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Bankrupt Bill Debated Amid Pre-emption Clash in Senate
The Baltimore American reports a Senate discussion on Crittenden's Bankrupt Bill with King Hubbard Benton opposing and Walker supporting a uniform bankruptcy law. New senators Bayard and Clayton welcomed. petitions call for not extending bankruptcy to corporations and banks. House schedules action. division over postponing preemption. critical critique of Van Buren administration ends with Albany Journal summary.
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United States Senate
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Clay
Ala
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New Hampshire
Walker
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Delaware
Richard H. Bayard
United States
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New York City
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Illinois
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South Carolina
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Committee On Elections
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Treasury
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Albany Journal