Riots Suppressed by Mayor Proclamation in New York
The N Y Mercantile Advertiser reports ongoing turmoil with mobs storming streets and prison wards. Mayor Cornelius W Lawrence issues a Proclamation calling citizens to aid civil authorities, warns against further violence, and details military and civic measures to restore order. Newark incident cited as influenced by New York unrest.
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New York
de- Alfa
Cornelius W- Lawrence
City of
New-York
Ucst
News York
Cornelius W. Lawrence
Arthur Tappan
First Ward
Anthony Street
Lafigoie Place
Aresnal
Peisons
The Adams Sentinel warns of mob rule and vigilant defense
The paper laments disorder in the city after recent turbulent protests and urges citizens to protect life and property. It warns against arming mobs, defends lawful authority, notes troops remaining on duty, and reports on Newark disturbances tied to abolition actions and anti slavery demonstrations.
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Grecy
Langer
Newark
Newark Daily Advertiser
Abolition
Ciitizen
Weeks
American Anti-Slavery Society
Great Flood in Ohio Valley Roars Through Canals
The Scioto River rose near the great flood height of 1832 as rains renewed. Crops on the Western bottoms were submerged. corn and wheat ruined, and stock in Marmere region swept away. Bridges on the river and the Columbus feeder suffered heavy damage. main canal damage delayed boat traffic for repair. A terrible tornado further devastated northern Pennsylvania, destroying trees and fences and injuring several residents in Centreville.
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Gtory
Sciota Nver
Ohio
Marmere
Columbus
Penn
Luzerne
Willessere
Centreville
Riots and Destruction Reported in Newark and Wilkesbarre
An account notes a crowd dispersing after midnight with order restored. Newark suffered heavy damage with Nathaniel Cotterill losing four to five thousand dollars for his store and public house. Wilkesbarre experienced less destruction. A Georgia judge, Susan, shot himself on January 4, leaving a letter to his wife and children.
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Nathaniel Cotterill
Astore
House of Public Entertainment
Wilkesbarre
Susan
Georgia
Major Downing Toast At Portland Fourth Of July Celebration
The following toast was offered by Major Downixe at a Portland Fourth of July celebration. The sentiment mounted on the table and detailed remarks described the General and a humorous quip about his desires, reflecting a lively public gathering amid the holiday events.
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Major Downixe
Portland
Major Downing
Whispers of a Bank War from 1834 New York Daily Advertiser
A fragment from Waomeron dated July 12 1834 in the New York Daily Advertiser recounts politics money and rumors of the Bank of the United States. It describes Congress leaving for the Hermitage and the press new to the Cabinet. The writer rails against counterfeit bills and the pet banks as the Treasury faces a looming $25 million shortfall.
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Major Downing
Waomeron
York Daily Advertiser
Cape Hatterass
Congress
Hermitage
Mercury
Chey
New York
Saint
United States
Squire Biddle
Squire Biddie
Zekel Bigelow
Wiall Street
U. States
Troudle Agin
Agin
Post Office
Treasury
Tsaw
U.S
Treasury Department
Europe
Treasu
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New
American ‘Anti-Slavery Society
Friends of the Cause
John Rankin
William Weeks
Luzerne County
Boston
Charles Town
Avatin-street
Patriot
Matthews
John Ray
R Mellen
Courier
Dickerson
War
Navy
Phat
Haid
Phetrath
Dat
Ruth
Downingville
Alfgerin
Nabby
Portland Courier
Philadelphy
Washington
Shore
France
Wick, Jr
Livingston
Chamber of Deputies
NY. Bvenia
Pson
In-Mesonr
Nat. Ini
Prom the
Spectator
Missouri
Joe Smith
Jackson County
Jackson Canty
Joe—Smith
Saratoga
Texessee
Nashville
Lafayette
Lazarette
Tower OF Babel
Moeren
Hilleh
Rich
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Isa Ee
Sack Dowsixe
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