Public Buildings Appropriations and Related Provisions Enacted
The act appropriates sums for repairing Capitol cupolas and stairway sashes, restoring Rotunda panels with curtains, chimney stacks, and foundations for the Washington statue. It requires annual reports from the Commissioner, lists contract duties, aligns his pay with patent commissioners, and funds guard service for emigrants from Bel lante to Waterloo. Approved July 21, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Capitol
Washington
Congress
Commissioners of Patents
Ain Snodgrass’ Company of
Alabama Volunteers
Bellante
Waterloo
Alabama
Examination of Lieut Howe court martial records and witness admissibility
The discussion centers on the navy court martial of Lieut Howe, the admissibility of colored witnesses, and whether the secretary of the navy or attorney general erred in allowing or questioning the use of such testimony. The author supports the legitimacy of the proceedings, notes the absence of congressional prohibition on colored witnesses, and urges states to address the question under law, not sentiment.
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Zens
Mastin County
North Carolina
Hooe
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Greinu
Hope
West India
Heae
Howe
Navy Department
Key
Department
Extension of witness rules to military courts
The speaker argues that state and federal courts follow state rules where applicable, and that naval courts martial should admit colored witnesses like civilian courts. He notes Congress can align rules for all courts, especially for sea courts, but cannot change law himself. The remedy lies in Congress, not executive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
United States
Congress
Executive
Bynum Celebrated as Democracy’s Fearless Champion
The piece defends J A Bynum against fictitious attacks from Federal whigs in Congress. It calls him a thorn in the side of modern whiggery, noting unceasing attempts to remove him but praising his enduring usefulness and fearless Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bynum
Congress
Bynum
Hon J A Bynum Swindling Charge Clarified
The Globe reports that a Madisonian story falsely accused Hon. Jesse A. Bynum of a swindling arrest and privilege discharge. A magistrate’s certificate shows Bynum as injured party. the Madisonian retracts its claim, citing Mr Brent’s correction and a letter from Bynum’s counsel asserting the release was on the merits, not privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonian
Bynum
Brent
Allen
Jesse A. Bynum
North Carolina
Correction of Bynum accusation by Brent 1840 letter
In his absence, a complaint against Mr. Bynum was promptly met with discharge after no probable case was found. Rumors had sought to prejudice him, but Brent declares Bynum acquitted of improper conduct and aims to correct error to ensure public justice. Brent signs from Washington City dated July 25, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Mr. Bynum
Genteman
WM. L. Brent
Washington City
Independent Treasury and Washington’s Sub Treasury Endorsement
The Maine Age cites the 1759 act establishing the Treasury and cites George Washington approving the Independent Treasury. The piece argues Whigs will respond, urging courage for the measure, and notes Washington’s approval as a past, wise endorsement for farmers and workers. Petersburg Market reports cotton at 7 to 9 cents, with prime at around 9 to 9.5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Age
Independent ‘Treasury
Maria van Buren
George Washington
Washington
Sub-Treasury
Delaware
Petersburg commission merchants named in despatch
James G. MePheters a commission merchant of Petersburg Virginia is referenced with officials General Patterson and Owen as presidents of rail and road concerns. It notes conveyance instructions to Snow & Co to receive produce at Rilewh and dispatch by rail to Petersburg dated September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Treasury Department
George WastliNaTon
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Simcoe
S . Patterson
Zen. Dus. Owen
R.& Wer.r
Snow & Co
De Terrell’s Pill esteem and cure for ague and fever
A fragment from Nash County North Carolina documents testimonials dated June 1810 praising De Terrell’s Pill as safe, sure, and quick for ague fever and bilious disorders. Letters from Joan Arrington Simon W. Vick and others recount personal cures and high reputation for relief, urging others to use the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash County
N.C
TL Tewlfe
Yar
Terrell
Su Tuit
Joan S Arrington
Dune
T. Terrell
Bennet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carlorotae
Martin van Buren
Ricitand
Johnson
van Buren
Citi
From
the Globe
Petersburg
Imtes
New York
James G. MePheters
Petersburg, Va
Lerby & McPheeters
Tarborough
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Ebbecombe County
Duncan Ferguson
Martha P. Ferguson
Porwarding
Henry Y. Niemeyer
eHyers’ Re
Errel
Br. TF
Terrell Aving
Agaver
Bilas
Uatys
Tino
Rocky Mount
N.C. Dune
Urreil
Agne & Ie
Perso
SIML
W. Vick
GEO Mowzird
Agh
Tarboro
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