10 Feb 1844
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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1844
Page
1
The Madison Courier lists subscription terms for print service. It notes annual prepaid rates and six month options, with address at Main Cross and Mulberry Streets and a policy requiring written notice to avoid automatic renewal. The language is fragmentary but conveys period, pricing, and discontinuation rules.
One square of 15 lines or less costs 100 dollars for the three insertions and 25 cents for each additional insertion. A liberal yearly discount applies to advertisements. Business letters and communications sent by mail must be postpaid to receive attention. OE aear a 7a
In a vigorous reply, the author rebukes the Banner for claiming the legislature did nothing. The piece notes six weeks sessions, reduced salaries, and statutes distribution as justified, cites local work accomplished, defends party actions, and argues critics misstate debts, reforms, and political pledges.
In Washington the Senate debated a land grant to improve Fox and Wisconsin rivers and canal connections but postponed decision. An incident between Mr. Stewart and Mr. Weller drew partisan attention as a reporter was called a liar. Saturday featured Mr. Wright of Indiana delivering a maiden speech and continued private-bill work as the 21st rule discussion lingered.
The State Sentinel prints Lieut. Governor Bright's closing remarks at adjournment, defending his impartiality, detailing committee assignments, addressing a contested resolution of thanks, and pledging fidelity to constitutional duties. He laments partisan rancor while praising the liberty and unity of the state. The piece ends with news of a New Orleans battle anniversary dinner and President Tyler’s letter.
In Indiana Patriot commentary, Whigs oppose a customary resolution of thanks to Lieut. Gov J. D. Bright after the last legislative session. The 19 to 19 vote showed Whigs against and Democrats in support, highlighting party lines and Bright’s perceived fidelity to the public trust.
A garbled mock address spoofs political prose with surreal imagery. The text parades bizarre scenes including a boy, gin, the Yankees, a barber, skeleton cannon, a queen on coal and lime kiln, ending with an odd postscript about a child’s leg and teeth.
The Washington correspondent notes Robert Dale Owen Democratic Representative from Indiana made his House debut on Tuesday. He attacked Barnard’s protest as an insult to the House and urged open proceedings. The piece contrasts Owen’s rhetoric with praise for industrious mechanics and virtue as the true king among men.
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