Legislative actions and sessions recount from Calhoun County
In a fragmented report, bills pass and stall across the House and Senate. Debates cover fines, trespass, property conveyance, and court organization. A Liberty Convention announces a February gathering to form an anti slavery society in Calhoun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Convention
Bale Creek
Calhoun County
Friends of the Cause
E. Hussey
Silas W. Donez
Narwan-Durrer
Ager Densuoue
Joan Waite
Gso
Ixegasoun
J Eoreron
Loco Foco Critique of Public Works Policy
A partisan critique of the Loco Foco party's handling of internal improvements in Michigan. The piece condemns abandoning public works, cites the Five Million Loan, notes revenue projections from the Central Rail Road, and criticizes party tactics over state interests, urging prudent use of funds and condemning repudiation. It references Governor Barry, Judge Fletcher, and the state legislature’s reform proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loco Foco
Congress
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Jackson
Ivan Ha
Battle Creel
Postage Reform Debated in Senate Franks Change Proposed
Senate debate centers on Merrick bill to cut letter postage, limit franking. Under the plan letters up to half an ounce under 100 miles cost three tenths of a cent, over 100 miles ten cents. newspapers stay free within county and cost a half to one cent beyond 100 miles. Franking limited to presidents and heads of departments. members of Congress lose broad privileges while political letters to Congress remain free with restricted franks for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ht Reed
Congress
Senate
Merrick
Post-Office Committee
Tariff ideas in Jeffersonian and Jacksonian thought
The text recounts early 19th century views on tariffs and domestic manufactures, highlighting Jeffersonian calls for government support, protective duties, and national defence linked to economic policy. It cites Andrew Jackson’s emphasis on protection to foster American industry and reduce reliance on British trade, plus a letter noting the need to protect minerals and labor to sustain national independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elis
Coleman
Washington, North Carolina
Washington City
Europe
United States
England
Andrew Jackson
Indiana
Jackson
Ilonata
Tariff Policy Debate Echoes Through Revolution’s Lessons
A letter and editor’s note rail against free trade and tariff shifts, arguing that Jacksonian and later policies harmed national prosperity. It cites Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe and Jackson, condemns the Governor’s attack on revolutionary sages, and laments the rise of a new democracy. The piece blames loco foco themes for weakening U.S. trade, notes reciprocity treaties undermining American shipowners, and asserts protective tariffs as essential to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerida
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Calrency
Flont
New York
Horatio Hickox
Loco Foca
United States
Gen. Jackson
van Buren
Reduction of present rates of letter postage
A letter writer argues that current letter postage rates are oppressive and hinder communication. He notes transportation advances have reduced costs, private conveyances cut mail use, and rail and steamship lines widen reach. He estimates substantial daily and yearly savings if postage was reasonably lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
School Meeting Plans At Brick School House
The message urges a district meeting to organize a better public school for the coming year. It notes the Brick School House occupancy, invites universal attendance, asks for signatures and forwarding to Washington, and emphasizes timely action to establish a new district school and prepare for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatchig Ithget
Teorganiaa
Echata
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Shearer
Nouse
McLeod
Land Commissioner
Frederick Mill
Central Railroad
Yeas
Messie
Adams
Ames
Barnard
Baldwin
Berry
Blindbury
Chester
Davis
Dunham
Fairfield
Ferguson
Griffin
Hebard
Scnowlton
Lamond
Miller
He I
Mosher
Murphy
Power
Pratt
Ramsdell
Rowland
Rongan
Sanders
Shorts
Snell
Stone
Navvs
Messrs
Delamater
J. Uell
M. Hall
Hawley
Hayden
Joslin
Knight
Livermore
Parmeter
Potter
Rubhle
Rix
Schoolcraft
Sheldon
Tillson
Vidette
Vickery
van Husen
D. C. Walker
HN. Walker
White
Mr. Ramsdell
Galhous County
W. W. Bliss
Moody
Starkey
HOUSE
Ramedell
Judiciary
Unrixusnep
Tho
Davia
Hubbard
Knowlton
O. Miller
A. L. Miller
P. Power
R. D. Power
Praut
Ranyan
Naya
Delamatter
A. Hall
Hart
Flayden
Leland
the Leod
Par
Calhoun
Clay
Richmond Baquiter
Sweetwell
J. C. Balcti
Epstor
Frei
Martin van Buren
Ritchie
Richmen
Committee of Ways and Means
Luca Fuoco
McLean
House of Representatives
Jackson Gazette
Tam
Eistroft
Fletcher
Elouse Judiciary Committee
C. Baldwin
W. Norman M'Leod
N. R. Ramsder
Ann Arbor
Communications
Didi
Marshall
Pot
Abel
Benjamin To
Coldwater
Branch County
Cate
Laston
Aisces A. B.C. Fellows
Tig Ann
Ant Orphans
Marde Metselles
Clay Club
Whigs
Marsh Ware Peeticated
Omera Pry
Clay Clank
Wiearly
Lmarshbil Lyceum
Daniel Tain
Lyceum
Fao
RN Pues
Mechanics’ Association
Onghetha
Johnston
Lapland
Phelpn
Laurial Lancuis
Hare
Musee Sy Slaw
Misa Abigail #mith
Clarendon
Ceresco Mill
Ceresco
Raul Rosd
Cereseu
Dale
Thomas Maguire
Rigen
Calhuon
Conemy
Dumberst
Lowe
Ness
Jennett Maguire
EU L Srison
Caleb D. Ferris
Ahington K. Ferras
St Aeton Ferrig
Calebs
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