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July 31, 1846
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A newspaper commentary criticizes North Carolina representatives McKay and Dobbin for their role in passing the Graduation Bill through the House, portraying it as a plundering measure that harms the state's interests in public lands.
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The Washington Correspondent of the "Standard," in his last letter, says—
The Graduation bill owes its passage through the House, in its present excellent shape, in a great measure, to the exertions of two North Carolina members—Messrs. McKay and Dobbin!
We call upon the people of the State to weigh well this sentence. This Graduation Bill—this bill of plunder and robbery—this measure, which cruelly and wrongfully sacrifices the interest of North Carolina in the Public Lands, was indebted to its passage through the House of Representatives, to two Representatives—so called—of the feelings and wishes of North Carolina.—Ral. Register.
The Washington Correspondent of the "Standard," in his last letter, says—
The Graduation bill owes its passage through the House, in its present excellent shape, in a great measure, to the exertions of two North Carolina members—Messrs. McKay and Dobbin!
We call upon the people of the State to weigh well this sentence. This Graduation Bill—this bill of plunder and robbery—this measure, which cruelly and wrongfully sacrifices the interest of North Carolina in the Public Lands, was indebted to its passage through the House of Representatives, to two Representatives—so called—of the feelings and wishes of North Carolina.—Ral. Register.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
What keywords are associated?
Graduation Bill
North Carolina
Mckay
Dobbin
Public Lands
House Of Representatives
What entities or persons were involved?
Mckay
Dobbin
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mckay
Dobbin
Location
Washington
Story Details
The Graduation Bill passed the House largely due to efforts by North Carolina representatives McKay and Dobbin, criticized as betraying state interests by sacrificing North Carolina's share in public lands.