Debates on Fiscal Policy and Tariff in 1820s Congress
A fragment discusses a proponent named Boyce and his critique of free trade and rising government expenditures. It cites receipts and outlays by state custom houses, notes vast debt, and argues the tariff system is costly, urging reform and closer attention by Congress amid growing expenses. It also touches on contemporary letters and distant news items.
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Bf Ag Stata
Vogee
Pera
Boyce Ssiof
Oswego
New York
Congress
Boy
England
Debate Over Alien Suffrage Echoes in Demographic Rhetoric
A 19th century letter argues that only native born Americans should vote, citing the devil and Tom Walker as examples of foreigners. The author contends suffrage is too broad and calls for discrimination between home folks and foreigners.
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Tha Walker
Iny Sen
Devil
Tom Walker
Son
the Devil
Bible rediscovered in Tennessee county tale of Hawking find
The Nasville Bible Society agent Mr Roma Hawkins reports distributing Bibles in Macon county Tennessee. While traveling he met an old Family Bible once belonging to General Washington’s era. An elderly lady left the Bible to a daughter who died in Virginia before the move to Tennessee. Hawkins claims the Bible is priceless and would fetch no price. The owner Cal Glaborne of Lafayette, Macon County, says he cannot imagine parting with it.
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Naslille Bible Society
Rom. Hawking
Magon
Tennessee
Gen
Washington
Hawkins
Adek Fein
Utheo
Virginia
Rick
Layette
Macon County
Curious Snake in Horse's Eye Draws Attention
A Washington correspondent notes a spectacle of a flying snake exhibited Saturday described as about the size of a needle and ensconced in a horse's eye. The piece mocks superstition, cites a theory of snakes in boots, and calls for moderation of mint juleps to avoid eye snakes. It also covers Sawyer’s new experimental file cannon with high praise for accuracy at one mile and its potential impact on artillery.
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Epwiep
Ugies
Howard Evendtt
Hyuu
Atlantis
Joeny
Sawyer
Alger
Boston
Sar
Cauaipad
Hardwick
Kay
Scotth Earl
Belcarro
Termenswalte
Forster
Forses
Highlands
Nialis
Charles I
England
Charles II
Spain
Wrandtstis
Cromwell
fraudulent schemes threaten national funds then exposed
A lengthy report details massive swindling affecting the nation’s savings, with allegations that millions were spent by government bodies without proper approval. The case centers on a Rockville trial under Maryland and federal law, revealing a costly legal battle and extensive counsel fees.
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Ashington
Letteg Angs
Rockville
Washington
Falls Manufacturing Company
Maryland
Boase
Privawdums
Remarkable Railroad Experiment Impresses Passengers
A northern railway trial along a steep grade from Afthona to Cresison, miles at ninety feet per mile, used a single engine with rest of cars. The run, though slower, delighted passengers who admired the scenery and endured a longer journey in the grand, unrivaled view.
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Cresison
Euufity
Mount Vernon Fund appeal spurs nationwide fundraising drive
The Mount Vernon Fund appeal calls upon U S editors to publish the appeal and raise funds by securing subscriptions. It urges press cooperation, promising a copy of Stuart's Gold Means if ten subscribers per town join, with names listed in the Mount Vernon Record. The missive emphasizes national unity and female association leadership.
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Poe i
Miss Caniam
Washington
Tle Mount Wverbon Fund
Rue
U.1
Golke
Teeno Webboey
Doling
Stuart
United States
Mount Vernon
Ant
Kansas to form new constitution for Union election impact
The article discusses Kansas forming a new state constitution after rejecting Lecompton. It predicts the move aims to influence the 1860 presidential race and questions whether Kansas will be admitted free with a new constitution or under existing terms. It notes Republican silence and the potential political consequences for Democrats and Douglas.
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Kansas
Buchanan
Re-publican Party of the
North
Democratic Party
South
Douglas
Lts of
Eport
St. Louis Evening News
Death and political turmoil echoed in Indiana and New York notices
A scanned 19th century column reports on political protests and a death notice for William Graham, former Indiana legislator, alongside industrial updates from Mixwysora and public works in St Paul, with commentary on road contracts, rail depots, and trade pessimism amid agricultural prices.
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Wintoheater
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Mary M Daves
Newbern
John P. Daves
Old North
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Peanett Porsts
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Newburgh
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Philadelphia Press
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Freeman
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Wallonia
Jackson Capaty
Lodidon Journal
William Grahat
Grélem
Indiana
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Ie Prandhes
Halthouth
Rarenais
New
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Mixwysora
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Re. Paul
Mvsera Dayton
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Prince
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