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Domestic News
April 20, 1840
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Pennsylvania Governor's message recalls the Legislature from adjournment to address unpaid debts, interest, and continuation of public improvements, emphasizing the need for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's credit, honor, and prosperity.
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From the Harrisburg Reporter, April 10.
The Message of the Governor, inserted in our summary of Legislative proceedings, reassembles the Legislature, after it had agreed to adjourn finally. Each House had informed him in the usual manner, by a joint committee, that they were about to separate, and were waiting any further communication he might have to make. It will be seen by the Message, that no provision had then been made to pay debts and interest, and to continue the public improvements. In such condition of things, the Legislature could not be permitted to remain separate long.
The interests of the Commonwealth—her credit and her honor, as well as prosperity—require legislation: The Governor, therefore believed it to be his duty to keep the Legislature in session.
The Message of the Governor, inserted in our summary of Legislative proceedings, reassembles the Legislature, after it had agreed to adjourn finally. Each House had informed him in the usual manner, by a joint committee, that they were about to separate, and were waiting any further communication he might have to make. It will be seen by the Message, that no provision had then been made to pay debts and interest, and to continue the public improvements. In such condition of things, the Legislature could not be permitted to remain separate long.
The interests of the Commonwealth—her credit and her honor, as well as prosperity—require legislation: The Governor, therefore believed it to be his duty to keep the Legislature in session.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Governor Message
Legislature Reassembled
Public Debts
Public Improvements
Commonwealth Interests
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor
Where did it happen?
Harrisburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Harrisburg
Event Date
April 10
Key Persons
Governor
Outcome
legislature kept in session to address financial provisions
Event Details
Governor's message reassembles the Legislature after it agreed to adjourn, as no provisions were made for paying debts and interest or continuing public improvements; each House informed him via joint committee of their intent to separate.