Madison County Legislature and Sheriff Candidates Listed
Rupert Smith 08 and William E Starr named to represent Madison county in the next Legislature at the August election. Enassies Wieeven and Jouy C Degoer run for County Commissioner. FE Huntington and Nathaniel Bucom Master seek seats in the Legislature and Sheriff respectively. Jon & Huncrey run for Coroner. John P Lawrence also a candidate for Madison county Legislature. Briner announces candidacy for Sheriff, dated May 24 1838.
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Rupert Smith
Madison County
William E. Starr
Jouy C. Degoer
John P Lawrence
Maddleson
J U. Briner
Whig Candidates Pronuss and Ward Elected to Congress
In Missouri the Whigs triumph over Democrats Claiborne and Davis with Pronuss and Ward elected to Congress marking a political shift in the region.
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Messrs
Pronuss
Ward
Congress
Claiborne
Davis
Loyal Americans Flock to London for Queen's Coronation
The piece notes Americans traveling to London for the Queen's coronation and claims on political shifts. It alleges actions by Maine Governor Kent placing 1000 officials without Democrats, Rhode Island legislature replacing 100 Democrats with 100 Whigs, and New York Common Council removing suspected Democrats.
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London
Kent
Maine
Justice of the Peace
Rhode Island
Backwoodsman and Altonian feud noted in letters
A debate unfolds over misdirected subscriptions and alleged duplicity among political papers. The Altonian accuses the Backwoodsman of misdelivering readers and calls for subscriber names, while the Backwoodsman accuses the Altonian of hypocrisy and cites a past appeal to E P Lovejoy. The Acorn and The Voice of Leivinion react with satire and critique.
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Thareupon
Observer
Altonian
Telegraph
E. P. Lovejoy
Acorn
Back Woodsman
Spectator
Aung
Six Mile Precinct Opens Public Dispatch on Illinois Election
A partisan note urges the State to overturn Democracy and plant Whiggery in Illinois. It advises the Executive Committee stay busy with significant work before the August election.
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Illinois
Six Mile Precinct
Departure of the Great Western Captures New York, Bristol Bound
A comic spin notes the Great Western steamship sails from New York to Bristol England prompting wild reactions among New Yorkers. The piece mocks overblown patriotism and laments foreign loyalty displays while commenting on Biddle’s finances and Whig papers praising him.
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Great Western
New York
Bristol
England
Great Britain
Blingolf
New Yorker
New
Biddle
Post
Prine, Ward, Rise & Co
Political intrigue and electoral notes from Vandalia era
A garbled letter exchange reveals claims of a governor’s vacancy and candidate debates involving James Woodhenson and John Stacker. The piece also reports Whig gains in the Lower House, Democratic concerns, and a new envoy’s travel update from New Jersey to Vandalia via St Pierre and Martinique.
Science Arrives at Portland After Four-Year Wakeful Voyage
The ship Science reached Portland from a four year voyage. Her arrival caused a sensation akin to the sight of English steamers in New York as she brought home 2400 barrels of fur and 3 cargo. Her crew are natives of the Sandwich Islands.
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Gaenana
Kenadsa
Whiteside
Vandalia
Saint Martha
New York
St Pierre
Martimique
Bogota
Newere
Nada
Science
Portland
England
Sandwich Islands
The Voice of Illinois under Whig editors exposed
A critique of the nine member Whig committee behind The Voice of Illinois. The piece accuses them of recklessness and deception, attacking their banking support, press materials from eastern papers, and assaults on Jeffersonian principles. It promises ongoing scrutiny of the editors.
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Federal Party
Pepel
Nic Biddle
Lis
Arkansas
Michigan
Ilinois
Illinois
Pshaw
Ilinoi
Plauaible Ting
Collin
Falta Eohaaie
Evite
Gad
Neo
Tery
Aoa Hedeine Cuss von
Hase
Dutlome
Remaan
CPR
Calamity at Sea Causes Fatal Ship Collision
A collision near Cincinnati between the Catano and Pioneer vessels injures two and kills a 12 year old girl. The Ostano sustains damage to its arms as the pilots attempt to pass. Authorities investigate the incident reported by Wheel ng Gazette.
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Catano
Cong
Cincinnate
Pioneer
Pilot George Bell Among Others With Lady and Child
The report identifies the pilot as George Bell along with a lady and child aboard. Details on location, fate, or context are limited in the available text.
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George Bell
Buffalo Sails After Collision Near Erie Ship Perry
The steamboat Buffalo Capt. Allen, on first up trip, struck the Commodore Perry near Erie, carrying away bow parts. The Perry towed Buffalo back to port where both vessels awaited repairs. several passengers were injured but none fatally.
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Cleveland Gazette
Gollison
Buffalo
Allen
Runnig
Commodore Perry
Wilkinson
Erie
Perry
Sis
Huifulo
Rae
Notone
Weare
Howe
Carlagioay
Clauly
Carchatly
Financial turmoil and bank action feints in 19th century notes
A murky 19th century essay alleges the President of a Pennsylvanian bank hub used defunct corporation notes to fund political ties and postpone specie payments. The piece accuses bank pledges, dividends, and creditor pressures amid a broader financial depression and investor anxieties.
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Mone
New York
Aemoetican
Federa Piper
Micheliets
Stenboardle Union
Pennsylvania
Aald Corporation
Fragmented public dispute over U S policy and rhetoric
A garbled OCR narrative depicts heated political tension and protests surrounding government actions. It cites oppression claims, coercion fears, and a shifting stance as voters confront the implications of leadership and policy. The text references parties, figures, and a contested public atmosphere.
