Echoes of Jacksonian Panic and Marryat’s American Diary
The piece reviews Captain Marryat’s observations on the 1830s financial crash in New York. It notes bank suspensions, widespread failures, high street distress, and clever coping like ticket bartering and shinplasta notes. It argues credit spurred growth despite volatility and remains essential to America’s progress.
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Itci
Jackson
Marryat
Sea Story
America
New York Evening Post
Wall Street
Defoe
New York
Congress
Broadway
Fortunatus
Medusa
Captain Marryat
Tom
England
Aerica
Proposed Amendment on Texas Commissioners Precincts
A Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 18 Article 5 of the Texas Constitution to reconfigure county commissioners precincts and justice precincts. It outlines division rules for counties into four to twelve commissioners precincts and four justice precincts, plus election terms and powers of the county commissioners court. An appropriation of $1000 is authorized to defray the cost of submitting the amendment to voters.
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Texas
Provisions for School Tax Increases in Texas Constitution
A joint Texas resolution proposes amending Section 8 of Article 7 to raise the allowable ad valorem tax for public schools, require majority voter approval among district property tax payers, and authorize up to 50 cents extra per $100 valuation, with cities as separate districts exempted. The governor is directed to issue the proclamation and $4,000 is allotted for publication costs. The ballot wording directs supporters to vote For amendment to Section 3, Article 7, and opponents To oppose the amendment.
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State of
Texas
Cou Free Schools
Donor Details for M. S. Tilson Chemist
Consult page notes M. S. Tilson a chemist and former state chemist offering analysis of feed stuffs waters ores soil and related substances. Practice located at 216% Main St Houston and lists Doctor in Commercial Fertilizers credentials.
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Main St. Houston
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the Palace
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
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S. Dixon & Go
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