State of Indiana on Lands and Public Works Appeals
The document discusses Indiana's land claims under treaties, with 24 2900 acres withheld and 69 883 acres selected as a neutral value, requiring congressional action for transfer. It notes canal land sales funding projects, the limited work of the Board of Public Works, and adverse economic effects from state policies on property values and debt. It cites canal tolls and rail line revenues, census corn and crop figures in Marion County, and questions costly interior improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyear
Jane Os
Gaan &F
Sants
Divincatiitene
Segular -Canal
Herlande
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana
Secretary of
Th Treasury
Board of Public Works
Madison and
Indianapolis
Wabash and Elle Canal
Lafayette
Shaver
Walsh and Erie Canal
Whitewater Canal
Madison and Indianapolis
New Albany
Vincennes McAdam Road
Marion
Ohio
A. Interior
Indiana State Bank and Education Amid Currency Debate
The message discusses reform of public funds management and the State Bank. It calls for tighter control by constitutional officers, warns of depreciated currency and cross state circulation, and urges capital increases and limited small note issuance to steady finances. It praises higher education institutions and argues for broader school access. The address notes Congress overreach in district governance and ends with a call for superintendent of common schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Union
Scotland
Lonlg
State University
Bloomington
Hanover
Wabash College
Indiana Asbury University
Church of the Living God
Washington
Alexandria
United States
Congress
David. Wallace
Fall Fashion: Elsser Buttoned Wrists and Damaged Stocking
A brief notice notes a young woman seen on a Sabbath morning walking to church wearing Elsser buttons on her wrists and a sizable hole in the heel of her stocking. The quirky detail reflects fashion quirks of the period.
Governor Wallace's Message Praised For State Cred
The piece lauds Gov. Wallace's message as able and commendable, noting the need for "wise heads, honest hearts and fearless spirits" to sustain state credit, while stating there is no room for further remarks this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Wallace
Taxables Rise in Cass County and Poem from Ida
Auditors report shows Cass County taxables up 24,922 since 1839 and polls up 126. It lists acres 67,459 lands value 345,483 town lots 250,193 corporate stock 500 personal property 160,595 total taxables 756,768 and tax 1,636. A poem to Miss Ida Sweet West ends with pleas for a brighter lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Applauding a Youthful Poet Despite Harsh Critique
A writer defends praising a young town poet amid critics and jealousy. They reject harsh labeling and acknowledge the artist’s promise, noting democratic expression allows such literary praise even as tensions rise in the column.
Essay on Poets and Critics Invoked in Thunderous Debate
A fragmentary discussion mocks rival poets and critics, naming Pope Byron and others. The piece ponders who may have authored caustic verses and suggests the critic Parnasus perhaps hails from the north of Key Stone. The author defends Ida's sonnet over a cynic's prose, claiming the former has nourishment while the latter lacks rhyme and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Pope
Parnasus
Stone
Ida
Cynick
Guo
Oath Questions at Nenagh Sessions
A Nenagh Petty Sessions report describes Allan Kennedy being questioned about the nature of an oath. The exchange includes the witness explaining the consequences of a false oath and a joking line about damnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincular Bevier
Nenagh
England
Allan
Kennedy
Leyne
General Assembly Convenes Capitol Senators Take Seats
Both houses met in the Capitol as required by the Constitution. Senate members listed include Morgan Grant Stafford Ripley Cravens and many others with new members presenting credentials such as Charles H Teat Williamson Wright Robert Hanns John Beard and James T Moffatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
David Hillis
Morgan
Grant Stafford
Ripley- Jas
H. Cravens
A Gibson
J. F.carr
Knox
Daviess
Martin
Robert F. Carnan
Harrison
Henry Kinzer
Vermillion
Warren
James Blair
Johnson
Samuel Harriott
Hendricks
C. C.’ Nave
Putnam
A.C. Stephenson
Boon
Hamilton
Jacob Angle
Perry
G. Burton Thompson
Wayane
Charles H. Teat
Cass
Miami
Fulton
Williamson Wright
Marion
Robert Hanns
Montgomery
John Beard
St. Joseph
Kosciusko
Marshall
T. P Carroll
Clinton
Fanti A Carroll
H. J.harris
Switzerland
Joseph C. Egglenstan
Dearborn
Johnson Watts
Floyd
Jas. Collis
Vigo
James T. Moffatt
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Massachusetts
Uper
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Telegraph
Clio
Meaers
Pannasaus
Ina
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