Tariff reforms and revenue stability proposed in Congress
The speech urges adoption of specific duties to replace ad valorem rates to curb evasion by foreign manufacturers and protect American industry. It argues specific duties fix revenue, reduce incentives for undervaluation, and prevent port bias, noting Britain’s free trade revenue through specific duties. It calls for a treaty or mechanism to stabilize treasury funds and respect constitutional constraints.
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Ee Econ
Great Britain
France
England
Congress
Treasury
Messares
Sec
Atlantic
Pacific
Ben
Ter
United States
Woman named Brown Frozen to Death in Reed's Addition
On Saturday morning a woman named Brown was found frozen to death in Reed's addition near B Graham's residence. She was described as having intemperate habits and was found next day around 11 o'clock. Local speculation mentioned nearby fence damage and unclear circumstances of her death.
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Brown
Reed
B. Graham
Key
Lycus Advocate
Congressional Proceedings Reported From Washington
Telegraph account covers Senate and House actions on the President's Message. Senators Gwin Harlan Johnson of Tenn Thompson and Wilkinson attend. Clingman and Crittenden debate secession and Union preservation while Bet ter not come here at all. The House adjourns after the Message is read and annual Treasury estimates are referred to Ways and Means.
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Gwin, Harlan, Johnson
Tenn
Thompson
Wilkinson
Spata
Bigler
A. J. Glossbrenner
Clingman
North
North Carolina
Senate
Stockton
Congress
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee of Ways and Means
Moorhead
At Point Mill Academy
Wunton
Union
Senate Debates on Pacific Railroad and Union Crisis
The Warrington Senate session reports moves to print the President's Message and discuss an armed border police. Debates touch secession threats, state attitudes, and motions to refer or reconsider the President's Message amid political tensions and appropriations.
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Senate
Hale
Pacific Railroad
Powell
Green
Senator Baker
Oregon
Secesa
Brown
Iverson
Isiane
Raucous Meeting at Tremont Ends in Ejectments as Riot Fears Rise
A heated assembly including Wendell Phillips and John Brown supporters faced police ejectments after a halted Tremont meeting. Rev J Stella Martin announced an evening service as crowds gathered at Sap Street Baptist Church. Police and troops prepared for a potential riot while a Northboro Bed Factory fire caused 35 000 dollars in losses and disemployment. A prize fight near North Berwick Maine drew 160 spectators. Bike Fritz defeated Wm O Neil after a foul blow in 68 rounds.
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Tremont
Fred Douglas
Sanborn
Stella Martin
Baptist Church
Sap Street
Wendell Phillips
John Brown Jr
John Brown
Chapman
Redpath
Frank B. Sanborn
Second Batalion of Infantry
Northboro
Boston
North Berwick
Maine
Bike Fritz
Providence
Wm. O'Neil
Worcester
Fritz
Washington Debates Slave States Delegation and War Fate
From Washington December 5, private talks consider appointing a conservative delegation from slaveholding states to urge South Carolina to pause its moves. Discussion includes conciliatory strategies among states and a Texas legislature dispute. Iverson warns of possible war stance while Seward cautions futility of conflict.
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Washington
Congress
South Carolina
Boteler
Iverson
Senate
Texas
Lone Star of Texas
Brutus
Ohio
Gorwin
Wreck of the Daseteh near Dunkirk Claims Three Lives
The ill fated vessel Daseteh and Acme met a gale off Dunkirk. Acme returned to Buffalo. Daseteh drifted ashore on a reef. Three fishermen bodies recovered near Evans Centre with two identified as Bartholomew Macnama and Edward Kennedy. coroner and underwriters officers plan examination and recovery of cargo. Snow lies two feet deep as wreckage and debris scatter along the beach.
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Peseteh Ae
Frida Sraning
Acme
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Mr. Bennett
Sturgeon Point
Bartholomew Macnama
Edward Kennedy
Evans Centre
Thomas
Board of Underwriters
Collins
Gaylord
Dorr
House Passes Bill for Armed Militia Force
The House approved a bill to create an armed military force with the Governor authorized to mobilize volunteers. The measure, to be taken up tomorrow, notes urgency due to imminent needs. The state reportedly has 38 companies, 5 life companies, 66 regiments, 14 brigades, and 6 5 divisions, totaling about 65,000 under arms.
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Cosuunia
House
Ba Crarteoten
Cansassion Dec 3 Dispatch Hints at Coercion
A fragment notes a coercion will be at an event on December 3 in Cansassion with unclear details. The sentence is incomplete, offering limited context but indicating possible pressure or enforcement action.
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Cansassion
Impressive Court Scene in Burch Domestic Case
The Chicago Journal reports a crowded courtroom as David Stuart testifies in the Burch case. He denies any illicit relations with Mrs. Burch and remains poised under cross examination while the jury weighs the defiant denial. The trial adjourns midday with proceedings likely to continue into next week.
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Chicago Journal
Narravitz
Brui
David Stuart
Fengle
Roca
Mr. Stuart
Chicago
Proon
Layton
Mesars
van Arman, Walker & Dexter
van Arman
Dexter Cross
Joliet
Naperville
Howe
Messrs
Messrs. Hoyne, Miller & van Arman
Farnsworth, Srowning & Seckwith
Twith
Benicia Boxer Heenan Aims At Liberty Title Clash
The New York Clipper reports Joan C Heenan son of Benicia would fight the English champion Hurst for a large purse if brought to America. Heenan seeks a high stakes bout with fair refereeing and a reliable stakeholder while negotiations progress.
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New York Clipper
Joan C. Heenan
Benicia
England
Hurst
Atlantic
Heenan
Taraboreng
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