Corruption in Customs and federal waste exposed
The report details misused funds and favoritism in the Customs service, with high expenditures on blank books and costly papers. It cites absent officers to influence elections, inflated charges by contractors, and a culture of patronage under Mr Hoyt and associates, prompting harsh criticism of Van Buren's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Customs
Hoyt
O’ Hern
David Welt
van Buren
Nashville
Nashvie
Kept Before the People on Economic Missteps and Tariff
The text argues the cause of national distress lies with a destructive dynasty from Van Buren onward. It denounces bank expansion, calls for hard money and protection for manufacturers, and attacks free trade with Europe suggesting debt growth and domestic hardship. It blames Loco-foco policies and praises nationwide prosperity under protection and sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Son
van Buren
United States
President's communication to General Assembly on state government
Richard K. Randolph and Jsha 2. Potter carry a President's message to the General Assembly, asserting the administration will uphold the government under the old charter. No arrests reported. port city ties and resignations noted among assembly delegates. casual observations on a local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Richard K. Randolph
Jsha
Potter
Newport
T.G. Wazard
Westerly
Aud
Bey B. Tillinghast
Ast Greenwich
Assaly
Governor Corwin's Free Trade Favor Report Sparks Debate
The Warren County scene features a critique of Mr Habersham's minority report from the Manufactures Committee. It argues the document endorses British manufacturers and free trade, harms American producers, lowers wages to European levels, and would drain metals and slow national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Habersham
Georgia
Committee On Manufactures
Genteint
Congress stalls on ratio debate as appropriations loom
The report notes Congress delays in fixing representation for the next session and advancing the Civil and Appportionment Bills. It cites judiciary amendments reducing the ratio to fifty thousand and adding thirteen members from states with large fractions, while maintaining the district system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Denunciation of Ton Thomas 1 Hamer by Lecufoco press
The Lecufoco press of Ohio attacks Ton Thomas 1 Hamer accusing him of supporting a regulated banishing system claimed to merge safety to the people with banker profits and currency conversion to specie, arguing relief from such political stance is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Thomas 1. Hamer
Lecufoco Press
Ohio
State of
Guervsey
Wise enters into recognizance to keep peace in DC
Mr Wise appears before the judge and bondsman to guarantee for one year he will not leave the District of Columbia with intent to fight Edward Santer. The recognizance is set at three thousand dollars and is conditioned on maintaining public peace and good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc
O'Vera
New York
Wise
United States
District of Columbia
Edward Santer
Eler
Huron County
Faron County
Norwalk
Fairfield
Penfield & Sexton Ave
Ohio
New Haven
Buckeye
Todd
Court of Common Pleas
Huron
Jane
Hartland Township
W. W. Parker
G. Parker
Tyler's Popularity Questioned in Press Letter Debate
A Northern press letter questions John Tyler's popularity in the state and mocks the idea of a Tyler party. The writer ridicules claims of large crowds and notes the supposed Crean county Tyler procession as evidence against strong support.
Political rancor and racecourse visits stir Washington notes
Correspondence from Washington dated May 9 describes clashes between Wise and Stanley over the Poindexter Report with sharp insults. A duel-like rivalry culminates in a clash at a racecourse where Wise strikes S. despite efforts to provoke a challenge. The piece also critiques President Tyler's attendance and hints at cabinet reshuffles tied to Tyson and Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Wise
Stanley
France
Johnson
Mr W
Mr Wise
Virginia
Tyler
Senate
Tyson
Philadelphia
Jonathan Roberts
Tlurrison
Erent
Common Council Faces Turmoil Over Mayor Armings and Quorum
A chaotic Monday common council meeting features the mayor arming his followers, noisy park crowds, and disputed vacancies. Whig members avoided halls, and a quorum failure hampers actions as the Supreme Court may rule on peremptory mandamus to swear in sixth ward members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Miyor
Winchinen
Pepers
Beard
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Shaler
Board of Assistants
Merton
Shales
Adlertan
Shalar
Soprane
Morris
Pyent
Supreme Court Considers City Government Tax Consent
The text notes a possible Supreme Court decision on mandamus to compel the mayor to swear in the 6th Ward Domino Council members. It mentions delays due to witnesses on the civil list and that a day to hear argument would be set on Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Domino Council
Presidential candidacies and a literary society lecture notice
The Washington correspondent notes Culhoun pressing for the presidency with Woodbury and Van Buren among likely rivals. A lecture by Mr Blund will be held at Nor Walk Seminary Chapel on the 25th day, with an invitation extended to citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Gazette
Culhoun
Locoloco
Woodbury
van Buren
Polk
Buchanan
Nor
Walk Seminary
Athena Literary Society
Be Blund
Hh. Pope
Weather forecast for Weng area shows mixed sun and rain
The forecast lists partial sun and showers through days with cloudy later periods. Temperatures vary from cool to warm and reflect hazy to cloudy conditions on several dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weng
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Locotoco
London
John C. Colt
Judeo Kent
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Conner
Colt
John A. Morrill
Alb. Jour
Mgr Blanchard
Ciy
Eagle Banks
Boston
City Bank
Jackson
Horres
Cornorr
Pepore
Europe
Holland
Eleri Hire
Chen
England
Walker
Calhoun
Tappan
Cadiz
Norwaldly , Trieslay
Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Lion
Geo. Sweeney
Menry A.wie
Nepablican
Crean County
Ian
John Tyler
John ‘Tyler
Flo
Portsmouth
Postscript
Cleveland Herald
Hawley & Co
S Express
Peauns
Buffalo
Messrs
Pomeroy & Cus
Madisonian
Stanly
Alexandria
Mangum
F. Mallory Wise
Pomeroy & Co
Frorna
Pilaka
Halleck
Athens Gazette
Statesman and Inquirer
Birmingham
Sheffield
America
Tellus
Dumoomits
Huaren
Willimeet
Peru
Saunday
Ealhen
Aro Danforth
James D. Easton
Carlys Keitle
Alonzo Nye
Dean Clapp
New London
Mr Brewster
William W Parker
Ann Maria Earl
Pennewell
Timothy M. Bush
Sarah & Palaier
Bica
Paris
Edwin
Toho
Catharine
Delares
Tou
J. Janes
Penfield & Sexton
Whalesite
Nerwalk
W. Chapin
ALIA
Moos
NEW Goodds
Tucker
Lolwalk
Windsor
Mechanic Street
Norwalk, MM
Squires
EF GB
United States District Court District of
Olio
Jerehy
Dar Hasay
Syorir
Farmer
Ling
Columbus
Saal District
Auest
Miner
Hexay Vo
District Court
Do Tan
Jairus Kenna
Rev. B.tibbard
Janes A Oe
IB Omy Inreyeed
Nory
Arto Mance
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