War debates sweep through Washington in January 1847
Washington dispatches recount heated remarks by Senator Niles criticizing administration policy and Treasury revenue cuts amid the war. Crittenden urges vigorous prosecution of the war. Toombs and others defend or critique Polk era decisions. House proceedings cover army, navy, and Indian bills with large appropriations and tariff debates.
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Niles
France
Crittenden
Arsher
South
North
Dargin
Alabama
Seddon
Virginia
Grover
New York
Hign
Preston King
Washmerton
Toombs
Georgia
Debdfer
Polk
Congress
Houde
Tibbatts
Loco
Senate
McKay
Committee of Ways and
Indian Department
Naval Service
Baltimore America
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Olfiere
Brooklyn
Marine Corps
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Tribute of Respect for General Thomas L. Hamer
Citizens of Franklin township meet at Felicity School to draft and adopt resolutions mourning the death of General Thomas L. Hamer, recently elected to Congress for Ohio's 6th district. The committee praises his character, service, and patriotism, and commends the Legislature for funding his remains’ removal. Resolutions to be published in Clermont Courier Ohio Sun and Democratic Standard.
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Franklin Township
Felicity
Thomas L. Hamer
A. Knowles
Joan W. Kennepay
EB. F. W. Exxis
Allen Woon
J. ©. Kennepy
Jhomas'l. Hamer
Congress of the United States
Ohio
Tomas L. Hanen
Resolven
Hamer
Clermont Courier
Ohio Sun
Democratic Standard
Press
J. W. Kennedy
Sec’y
Death of General Hamer Revered in Ohio Delegation Meeting
At a February 4 1847 Ohio Delegation gathering in the Capitol Washington lawmakers mourn Gen Thomas I Hamer of Ohio Monterey Mexico where he fell in battle obituary notes call him a statesman philanthropist patriot and friend who left Ohio for Pennsylvania as a youth to pursue law and service to country.
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Ohio
Congress
Capitol
Washington
Thomas I. Hamer
Vance
A. G. Turman
McDowel Rose
Cuatruan
Hamer
Olio
Monterey
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Death of Gen Hamer Reflected in State Assembly Rites
The Ohio assembly paid tribute to Gen Hamer describing him as one of the nation’s ablest men and a noble statesman with a powerful voice. Resolutions offered by Gen McDowell and adopted call for condolences to his widow and children, wearing crape by the Ohio delegation, and publication of the proceedings in local papers.
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Congress
Hamer
Hamuk
McDowell
Ohio
Rand
Union
Schenck
Brickethoff
Joseph Vance
A. G. Thourman
Army reports December 1846 regulars and volunteers total
The Adjutant General lists about 30 000 troops in December 1846 including 8 473 regulars and 16 512 volunteers with additional nine regiments added, led by Generals Taylor Wool and Kearney. The piece notes confidence in victory and calls for vigorous war efforts to secure peace.
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United States Army
R. Jonesy
United States
Adjutant General
Gen.Taylor
Wool
Kearney
Baker
House of Representatives
Philadelphia Inquirer
Col. Baker
Mexico
Gether
Union
State Taxation Plan Promises Balanced Finances for Citizens
The grand list and six million dollar cap are cited as the limit for the levy while economy in county and township management is urged. The administration asserts taxes will cover state obligations, preserve faith and credit, and increase the sinking fund to pay principal. Citizens are told deficits are replaced by a fair taxation system that impacts property owners only to their just share.
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State Bank of Ohio
Odmit
Qct
Mee
State Board of Equalization
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Baltimore
Patriot
Sr Yi
Wise
San Juan d’Ulloa
Burlington Gazette
Newbold
ALM
GEST
L. D. Morris
Gen. Hamer
California
Uuda
Woods
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