Bank taxes spark partisan clash in Lima debate
In Lima last October Benn campaigned promising tax equality for bank stock. State officials like E Agerton and lawmakers Lawrence and fines defended the new law, arguing it limits bank taxes while banks claim lower tax under the law. Whigs question legislative power to touch bank charters, Democrats counter that charter protections erode republican equality.
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Benn
Lima
Palm Ville
Actes
Bankoek
Ignace
Bebb
Ansler
Flood in the Neighborhood Reaches Record Heights
Heavy tides and rising waters last week caused Nog Creek to overflow its banks washing away fencing coin and other property. Officials report the flood exceeded all previous levels except a similar surge in 1833. The Anglaize area near Wezaukonnetia saw two feet more water than any prior record.
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San Anglaize
Wezaukonnetia
Debate in Congress over Mexican War divides Whigs
The piece reports a split among Whigs in Congress on war policy with Garret Davis leading antiwar factions and Thomason guiding prowar sentiment. It notes ongoing debate, possible votes, and references to party dynamics during the Mexican War era. Also mentions a brig vessel Thomas P Cope burned at sea with passengers saved.
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Congress
Thomason
Davis
Thomas P. Cope
The Lady's Fa. A tavern tale of a fairground night
A first person reminiscence describes an event at a fair where music and dancing drew crowds. The narrator recalls viewing cakes, candles, and pin cushions while spending a dime for drinks and buying items for girls. The scene includes band music, supper, and attempts to barter for goods with limited change. The narrator notes modest winnings and a sense of being strapped, ending with a political message about a resolution and federalists.
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Weil
Hiad
Message on Mexican War War Powers and Civil Government
The document presents Presidentials reply to the House resolution of December 3 and reports from the War and Navy Secretaries. It discusses martial law, temporary governance in conquered Mexican territory, and the need to secure possessions by conquest. It notes review of officers praised for occupying parts of the territory, and details movements and troops around Monterey and Texas during the Mexican War era.
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United States
House of Representatives
California
Pacific
Oine Senate
House of
U. B
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Civ
Mexico
United Sies
Ece
New Mexion
War Department
Iey Techeoni
Gangess
Onder
Panilies
Cina
Col
Mitchell
Adjutant Armstrong
Jars
Cincinnati
Ab Wasirsares
Tate
Paten
Rsa
Brazos Saxttaco
Texas
Iil
Monterey
Aly
Jett Monterey
Niuvember
Taylor
Saltido
Etry
Worth
Buldilo
Shillo
Niles
San Luis Potosi
Wool
Paris
Balulin
Pacras
Teyloe
Tampico
Riley
Alount Morales
U.S. Infantry
Vietstia
Santa Anna
Paylor
San Lurs
Potosi
Genera Taylor
Harney
Santa Anga
Perean
Victoria
Butler
Smith
Rifles
Congress
Capitol
San Luis
SiTong
Mont Iey
Pattersen
Iices
Srd
Jagd
Metamos
Isa Oniiet
Senate
New Hingland
Mfr
Washington
Hwee Ap
Mr. Bayly
Ubsen m
Santa Aguas
Early Adjournment Proposal Sparks Bar Opposition
Gen McMaken of Hamilton introduces a resolution for adjourning on the first Monday of February. The Tedersi opposition at the Bar offers no strong reasons against the measure, claiming no vital matter requires immediate action.
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McMaken
Hamilton
Tedersi
Whig Course Debate Sparks Press Reactions
The Statesman reports the Morning Herald and Cin Civic Journal querying the Whigs course and whether they reclaim liberty. Seventeen years since the government, the speaker argues repeal risks oppression. Bebb denounces the push as disrespectful and urges subscription against it.
Pennsylvania Volunteers Reach War Front
The first regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers departed Pittsburgh for the seat of war on Thursday. A gallant unit commanded by Charles Neylor Esq. sails from Philadelphia, with unwavering resolve to defend the country in its time of quarrel.
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Pennsylvania
Pitsburg
Gillant Wiig
Charles Neylor Esq
Philadelphia
Failures of the Mails Halt News From Columbus and Washington
Reading from the fragment, postal delays have halted late news from Columbus and Washington. The report includes scattered commodity prices such as flour and pork, with unclear figures. The text reflects a 19th century newspaper snippet detailing communication disruptions and market chatter amid uncertain totals.
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Waters
Columbus
Washington
Rumors of Mexican Attack In California Reported
The Union notes rumors from California describing Mexican forces overrunning American launches and massacres near Los Angeles. It cites private letters about Fremont leaving San Francisco for the Sacramento Valley and predicts possible clashes with Mexican troops, with reinforcements and regiments en route to the region.
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Calfornis
City of the Angels
California
Fremont
Angela
Sacramento
Stevenson
Union
Wayne County Senator Contested Seat Report
Mr Engerton from the Privileges and Erections committee presents the majority report finding Mr Wilford entitled to the Wayne County State Senate seat. The report reviews testimony but omits Cox evidence, asserting Cox failed to substantiate allegations. It argues Cox sought a federal majority to block a Democrat from the seat and concludes no ground for contest remains.
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WAYAE
Engerton
Wilford Waelenely
Ware
Mire Comand
Wiiard
C Ox
Cox
Coxn
Wayne County
Elgerton
Apprentice Anted Jui-Baines Carpuner Court Record
An apprentice pledge written as a fragment notes a person named Lisa dated September 28, 1946, mentioning a bound service or apprenticeship context. The readable portion preserves proper noun Lisa and the 1946 date within a cautious historical fragment.
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Jean Ne Carpuner
Lisa
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