Debate on Jackson Adams presidency contrasts
A Virginia writer argues against elevating military hero Jackson to the presidency over Adams. He mocks the idea of a cabinet general and Washingtonian likeness, defends Clay’s reputation, and urges Virginians to resist calumny while awaiting the next discussion of pledges and national welfare.
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Cincinnatus
Congress
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Washington
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Visher
Republic
Address of Congress for Washington Vote Count
The Essex Register notes the House of Representatives adopted an address expressing high regard for Washington’s eminent services and virtues. Twelve members voted against the address, among them An_dee_aw Jackson.
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Essex Register
Washington
House of Representatives
Jackson
Thirration incident signals civic rebuke to zealotry
In a Baltimore Patriot communication the writer commends both individuals involved and denounces zealots unable to accept differing opinions. The piece notes a large gathering of citizens paying respects to the President at Mir. Bar mops, with the Chief Magistrate of a free Republic present among those introduced.
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Baltimore
Genoa
Mir. Barmops
Atus Moarthy
Unpatented Landrands Meeting in Adams County Adopts Memorial
A Yeomanry assembly in Adams County convened at General White's meeting place in Peversburg York Springs on October 7 1827 to aid unpatented land holders. They resolved to petition state citizens and legislators to refund paid land claims grant more time and push a memorial to the next legislature. A committee reported the memorial and it was adopted unanimously with publication urged in papers statewide.
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Yeomanry
Adams County
Peversburg
York Springs
Dixter Sierrek
Wa. Thomison
John Duncan
Commonwealth
George Ickes
Samuel Kennedy
Sadler
John Wierman
Samuel Swope
James L. Neely
Samuel Fahnestock
Jacob Funk
James W. Galbreath
Daniel Sheffer
Wn. Thompson
Joux Duxcas
Memorial on Hardship of Compound Interest on Unpatented Lands
Four Memorialistes petition Pennsylvania's General Assembly to ease penalties and suits tied to old Acts of 1816 and 1826 for unpaid money on unpatented lands. They argue wartime shortages, frontier dangers, and successive transfers harmed purchasers and title clarity.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Imane
Setrigken
Memorialists Ask repeal of harsh laws affecting farmers
The petition argues laws are severe unjust and oppressive to citizens especially yeomen and farmers. It urges repeal or revised acts to relieve debtors allow gradual payment and government lenity while preventing distress and concentration of real estate in a few speculators. It claims the times are unfavorable and the public interest requires mercy and prudence.
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Commonwealth
Delot
Europe Powers Intervene in Greece Turkey Row
Reports from London and Liverpool dated Sept 23 24 show Britain France and Russia in direct clash with the Porte over Greece. Allied ministers pressed for a Turkish reply within 15 days to a note ending Greek desolation, while the Turkish heir replied rejecting foreign interference.
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Europe
Silas Richards
New York
London
Liverpool
Greece
Turkey
Porte
England
France
Russia
Iist
Eeffendi
Purie
Kneeland
Mediation Efforts in Greek War Reach Final Phase in 1827
The note from France, England, and Russia offers mediation to end the Greek conflict with the Ottoman Porte within 15 days, warning of further measures if the Porte refuses. Dragomen deliver two firm notes. the Porte reiterates refusal while preparing to act if needed. A Paris telegram arrives reporting new developments from Constantinople.
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Greece
Atresia
France
England
Russia
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Europe
C. Guilleminot
S. Canning
Ribeau Pierre
Desgrange
Bers Efendi
Paris
Wenstantinople
Manin
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