Insurrection of Slaves in Mississippi 1835 Report
A confidential letter from Clinton Mississippi warns of a planned large scale slave insurrection in Madison and surrounding counties. White leaders and several enslaved people were executed or jailed after investigations. plans included attacks from Natchez to Orleans with attempts to capture property and murder whites. Reports describe mob justice in Livingston and Vicksburg with hangings of several white men and numerous enslaved individuals.
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Mississippi
Naaile
Madison County
Cotton
Murrell
Nashville
South
Clinton
Lynchburg
Beatties Bluff
Madiaga County
Haschaz
Jackson
Marlisuh
Corton Aol Heacher Saunders
Yen Degroes
Trealeg
Philsnew
Murrel
Tennessee
Natchez
Ontrana
Yotermanion
Vicksburg
Scotland
Bodisy
Zrue Aimer
N. Orleans
Washington
Vickaburg
Balloon adventure brings pomp to Mexico city trip
A French aeronaut tours Mexican cities with grand escort and public feasts. He is greeted by the president, professors, and crowds who celebrate with poems and theatre praise. The piece notes high earnings from the ascent and urges balloonists to seek Mexico’s receptive audience.
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Merico
Mexico
Kalpaim
City
College of Mines
Cozens
Himmel
Fulke
Lis
Horace
Sam Patel
Warrow
London
Garrick Theatre
Signor Plimmeri
Universal Chief Justice selection urged after Marshall’s death
The article discusses the debate over who should fill the Supreme Court vacancy after Marshall’s death. It highlights a favored nomination of Daniel Webster, arguing he would unite parties and uphold constitutional law. It contrasts Livingston and Van Buren, noting Livingston’s pro America doctrine against foreign interference and criticizing Van Buren over West India trade. The piece ends with editorials on American patriotism and caution about executive selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Supreme Court
Teavees
Jackson
Livingston
van Buren
Mr. Livingston
Due de Broglie
America
Greece
Rome
France
Martin van Buren
McLane
St. James
England
Aris
Mr. van Buren
Remarkable Balloon Flight Sparks French Vow of Triumph
Professors from the College of Mines and dignitaries witnessed the ascent as the balloon rose the crowd roared long live Roberton and the intrepid astronaut. Vive la France echoed among cheering spectators as tears welled in some. This era marked only the beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Mines
Roberteon
France
Perilous Pampas Travel and Flaming Deserts Bathos
A fragmentary travelogue describes brackish Pampas waters, desert fires from dry lakes, and puma lairs. It recalls a perilous caravan blaze that roasted four drivers, with burned garments and no medical aid. A London Review note hints at wandering vendors and odd wagon travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampas
Panpas
Interior
London Review
Mutiny Aboard Barque Manly Ends in Arms and Arrests
A mutiny aboard the whaler Manly led Captain Davis to threaten powder and firing pistols. White and three mates, including Burwood and Breyman, were detained as unrest peaked on November 21. The vessel altered course toward Buenos Aires before the arrest of the officers aboard the North Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Davis
Capri
Soin Cn
White
Oficer
Hhey
Buenos Ayres
Henry Hoat
North Star
Admiralty
Indictment Plea and Riotous Remarks in Tennessee Court
A Tennessee Quarter Session Court hears a plea of indictment for assault and battery. The dialogue reveals a chaotic exchange between the Solicitor and defendants, with crude boasts and evasive statements about a rural fight. Miscellaneous notes mention a locomotive incident and Horace Binney accepting an invitation to speak on the late Chief Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
John Philips
Ros
Joe Philips
John Scroggins
John
Jiat
Horace Binney
Philadelphi
Ily Counsils
U. States
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Citzone
Gracp
THE
ADA
Ingregorce
N.-¥-Times
Honora
Eugene Robertson
Flexi
Socp
Plaza de Toros
Sentinel
SER
Danny Webster
U. S. Gaz
Middletown
Con
Lopéz
Middle Haddam
Rockwell
Rothschilds
N. ¥. Morning Herald
Judah
Inet
Petersburg
Paris
Baroo
Rothschild
Baron Rothschild
David
Solomon
Palesto
Europe
York
House of Israel
Dale
Boston
Maine
Doslon Courier
South America
Nat Malzmarah
Asera
Lancaster 9 Paten Journal
John Bull
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