Whig Letter From James Cooper On Names And Principles
A June 21 1819 letter from James Cooper reprints his Philadelphia Whig celebration remarks. He defends the Whig name, urges unity under it, and argues its platform, liberty, and Union remain strong. He warns against renaming to gain advantage and praises Whig legacy. This features his closing sentiment to the Philadelphia company.
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Niagara Falls Death of Antoinette De Purrest
A Niagara Falls tragedy detailed by a Rochester correspondent. Seven travelers, including Mr De Purrest and betrothed Antoinette, linger near the brink as the child dances. Antoinette slips from Addington’s grasp. he dives and perishes with her in the tumultuous river. The bereaved family returns to Buffalo. Antoinette’s body is later found among the rocks.
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Mount Vernon as National Tomb Should Be Bought by Congress
A Boston Globe correspondent notes Mount Vernon should be purchased by the national government to enclose Washingtons tomb within federal grounds. The writer argues the mansion and land could be sold to the government while urging Massachusetts to treasure the spot as a republic’s sacred inheritance and keep the tomb adorned with flowers.
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Bloody clash near gold districts pits Oregon diggers against Indians
In April reports from near California gold districts, a large party of Oregon diggers fought with 150 angry Indians who attacked a seven man Oregon squad, killed several, and looted. Diggers rallied, engaged the assailants, killed five including a chief, and captured about 80 prisoners. The captives were confined at a fort where survivors butchered several more with bowie knives overnight.
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Enemies in Hungary Amid War Reports Conflicted
Reports from Hungary describe a major Austro Russian offensive aimed at pressing Hungarian forces toward Debrecen and Comorn. The Times questions Austrian sincerity and notes Russian involvement, while Rome recounts civilian bravery under siege and foreign leaders seeking Cass protection.
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Protection and political tension in ancient Rome and today
The piece notes Rome as a mirror of time while reporting an attempt to suspend the American flag over two noble houses to shield their female inmates from violence. It cites administration members among the seeds of the affair and praises the land of the free while mentioning that most Americans left at signs of hostilities. It mentions Miss Puller among the few ladies remaining and their safety precautions.
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Progress of missions in Constantinople reported in New York
At a New York meeting last Monday Rev Doiaht from Constantinople described rapid moral change there. Christian schools and a female seminary flourish, and a church with about 100 communicants grows in faith and influence as foreign ambassadors and Europeans support Turkish reforms. The report notes how Christians now present their faith to Turkish judges. The column also covers a Patnam county murder mystery, a suspicious wad tied to a local newspaper, a June 1847 U.S. corn export surge to Europe, a German Methodist cohort in Ohio, and slave population estimates across several regions totaling 7.5 million.
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Cholera Epidemic Ravages Planters Across Mississippi Region
A June 25 letter reports cholera devastation on plantations with losses from seven to eighty three percent. Totals on Natehey family lands reach 106 and 103 dead. Details cover Baton Rouge area outbreaks, Camanches, and aging residents with long lifespans, plus notes on indigenous capture by hostile tribes and a cholera-related death in Savannah.
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Largest Winchester train takes 21 cars to Harper's Ferry
The Winchester Virginian reports the largest prom jnce train yet, leaving Winchester at 6:30 A M and reaching Harper's Ferry at 7:43. It spans 21 double cars and gondolas, hauling 1 070 barrels of flour and 2 tons of iron, totaling 112 tons burden. One house shipment included 500 and another 160 barrels. The Virginia and Maryland wheat crop is secured, abundant, and of excellent quality.
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Texan hero Jack Hays not dead per report
The piece asserts Jack Hays remains alive amid rumor. It notes railroads from Boston carried nearly thirty thousand passengers in a short span and highlights Massachusetts rail traffic with over seventeen million passengers in three years. It mentions a shipload of emigrants arriving at New York quarantine, with deaths mid voyage and many ill aboard.
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