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February 19, 1840
The North Carolina Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Mr. Clay submits a memorial from Kentucky citizens proposing a new federal Department of Agriculture and Education, seen as Federalist push to broaden government powers under the general welfare clause after National Bank failure.
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A NEW DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Clay has recently presented a memorial, signed by many citizens of Kentucky, praying the establishment of a new Department of the Government, for Agriculture and Education, which shall be charged with the collection and propagation of seeds and plants—improvement of cultivation—new implements of husbandry, &c. The Federalists have an unconquerable desire to extend the powers of the General Government; and having failed in establishing a great moneyed Department, in the shape of a National Bank, now, under their favorite clause of the Constitution, of "providing for the general welfare," would place Agriculture and Education under the control of the National Councils.
Mr. Clay has recently presented a memorial, signed by many citizens of Kentucky, praying the establishment of a new Department of the Government, for Agriculture and Education, which shall be charged with the collection and propagation of seeds and plants—improvement of cultivation—new implements of husbandry, &c. The Federalists have an unconquerable desire to extend the powers of the General Government; and having failed in establishing a great moneyed Department, in the shape of a National Bank, now, under their favorite clause of the Constitution, of "providing for the general welfare," would place Agriculture and Education under the control of the National Councils.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
New Department
Agriculture Education
Kentucky Memorial
Federalist Expansion
National Bank Failure
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Citizens Of Kentucky
Federalists
Where did it happen?
Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Clay
Citizens Of Kentucky
Federalists
Location
Kentucky
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Mr. Clay presents a memorial from Kentucky citizens for a new government department on Agriculture and Education; criticized as Federalist attempt to expand federal powers after failing with a National Bank.