Proclamation of Van Buren summons special session of Congress
The piece criticizes Van Buren for calling a special session on a September date and links the move to tensions with Mexico. It attacks the Whigs for seeking a national bank under Nicholas and accuses New York leaders of dictating city policy, warning voters about dupes in upcoming elections.
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Forty Appointments and Removals Spark Controversy
The New York Express May 12 1837 reports forty appointments and removals in one night amid party fighting. The piece contrasts Jacksonian removal rhetoric with Whig opposition and notes local reactions, mockery of proscriptions, and concerns over partisan zeal.
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New York Express
Wonderful discovery sparks crystallization experiments
The article describes an elaborate account by Andrew Roas of Somer, detailing experiments on crystallization using an electric fluid and varying procedures. It covers observations of sediment, color changes, and the involvement of a gelatinous substance, with reflections on safety and public reactions to the method.
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Treasury Circular Criticized by Indiana Jeffersonian
The Indiana Jeffersonian condemns a Treasury Circular describing it as aiding merchants stock-jobbers and speculators. It argues reform would protect the currency and the people, warning the government to consider the public interest over favored classes.
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England
Uae
Indiana
Slavery Prohibition Bill Advances in State Legislature
The bill to ban slavery as merchandise or hire has passed the House and moves to the Senate judiciary committee. Supporters expect passages with minor amendments as fears arise about enforcing the new law and related fiscal implications. The report also notes Indian affairs in Florida and army health and fort conditions in the region.
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Venezuela rebellion and court deaths reported in 19th century dispatch
From Caracas a late April report notes Colonel Farfan’s rebellion still unresolved. On the 12th government troops skirmished with his forces before San Fernando. The Supreme Court condemned 62 conspirators, pardons issued to 52, while six principal conspirators were executed.
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Birds Dense on Lighthouse Coast Kill Thousands in Fog
A coastal report notes numerous seabirds drawn to lights at Pladda in fog, with about 4129 birds found dead near light-keepers stations. The flocks included thrushes, blackbirds, starlings, fieldfares, and redwings as strong southerly winds pummeled the coast.
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Pladda
Galay
Piadda
Agitation and party lines in postwar policy debate
Fragmentary text shows heated discussion among political factions about public sentiment and governmental action. It references agitation by opposing groups, calls for unifying measures, and mentions economic policy impacting cotton and manufacturing, with implied partisan stakes and regional emphasis.
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