Democratic party rebukes and revival in the union
A long critique argues the Democratic party must return to core principles to avoid failure. It condemns past centralizing and exclusive policies while praising a true democratic creed grounded in liberty equality and justice. The piece urges unity around a genuine program and genuine federalism to secure nationwide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Anern
Burs Party
Wilege
Spain
Ndt
Democratic Party
Orth
United States Senate
Grand Army of Progress
Party of Liberty
Humanity
Clay
Webster
van Buren
Calhoun
Byron
Maine governor reports on Aroostook frontier disturbance
The governor describes a tense standoff with trespassers on public lands near the Aroostook river. About 300 armed men resisted the land agent who arrived with a detachment, the clash ending with arrests of ringleaders in Bangor. Additional reinforcements and moves to contact New Brunswick authorities are planned to secure the agent and protect timber. The sheriff of Penobscot supplied the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
House of Representatives
Aroostook
Bangor
McLaughlin
Province of
New Brunswick
Fitzherber
McIntire
Fitzherbert
John Harvey
Penobscot
Harvey Proclamation Orders Militia in New Brunswick
The Bangor Democrat reprints an 1827 Fredericton Gazette Extra proclamation by Sir John Harvey Lieutenant Governor and General Commander in Chief. It declares a military force to repel a neighboring state's invasion and for other purposes. Readers may form their own conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Democrat
Youlton
Fredericton
John Harvey
Sir John Harvey
K. C
Province of
New Brunswick
Proclamation on Armed Invasion and Militia Mobilization
A proclamation warns of a large armed incursion from Maine into the province with hundreds of attackers seizing arms from Woodstock stores. Authorities demand return of stolen arms, pledge to resist invasion, and order magistrates to assist in arrests. Military force may be deployed and militia called up to support civil power and enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Mijesty
Maine
Woodstock
Arma
Curieton
Maine Boundary Dispute Debate Reaches Congress
President directs attention to Maine border tensions with Britain over Aroostook County timber depredations. Governor of Maine sought armed aid to deter trespassers as New Brunswick authorities warned of British troops. Secretary of State’s abstract clarifies no exclusive British claim. Both nations seek conciliation and arbitration if needed. President urges peaceful measures and possible temporary joint jurisdiction to avoid conflict. Feb 26, 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Senate of the
United States
Congress
H. 8. Fox
Great Britain
Aroostook
New Brunswick
Fredericktown
Offecr
John Harvey
Fox
Massachusetts
Union
M. van Buren
Washington
Unkind Portraits of a Selfish Woman and a Self‑Seeking Patriot
The piece mocks a vain sentimental woman, a small squat-legged dog, and a man who earns by exaggerated patriotism, loving his country to feed his own stomach. It also disparages a snout box for one and pistols for two.
Moffat Life Medicines touted as herbal cure all
Advert claiming Moffat Life Medicines cure nervous debility and various illnesses by herbs, contrasting with mercurial remedies. Includes patient testimonials from 1830s New York area about salt rheum, piles, rheumatism, fever, and general recovery after using Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters. Calls readers to visit 367 Broad Way for a copy of Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Ecclesiastus
U.S
M. Cloever
Sth
Jackson Avenues
Lawrence
Clark
John E. Stearnes
New York
Cornelius S. Roe
Milo B. Root
Claverrock
Columbiana Co
N.Y
A. van Valkenburgh
W. Moffat
S. Butler
Jenuery
Dr. Moffat
George Wrok
Mauch Chunk
Mr. White
Samaratan
Warren Patterson
T. & G. Johnson
W. B. Morratt
Broadway
Spread the light of knowledge and aid for the poor
A remark advocates liberal education, urging the young and the poor to be enlightened. It argues that the better sort increasingly opens space for the poorer to share in life’s opportunities, stepping toward greater equality in a challenging world.
Stolen or missing horse near Salt Run Ohio
From the subscriber near the mouth of Salt Run in Jefferson county Ohio a light sorrel mare seven years old with white feet and a white face, natural trotter. Reward for return to the owner Wom Rockwell February 12-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Parkhill
David Parkhill
Thomas McNary
Jane
Thomas McCenahan
Martha
William Parkhill
Robert Parkhill
Ron Parkhill
Elizabeth Parkhill
Adam Reed
D. Parkhill
Bath
Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson Co. O
John Dickey
Coshocton
Ohio
Thas
Millcreek
Parkhill
Dickey
Henry A. Becket
Cross Creek
Jefferson County
William Ridinghame
Elijah Cole
Brice Rickey
Beckett
Court of Common Pleas
Tappan & Stanton
Salt Ran
H. Rockwell
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Wordsworth
Jackson
Republic
Demell
State of Ohio
Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Dougherty
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