When was it published?

February 1, 1828 in Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette

Domestic News February 1, 1828

Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kremer, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Alderman Binns, Mr. Sloane

Q: What keywords are associated?

Congressional Inquiry, Printing Contract, Philadelphia Custom House, Widow Support, Government Transfer

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Mr. Kremer has initiated a congressional inquiry into the transfer of the Philadelphia Custom House printing contract from Mrs. Bailey, widow of a Revolutionary officer who depended on its $1500 annual value, to Mr. Alderman Binns. This is seen as an offset to Mr. Sloane's resolution, with doubts raised about the propriety of the transfer.

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Mr. Kremer, has started an inquiry in Congress, into the cause of the transfer of the custom House printing at Philadelphia from Mrs. Bailey, widow of a Revolutionary officer, to Mr. Alderman Binns. Mrs. B. it is said derived her sole support from this contract worth $1500 a year. The call is doubtless intended as an offset to Mr. Sloane's resolution, but though it may be a small matter, we should be glad to see it explained. There has always been, in our minds a doubt as to the propriety or manliness of the transfer of this printing. If it was ordered by any officer of the government without good cause, we shall not withhold an expression of indignation, be he who may, "on our side."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Inquiry Printing Contract Philadelphia Custom House Widow Support Government Transfer

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kremer Mrs. Bailey Mr. Alderman Binns Mr. Sloane

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia

Key Persons

Mr. Kremer Mrs. Bailey Mr. Alderman Binns Mr. Sloane

Outcome

transfer of $1500/year printing contract from mrs. bailey to mr. alderman binns; inquiry started in congress as offset to mr. sloane's resolution.

Event Details

Mr. Kremer has started an inquiry in Congress into the cause of the transfer of the custom House printing at Philadelphia from Mrs. Bailey, widow of a Revolutionary officer, to Mr. Alderman Binns. Mrs. Bailey derived her sole support from this contract worth $1500 a year. Doubts exist about the propriety of the transfer, and indignation may be expressed if ordered without good cause.