Election results and political unrest in Pennsylvania 1837
The Alton Spectator reports on the August 7 election for Probate Justice, Clerk of the Common Pleas, and related offices, noting uncertain poll states but expected majorities. The paper critiques telegraph coverage and discusses banking reform debates, including leaders like General and Mr Brown, with references to Pennsylvania policies and reform efforts.
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Under OG Rraaa
Tieebern
Stallowss
Maine
Jon Holmes
Vermont
Slade
N. Hampshire
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
John Q. Adama
Connecticut
Mr. Foot
Rhode Island
Tistam Burges
New York
Jam2e Watson Webb
New Jersey
Mongrel
Samuel Southard
Pennsylvania
United States Bank
Nicolas Biddle
Delaware
John M. Clayton
Maryland
Garegers
Ridgely
J. P Kennedy
John H. Pleasants
North Carolina
W. P. Mangum
South Carolina
J. C. Calhoun
Georgia
Alabama
Gabrel Moore
Louisiana
Waggerman
Mississippi
G Poindexter
Tennesse
J Bell
Kentucky
Public currency Reform and Bank Charters Debate
A fragmentary speech advocates gold and silver backed currency and constraints on bank charters. It argues government duties to enforce gold and silver payments, restore constitutional currency, and impose penalties on unsafe banking. It calls for silver payments to be mandatory for public funds and criticizes prohibitive banking practices.
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Golid
Public meeting notes raise press freedom debate in Alton
A historical correspondence from 1837 records a public meeting of Alton citizens. A five-member committee was appointed to approach Rev. E. P. Lovejoy to determine if he would disseminate abolitionist views and influence the Observer. The letter outlines the committee's duties, addresses to Lovejoy, and questions about press liberty and public duty.
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EP. Lovejoy
Alton
Lovejoy
Marton
Uae
Late from Europe reports on suspension of specie payments
The Westminster and Louis Phillipe arrive with Paris and Havre dates up to June 15 and June 17. The suspension of specie payments sparks speculation in England. The London Courier argues banks will supply paper freely, while some worry about its long term effects on debts and remittances. The note traces expected impacts on markets and trade, including potential easing of liquidity and longer term price stability, as observers debate immediate versus lasting consequences.
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Europe
Westminster
Moore
London
Louis Phillipe
Castoff
Havre
Paris
England
London Courier
Epecle
Fragmented Maryland paper notes and wartime delays
OCR text shows a fragmentary Maryland newspaper page. It mentions Baltimore district references, political tensions, and a mix of names, numbers, and events with unclear chronology. The readable portions hint at civic topics and wartime era discourse without clear cohesive narrative or outcomes.
Sixth and Third Districts For Congress Seem Secure
The Sixth District counts show Mr. Thomas elected by a large majority. The Third District, Worthington, appears certain with a majority of four or five hundred. Thus four of the eight U S Congress members seem elected.
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Thomas Certainy
Worthington
Uungreas
Death of the King and Windsor Mourning Scene
The newspaper recounts the king's death and royal mourning with Windsor’s crowd, the Duke of Cumberland arriving in the county, and a somber farewell at the royal residence. It notes the arrival of Sir Henry Halford and describes the scene in the castle, court, and town as deeply melancholic.
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Bourg
Cuberland
Sussex
Cambri Ze
Rmyah Fareuy
Saog
Henry Halford
London
King William the Fourth Death Reported in 1837 Windsor Notice
The issue reports the death of King William the Fourth at Windsor on Tuesday June 26 1837. It notes the king’s passing occurred with Archbishop of Canterbury and other officials present and describes the court’s grief and official communications. The piece also references France news about the Champ de Mars disaster tied to a royal wedding celebration and the postponement of a public fete in Paris.
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England
Ireland
Jesus
Bavia
D. Be Sofa
Gearal Kevang
Coit
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Artie Castle
St Janes’ Palace
Ann TeeSle
Serpin
Canterbury
William IV
Windsor
William the Fourth
Hlereferu &c
France
London
Tt Ty Niads
Bug
Abdel Kader
Evans
Paris
Paria
Mace Antoinette
Champ de Mars
Gay the Millary
Orleans
Hota de Ville
Queen Victoria Proclaimed in London Amidst Royal Splendor
The new Queen Victoria was proclaimed from St James's Palace with Lord Melbourne and Lord Lansdowne present as crowds cheered. A procession followed through London announcing her majesty in distant districts. Reports note political tension in Britain and mixed reactions to American and European affairs. The narrative also recalls Hamlet inspired witticisms and a satire on Webster’s dinner remarks.
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Pavy Council
England
Palace of St James
Lord Melbourne
Lord Lansdowne
Queen Victoria
Lord Melborne
House of Peers
Hae
Srong
Liverpool Echo
London
Colucbus
New York
Nhe
Lisbon
National Guard
Cortes
Improvements in the Electric Magnetic Machine Track
The piece reports on a larger magnet, improved pole presentation, and a powerful new drive raising about two hundred pounds. It notes the turning lathe rotation and asserts the invention could replace steam power with safer, humanity-serving utility. It calls for full testing despite funding limits.
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Cook
Extae Allowances and a Prairie Murder Mystery
The District Court decision in Stockton Stokes v Postmaster General prompted Whig praise for soldiers’ extra allowances. A Putnam county traveler was murdered last week. body found naked, shot through the breast, with blood tracks and horse prints nearby. A suspect was arrested then discharged as neighbors, including Mr Swinerton of Princeton, continued the search. An Ottawa Republican report adds details of the victim found near Enterprin, Troy Grove and Princeton, described as 6 feet tall, 20 to 26, sandy hair, light beard, and clearly an experienced hand felled the man with a breast shot.
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District Court
Stockton Stokes
Chester Virginian
Putnam County
Swinerton
Princeton
Ottawa
Lontgrove
Enterprin
Troy Grove
Scene of Tears at Norfolk Speech Echoes Old Virginia Loss
A fragment from a Henry A Wise scene recalls a Norfolk gathering with pathetical appeals to Virginia as the elder sister of Massachusetts. The account mocks or critiques oratory, noting laughter fading to a sobbing moment, with caricatures of regional figures and a jab at the Hartford Convention.
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Norfolk
Wis
Carrie
Massachusettts
Virginia
Massachusetts
Jupiter
Moges
Massa
Mississippi
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