Letter from General Jackson on militiamen execution in Mobile
Andrew Jackson defends actions of the militia and courts martial over the Mobile execution case. He cites muster rolls and Col Pipkin's Report, disputes Buckner's charges as forged, and argues loyal service by the soldiers. He appeals for honorable treatment by Kentucky readers and pledges to meet Buckner at the bar of the country.
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Jacksos
Kentucky
D . Robertson Springs
Dean Sta
Pipkin
Washington City
Buckner
Winchester
Mobile
New Orleans
Harris
Pacific Coc
Aervant
Andrew Jackson
Fragmentary revolutionary note from Andrew Jackson on military justice
The fragment discusses General Washington pardoning Captain Reed after arresting three men and executing one without trial. It mentions General Green near Rudenly's Mill in South Carolina with eight deserters hanged on one pole and references Gordon's History and Johnson's Life. Jackson defends court proceedings by local friends and neighbors.
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Wyabington Ori
Reed
Washington
Greeny
Rudely’s Mill
S. Carolina
Gordon
Johnsons
Greene
Andrew Jackson
Early American Presidents and a Railroad Plan
From the Mew Fork Observer notes that five successive U.S. presidents finished term aged in the sixty sixth year. The piece also reports on commissioners studying a Susquehanna railroad route using the York Turnpike bed, favoring horse power and indicating abundant local materials nearby to build the line.
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Mew Fork Observer
Boro
Washington
J. Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroes
Q.adams
Mg Itof
Barrmone
Susquehanna
York
Lorenza Dow Preacher Draws Albany Audience
Lorenza Dow, the celebrated itinerant preacher, spoke in Albany on Wednesday evening without prior notice. From a boat alongside the Hier toasast mul titude he preached without money and without price, his manner apostolical and language eloquent, drawing respectful attention while supporters praise his motives.
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Lorenza Dow
Albany
Albany Adv
Blessings of Rum Spark Fatalities in North Carolina
A drunk Daniel Peck hires himself in Raleigh and John Cheek is killed by David Hobbs in Hillsborough both in North Carolina. the violence leaves three lives probably sacrificed and many families miserable as intoxication drives crime rising in the country.
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Daniel Peck
Raleigh
N.C
Hillsborough
John Cheek
David Hobbs
Fatal encounter in Hus on McClung and Wills duel
In Hus, Ala on Monday evening July 27 a fatal incident occurred between McClung and Andrew Wills after a dispute over a published critique in the Democrat. Wills arrived armed at McClung’s office and was killed. attempts by citizens to intervene followed as the case unfolded.
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Rrirzetts
McClung
Andrew Wills
Saarre
Patrick Finny
the Democrat
McClunyg
Monray
Das
Wills
Sir” McIuog
Unog
Cay
Srpz
Pamioa
French Deputy Election Noted Amid Civil Unrest
Fragmentary text reports a shooting involving Mr. Wills during street clashes and mentions General Lafayette, with a later note about a man named Wills joining the French Chamber of Deputies.
NO INDIANS LEFT IN THE RIVER REGION
Reports from St Louis say the Miners on the l'ever River have all returned to their diggings and hostilities have subsided. Gov. Cass returns to Green Bay to meet the Indians in treaty as Winnebago chiefs join the Green Bay gathering. A dispute with traders over fur prices sparked the boat incident, now resolved with no further hostilities. Captain Jesse D. Eliot of the U.S. Navy donates Brazilian mineral specimens and natural history items to Dickinson College. An Englishwoman endured a 16 tooth extraction in one sitting.
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St. Louis
L’ever
Gov
Cass
Green Bay
Dickinson College
Jesse D. Eli
U. S. Navy
Brazil
U. States
Huasco
Coquimbo
S$. America
Cartisle
Invention for a Wheel Carriage With Three Supporting Wheels
A Paris inventor claims a patent for a carriage design that remains stable when one wheel encounters an obstacle. The mechanism raises that wheel while the body stays on the other three, preserving balance and motion. The device targets easier overturn avoidance and smoother travel.
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Paris
Tts
Canal Navigation Shown Through Old News Dispatch
The Black Rock Gazette recalls the value of canal projects by noting a 1415 transport rate drop from New York to Pittsburgh and the vast leather trade shifting to Boston. It highlights reduced costs, boosted regional commerce, and mass production in Massachusetts feeding Western markets.
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Black Rock Gazette
Buffalo
New York
Pattsburg
Massachusetts
Sou N Atserina
West Indses
Boston
Editor Returns Home Amid Distorted Report and Fever
The editor declares his return and reflects on recent events, noting two waves of violent fever and unprovoked abuse. He comments on strains between American hemp traders and Russian influence, attributing price and process differences to evolving domestic policy.
Greek question and European powers stir debate
The article discusses Greece's renewed struggle and prospects as summer nears its end. It notes wary expectations of negotiations with the Divan, cautious scrutiny of Russia's large fleet, and the need for a prompt policy. It also mentions Parliament prorogation and the aim to end hostilities.
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Greece
Russia
Liverpool Courier
European powers may unite to force Greek war end
A European speaker suggests Great Britain France and Russia may align to compel the Ottoman Seignor to terms with Greece. If true the move could halt the long Turkish Greek war, though it may still leave Greeks under Ottoman influence and hinder emancipation. The piece criticizes Western governments for delaying action and fueling despair among Greeks.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
Mediterranean
Humiu Trian
Proclamation from Parliament Leaders In July Speech
A fragmented OCR text records a July date with references to prorogation of Parliament and remarks by Lords about delays. The passage mentions the commission for prorogation, the Lords’ statement, and the king’s directive to inform that assurances of loyalty and readiness to rule remain. The garbled wording shows formal political proceedings and the planned end of attendance in Parliament later.
His Majesty Addresses Parliament on War Finances and Trade
The monarch thanks the House of Commons for yearly supplies and orders a careful revision of the nation’s finances to cut expenditure where possible. He notes gradual employment gains in manufacturing districts and urges a resumed, stable settlement of the Corn Laws in the next session to balance interests across classes.
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H. of Commons
Triumph for Popular Ministry in Paris Press Crackdown
London received Paris papers on the 27th reporting the triumph of a popular Ministry and a strong Chamber of Deputies. They claim liberty of the press is destroyed under a royal ordinance establishing preprint censorship. A clause requires every journal issue to be submitted for Bureau approval before printing according to a cited article.
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Paris
London
Chamber of Deputies
Papal Appointments Stir Colombian Crisis Refuted
June 18 report details Spain’s aim to deter papal canonical bishop appointments in the new American states. The Spanish and Indies authorities debated recalling legations if Rome granted bishops to Colombia. Rome proclaimed Colombia’s bishops as null, creating a heated controversy on church governance amid rebellion concerns in Colombia.
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Mapnio
Rome
States of America
M. Justiniani
Spain
M. Erre
Colombia
Bolivary
Churches of
America
Ue Ruarza
Toledo
Indies
M. Justinan
Wwe
Casile
M. Tiber
Mauricy
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Arcompan
Pope
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Rom Turner
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Varhamen
Mitlis
Kuroga
Ranest Despre
Relalma
Mayes Tee
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