imports. It denounces the plan as a sham protection and urges genuine revenue tariff reform, contrasting with Whig measures that offer real protection to labor.
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Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Middle
Western States
Mr. Jameson
van Buren
Indiana
Department of Industry
Ife
Great West
Harrison
Congress
HURON
Norwalk
Tursday
Mordecay Bartley
Richland County
Maj
Loacafaco
Martin van Buren
Europe
Leroloco
Evening Post
Journal of Commerce, &O
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