State of the Republic in 1840 confidence and reform urged
The speech reviews political power balances between the Executive and the people, praises resilience against proscription and bribery, and calls for fiscal reform. It notes a troubling drop in property values, flawed tax assessments, and rising public debt with a need to reorganize the state prison and curb expenditures. It cites figures on receipts, expenditures, and debt, and urges economy and revision of revenue laws to avoid further burdens on taxpayers.
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Belsinai
Hatiany
Hiss Beeti
Suir
Pt Ple
An.j
Treasury of State
Arcein
Executive Department
Tate’s
House of Representatives
Abirty
Messrs. Patterson and
Heasley
Hymond
Hpsitante
Sam
Congress
Indiana
Virginia
Clay
Friends of the Present
Evers
Surplus Revenue and Public Land Issues in Indiana Debate
A lengthy Indiana speech argues for using surplus revenue to pay debts and support education, proposes converting funds to bank stock, and urges tax relief. It discusses public land sales, canal land selections, and the impact of treaties with the Miami tribe on state finances and canal-area property values.
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Keren
Dentaud
Indiana
Faternal
New York
Connecticut
Vermort
State of
Michigan
Ure
Igialiture Thergof
General Assembly
Wabash & Erie Canal
Tippecanoe
Ohio
David Hillis
Jordan Vigus
J. L. Williams
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
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Stapp
Lawrenceburgh
Indianapolis
State Bank
Wabash and Erie
N. B. Palmer
Gen. Stapp
Palmer
State Bank of
Trdiana
Indianapolis — Rail Road Co
Madison Raik Road
Diedlands
Sulotandig