Public Works Commission and State Notices
The issue features a March 27, 1841 White House notice appointing a Commission of Examination and Inquiry on public works in Washington with questions on staff, pay, and conduct. Also included are Treasury Comptroller deadlines for quarterly disbursement accounts and a critical republication of Ohio legislative critique, plus a Cincinnati ad announcing a new German semiregular paper by Malitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
M.st. Clair Clarke
William S. Murphy
Hudson M. Garland
D. Webster
Treasury Department
Comptroller's Office
J.N. Barker
Statesman
Locofoco Senate
Republic
Senate
Ohio
House
Cincinnati
Harrisonian
Me. Malitz
Mary Bettle
Andrew D. Wilson
Andrew
Wilson
The New Administration and Civil Service Duties
The article praises the new administration's stance on officer independence and nonpartisan service. It notes President Lincoln's policy, cites a circular from the Secretary of State urging investigations into public works, and argues this could quell twelve years of feverish political excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Varius
Jefferson
Secretary of State
Sse Asiains
Calls for Congress Extra Session amid Treasury crisis
The piece notes calls for an extra session of Congress to address the Treasury’s depleted state and public credit. It describes political blame, the constitutional basis for a proclamation, and the need to stabilize finances while reporting a shipwreck disaster in the Irish Channel with 122 lives lost. It also includes remarks on reform in Ohio government and other regional items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Channel
New York
Fenner
Liverpool
Holyhead
Nottingham
Dublin
Govelo Fenner
Andrews
Shin
Congress
Treasury
England
National Intelligencer
Judge Banks Campaign Speech on Domestic Industry
The excerpt from Judge Banks's Congress speech advocates protectionist policy to shield American labor from foreign competition. He lauds Pennsylvania as a strong supporter of protecting industry, citing its resources and prosperity tied to this stance. Also notes Van Buren’s future residence at Kinderhook in a renovated old mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Banks
Pennsylvania
Congress
Cin. Gaz
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Jay Pensipas Seensiney
Justice
Tom
Stete
the Courier
Courier
Cavil
S.S. W
Albion
Clarence Dock
Harlan
Ohio Freeman
Texas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
New Republic
Benjamin Frapkin
Doctor Frank
Tathmes
Darian
Panama
Franco-Grandian Company
Paris
Zou. Journ
Louisville Advertiser
Harrison
Penn
Scioto Gaz
Bank of Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Dayton
N. Sinks & CO
Williamsburg
Thomas Kain
Market Street
Batavia
Wood
William J. Hooker
WM. J. Hooker
Apal
John Clarke
Calon John BE
Offutt
Bantam
Apri
John Bettly
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