Congress in Debate Over Land Distribution and Bank of England Claim
A New York Express summary from Washington reports intense Senate and House observations on the public land distribution bill. Speaker mentions Mr Allen of Ohio and Mr Webster amid calls for funds to be shared among states. Henry Clay defends Congress power to distribute land proceeds distinct from taxes, while Mangum and Benton defend Webster and condemn Allen’s charges.
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New-York Express
Washineton
Senate
Onans
Allen
Ohio
Benton
House of Representatives
Duncan
Yebster
Bank of England
Webster
Rome
Tappan
Washington
Mangum
Tallmadge
North Carolina
van Buren
Massachusetts
Warenr
Calhoun
Anus
Mangoum
France
Jackson
Capitol
Henry Clay
Silas Wright
Congress
Clay
Mr Clay
United States
N. C
New York
South Carolina
Congress powers over property and taxes debated in senate
The excerpt discusses whether Congress can dispose of government property beyond taxes and duties. Mr Clay argues the power is clear, including fortifications and national ships, while Mr Webster suggests limits. It notes social remarks about wine at the Astor House, mentions visitors Poindexter Gaines and Rives, and states votes will be counted on the 8th with a celebration planned for the 9th and the season's second Assembly meeting last evening.
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Congress
Clay
Webster
South
Astor House
New York
Potomac
Senate
George Poindexter
General Gaines
Rives
General Farrison
E. B
Ohio Legislature Senate and House Debates Early February
Senate and House records cover petitions rejected and bills advanced on state roads canal fund banking system tax levies and election purity. Key figures include Messrs Tunt Thomas Carpenter Root Nash Glover Hamilton Griswold Spangler Kelley and Root on amendments about naturalization papers. A joint resolution calls for selecting a state secretary by next Saturday.
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Senate
Tunt
Thomas
Carpenter
Root
Crowall
Nash
Glover
Speaker
Taylor
Judiciary
HOUSE
Giswald
Finance
Hamilton
Committee On Roads
Griswold
Messrs Hostetter
Hunt
Barnett
Grawell
Gene
Housh
Brill
Houst
Lame
Senate and House Debates on Bank Legislation and Appointments
The report covers Senate and House actions on state finances and governance. Discussion includes a secretary of state position, associate judges, and amendments. Bills amend the Bank Commissioners act and consider rechartering the Bank of Gallipolis. A Safety Bank bill and township Assessor office bill advance, with procedural approvals.
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Tary
House
Senate
Tie Senate
Cooke
Quantz and Sandusky City Fire and Engine Company
Frednesday
Bank of Gallipotlis
Bbeen
Faran
Committee On
Board of Bank Commissioners
Glover
Bank of
Gallipoli
Green
Corwin
Bissel
Ohio
Ilolse
Inuse
Committee On Finance
Harlan
Florida War Expenses Reveal Contingent and Incidental Costs
A Secretary of War estimate itemizes funds for Major William Armstrong and Captain Page on the Florida mission, expenses for Seminole chiefs traveling to Moda, and two months pay for two influential persons. It totals 15,000 dollars with a sharp note on the large contingent and incidental item and its perceived excess.
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Florida
Secretary of War
William
Armstung
Capt
Page
Department
Moda Fromm
May Armstrong
Capt Page
Armstrong
Explosion of an Infernal Machine in Detroit Tavern
A boxed explosive left in the Eagle Tavern baggage room exploded injuring hotel keeper Mr Lawson and damaging the room. The device consisted of a strong oak box with iron bands and a steel spring connected to a percussion mechanism. Investigators seek the perpetrators as the box carried dangerous powder intended to detonate upon opening. The incident follows a New Hampshire legislative session noting presidential electors date and new counties Belknap and Carroll.
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Detroit
Peter Weed
Durkee
Kelsey
Beemingham
Qubland County
Eagle Tavern
Lawson
Yelding
Mr. J
Defroit
New Namshire
Congress
United States
Belknap
Caroll
Strafford
Belknap County
Alton
Barnstead
Centre Harbor
Guilford
Gilmanton
Meredith
New Hampton
Sanbornton
Carroll County
Albany
Brooksfield
Chatham
Conway
Eaton
Iinham
Freedom
Maultonboroast
Sandwich
Tamworth
Court Ealenvar and Circuit Dates in Ohio Courts
State court listings show numerous circuit and county terms across districts including Sandusky Huron Ottawa and Cuyahoga with March May and October sessions. The article discusses the State Bank Bill and reform measures attracting Whig support and Locofoco opposition, arguing for constitutional considerations and practical relief for the people.
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Seland Corscit
Seneca
Sandusky
Ene
Ocober EL
Huron
Crawford
Marion
Ottawa
Mare
Third Cirenat
Summit
Trimball
Ashtabila
Pouage
Eleventh
Creu
Flalmes
Wuasae
Medina
Knoy
Rachland
S. Thorteenth Garese
Lucas
Wood
Henry
Williams
Paunding
Putnam
Vanwert
Aden
Hardin
Flancock
Fourteenth Circuit
Lorain
Cuyahoga
Genusa
Lake
Bank Commissioners Salary Questioned by State Auditor
The Auditor's report notes 203257 due to the Bank Commissioners for services in the year. The Board, reduced to two after a resignation, was deemed legally incompetent by the Supreme Court, raising questions about authority to act and payments totaling 253.57 for the year.
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Bank Commissioners
Auditor of State
Frances
Board of Bank Commissioners
Shanaud
Supreme Court
Ilis
Tam
Dich
Unclear Fragments Point to Incomplete Notice
Fragmentary OCR text contains unclear phrases about debts and dates with no clear event or names to identify a definite notice or outcome. The readable content references actions and pleas but lacks concrete entities or a determinate story.
Presidential canvassing and likely swearing in of 1st Vice President
The article notes that yesterday the House set the canvass of Bet iat Colleges for President and 2nd Vice President, with the Senate President R M Johnson presiding and high government officers present. It reports Tip remains in Washington and that one more step remains, March next, when he will be sworn in as president.
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Bet’ Iat
Pra
United
Senet
C R.M Johnson
H. Bu. Es
Congress
Political turmoil and bank bill advances fill legislative notes
Reports from Virginia to North Carolina describe party shifts and postmaster appointments, with Whigs gaining a Senate majority as the February session proceeds. Journal notes praise the House for progress on the Bank bill and recount political and legal developments surrounding McLeod and public meetings.
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House
Locofaco
Journal
Next steam canal plan to link Lake Erie and upper lakes
E I Pierce proposes constructing a canal from Lake Erie to the Ontario region by Winch to ensure a steady water supply for Upper Lakes. He says water is available year round and steamers of war can ascend from New Orleans to the upper lakes. ice can be kept broken with proper apparatus in harsh weather. Also reports Nine Indian rifted Pekan Richie’s in Michigan and a Kendall court case verdict with $120.40 damages.
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Teron
Philadelpha
Lake Erne
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Orleana
Pierce
Amos Kendall
Stans Et. al
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