Public lands and Western claims in Senate debate
The speech argues against federal retention of public lands for distribution or revenue. It questions Western claims to full rights and warns against perpetual dependence on federal favors. It suggests eventual relinquishment to states on fair terms after debt is paid, to foster self governed western communities. The debate ends with the Senate adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Indiana
United States
Vincen
Missouri
West
Sisters of the Union
Congress
Senate
Ohio
Cherokee Nation Memorial Appeals to U S Congress
Cherokee Nation memorialists urge the Senate and House to protect their land rights and sovereignty. They cite treaties guaranteeing rights, protest Georgia’s encroachment and a June 1830 deadline, and seek federal defense and admission to peaceable possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerhies
State of
Georgia
U. States
United States
Maine
Senate and House Propose Roads Indian Affairs and Colonization
Washington reports detail a Cumberland Road appropriation bill from the Senate with Hendricks and White guiding road and Indian affairs measures. The House refers multiple memorials on African colonization aid, post mail on Sundays, and a pension claim, with a resolution to entomb General Washington referred to a select committee for potential action.
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Washington
Senate
Hendricks
Committee On Roads and Canals
Cumberland Road
White
Committee On
Noble
Woodbury
House of Representatives
Mercer
Sandry
Virginia
Congress
African Colonization Society
Whittlesey
Ediza Bassat
Ohio
Mitchell
Adams
George Washington
Haynes
House
Nominations Confirmed and Committee Directions Sterne
The House agreed to a resolution on General Washington's family affair and directed a Select Committee with one member from each state. A Ways and Means report proposed appropriations for examinations surveys and certain Internal Improvement works. Several nominations by the President were confirmed by the Senate including Louis McLane as Minister to Great Britain and William J. Duane and James Campbell as Bank Directors.
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Washington
House
Clay
Alabama
Union
M’duffie
Committee of Ways and Means
Senate
Louis McLane
Delaware
Great Britain
Washington Irving
Legation
Wiliam C. Rives
Virginia
France
Charles Carroll Harper
Maryland
U.S
Navarre
John Adams Smith
Willian P. Preble
Maine
Netherlands
Augustus Davezac
Public finances and salaries Inebriate a cautious nation
The article argues for competent public service over cheap labor, criticizing penny pinching in salaries and praising capable officials. It cites a 1830 population estimate of 12.6 million, recommending 50,000 residents per House seat, limiting representatives to about 225. It condemns waste and emphasizes accountability in expenditures.
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Amy Darden
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Wviles
Webster and Hayne Debate Highlighted by Elliptical Eloquence
The piece recalls the Webster Hayne clash with vivid notes on their oratory. Webster’s legal acumen contrasts Hayne’s fiery imagination and persuasive power. Debates spanned two congressional days with a closing Webster address, while factions claim victory for either side, reflecting broader constitutional divides.
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Jackson
Philadelphia Gazette
Messrs
Webster
Hayne
Norwalk Gazelle
Mr. Webster
Kayne
New England
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America
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Norton
Delaware County
Sindusky
Hinron
Ohia Fron Company
Cincinnati Type Foundry
Black River
Lorain
Virginia Military School Fund
Lower
Sandusky
Josiah Hedges
Sandusky River
Senegee
Board of Canal Commissioners
Miami
Mad River
Dayton
Defiance
Auglaize River
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