State debts and reforms recount Indiana finances
A historical audit traces Indiana's debt from 1835 to 1867, detailing Democratic mismanagement, bond schemes, and canal stock losses. It credits Republican administrations with rapid debt reduction, large state improvements, and a strengthened credit, noting the war period boosts and funded projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
State of
Indiana
Wabash and Erie Canal
Central Canal
White Water
Stadiana and
Indianapolia and
Lafayette
New Albany
Wincannect
Jeffersonville
Cranfordeville
Wabash River
State Board of Interval Improvements
Wabash and Bee Canal
Levliana
London
Haglands
Dereey City
New York
Fife
Geena Qitaonn
Duligre
Tegun
Loete
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Atovk
Doug- Jane Maguire
Fila
Doc
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Ebt
Ovan de Onj
Rickib Anaesees
Baker
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Board of State Debt Linking Fund Commissioners
Agent of State
Financial Affaira
Stata
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stein
General Fund of
Peer Treasury
House of Refuge
Plainsfield
Moepitel
Deat
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Union
Benefit of Home Manufactures in Facing Economic Strife
The article argues in favor of fostering home industry to provide steady employment, prevent farmer and factory separation, and protect workers from declining wages. It warns that neglect leads to exhaustion of soil, export dependence, and pressure from British manufacturers, urging intelligent policy to expand regional manufacturing and raise living standards.
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England
Thia
Efurt
Americans must pursue an American tariff national policy
The piece argues for domestic industrial growth through tariffs and protection to develop mines, factories, and railways, reduce imports, and build a self-sustaining economy. It urges diversification from plantations to diversified industries, praises home production, and warns against debt from reliance on foreign goods. It references education, patents, and the need for skilled labor to drive reconstruction and wealth.
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Sistent
Domuatia
New Jersey
M Chevgliar
Wellanya
Bertsoar
Alan
Mifread O'Roke
Bell
Euregie
Briglsod
Worl
Jxod
Hula
Akill Tonger
Orm
Gibhece
Rome
Wisconsin
Caroling
New England
Revenue Stamps and Special License Reform
A fragmented 19th century text outlines changes to internal revenue and taxes. It references repeal of certain special offices and licenses, stamps for sales of tobacco and alcohol, and tax adjustments for 1870 and 1871. It notes President authority to consolidate districts to cut government costs.
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Congress
Nervana
War talk on Europe and Prussia from a distant era
The article discusses France and Prussia debt scales, naval power moves, and Napoleon era strategy. It cites the London Spectator on Europe’s misery for a dynasty, critiques Benedetti and Bismarck, and notes fortifications at Coblenz and Metz. It also mentions a counterfeit Lincoln vignette and baseball curiosity in Indianapolis.
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Prussia
France
St 'Bobile
New-Orleane
London Spectator
Europe
Napoleon Bonapart
Toaugh
Rome
Napoleon
Benks
Rhine
Coblenz
Gibraltar
Treveaj
Vanhan
Louie XIV
Bassens
Waterloo
Coblenta
Metz
Paris
Sheridan
Naepoleon
Provident
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Jane Wary
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Wright
Manry
Generali Fund
Faniland
Lilliat
Dellard
Zuo Atau
Republican Party
Beate Pett
Baldera
Salue
Merobae
Jeonsolidata
Agdiuor
Bretn
Beery
Cate
SiMe Ator Ojo
Vinewades University
Dacred
Kee Ie Gah
Devdd
Board of State Debt Linking Fund Commissionere
Tate
Treth
Esa
South
Ned Ford
Ile
Sropa
Colton Factielen
Besa
Eutero
Meddin
Louis Napoleos
Prlessia
Prusaia
Prussis
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Rance
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Toubustript
M. Rbedédotti
M. Benedetti
Count Bismarck
Jews Forward
Louteviile
Ag Tha Empires
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