Corrupt Printing and Payoffs in Congress Printing Scandal
A fiery speech denounces House printing contracts and Gales and Seaton as corrupt brokers. It claims Allen was puppet printer while Whigs and Conservatives profit, detailing lavish spending, forged documents, and a brokered end run around rightful printing duties. The speaker warns of factional buyouts and calls for accountability in government.
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Black Hawk at Fort Madison Fourth of July Celebration
Fort Madison Iowa celebrated Independence Day with the guest Indian Chief Black Hawk. He toasted peace and friendship with whites, recalled past conflicts as settled, spoke of Rock River country and his people, and expressed affection for the Mississippi and the hope that white and Native friends remain united.
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Black Hawk
Fort Madison
Iowa
Rock River
Ke-o-kuk
Mississippi
Subscribing binds name and payment under law
The Northern Statesman notes that agreeing to be a subscriber binds you to pay the publisher per terms whether you receive the paper from the office or elsewhere. After a subscription term ends you must settle arrears to stop the paper, and taking it from the post office does not excuse nonpayment.
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Northern Statesman
Prophetic view of Anglo American commerce and world power
M De Locqueville argues that nations show destiny from youth and that Anglo Americans, in commerce, exhibit facility and success. He predicts they will become the first maritime power, likening their drive to Roman conquest and noting Americans embed a heroic spirit in business.
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America
Leicester King
Trumbull County
Currency Committee
Senate
Ohio
Knavery
National Intelligencer
Federalists and Whigs Alike Said to Harbor Tyranny
The extract argues the old federal party remains active under a Whig mantle, using government power to oppress the people. It labels modern federalism as identical to ancient federalism and urges candid citizens to reject anti republican leaders and act.
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Federal Party
Ancient Federal Maxims and political thought mix
A dense compilation of quotes from Adams, Hamilton, Webster, Morris, and others debating republican government, democracy, property, and the balance of power. The collection contrasts aristocratic safeguards with populist critique, noting dangers of direct rule, bank influence, and the need for prudent checks on voting and policy.
Kidnapping of Burgess Reported by Mayor
A black boy named Burgess was abducted while bathing at Mill Creek. A tall man with black whiskers lured him away with money and disappeared. His father left for Louisville to pursue suspects. A reward of one hundred dollars was announced for the offender. Nearby notes mention Col Grayson's death by own action and a French ship anecdote. North Carolina Cherokee lands are to be sold next September at Franklin.
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Mill Creek
Louisville
Cincinnati Gazette
North Carolina
Franklin
Cursory Sketches on Van Buren Calhoun and the South
The Richmond Enquirer comments on New York Star speculation about Van Buren and Calhoun. It disputes Maine and other states shifting to the Whigs, predicts Van Buren will win Virginia, and argues the Madisonian, Star, and Whig presses will unite for Clay or oppose Van Buren.
Moralist Stance on Sub-Treasury Over National Bank Debate
The speaker criticizes Gazette tactics and clarifies a political position. They oppose Van Buren's Sub-Treasury but refuse to back a third candidate or Clay and the Bank. They insist reform means supporting the Sub-Treasury over Clay, explaining consistency with their own beliefs and rejection of alliance with power.
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Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Mr. Clay
Bank
the Gazette
Hypocrisy Charged Over Mission Funds Debacle
A United States Gazette excerpt cites the New York Commercial Advertiser alleging public distress harms the Foreign Mission. critics accuse the piece of political manipulation while pointing to a Boston dinner where 2160 bottles of wine were consumed as supposed hypocrisy and misused funds.
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United States Gazette
New York Commercial Advertiser
Boston
Federal Webster
Globe
Late from Venezuela predicts stable peace and growth
From Porto Caprio dated July 22, 1838, the letter notes dull business season, abundant coffee crop, and universal peace. It forecasts General Jose A Paez will be elected president, with orders and constitutional law likely to be respected for the next four years, with Venezuela prospering under peace.
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Porto Caprio
Derr Sk
Jose A. Paez
Venezuela
Keystone estimate on Governor vote in Pennsylvania
The State Central Committee presents a detailed estimate for the Governor race in Pennsylvania. It projects Porter ahead by about 21,200, with Ritner at 8,800, citing 1835 majorities and a supposed 2,000 edge for the federal candidate in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvanian notes the city count is larger than skeptics admit.
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State Central Committee
Ritner
Porter
Dauphin County
Philadelphia
Balt
All who are not for us are against us say critics
The Baltimore Republic argues the motto all who are not for us are against us governs both individuals and the public press. It claims the phrase mirrors political reality and exposes pretensions of democratic supporters of the administration. Captain Bruck is cited to support the claim.
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Pennsylvania
New York
V. VY. American
Boston Courier
Jefferson
V. F
Bruck
Balt
Rep
Money returns to New York investment market
The August report notes abundant money seeking first rate security while home exchanges slow as certificates of deposits attract funds. Banks lack discountable calls and if this persists real estate may rise and spark another speculative period, with dry goods markets improving and large manufacturing lots auctioned, potentially lowering general prices.
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New York
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