Debates on American Manufactures and Tariffs in Early Republic
The piece surveys early American policy on protecting industry, citing Parliament’s 1750 import restrictions, Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, and Jackson on protecting domestic manufacturing, and a New York card factory project. It contrasts past leaders favoring tariffs with later champions of free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
of Columbia
Amerigan
Eorge i Yi
Haine
America
Great Britain
Majesty's
England
Wence
Washington
Flood East Report on Mohawk and Rail Embankment Damages
The Patroon's Creek washed away the railroad embankment at the Factories near Albany, about 20 rods lost and repair days ahead. Between Utica and Schenectady the line remains intact, Mohawk waters high. Oriskany area reports earth and ice covering tracks four miles, uncertain damage. Bridges on Mohawk largely destroyed, Skaneateles dams washed out. statewide losses expected heavy to railroads and state.
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Rochester Democrat
Albany
Utica
Schenectady
Mohawk
Oriskany
Oriskany Creek
Syracuse
Skaneatelas-out- Het
Albany “Journal of
Great Flood Threatens as River Ice Breaks Near City
The river ice has broken leaving the city exposed to rising flood waters. Water stands within a foot of the 1339 flood peak with expectations of further rise. An embargo prevents east and south papers from arriving. By nightfall the embankment east of Schenectady washed away and Patroon's Creek area near Albany reports damage. The Syracuse Utica line is so damaged wagons and a boat serve a four mile stretch.
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Dame
Buffalo Express
Schenectady
Patroon's Creek
Albany
Syracuse and
Utica
Free Trade Mission to Congress Shown By British Link
Correspondent reports on Mr Homer of Manchester presenting British manufacturers goods and prices to members of the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads. The scene highlights anti tariff arguments, questions from Legislators, and warnings of competition and market fluctuation in a tense tariff debate. A second item notes a Petersburgh family poisoned by apple bitter in earthen crocks due to lead glaze.
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Baltimore
Wasatxetay
British Free Trade Party
England
Congress
House Committee On
Homer
Sidney Homer
Union
Manchester
U. S
Lehall
Robert Walker
Alexander Henry
Polk
Daniel
Richard Cobden
Great Britain
Henry
Washington
Messrs. Stewart
Collamer
Hubbard
House
Wethered
Senator Simmons
Rhode Island
Senate
Mr. Simmons
Stewart
Mr. Hubbard
Mr. Homer
Mr. Wethered
William Templeton
Petersburgh
For Governor of New Hampshire William Bebb Supported
New Hampshire news celebrates redeemed state with victory over pro slavery Locofocoism. Whigs and Independents win a large majority in the Legislature, signaling a revolution in state government. Voter gains and a Whig Governor and U.S. Senator anticipated. Nobly fought for freedom and the rights of man.
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New Hampshire
U.S
Boston Atlas
U. S. Journal
Williams
Woodbury
House of Representatives
The Tariff Debated in Late 19th Century Politics
The piece argues the current tariff is essential for protecting American manufacturers and reviving the economy. It attacks Locofoco opposition and pro-British sentiment, cites Polk and Clay in political battles, and warns against changing tariff policy while the country recovers. It concludes that dismantling protection would risk national credit and economic revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Locofoco Party
Polk
Kane
Locoforo
Clay
Pennsylvania
New York
England
The American Doctrine on Free Trade and Home Market
The writer argues against free trade with Britain, condemning European wage conditions and the risk of restricting labor to one industry. It asserts Britain cannot be a market for US agricultural goods, cites Baltic wheat prices, and insists the solution is a robust home market to absorb surplus, promoting the American doctrine.
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Beaides
Great Britain
Europe
Baltic
Prussia
Denmark
England
Anti Bank Logic and a Shocking Accident Report
A critique of Locofoco defenses of banks argues they fail to prove banking safety, noting Ohio banks borrow from the public while loaning at interest to others. The piece reviews a report on British and Parisian benevolent institutions, detailing numerous schools for the blind and their comparative gains. It ends with a fatal shooting accident near Elyria where 12 year old Albert Perry was fatally wounded by a misfired rifle.
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Tomas Jefferson
Elias
Locofoco
New York News
Ohio
Great Britain
Paris
Wm. Chapin
Ohio Institution For
Chapin
Liverpool School
St. Mary’s Church
Liverpool Catholic
da Henshaw’s
Glasgow Asylum
Edinburgh Do
Edinburgh Day School
Victoria Asylum
Northern Asylum
Newcastle
Yorkshire
London
London School
England
Guiziafi
Ohio Institution
Bristol
Exeter
Norwich
Aberdeen
Dublin
Belfast
Great Briain
United States
Albert Perry
Ebenezer Perry
Elyria
Wilson Ryan
Colquitt Defends Senate Amid Times Libel War Over Oregon
In Washington on Monday Senator Colquitt Georgia denounces a Times article accused of libel against the Senate. He calls the piece a scoundrel’s head written by a scoundrel’s pen and notes possible motives tied to a presidential bid. The scene touches Oregon settlement talks, with Evans Maine and Crittenden backing compromise. House debates River and Harbor bill continue as national issues loom.
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Washi
Senate
Colquitt
Georgia
H. Robinson
Allen, Cass, Co
Oregon
Mr. C
Times
Washington
Allen
Evans
Maine
McConnell
Allabama
Root
Polk
Affairs at Washington settle Oregon question by compromise
Washington affairs indicate the administration favors a compromise on the 49th parallel with Great Britain if accepted. The Oregon dispute sees the 54 40 faction angry but silent in the Senate, while Polk consolidates patronage for a potential re election. Hazeltine assaults the press. McLean becomes American Bible Society president. tea spending in the U S surpasses one million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Haywood
Senate
Great Britain
Messrs. Haywood
Hannegan
Cass
Polk
U. S. Journal
Preble County
Democrat
Hazeltine
John McLean
Ohio
American ’ Bible Society
Cotton- Smith
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James Monroe
House of Braintree
Jackson
Lis
Ds. Coleman
North Carolina
New York Manufacturing Company
Daniel D. Pumpkins
de Witt Clinton
Corporation of
N.rowan
North River
N. Y. Manufacturing Co
Amos and
Wm. Whitemore
Boston
Daniel D. Tompkins
Monroe
Martin van Buren
James Madison
James K. Parks
Robert J. Walkers
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel D. Torpkins
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Robert J. Walker
Levi Woodbury
Fry
Huron ‘Reflector
William Bebb
Butler County
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