Indiana Wabash and Erie Canal land bill stalls in House
The Madisonian notes Senate action to confirm lands for the Wabash and Erie Canal between the Tippacanoe river mouth and Terre Haute. Despite Proffit’s efforts and House opposition led by Gen. Howard’s absence, the bill remained unfinished as the session adjourned.
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Wabash & Eri Canal
Smith
Indiana
Senate
Tippacanoe River
Terre Haute
House
Proffit
Howard
Madisonian
Direct Taxes and Universal Education Debate Amid 4th July Toast
A Goshen New York toast to Martin Van Buren sparks warning about direct taxation for ordinary expenditures. The author argues such taxes would fund regular government needs, contrasting with wartime surcharges, and cites Madisonian limits and Van Buren’s alleged positions.
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Nathantet Jones
New Yon
Martin van, Buren
Goshen
N. Y
Ruert
Carnoun
van Buren
Afadisonian
Treasury Reform Proposal Defines Separate Federal Revenue System
The Indreenden treasury outlines essential provisions creating a dedicated federal revenue collection to be kept apart from banks. It establishes a chief treasury in Washington with sub-treasuries in Boston New York Philadelphia Charleston New Orleans and St Louis, each with dedicated officers and vaults.
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Indreenden Treasury
Washington
Boston
N. York
Philadelphia
Charleston
N. Orleans
St. Louis
D&c
Changes to Treasury Policy Include Gold and Silver Only
The text outlines a shift to a Treasury dominant policy requiring coin for payments and limiting Bank Notes. It details staged extinction of specie payments, with only gold and silver accepted as government payments over time. It also explains drafts on Sub-Treasuries becoming void if not presented timely, reflecting the Independent Treasury plan cited by the New Yorker.
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Treasury
iNew. Yorker
PHE
Peru
Broadway
D. R. Bearss
M. B. Nic
Les
Slander and defense of Gen. Harrison amid Methodist conference
The Baltimore Patriot defends Gen. Harrison against slander, citing Methodist Church delegates who favored his election. It argues the reverend witnesses know his character, contrasting with critics. Also quotes De Tocqueville on one term limits and presidential independence, warning against re-election.
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Harrison
General Conference
The
Methodist Church
Harbison
Cincinnati
de Tocqueville
United States
One of a Thousand Attacks on Harrison Voters
A scathing defense against charges that Gen. Harrison sought a voter property qualification in Indiana. The piece cites Jefferson's 1787 ordinance and Indiana’s broad seal as political weaponry, criticizes Van Buren editors, and condemns Union rhetoric and the Globe’s stance on a Standing Army scheme.
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Indiana
Harrison
Ohio
Congress
Territory
Thomas Jefferson
van Buren
Tennessee
Nashville Union
Jefferson
Union
New Jersey
GLOBE
van Luren
Secretary of War
Incidents and political squabbles in Philadelphia
An Indiana man publicly challenged a Van Buren supporter, recalling his service under General Harrison at Fort Meigs and exposing alleged cowardice. The crowd watched as the accuser pressed the claim, railing at a former detraction of Harrison. Also noted: horehound remedy for consumption and local snippets on pigs, a Dubuque rope shortage, and Iowa Territory delegate nomination. Massachusetts census places state population near 719000.
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Indiana
Chesnut Street
State House
Gen
If Harrison
van Buren
Harrison
Port Meigs
Fort Meigs
Philadelphia Leger
Dubuque
Augustus C. Dodge
Burlington
Iowa Territory
Sherad Williams
Massachusetts
Masschhusetts
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