Debates on Bank, Tariff, and Public Lands in Congress
House and Senate face long debates on a prospective Bank bill and Sub-Treasury repeal. Tariff discussions unfold amid party tensions with Loco-Focos delaying business. Measures include coast survey funding, public land proceeds, and two or more copies of government reports. President McLeod and Caroline incidents sparked argument on war risk. Senate details show Clay’s Fiscal Bank argument and tariff inquiries. House mentions Harrison burial arrangements.
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Senate
Adams
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Floyd
New-York
Alexander McLeod
Randolph
New-Jersey
Messrs. Adams
Dickens
Rhett
Forrance
Arnold
Tennessee
Wise
Messrs. Filmore
J. C. Clark
Botts
House
Fillmore
Committee of Ways and Means
Relief of the Treasury
A. D
Cushing
Congress
United States
Mess. Cushing
Everett
Holmes
William Cost Johnson
Committee On Public Lands
Winthrop
Library of Congress
Roosevelt
Judiciary
Barnard
Messrs. Barnard
Cloyd
Ingersoll
McLeod
Webster
Tex
Messrs
Cushing and
Alford
Geo
New York
Buchanan
Clay
Calhoun
Tarrison
Oto
Senste
Gen
Harrison
Miller
Benton
Sevier
King
Pierce
Wright
Yeas
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Berrien
Choate
Clayton
Dixon
Evans
Graham
Huntington
Mangum
Merrick
Morehead
Phelps
Porter
Prentiss
Preston
Rives
Simmons
Smith
Ind
Southard
Tailmadge
Walker
White
Woodbridge
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Aline
Florrison
L.e
Mr Clay
Mesers
Archer
Berrian
Evwis
Tallmadge
Allen
Calhous
Ala
Fallon
Henderson
Linn
Mouton
Nicholson
Connecticut
Sturgeon
Tappan
Williams
Woodbury
Young
House of Representatives
William Henry Harrison
The
Congressional Burying Ground
Ohio
Columbia
Distribution of Proceeds of the Public Lands
The Loco Foco papers oppose distributing proceeds from public lands, arguing citizens lack sense to use the funds wisely. They claim federal action should aid state credit, not hinder it, citing Illinois as example for a waterway project tied to land-sale revenue.
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Loco Foco
New York
Commonwealth
Locofoco
Illinois
Lake
Michigan
Mississippi
Mr Clay
Jackson
Eulogies by Cass on Harrison and shipwreck reports
The Boston Courier publishes Gen Cass Euxlesy s eulogy of Gen Harrison delivered in Paris praising the deceased soldier s courage and leadership at the Thames. It contrasts Cass s praise with charges of cowardice, and notes how the tribute elevates Harrison s memory among Americans abroad. Also recounted is John Messer describing the William Brown long boat tragedy and cruel mate actions. a brutal boat scene follows, with passengers forced overboard and prayers offered amid chaos. The Boston Post details the mate s brutality and a survivor s account of the longboat disaster, including a Turk passenger s desperate appeals. It ends with discussion of general bankruptcy law prospects, noting cross party push and petitions urging congressional action to provide relief and stabilize the economy.
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Boston Courier
Harrison
Cass
France
Paris
Courier
Loro
Gen. Harrison
Gen. Cass
Battle of the Thames
Thames
Boston Post
John Messer
William Brown
Ireland
Bosian Journal
Uiatofa General Bankrupt Las
Cincinnate Daily Gazette
Congress
Banking on Bankruptcy Law Amid Adjournment Pressure
Amid political tension, vigorous efforts by Administration allies aim to pass bankrupt law before adjournment, facing opposition from opponents who criticize the timing and implications of the measure.
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Friends of
Convention of Merchants to meet over exchange rates
A Cleveland Herald writer urges a Convention of Merchants in Cleveland late this month to address the high exchange rate with New York. He alleges a bank and foreign exchange conspiracy to hold no change and boost bank discounts, citing the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie as an example. The piece notes suspicions about Cleveland banks and invites interested merchants to assemble for the purpose.
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Cleveland Herald
Bulding
Langnotes
New York
Cleveland
Commercial Bank of
Lake Evie
Aueton
Steam Boat Mail Delays From Buffalo To Lake Erie Region
Local readers complain that Eastern papers reach Steamboat Mail lines late. Mail carried via Detroit and Toledo arrives five to ten days after, causing wasteful public expense and disrupted distribution to Cleveland, Detroit, and nearby cities. The writer urges keeping mail synchronized with Buffalo steamship routes.
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Lake Erie
Buffalo
Detroit
Cleveland
Minister to England Named in Philadelphia Notice
The Philadelphia report states Jo. Sergeant has a deputy appointment as Minister to England. Jno. M. Clayton of Delaware is highly prominent and well qualified for the post. The article asserts the most important and responsible choice is returning home now.
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England
Philadelphia
Eoslans
Jno
M. Clayton
Delaware
Secretary of the Treasury Discontinuing Newspapers Claim
The secretary plans to discontinue about 100 Lo Cofoco papers that Levi Woodbury would take but did not pay for. The current secretary paid for some items and a $1000 award. A Barton bill to Mrs Ewing for pace papers was paid by Mr Ewing. The writer questions if the administration should be charged $5600 for dishonest public expenditure.
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Treasuy
Foco
Levi Woodbey
Barton
Ms Ewing
Pace
Ewing
Locofoco
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Fulton
M’roberts
Conn
Faplan
Ilinois
Prairie State
Europe
Buffalo Journal
Cass Euxlesy
Norwalk
Harna Cycultural Society
Cuan
Wil
Timothy Baker
J. ¥. Vredenburgh
Pia Dist S Plat
R Beni. Benson
Will & Norwalk
I. Seey
Tate Es
Platt Benedict
Eben Boaht
Benson
Benjamin Bed N Ae
Benjamin
Gaia