Orator Attacks Senate Decor and Washington Portraits
A fiery speech denounces Senate gilded thrones and a displayed eagle canopy spending over two thousand dollars. The speaker mocks the lavish ornaments and the Vice President, urges return to republican simplicity and the removal of loco foco excesses. He vows to vote against the Previous Question after conceding courtesy to a Pennsylvania representative.
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Oll Wold
Senate
Democratic Senate
Sancho
Speaker
Washington
House
Pesnsy Vania
Penicken
Obie
Pennsylvania
Controversy Over Mr Stanly Abolition Stand
The paper prints Hon E1 Stanly remarks and rebukes his stance on abolition resolutions. It argues Stanly cannot vote with Whigs on some issues while tolerating abolitionist allies and a northern Democrat, citing perceived hypocrisy and pressure from abolitionists and family ties to a public officer. The excerpt frames the critique as exposing weak reasoning behind his political position.
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Stanly
Clay's Early Emancipation Views Draw Criticism From Abolitionists
A long editoral passage rebuts remarks by Mr. Stanly on abolitionism and praises Henry Clay as a lifelong ally of African freedom. It argues Clay aided emancipation since 1797, cites Prentice’s biography, and contends his advocacy helped move public opinion toward universal liberty amid Southern opposition.
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Stanly
Vermont
Congress
Duncan
Globe
Henry Clay
South
U. S
Clay
Prentice
Kentucky
Mr. Clay
Political labors praised as potential pride to him
A fragment notes that early political efforts may be a source of pride to him and provide honest exultation to his friends, reflecting on the positive reception of his service.
Beaufort Republicans appoint delegates to district convention
The Washington Republican reports a public meeting of Beaufort County Republicans held last Tuesday in Beaufort where delegates were chosen to attend the forthcoming district convention. The piece notes a resolute, determined spirit among local Republicans and promises full proceedings soon.
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Washington
Beaufort County
Whig Leaning Editor in Wilmington Weekly Chronicle
The Wilmington Weekly Chronicle, a newly established paper, reports the first issue under editor Mr. 4. A. Brown. The editor states a preference for the Whig party, signaling the paper's political alignment and early editorial stance.
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Wilmington
Town
4. A. Brown
Maine Troubles Halted Await Government Action
Fragmentary note reports troubles in Maine have been arrested in progress and will await the action of the governments.
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Maine
Laws of the United States Third Session Twenty-Fifth Congress
By authority the laws from the third session of the twenty-fifth Congress are presented in this record. The document lists enacted statutes and official proclamations binding nationwide. It reflects legislative output and formal governmental actions of the period.
Pension Appropriation Act of 1839 Passed by Congress
The act authorizes additional appropriations for 1839 to support United States pensioners. It details sums for revolutionary pensioners, disabled veterans, widows and orphans, five year widow pensions, and half pay pensions, with total figures specified and approved February 13, 1839.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Repeal of proviso on Treasury bank compromise act
An act to repeal the proviso to the second section of an 1837 act authorizing the Treasury to compromise United States claims against certain banks and to credit the Treasurer with unavailable funds, transferring the amount to banks’ debit.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Treasury to settle claims against Alleghany Bank of Pennsylvania
A dated act repeals a prohibition that blocked the Secretary of the Treasury from compromising United States claims against the Alleghany Bank of Pennsylvania and authorizes settlement of the bank’s outstanding claims. The measure references approvals from March 1837 and notes February 16, 1839.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Alleghany Bank of Pennsylvania
Mississippi Northern District gains circuit court powers
An Act to amend the 1838 act reorganizing federal courts in Mississippi expands the Northern District Court to hear cases akin to a circuit court with appeals bypassing the Jackson circuit court in some instances. It also allows United States marshals to move property sales to county courthouses or other district sites by written defense requests, with safeguards for plaintiff interests. Enacted February 16, 1839.
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District Courts
United States
Mississippi
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Jackson
Circuit Court
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court For
Resolution for purchase of river confluence island 1839
A United States resolution authorizes the Secretary of War to contract with J B and J Ribault for the purchase of the island at the confluence of the St Peters and Mississippi rivers. The secretary must report back to Congress for approval or rejection. Approved February 13, 1839.
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Pvnatic
St. Peters
Mississippi
Senate
House of Representatives
United States America
Congress
Secretary of War
J. B & J Feribault
Aphoven
Norfolk Market and Petersburg Market Report Briefs
Norfolk Market notes prices for corn fifty to sixty cents a bushel, hog round at 11 to 12 cents, lard 12 to 12.5 cents, with corn cited at 134 to 140 cents. Petersburg market reports languid cotton trading, small sales as farmers await English advice, quotes at 13 to 14 cents for cotton.
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Norfolk Market
Petersburg
Jad
Barre
Manning Dies After Lingering Illness in County
In this county, on Friday, the Lithing after a lingering illness, Mr. John Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dJuhn Manning
Sale of Half Interest in Celebrated American Stock
A subscriber offers for sale his half interest in the celebrated American stock. The notice notes personal happiness and brooding over the amount to keep, indicating the sale as the main action.
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