Expenses of the government in 1839 cited in Appendix A
The Richmond Enquirer summarizes an extract from A Southrow detailing 1839 appropriations. It argues the $40,000,000 figure is inflated, breaking down items like $10,000,000 for volunteers, $5,000,000 for the Post Office, pensions, frontier protection, and public buildings, concluding true expenses were under seventeen million after deductions. It notes Whig critiques and defends postmaster removals as competency based, with Wheel ing postmasters cited.
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Richmond Enquirer
United States
Congress
Adams
Great Britain
Maine
Post Office Department
Federal Treasury
Department
Treasury
Florida
Indian Department
Northern Frontier
Western Frontier
Western Frontier Military Road
New Treasury
Post Office
Washington City
Custom House
New York
Boston
Fragmentary note on a memorial event meeting details
A garbled OCR fragment references a memorial gathering or ceremony. It lacks clear names dates places or organizations but signals a public remembrance or anniversary event connected to a deceased person or group.
Federal banking notions stir Vermont windham column
A Windham County Democratic piece denounces the Federal Whig banking stance praised by Nick Biddle UK, accusing Bellows Falls Bank of bias against farmers. It argues banks should discount fairly to all and warns against one sidedness while urging equitable access to credit for every citizen.
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Windham Co. Dem
Nick Biddle
Philadelphia
Bank of Bellows Falls
Races Among The Leg Treasurers
The bank officers of Mississippi plan a direct race course to Texas. They reportedly run heats with speed. News arrives of bank officers fleeing, with departures from Madison county Vero and Washington city ending in jail. A wager notes twenty officers may leave for Texas within a year. Whigs would entrust public money to such men despite frauds and defalcations.
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Mississippi
Texas
Statesman
Madison County
Vero
Washington City
Whig Party as Ultra Federalists in Era Debate
The New York Era argues the Whig party is composed mainly of seceders from principle and reformers from patriotism, while the administration portrays them as ultra Federalists to mislead the public. It claims Whigs oppose popular rights and favor foreign capital, condemning their lack of true patriotism and consistency. The piece critiques the Star for its labeling and notes the party’s shifting names and dubious origins within a broader political quarrel.
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Evening Star
Star
Mit
New York
Yoomy and Ingram
Steubenville
Third Street
M. Andrews & Son
Philadelphia
World meeting theme echoes through quiet press note
Fragmentary text hints at a gathering or conference phrase "The world governed to meet" with unclear attribution. The readable bits reference a meeting or assembly and possible fashioning of agreements, but details, participants, dates, or places are not discernible.
Decency Attacks Gouverneur Case In Post Office Scrutiny
The Richmond Whig and Courier and Enquirer clash over Gouverneur case coverage, condemning Mc Kenpath as an insolent miscreant under Jackson’s shield while defending Postmaster General and denouncing attempts to investigate the department. The Globe disputes the charges and promises full access to all department records.
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Richmond Whig
Courier and Enquirer
Gouverneur
Mc Kenpath
Jackson
House of Representatives
Congress
Kenpawt
Post Office Department
Virginia
Pickaway County Whig Treasurers Accused of Defrauding State
The Pickaway county former Whig treasurer Wm M Artuur is named a defaulter for 6285 29 in school funds since 1836, with auditors and the prosecutor moving to collect. Clermont county treasurer’s last year’s account remains open at the State Treasury, prompting questions directed at Mr Ferguson of the Ohio Sun.
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Pickaway County
Clermont County
State Treasury
Furguson
The
Ohio Sun
Lafayette Bank and Supreme Court Agreement Refuted
In a heated exchange, Hammond argues the Supreme Court did not issue an injunction ruling on Lafayette Bank’s case. The Gazette’s account is defended, asserting the court declined to act while judges did not disclose stock ownership. The dispute centers on what the court communicated and why no formal opinion was delivered.
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Hammond
Supreme Court
Lafayette Bank
Gazette
Advertiser and Journal of Saturday
Chase
Hatch
Burt
Lisbon Heiress Mile de Sampayo Disappears Amid Abduction Rumors
Considerable excitement grips Lisbon as Mile de Sampayo, an heiress not yet 12, vanishes amid alleged plots by her would be mother in law the Duchess of Palmella. Queen Donna Maria and Victoria face Court troubles as a decree keeps the girl in neutral hands until age twelve.
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Lisbon
Mile
de Sampayo
Palmella
Daniel Webster Departs This Life in Public Mourning
The Boston Republic notes Daniel Webster, famed expounder, has departed the country not to life but to service. He leaves behind a fresh suit of clothes as a sign of regard, hoping the Constitution endures while he is away, and recalls his Boundary Question speech.
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Daniel Webster
Boston Republic
Feds to England and coal trades headline
Old federally aligned figures depart for England as republican oversight wanes in exile. Upper Canada passes Game Law to curb Yankee incursions. Pottsville coal shipments total 9 704 tons for the week ending the 16th, 40 752 tons this season. Rankin county citizens confront Brandon Bank president W H Shelton about redeeming Bran don money at par amid threats. Shelton complies under duress.
