Attorney General Butler and political influence case
In 1836 controversy over William Butler's excess salary and dual office pay is discussed. The critic cites Butler's high earnings, alleged compliance with presidential wishes, and a disputed right of way case where Butler’s opinion aligned with President Jackson’s stance, prompting claims of political bias. The excerpt notes a prolonged debate and refer to the Will and committee actions.
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Butler
Stars
Baltimore
Waller
General Jackson
Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Speaker
Treasury
Congress
Boundary dispute sparks wartime warning in Congress
In Washington on June 20, discussion centers on the North Eastern Boundary Bill and Britain. Daniel Clay leads a forceful argument defending treaty boundaries, warns against war, and urges committee refinement for public understanding while opposing British coercion.
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Maine
Washington
House
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Buchanan
Great Britain
Peninsular Amnesty Decreed for Lower Canada Offenses
Lord Durham proclaims general amnesty for past political offenses in Lower Canada with certain exceptions. The move, praised by supporters of reform, aims to quiet unrest and curb guerrilla violence along the frontier. Critics argue both sides will still challenge Ottawa’s authority as exiles seek return and compensation.
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Strom
Belije
Canada
Amuenly
Lucius H. Pratt
Jermudas
House of Commons
Francis Egerton
Toronto Patriot
Montreal Herald
M’kenzie
Modified Act Relating to Bank Note Denominations
The piece reports on a U S Senate and House act amending the 1836 deposit law allowing banks issuing notes under five dollars to operate after July 4 1836 and until October 1 1838 with a final change effective for notes below five dollars after that date. It notes President Martin Van Buren and Speaker James K Polk and comments on revived commercial activity and several banking institutions forming or expanding including U S Bank Branch and three other banking operations. It lists plans for a large establishment with 401 million capital two million subscribed and four banking groups moving toward operations with directors and subscriptions already in place.
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Congress
Southgite
Kentucky
Custom House
Southgate
Afr
Nouthgate
Hart, Pat
Dem
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
Wal R. Ring
James KX. Polk
S. of Representatives
Averovep
M. van Buren
N. Express
United States Bank
Mechanic’s Association
Principal Morr Robinson Leads with Noted Banking Experience
A historic note proclaims Morr Robinson as the leading figure in local control, praised for vast banking experience and trusted confidence. His long service stands above all others in governing the institution.
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Morr Robinson
Election returns hint Whigs gain large legislative majority
Fragmented OCR reports indicate that most parishes have sent in votes with Romar the Whig leading over Priem the Loco Beco candidate for governor, totaling 903 votes in one contested tally. Parishes yet to be heard from may solidify a Whig majority, with Lanois and Missouri elections pending in August for anticipated results.
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Lani
Thasdore
Phe Yo
Hi Ins Jy
Romar
Whig
Priem
Loco Beco
Uis
Ernor
Canast
Ft. Iin
Cone
Lanois
Missouri
Boty
Wellanenoly Tragedy in Peru Well and Well Deaths Prompt Warnings
Two men Reon Cook and Barney Lynch perished after being lowered into a well near a Catholic church in Peru. Barney Cook and Barney Lynch died while attempting rescue, Hugh Gaal and John Lynch also attempted to help. Barney Cook was pulled out nearly exhausted. A warning is issued to test wells for air and danger before descending. Also reports mass political celebrations in Massillon with Gen Kfarnsov and Son Ewing present, Whigs outnumbering Locos two to one and crowds estimated at 5,000 to 10,000.
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Reon Cook
Barsny Lyxeu
Peru
Barney Cook
Lis
Llugh Gaal
Descerdvins
Berney
Barncy Lynch
Weler
Tragh Cook
Janey Lynch
Mtn
Amerald Isles
Cook
Barney Lynch
Stout Bret
Massillon
Kfarnsov
Paomnas Ewing
Wilson Shannon
Joe Caverner
The Flag of the People Subscriptions Open
The first issue of The Flag of the People by Scottus Gallacher is received along with a list of subscribers for future issues. Terms are fifty cents in advance. Also received is The People’s Brunner, a spirited weekly sheet published in Flynn by A. Burrell. Publication and October election details indicate a fifty cent rate for single copies.
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Flag of the People
Scottus Gallacher
Flynn
Counterfeiter James Grean Arrested in Lyne Township
James Grean of Clarkfield was arrested in Lyne township while with his wife en route to lines. In Midgeneld township he passed a two dollar bill later found to be counterfeit. Two similar notes were seized in Providence. He remains confined in the jail of this county.
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James Grean
Clarkfield
Lyne Township
Ilines
Midgeneld
Providence
Appointment of Romar Leeas to Iowa Territory seat
The article notes Romar Leeas of Ghia is appointed by the President with Senate advice to eraoe of the territory of Iowa, replacing Henry Atkiagon who resigned. It cites political turmoil as the Tuscarawas editor questions Jackson faction support and party shifts in Puscaravis county.
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van Buren
Mont Truly
Gen. Jackson
Alexander Ming
Tom Skidmore
Levi 1
Slam
Julia Cardline Calhoun
Cgaamustone
Mohawk and Hudson Railroad
Lou
Jony C. Gasmoun
Alexander Mira, Jr
Manrrix van Bueex
Eve
Journal
Romar Leeas
Ghia
Senate
Toeraoe
Iowa
Henry Atkiagon
Tuscarawas Athicate
Jackson Party
Orginal Jackson
Erates
Jackson
Puscaravis County
Ritner
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Shannon
Qutchman
Porter
Upur
Colmdits Jo
Tisse of Elections Mane-2d Monday in September
Fragmented OCR lists election days by state with varied spellings and dates. Extractable items show scheduled Mondays and Tuesdays in September October November and April across New England and mid-Atlantic states, but many entries are garbled.
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TISSE
New Hampshire
Lac
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
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Ba- Cebanan
Williams
Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Pat
Pio
Peramplas
Seater Averis
Laos
Missouri Republican
Oisio
Future Argus
Republic
Ower
Xow Tuuir
Independent Treasury
Agian
Darling
Sampson
van Burco
Cleveland Herald
Memphis
Tenn
Woit Smith
Arkansas
Dwight
Tamachee
Lootachic
Halean
Fort Smith
Kansas
Oregon
Bean
Panfield
Aricath
Uly
Josepeh Vance
Champaign
Nitty
Absican
Pri
Sfati
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