Diamond cut diamond in Hobbesian critique of government
A writer in the Evening Post defends Hobbes’ view that mankind’s original state was war and that governments prey on people, while people repay by forcing back money. The piece cites Capitol corruption, omnibus bills, and book purchases as examples of diamond cut diamond in action, with notes on Mexican events and Santa Anna.
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Evening Post
Hobbes
Boston
Mubbes
Washington
Cave Johnson
Congress
Uncle Sam
Nlobbes
Milwaukee's Growth and Water Power Shape its Future
The Milwaukee context argues the city’s ten year age yet rapid growth, driven by harbor trade and extensive water power from the Milwaukee River canal. It cautions against unequal taxes and corporate levies, urging fair, moderate taxation to sustain prosperity and long term development.
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Milwaukne
Milwaukee
Walker’s Point
Milwauke
Lowell
Milwaukeans
Hon. Corporation
Congress
Religious Literature Atrocity Claims Exposed By Synod Committee
The Synod of New York and New Jersey committee exposes alleged mutilations and falsifications of standard works by American Tract Society. It argues alterations of President Edwards and other doctrinal changes undermine history and religious literature. The issue centers on whether altering or suppressing authors' sentiments is justified and urges fair, open debate.
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New York
New Jersey
Edwards
Christian Intelligencer
Pract Society
Publc
Altered Testimony Casts Doubt on Estate Distribution
The passage notes that confidence in the testimony has declined and critiques altering the will to broaden the property distribution. It questions the motives of executors and raises doubts about the fairness of the distribution compared to Edward's plan.
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D'Aithighe
Edward A
Political Economy of Rail Roads in the Territory
The piece argues public improvement to connect lake and Mississippi regions will be demanded. It weighs canals railroads plank roads and turnpikes, advocating cautious cost support, and warns againstrailing trade enhancements without assured payback. It concludes with plans to offer general principles next week.
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Lake
Mississippi
Christendom
Leas
Ita Ces
Ita Uae
Gret
Creavor
Texas Annexation Debate Moves to Immediate Senate Vote
Washington dispatch from the Madisonian reports the Senate vote on Walker’s amendment proposing Texas admission as a state and a $100000 appropriation for negotiations. The amendment passed 27 to 25, with a recess taken before final House action. The article notes House action pending and no further details at press time.
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Madisonian
House
Congress
Senate
Walker
United States
Republic of Texas
Texas
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Allen
Ashley
Atchison
Atherton
Bagby
Benton
Breese
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Colquitt
Dickinson
Dix
Fairfield
Hannegan
Haywood
Henderson
Huger
Johnson
Lewis
McDuffie
Merick
Niles
Semple
Sevier
Sturgeon
The Post Office Bill Passes House and Moves to Law
The post office bill advances after a 123 to 74 House vote. It sets postage: five cents under 300 miles, ten cents over, for letters up to half an ounce, with increases for extra weight. Drop letters incur two cents. advertised letters incur ad costs in addition to postage. newspapers under a size limit are included.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Franks and Postage Rules Tighten Under New Act
The text outlines changes to the franking privilege, requiring government officers to account for postage on letters. Assistant postmasters general may frank only official business with endorsements, others face penalties. Deputies may have postage refunded. various officials retain or lose certain privileges. The act sets penalties for private expresses and limits on carriage of letters by stagecoaches and vessels, with funds appropriated to cover postage shortfalls. Newsprint definitions and exceptions for ex Presidents Madison and garri son are noted.
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Congress
Secretary of State
Chase of Representatives
Treasury
Madison
Garrison
Letter to the Editor on Dane County Capitol Funds Alleged Misuse
A Wisconsin letter writer denounces a legislative attempt to refund Dane County 2600 dollars spent on the capitol and 2200 dollars for an academy project. The author accuses A Bird of overcharging and the Express of misreporting, warning voters of future taxation to cover alleged public- treasury plunder.
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Dane
Academy
A. A. Bird
Euclid
Bird
Hird
House of Representatives
Capitol
Express
New York State Bank Report Notes Missing Details
Fragmentary OCR shows bank financial items including resources and liabilities from a New York bank report. It lists loans, mortgages, brokers balances, specie, and state deposits with totals and references to state comptroller and canal commissioners. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.
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Ode Ft
Ah. Netot
Thie Jaya
Mipmers al Urevere
Eria County
Lone
Diacourta
Bernstiysh
Dankaun
Bunka
Wali Ow Doe
New York
Canal Pond
United Soqters
English Cotton Market Brisk as Parliaments Opens
Foreign News notes brisk Cotton sales in England with 7000 bags yesterday and 600 on Saturday. Market shows steady prices while speculation shifts to crop outcomes and sugar duty reforms. Rail and Mexican stocks buoyed by political changes. repeal in Ireland stirs conflict. O Connell travels as bishops oppose repeal. Ann Gorn League touts wealth and electoral power. debate on free trade and labor versus capital persists. Hudson river opens to Albany according to New York dispatch.
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England
Leeland
Gladstone
Bruce Uhl
Stock Exchange
Santa Anna
Ts Credit
Ireland
O'Connell
Derrynane
Parthian
Dublin
Belgium
Dale
Robert Peed
Ann Gorn Law League
Manchester
Covent Ganden Theatre
Lancashire
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