Navy, defense plans and public finances urged by Tyler
President Tyler urges Congress to strengthen coastal fortifications and navy efficiency, reform the navy pension fund, and address Post Office deficits. He calls for militia organization, warns on public expenditures, and invites Senate scrutiny of appointments while emphasizing anti slave trade efforts and District interests. He submits these topics for congressional consideration and hopes for national unity.
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Indian Department
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Monroe
Great Britain
Navy Pension Fund
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John Tyler
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Buckets vs suction engine for town fire protection policy
The discussion weighs the cost of a common engine at about 1700 dollars with buckets, against a suction engine at about 2562 dollars, plus 900 feet of hose. It argues the bucket plan offers safer, more affordable protection and asks citizens to approve a tax to fund buckets and fire equipment.
Principles for a Prosperous Unifying Administration
The people should watch the first Congress under the new administration with deep interest. They expect government policy to honor the Constitution, be impartial, and promote national peace and prosperity. No extravagant spending, corruption, proscriptions, or partisan interference should occur. honesty and fidelity to the Constitution must guide public favor.
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United States
Col Jonnpon Viaus Appointed Logansport Postmaster
Col Jonnpon Viaus is named Postmaster at Logansport replacing Chauncey Carter who has resigned from the position.
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Col
Jonnpon Viaus
Logansport
Chauncey Carter
Fire Buckets on Town Buildings Policy Discussed
The telegraph notes the Common Council weighing an ordinance requiring each dwelling or store to provide a fire bucket per story. It argues such provision is necessary to protect the town from fire, fearing a blaze below the canal could devastate a square, and asks whether buckets or a common engine is the better system.
PublicMeeting on July Fourth Celebrations
A public meeting will be held at Washington Hall Monday evening to arrange the celebration of American Independence Day.
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Washington Hall
Local slate announced for county offices
We are authorized to announce George W. Blakemore Esq as a candidate for Representative. Other names listed include N D Grover for Representative Uriah Farquhar for Andiler Treasurer Richard Pryor Sheriff Abijah Vannes Commissioner Daniel Neff Assessor Joseph P Berry.
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N. D. Grover
Andiler
George W. Blakemore, Esq
Alexander Smith
James Horney
Elijah Booth
Jay Mix
August election filings for Cass County officials
The notice lists candidates for Cass County offices for the upcoming August election. John B. Dillon announces candidacy for County Auditor. Alex Anderson Smith for County Assessor. James Horney and Elija Booth for County Assessor. John Fe Howes for County Treasurer. Jay Mix for Auditor. William L. Ross seeks re election as Sheriff.
Senate Organization Proclaimed in May 31 1841 Session
On Monday May 31 1841 the Senate convened at twelve, organized as required by the President's Proclamation, and prepared to proceed to business. The Senate adopted newspaper-use resolutions, recessed to two, and then adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow after no House message arrived.
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Washington
Senate OF the United States
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Court of King’s Bench
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Ohio
Calhoun
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King
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Smith
Conn
Indiana
Sturgeon
Tallmadge
Wall
White Williams
Woodbrige
Woodbury
Young
Messrs. Huntington
Prestion
Bacehanan
BeeTore
Ead
Inaugural Speech Plea for Order in Deliberations
A speaker urges the grand inquest of the nation to uphold decorum and dignity in all proceedings. He calls for forbearance moderation and patriotism to preserve the union and public trust as the oath is administered to the Speaker and members.
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Williams
North Carolina
Speaker John White elected in early 19th century House vote
The House elected John White of Kentucky (Whig) as Speaker after a viva voce vote, with 121 votes to 84 for John W. Jones and small counts for others. White spoke of duty, impartiality, and preserving the people's will while facing divided politics and executive power pressures.
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Garland
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Congress
Hunt
New York
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Wise
Barnard
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J. C. Clark
Atherton
John White
Kentucky
Mr. White
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Henry A. Wise
Joseph Lawrence
Messrs. Briggs
Massachusetts
Johnson
Maryland
Clifford
Maine
White
Triplett
General Keim
Pennsylvania
House of
Senate Concludes Debate on Vice Presidency Succession
The Senate debated whether the Vice President should assume the presidency if the chief officer is disabled. After motions and speaker arguments, the Senate adopted a resolution to wait on the President and moved retrenchment on printing. A committee was appointed to visit the President.
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John FE. Howes
William L. Ross
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