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Newspaper
American
Location
Platteville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1845
Page
2
The narrative describes a population abandoning lands and wealth to religious orders, awaiting a heavenly descent. In fear, citizens sought refuge in caverns while temples and palaces crumble from neglect. Only a few challenges to the frightful narrative emerge, but the end of the century passes without calamity.
The article argues new German convicts are being shipped to the United States, urging energetic measures against such immigration. It cites statements from U S officials and the German case against the United States while warning of crime and violence potentially entering the country. It also notes a presidential message and Postmaster General report received in New York, with references to foreign relations and domestic fiscal plans.
A Baltimore outrage sparks a fierce protest against landing “virtuous poor” and “reffian inmates” from German states. The writer denounces the old world’s influence, calls Congress to act, and warns of demoralization of American character and social order.
In this excerpt from Independent American of January 1345, editorials discuss postal rate reforms, franking privilege, and government mail transport. The piece criticizes foreign influence in elections and urges binding national identity, press freedom, and a robust newspaper system as a pillar of republican liberty.
The piece outlines Fourierism as a system to elevate labor through organized social and economic structures, including a vast cooperative mansion and workshops. It notes the Independent American aims to publish weekly, remain neutral to parties, and attract capital to build a self sustaining community with shared profits for workers and stockholders.
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