Adams Narrowly Wins Electoral Votes in 1824 Debate
A New Jersey Democratic Enquirer analysis argues John Adams won the Electoral College in 1824 based on popular votes and district allocations. It contends Adams would have captured more electors if results followed the national popular vote, and lauds Adams as constitutionally elected. The piece also notes political shifts in New Jersey and critiques various opposition figures.
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Maryland
Mr. Jageably
Jackson
Adamis
Ee Adams
U. Ops
Te Hs
Adams
Democratic
Plain sense guides delta state contest in canvass
Fragmented political commentary discusses choosing a leader like Stephen Van Retesalect to guide the delta state. It notes Clinton allies rally behind varying standards such as interest policy or discretion, suggesting the contest will hinge on broad factional support and amplified efforts.
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Puch
Stephen van
Desperate Wa Val Battle Aboard Guerrero Beaten
Sanineton Feb 20 dispatch reports the American brig Guerrero under Capt Porter fought a two hour close action against Spanish warships near Havana. After heavy damage and powder exhaustion the Guerrero surrendered with Captain Porter killed by grape shot. Spaniards suffered heavy losses, frigate also crippled. Porter was Commodore Porter’s nephew.
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Sanineton
Lilly
Havan
Key West
Havana
Marte
Maria Amelia
Orother
Zune
Bunietietcty
Guerrero
Porren
Porter
Thuefell
Davin H. Porten
D. H. Porter
Vera Cruz unrest spurred by Santa Anna revolt
From Vera Cruz reports describe disturbances after expulsion of Spaniards and Masonic suppression. Santa Anna rallied Jalapa in January to topple the constitution, issuing a proclamation to arm citizens against liberties. Royalists and conspirators push for a dictatorship, with arrests and alleged plans to reach Havana.
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M. F. Courier
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
Santa Anna
Mexico
Otumba
Chense
Ferdinand
Spain
Manuel David
Padre Arenas
Masatano
Havana
Civil War Sways Central America Amid Veracruz Rebellion
Report from Sa Lem cites a growing rebellion in Vera Cruz led by civil ecclesiastic and military elites challenging Atce's government. Central America suffers two years of civil war with Nicaragua St Salvador and Guatemala as main theaters. Looting, halted commerce, and cattle raiding devastate the regions as supplies falter and Indigo crops fall short in 1828.
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Laborde
Lemayr
Vera Cruz
Central America
Sa Jem
Nicaragua
St. Salvador
Guatemala
Leon
Grenada
Ena
St Salvador
Gus Steee
Lake Nikara
Gta
St. John’s
Atce
Fire at New Orleans and Mexican Civil War Update
Reports from New Orleans describe a serious fire consuming about 40 houses, with major losses including state archives though most books were saved. Mexican news details the ten day civil conflict ending with Bravo's capture, Santa Anna’s factions defeated, and the government strengthened though treasury empty. Also notes Col lam er and Ingram apple-shooting adventure in Vermont. Rumor circulates that Daniel Webster was nominated as England’s minister and Kentucky considers changing presidential electors to a general ticket system.
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New Orleans
N. York
Russell
N. Orleans
State
Merico
Mexico
Haltimore
Ford
General Bravo
Guerrero
Barragan
Santa Anna
Arena
Padre Martinez
Bravo
Nat. Gus
Kentucky
Maine Senate Resolution on British Infringement of Northeastern Boundary
The Maine Senate passes resolutions declaring British New Brunswick agents violate Maine sovereignty by asserting jurisdiction, seizing and imprisoning citizens, and forcing military service. It urges immediate governmental interposition to protect state rights and release John Baker, with anticipated House concurrence. Aurora.
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Senate of
Maine
New Brunswick
Aurora
Editor of Western Journal backs Adams administration
Mr Matthews editor of the Western Journal St Pittsburg advances the administration saying he once backed Gen Jackson with honest intent but now is convinced by Lafayette testimony that the charge of bargain and sale was false he withdraws opposition and supports an administration deemed purer wiser and more capable of national happiness Lane Rep
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Matthews
Western Journal
St. Pittsburg
Gen
Jackson
Adams
Lafayette
Washington
Lane
Rep
Imprisonment and Fine For Forcing Servant to Swear Falsely
At the late term of Oyer and Terminer held in Easton, Conrad Cocher a wealthy and respected farmer was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $50 fine for forcing by threats and stripes his servant girl to swear falsely in a filiation case involving an illegitimate child.
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Apollo
Easton
Conrad Cocher
Bill to pay George Banks for erroneous burglary conviction
A Pennsylvania bill proposes paying George Banks two hundred dollars as compensation after he was wrongly convicted of burglary by the Fayette County Court of General Sessions and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. He endured 22 months and four days of confinement before the error was found, a case urging stricter caution by juries and courts. A Havana fire report notes a great blaze near the city causing extensive damage and multiple deaths.
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Pennsylvania
George Banks
Fayette
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road bill passes House awaits governor
The bill incorporating the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road company passed the House yesterday and awaits the governor's signature to become law. Debate was sharp with Lehman Miller of Philadelphia Haines and Blair opposing, while Evana Fayette Mallory Denny Richards M'Creery Foster Krépps and Kerr supported. A heated Saturday discussion on the Harrisburg and Millerstown turnpike report led to an amendment ordering witnesses examined and minutes reported, with authority for subpoenas. The matter is returned to the committee for further action.
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Pantecae
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company
House of Representatives
Lehman
Miller
Philadelphia
Haines
Blair
Messrs
Evana
Fayette
Mallory
Denny
Richards
M'Creery
Foster
Krépps
Kerr
Haarispurs
Harrisburg
Miller Atoya
Mpike
Char. B. W. Hulings
Lution
Snyder
Harrisburg and
Millerstown
Pennsylvania canal debate shapes future route choices
In the house of representatives the canal and rail bill dominates discussion for days. It passed committee with amendments and progressed to second reading. Roberts proposed limiting immediate work to Juniata and Conemaugh while supporters touted the Susquehanna route. The debate focused on Pittsburg to Lake Erie via Allegany or Beaver and Chenango routes, with a compromise to defer final route decision.
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Haanniszeune
Pennsylvania Canal
Rai
House of Representatives
Roberts
Juniata
Conemaugh
Adjournment Resolution Proposed in House
On Monday last Mr Krepps submitted a resolution in the House of Representatives for the adjournment of the Legislature on March 5. No order was taken on the resolution.
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Krepps
House of Representatives
Canal bill moves toward passage in House
The first section of the Canal bill remains undecided on its second reading in the House of Representatives. Yet there is little doubt the bill will pass nearly as reported and that a loan of two million dollars will be authorized.
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House of Representatives
Harrrissone Case Report on Mr Mowry Acquittal
The committee investigating Charles Mowry acting commissioner of the Susquehanna division of the Pennsylvania canal reported in Harrisburg. It acquits Mr Mowry of intentional misdeed and the report was laid on the table as the canal hall hour arrived. Dickinson college investigation ends. the Dickinson report may come soon. House debates add three members to the turnpike committee, substituting Mr Snyder for Mr Miller.
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Dickinson College
Harrisburg
Milterstoten
House of Representatives
Snyder
Philadelphia
Atr
Miller
Senate
Rail Road Bonds Sold At Public Auction In Baltimore
The Baltimore American reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company bonds were sold last Thursday at public auction after payment in dollars, with the transaction noted as completed in the local market.
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Baltimore
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