Instructions on new tax law for money at interest and capital in trade
The Auditor of State transmits the act to provide more effective assessment of money at interest and capital in trade for taxation. It defines money at interest to include debts and credits, notes and contracts, and requires unincorporated banks, bankers, and brokers to be listed. It details capital in trade as personal property used in buying and selling for profit, including stocks in mills, foundries, and mercantile goods, plus furniture in lodgings and hotels. The summary outlines assessment duties, notice provisions, oath requirements, and penalties for failure to return sworn statements, stressing accurate, full returns to prevent evasion and ensure fair taxation.
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Coromoes
Banka
Speaker
Csit
C. John Woods
Banking Troubles Drown Out Cheerful Whig Oration
The speech by Kingsbury of Stark County on banking ends in a chaotic flourish as he denounces the bank bill with grandiose imagery. He storms the floor, warns of doom to the majority, and calls for unity among Democrats against the proposal.
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Kingsbury
Columbus
House of Representatives
Stark County
Troy
Miami County
Speaker
Mr. Speaker
Jupiter
Gen. Scott
Waterloo
Josephus
Laval
Tacitus
Tero
Rome
Hannibal
General Assembly
Whig Party
Gastrick
Ashland
Kelley
FRAUDS AND CRUELTIES TOWARD THE INDIANS
A Washington correspondent of the Newark Advertiser discusses attacks in the House tied to Giddings and exposes how Georgia’s claimed losses from Creek Indians were funded. The piece details treaties from 1821 and 1834, slave valuations, and funds kept by the government, with Creek Seminole and Cherokee tensions rising as U.S. actions push tribes toward conflict.
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Washington
Newark Advertiser
Georgia
United States
Giddings
Wirt
Congress
Committee On Indian Affairs
Florda
Mississippi
Florida
Fonda
Arkansas
Slavery and the President Face a Grim Dilemma
The text notes the enduring institution of slavery and a treaty meant to resolve conflicts. It states the President, a slave holder, must decide the fate of enslaved Seminole women and children, likening the situation to a lamb handed to a wolf for care, conveying danger and moral peril.
Henry Clay Honored As He Leaves Public Life
The Jeffersonian praises Henry Clay for a lifetime as statesman, orator, and legislator. It notes his retirement to seclusion on his farm will end an era, and that while leaders may follow, none will match his eloquence and civic spirit.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Jeffersonian
J. F. H. Claiborne
Clay
Geoveman
Greece
South America
Mr. Chay
Trick of a Lawyer and a Whistling Yankee Tale
A village tale recalls a rich Jewish father pressed by his son to marry for love over fortune. A lawyer hints at a statute to claim half, then extracts ten guineas to reveal the truth: turn Christian. A Yankee hums as a con artist teaches “Whlsthog” with a fifty cent class, ending in a bawdy pun as attendees are duped.
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Land of ‘Nations
Painesville
Ohio
The Whig Almanac and Fair Foretold at Huron
The Huron Reflector announces a limited run of the Whig Almanac for 1845 at 12 4 cents and promotes a ward fair tomorrow evening. It urges young men to attend, promises fair terms and ample entertainment with Milan Band providing music, and notes rooms will be warm and provisions plentiful.
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Milan
Locofo ticket wins township election with one magistrate
In the township election held last Monday a Locofo ticket victory was reported by a slim margin of 15 to 20 votes with little enthusiasm. Elected officials include Justices Samuel Pennell and Eli Barnum, Charles R. Miller. Township Clerk Cornelius Ketcham. Trustees Samuel B. Lewis Lester Clark Seth Johnson. Treasurer Otis G. Carter. Constables Gilbert Jameson Jesse Richards. Assessor Caleb B. Jackson.
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Locofoco
Powcr
Samuel Pennewell
Eli Barnum
Charles R. Miller
Cornelius Ketcham
Samuel B. Lewis
Lester Clark
Seth Johnson
Otis G. Carter
Gilbert Jameson
Jesse Richards
Caleb B. Jackson
Connecticut Election Returns Favor Whigs Over Locofocos
Old Connecticut reports a Whig landslide in the recent election for governor state officers and both houses of the Legislature as well as four congressmen. Rocing Batowin and Rinses Booth are named governors and lieutenant governor respectively, with multiple district winners listed and a note that Locofocos held Congress before. The piece denounces Texas iniquity and praises freemen.
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Old
Connecticut
Congress
Locofoco Texas Party
Rocing
Batowin
Rinses Booth
James Dison
T. H Seymour
Samuel D. Wubbards
J. Stewart
John A. Rockwell
Gaul
Trumen Smith
J.C. Smith
Locos
Nonce
Texas
New York City Election Results Stir Bitter Triangular Race
City officers elected in New York amid a three way contest with the Native American party losing all wards they held last year. Havemeyer wins mayoralty by about 6 000 to 7 000, while Harper and Seldon lose ground as Whigs split votes and Temperance sentiment sways outcomes.
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New York City
New York
Focos
Harper
Tribune
Havemeyer
Caleb
Woodhull
James C. Stoneall
Sevon
Emanual
Harts
William Adams
Seldon
Mr. 5
Swallow Steamboat Disaster Near Athens and Hudson
Reports from Troy dated April 8 1845 detail the Steamboat Swallow wreck on rocks near Athens opposite Hudson. Over 300 aboard from New York bound service. Rochester and Express aided rescue with many passengers saved. The vessel built 1833 valued about 30000, uninsured, and the line plans a replacement. Bodies recovered include George Coffin and two Miss Woods, with more missing and conflicting reports on Mrs Starbuck.
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North River
Buffalo Pig
Troy
Swallow
Albany Evens Journal
P.S
Troy Daily Whig
Watson
New York
Athens
Hudson
Rochester
Express
Scrallow
Squier
Troy and
New-York Steamboat Co
Dibany
John Paine
John I. Thompson
N. Starbuck
Benjamin Starbuck
Townsend
M. Vail
Hayner
Fellowes
Wm. ©. Rice
C. N. Richards
French
Detroit
Geo. Coffin
West Troy
Misses Wood
Albany
Briggs
The
Jas. P. Harris
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HURON
Norwalk
Messra Mason & Tortie
William Street
Pan
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