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Pottsville
Louisville Ky
Journal of the 13Th
Miss. Bowie
Rankin County
W. H. Shelton
Brandon Bank
Brandon
Fashion pockets through time and a Webster voyage
An 18th century fashion note on long waistcoats with pockets and spinning, contrasted with modern women holding pockets in hand. The Phila Times reports Daniel Webster sails today on the Liverpool from New York to Europe and may return for Banks vs. People matters at the next Congress.
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Daniel Webster
Liverpool
New York
Europe
Phila. Times
Wakes & Ee
New England
Enor & Ely's
Transportation
Conner
Penniman & Bemis
Cleaveleod
Honest hotel waiter finds ten dollar bill
A Philadelphia hotel guest loses a ten dollar bank note while playing whist during an election night. The waiter returns it and refuses a reward, remarking it was lucky no one else found it.
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Philadelphia
Disappointed Candidate Confused Fight Turns to Fist
A Western candidate seeking federal honors attempted to confront a Democrat who opposed him but misread the situation and swung his face into the Democrat’s fist. He only realized his error when his eyes were badly bruised and he could no longer see clearly.
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West
Indian Marder Trial of Daniel Harry at large in Providence Journal
The Providence Journal reports the trial of Daniel Harry, Naragansett, in Washington county for the murder of Christopher Ross on March 20. A verdict of guilt sets August 9 as his execution date. The prisoner, 31, calm in court yet deeply tormented at night, is described as intelligent and of notable ancestry.
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Indian Marder
Providence Journal of
Yesterdy
Daniel Harry
Washington County
Christopher Ross
Harry
Tom
Prom night muddled in faded Florida notes
The fragmentary OCR recalls a seaside Florida event with prom night imagery and scattered names. It mentions May and a sequence of people including Perrine and Wag, with unclear venues and activities. The text preserves a noisy snapshot of a prom style celebration amid garbled details.
Seminole Conflicts and Soldier Losses Reported 1839
Dispatches from May 1839 detail Seminole raids near Lake George and Fort Butler with arson, theft attempts, and a sentry engagement. Reports from Fort Frank Brooke and Dead Man's Bay confirm the murder of Lt. Hurlbert and private O Driscoll of the 6th Infantry, while an express rider is missing.
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Brooke
Gwe
Prisay
Lake George
Fort Butler
Urverville
Garey's Ferny
Fort King
Tallanasse
HurlBert
New York
West Point
Peyton
St. Marks
Deadman’s Bay
O'Driscoll
6Th Infantry
Fort Frank Brooke
Fort Andrews
O’driscoll
14 Mile Creek
O' Driscoll
Lt. H
Deadmans Bay
R. H. Peyton
M. Cot. W. Davenport
Steam Engine and Carding Machine for Sale at Union Factory
The subscriber offers a six horsepower steam engine with a six inch cylinder and twenty inch stroke, one boiler, a set of Carding Machines and Picker. The whole can be seen at the Union Factory. Apply to G. W. Robinson, agent, Lewis Browning, March 26, 1849.
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Union
G. W. Robinson
Lewis Browning
Moffat Life Medicines Promising Public Remedies
Advertises Moffat’s Life Medicines and Phenix Bitters as cures for nervous debility, salt rheum, piles, and various ailments. Claims mercury-free, herbal formulas restore vigor, with testimonials from Moffat’s customers across New York and nearby areas. Includes call to visit 367 Broadway for a copy of the Good Samaritan and quotes letters praising relief and recovery.
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Moffat
M. Cloever
13Th St
5Th
Jackson Avenues
Lawrence
N. Y
Mr. Moffatt
Clark
John E. Stearnes
New York
Cornelius S. Roe
Milo B. Root
Claverrock
Columbiana Co
Summit Hill
Inge
Moffat—Deer
George Brofts
Mauch Chunk
White
C. Geo. Kinser
Lockport
W. B. Moffat
Warren Patterson
T. & G. Johnson
Broadway
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C. M'Causlen
J. G. and
M. L. Morris
State American Union
Market Street
South Side
F. & M. Bank
Virja
Johnson
Weel
Wheeling
Washington
Oll
Demmareny
England
Webster
Swartwout
Biddle
Old Country
Upper Canada
Pixteeet of & Beer
Sevanneh
Dred Coseeermee
Tame
Jacksonville
Means & Hooker
Market St
Washington Hall
A. W. Hayden
South
N.O. Singh
Rio
Havannah
Java
Port
Malaga
Holland
New Orleans
Piladelphia
Brewbenville
Dpme
Commission
Messrs. Means & Hooker
R. M. Heniig
Church, McVay & Gordon
Wim. Holmes & Co
Dalzell & Fleming, Birmingham & Co
A.G. Osbun
Pittsburgh
Louisville, Ky
N.O
William Penn
Sugar House Molasses
D. McGowan
NHE
Fourth Street
N. B
John H. Taylor
M. Heniig
James Mann
Samuel Page
Democratic Republican Party
Mass
Baltimore
Third St
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