Suppression of Pestimony and Culley Death Report
The House debates the motive to print the committee report and testimony regarding the circumstances leading to the death of the late Mr Culley. Members question the accuracy of the testimony and the motives of those recording it.
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Waanisetus
Culley
Federalists Defend Delayed Testimony On Outrage Inquiry
A group of federalists argues printing testimony would injustice those implicated and would mislead a public unable to judge. Slade of Vermont says people are biased and the memorial shows it. A Wise associate arrives armed with pistols and a dirk as he opposes questioning, prompting the House to adjourn and delay further discussion.
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Slade
Vermont
Bin
The Curious Law of Franklin State Tax Rates in Skins
A snippet recounts the short lived Franklin State with a 1789 tax schedule paid in animal skins. It lists salaries for officers such as Governor, Treasurer, and Secretary in deer, raccoon, mink, and beaver skins, plus per diem payments for Assembly members and warrants. The document notes the 1789 law and its officials under John Sevier’s oversight.
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Franklin
Tennessee
North Carolina
United States
General Assembly
Bia
Amv Atter
King Hack
House of Commons
Perdiem
John Sevier
Grovervor
Ghinepanderstos
Texas and Congress amid annexation debates and fraud alerts
In a mixed Texas and New York report, editorials reference Sam Houston and Texas Congress seeking annexation to the United States, while a separate note warns of counterfeiters and a police sting on a Lorain mint gang. The column preserves period voices and hints at tensions over expansion and currency crime.
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Texas
Piiren
New York
Nogony
Sin
Texian Congress
Sam Houston
Congress of the
United States
Tornan
New York Morning Herald
Congress of Texas
Wastierton
Cleveland Hoerild
Lorain
Huron County
Oficer
Norwalk
Convict Judaen Escapes Mount Pleasant Prison
A Mount Pleasant State Prison inmate named Judaen escaped in a bold plan, crafting a merger in his cell then slipping to the yard and crossing the river with a boat. A keeper spotted him but the escape led to a chase. he was recaptured after efforts by authorities. The report also notes a convention in Auburn and bank dividend figures in New York.
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Mount Pleasant
Judson
Stavia
Banking salons press for specie resumption in May
The Albany Journal notes plans to resume specie payments on the ninth of May. It reports the Lower Canada Bank and local banks will resume together, while citizens of Fort Pis in, Sonuén Falls, Logkport form associations under the General Banking Law.
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Lower Canada Banké
Fort Pisin
Sonuén Falls
Logkport
Albany Jour
Counterfeit Treasury Notes in Circulation Arrest Report
The Globe reports Monderson's arrest for passing forged Treasury notes. Proof impressions, stolen plates from Rawdon Wright Hatch in New York, are found in his possession. India paper and altered signatures help detect fakes. one note alleged at 4000 was filled to simulate larger value, while genuine notes remain limited to official denominations.
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Treasury
Monderson
Yeserhy
Rawdon
Wright Hatch
New York
Globe
India
Witniadk
B. Danootru
William B. Randolph
Alao
le Satu
T. Smith
Ilondoraga
Mexican outrage over Iturbido clash with American steamer
The Mexican consul Martinez informs Secretary of State Forsyth of the Iturbido’s encounter with the American steamer Columbia. Official dispatches show cannon fire, flags, and failed attempts to stop the Columbia while aboard insults and refused papers are described. Concurrently an inquest into George Pearce, chief engineer of the Great Western, reveals he died after steam scalds and a postarrival illness.
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Martinez
Forsyth
United States
United States Congress
Iturpiido
Iturbido
Brazoria
Congress
Adams
New York
George Pearce
Great Western
Pearce
Lle
Great Britain
Ally Hospital
Graves Denounces Public Sentiment In Privilege Battle
The speech depicts Mr Graves arguing that public opinion governs law and urges the House to witness his testimony. He claims duels and privilege breaches entangle him, asserts innocence in starting the affair, and laments bloodshed linked to the nation’s honor and the committee's report.
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Graves
Thig
Tie
Thia Ffuso
Charlot Ann and the Count in a Curious Stage Scene
A fragmentary dialogue describes Charlot Ann a maid with magnetism and sly looks and a Count orchestrating a theatrical farce aboard a ship. The scene features comic mischief with names Charlot Ann Martin and others as the Count tests perspective and voice amid playful theatrical antics.
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Saddle Bay Rail Road
Alton
Ee Republican Omiiations
Thomas Carlin
Adama County
Vor
Gavernor
John Reynolds
Senate
Samuel C. Phsrce
Enassies Wieeven
FE. Huntington
Huntington
Nathaniel Bucom Master
Jon & Huncrey
Texas Congress
Sexan
Lievinoig
Iits
From
VR Ortevenson
Altuna
Graystir
James Woondaphenson
Mr Pfacher
The
Vandalia Register
Jonah Rouga
Mr. Warrer
Deweerat
John Stacker
Subs Treasury
Voice OF
Ng Gazette
Baha Tate
Nick Widdle
Roy Ower
Oslo
Tre Pueetien
Peter Orto
Wiig Press
Orelae
Scamp
Auburn
Mag
W.V
Kiscstoxy Bank
Kingston Bank
Onan
New York Post
Anima
Macrutisx
Dreasa
Jane
Lys
Tuglig
Mizz Charlton
Elizabeth Martin
Mizz
Charlot Ann
Count
Guntover
Charlott Ann
Coust
Gould
Lousville Eng
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