Debates at the Constitutional Convention Highlight Branch Powers
Report of the Columbus Journal describes convention debates on separation of powers, apportionment plans, and the veto authority. Speakers including Hitchcock and Stanbury push for distinct legislative, executive, and judicial branches. contrasts on single versus two chamber systems and county versus township apportionment. discussions on printing debates in German and on state debt and stock taxation.
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Hitchcock
Geangarok
Columbus
Cincinnati
Hig
Tierman
Williams
Wati
Cat Ray
Stanbury
Reemejin
Nash
Brown
Athens
Stillwell
Bunkum
Judge Stillwell
McCormick
Senate
Ranney
Adams
Columbus Journal
Legislative department report on proposed constitution changes
The committee led by Mr. Sawyer reports on a revised constitution. Key changes include power to punish contempts, biennial elections, four year Senate terms, stripping appointment powers from the Legislature, bid-based printing, yeas and nays recorded on final passage, post-term disqualification from new offices, no tax without law, no divorce bills by legislature, and annual county local boards. Revenue bills to originate in the House. Senate equalizes power.
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Sawyer
Congress
Senate
Boundary commission prepares June departure for surveying
The boundary commission replacing John B. Weller plans to leave in mid June. Bartlett leads the expedition with McClelland as astronomer and Gray as surveyor. Four life-boats with 600 feet of Manila rope each will probe the Gila Gondo and Colorado rivers. J G Strain may command the flotilla as dragoons accompany the party. The Atlantic crossed in 18 days, delayed one day by engine issues, while English papers praise Brother Jonathan and warn John Bull to improve to beat it.
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John B. Weller
Bartlett
Col. McClelland
Mr. Gray
Gila
Gonda
Colorado
J. G. Strain
Jonathan
John Bull
W——t
Game Greene
America
Lopez
New Orleans
Congressional Debates Press Missouri Compromise and California
The report covers Senate and House action on the Missouri Compromise including proposed amendments, motions to postpone elections debates, and discussions on slavery rights and territorial boundaries. It notes Yulee Cuba resolution, a New York Branch Mint bill, and army frontier defense measures, with adjournments through May 27.
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California
Yulee
Pratt
Davis
Downs
Soule
Senate
Phoenix
Committee On Commerce
New York
House
New Mexico
Deseret
Thompson
Washington
Cuba
Walker
Burt
Jones
Missouri
Gale
Mason
Columbia
Cass
Berrien
Clay
Pacific
Underwood
Arrival of the Ohio Reveals Cuban Invasion Activity
The steamer Ohio brings Havana intelligence as Gen. Lopez lands at Cardenas with 500 men, town falls, and Havana places under martial law. Thousands enroll as militia, railways to Cardenas broken, and ships move toward Mantanzas as tensions rise.
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Ohio
Bipe
Cardenis
Havana
New York
Lopez
Cardenas
Mantanzas
Norman Island
Pizarro
Hlarana
Norman's Island
Cape Catoche
Yucatan
Schenck Brough
Air General
Stew
Spanish-Troops Surrender in Havanan Skirmish After Fire
From Havana frontier reports the town of regent fell after a brief resistance as Spanish troops surrendered and looters fled toward the Governor's house. Lopez's forces, angered by the welcome, sought fuel and wounded aboard the Creole and pursued by the Pi zarro, escaped to Key West. The Pizarro carried 105 prisoners, mostly German and Irish, with rumors of execution at Moro Castle looming the next day.
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Atic
Nant Oise
Tina
Themelves
Lopez
Key West
Pizarro
Havana
Moro Castle
Cuban expedition seizes town then withdraws with governor
From a May 1850 letter: General Lopez with about 500 men landed near Cardenis and seized the town after a brief clash, burned the governor’s house, and compelled surrender. They left with the governor and officers, after a second clash. reports say several were killed, though Liberties supporters claim strong backing from Southern states and Kentucky contingents for an ongoing Cuban campaign.
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Cardenis
Isabella
Lopez
Paypieda
New
Pnd
Cupane
Taylor
Revolutioniats
New Orveans
Dean Faiex
Kentucky
United States
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Drowning Tragedy Report From Expedition Sinks Three
An unreliable May 97 report from By the Crescent City traces an exploring expedition near Chagres. Lt. Browning John H. Peploay Wid Cheson and one sear mat drowned on the 27th of Mareh dast. The group faced heavy seas and near fatalities but several others escaped.
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Chagres
Browning
John H. Peploay
Cheson
Mareh
The Crops Across the Nation Show Promise of Profit
Reports from all regions indicate favorable crop prospects with northern farmers expecting abundant grain and southern planters anticipating a tall cotton harvest. Breadstuffs and cotton prices rise in the old world, yet domestic prospects remain strong amid broader optimism for a prosperous year. An insurance office reports a shipment loss in a recent incident involving a vault key and coins.
Whig Harmony and Taylor Administration Rally Support
The piece argues that harmony exists between President Taylor and his cabinet, countering rumors of discord. It lauds the Whig party's unity, condemns disunion claims, and credits the administration with steady policy, steady leadership, and managing sectional tensions amid foreign and domestic challenges.
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Worett
Abe
Aga
Cabi Whig
Con
Adiini
Taylor
Congress
Itethis
Saylor
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Archbold
Dorsey
Marshell
Lorena Feetiot
Messrs
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Tatler
Spore
Fierstone
Stanton
Smith
Warren
the Convention —Legislative Department
Philadelphia
Boston
Congressional
Bradbury
Webster
Putnam
Comwe
Oregon
Yeas
Cal‘efider
Nod
Committee of 13
Mavana
Muvanng
Savanna
Leabel
Hasana
Cuarestox
Mobile
Democracy
Zanesville Aurora
Guernsey
Dipnined Insurance, Company
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