Oregon Question Fallout in Federalist Senate Vote
The American Union reports the April 4 1844 US Senate vote on Mr Semple's Oregon resolution as a Federalist and British alliance threat. It labels the outcome a dishonor to western interests and declares the Democratic Senate stand honorable for insisting on Oregon. It notes press warnings on Wooster Bank paper and includes Jackson's Texas annexation views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Texas
United States
Irwin
Madrid
Spain
Floridas
Louisiana
Rio Grande
France
Washington
Mexico
Great Britain
Pacific
Gulf
Before the peers keep it before the people
A fragmentary political column argues that Federalists and British Tories unite against American interests. It cites a Senate vote on Oregon and critiques the British troop movement, calling on Americans to see the banks and “American system” as English in origin or influence.
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Oregon
Yeas
Messrs
Allen
Atchison
Atherton
Bagby
Benton
Breese
Buchanan
Colquitt
Fairfield
Fulton
Hannegan
King
Semple
Sevier
Sturgeon
Walker
Woodbury
Wright
NAYS
Archer
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Berrien
Choate
Clayton
Crittenden
Dyton
Evans
Foster
Haywood
Huger
Huntington
Jarnagin
Johnson
McDuffie
Mangum
Merrick
Miller
Morehead
Phelps
Rives
Simea
Tallmadge
Upham
White
Woodbridge
England
U.S. Senate
John Bull
America
American
Mails Lament and Political Outlook Mentioned
The letter laments irregular mail delivery beyond Wheeling and predicts relief only after Van Buren’s election. It criticizes federal rule as hindering government function and urges reform of the whig leadership while noting the machinery of government needs attention.
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Wheeling
O. Statesman
van Buren
Toto
Ten Thousand Dollars Spent On Whig Convention
The New Haven Register condemns the Whigs for spending ten thousand dollars to stage the Mart ford Convention of 44 and compares it to Bonaparte’s Moscow advance in pomp. It portrays a disastrous retreat with broken columns and stragglers while Democrats gain strength in Connecticut.
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New Haven Register
Bonaparte
Moscow
Walf
Old Connecticut
The Sovereignty Of The People In Government
A Jeffersonian view argues that sovereignty rests with the governed, not rulers. It condemns property qualifications and monarchic secrecy, praising a system where government derives powers from the will of citizens and all must be eligible to vote. The piece critiques entrenchment by elites and calls for political equality.
Bitter tariff polemic from a reform advocate rally
The speakers denounce tariffs as the root of hardship while praising equal laws and moral courage. They attack timid politicians and defend workers, factories, and merchants, arguing that tariffs distort trade, benefit manufacturers at the mass's expense, and misrepresent economic gains. The passage frames a campaign of reform against corruption and privilege.
No clear article title available from fragment
The fragment discusses unequal labor value, friendship, and taxation implications for one party's benefit, with vague reference to a sentinel. No concrete events, names, or places are identifiable to form a news-style summary.
Market Fluctuations Amid Texas and Bank News
The week saw severe stock market swings with several brokers failing after rapid declines. The piece notes calm may return before new political and tea party style upheavals. It discusses Texas annexation, British policy, and the Phenix Bank collapse, detailing accusations against Koster and Mayer and the losses to Augusta, Bay, and Wall Street. It also critiques protective tariffs versus revenue tariffs and comments on banking stability and currency conditions in Wall Street.
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Washington
Texas
Las Pot
Great Britain
Oregon
Phenix Bank of
Columbus
Georgia
Merchants Bank of Macon
Bank of Hawkinsville
Columbus Enquirer
Phenix Bank of Columbus
F. Martin, Koster
A. Mayer
New York
Apalachicola
New Orleans
Eaton
Koster
Augusta
Bay
Wall Street
Mayer
Plainfield
Martin
Phoenix Bank
Charleston
Thompson
United States
Wall St
Cin. Enquirer
Congress Adjourns Soon as May 27 Proposed
From the Globe March 29 report. the Senate passed a joint resolution for adjournment of both houses on May 27. Senator Benton spoke for nearly two hours on tariff policy, tracing its evolution before and after 1816 as part of the debate on reducing duties under the compromise act.
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Benton
Senate
Jefferson
Congress
Finance Committee
McDuffie
Stand Fast and the Triumph of Tender Age
A reflective meditation contrasts resilience with adversity and explores character forged by trials. It frames endurance as essential to strength, using water and storms as metaphors. It extols kindness in aging, calling tenderness the sanctity born of time and love that survives decay.
Freedom Jubilee Inspires a Boy's Patriot Quest
Portry in THE AMERICAN BOY depicts a father and son admiring the flag as cannon thunder signals liberty. The father recalls battles and urges the boy to grow to defend and cherish freedom, while the son yearns to become a man and defend his country. The exchange ends with praise for the homeland and a vow to wield freedom’s sword.
Clime of the South in Sunny Isles Poem Fragment
A verse on the beauty of the South Sea isles describes perpetual summer, sunlit shores, and lush vegetation. It extols cocoa and banana trees, orange groves, and abundant greenery, noting birds with rich plumage and the absence of winter frosts.
Tur Grave and Vastness Reflections on Death and Oblivion
A meditation on mortality, oblivion, and the grave contrasts with grandeur and fame. It laments how material display fades beside the nameless tombs and the universal memory we share after death, while noting the awe of vast oceans and the illimitable void.
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Earth
Despondency in Shakespeare and Raphael on their art
A reflective proverb notes moments when Shakespeare doubted his poetry and Raphael questioned his painting, suggesting even great minds question their best efforts and talents.
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Shakespeare
Raphael
Address of Gansevoort Melville at Democratic Meeting
The address opens by rejecting grandiose phrases and unactionable debate, stating the purpose of the gathering is jubilation and duty. It honors Andrew Jackson as a national champion and leader, praising his contributions to the country and framing the event as a celebration of his birthday and legacy.
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Gansevoort Melville
Tabernacle
New York City
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Anniversary Oration Distinguishes Democratic Bond With Women
The speaker calls for unity against the Whigs during Henry Clay’s anticipated inauguration and defends women’s support for the Democratic cause. He mocks Whig celebrations, extols female virtue and sacrifice, and quotes examples of steadfast loyalty, urging women to stand with Democrats and challenging Whig claims.
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Henry Clay
Jim-along
Josey Hoxie
Dan Tucker
Cestus
Venus
Aurora
Rome
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Plainfield Bank
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Evening Post
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Manchester
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Nicholas Biddle
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Suyday
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Pather
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