12 Aug 1848
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Newspaper
Albany Patriot
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1848
Page
1
A sprawling mongrel text covers Whig rhetoric, debates over slavery, and a Galway rhinoceros incident. It cites General Taylor and Millard Fillmore, Whig letters, and a Peru or Bermuda note, mixing political drama with sensational animal captivity accounts. The piece anchors on public notices, debates, and a grand stable tribute to Old Whitey.
The Wilmington Journal reports Col. Corwin of Ohio asserting Gen Taylor would lose Whig votes in free states if he vetoes any law applying the 1787 ordinance principle to new territories. The piece urges Taylor to publish clear views on this critical issue.
Fragmentary report from Natchez references eB and Butler j held in Natchez with scattered terms like "estad na peste" and "the ches and vit" suggesting a local event or drill. Remaining readable items mention entities and actions but specifics are unclear.
From the Eufaula Democrat an 1840s era view critiques Northern Whigs in Congress as abolitionist allies. It argues Democrats northern and southern factions differ on government action on slavery, noting Southern senators’ support for the proviso attached to a treaty and the rift with Northern Whigs on abolitionist alignment.
From the Mobile Register a long excerpt recounts the Senate ratification controversy on the Mexico treaty. It lists votes and parties, noting the Wilmot Proviso was rejected 15 to 33, with Cass among Northern Democrats opposing the restriction. The piece surveys political alignments among Whigs and Democrats, cites a Boston letter praising Cass, and contrasts Taylor and Cass positions on slavery.
An old domestic practice using turpentine to deter moths is explored. Experiments show turpentine vapor kills grubs and prevents moth damage. paper moistened with turpentine or its fumes, or tobacco smoke, can protect wardrobes. The piece notes minor risks and jokes about spousal habits, then contrasts with other pest remedies and even mentions flies and other insects being driven away. In France, Boston hosts a public dinner for Gen Cass upon his return, with a formal invitation from New England citizens expressing appreciation.
A Southern Georgian leader Annxanpea Hamtron Sterunxs is blamed for defeating the Compromise Bill. The editorial laments the setback to national unity and accuses a reckless House majority and Whig caucus on the 22d of endangering the country. It references the Senate barrier and urges readers to review Congressional reports.
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