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River and Harbor Improvements Debate in Congress
A political examination of national river and harbor projects, contrasting Whig and Democratic positions. The piece traces policy under Jackson, Van Buren, and Tyler, noting the shift toward unified legislation on internal improvements and critiquing sectional interests and selective funding. It cites figures like Stewart and Ingersoll and discusses committee roles and federal spending history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. PRESTON
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New York Tribune
Congress
Union
Lake Huron
Long Island Sound
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Louisiana
New England
Milwaukie
Red River
St. John and the Sabine
Carolina
Wisconsin
Locofe co
rom
Tons Paine
Rexie
Jacksonisos
Mayevilly
Gen
Jackson
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Treasury
Van Buren
Cumberland Road
Benton
Secretary of the Treasury
thoms
Mathers
Evie
Tyler
Lugofyeo
Barenard
Winthrop
J. RB
C. J
Ingersoll
Commerce
Kennedy
Jameron
Bowlin
Miscouri
Holmes
Tibbats
Kentucky
Louisville
Esch
Mississippi
Darien
Stewart