Montevideo Journal and War News from 1842
Correspondent in Montevideo describes the war between Rivera and Oribe, the impact on trade and shipping, martial law, slave emancipation, and the threat of Buenos Aires blockade. He notes harsh conditions, savage warfare, and slow South American progress while expressing hope to return home and support Ireland.
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Montevideo
Serene
Tweed
Rio
Rio Janeiro
la Plata
United States
Delaware
Enterprise
Sam
Rivera
Oribe
Admiral Brown
Philosopher
Brazil
South America
Rio de Janeiro Harbor Scene and City Descriptions
The narrator praises Rio de Janeiro’s harbor and distant mountains, noting vast valleys, varied climates, and picturesque views. He critiques local streets as narrow and dirty, describes upper story living and shops below, comments on fashion, gender, and servants, and notes numerous churches and religious orders with revenue from vast estates.
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Baltimore Sun
Rio de Janeiro
Europe
United States
Voyage Observations On Lisbon and Climate Sights
The writer describes local religious spaces with floor seating for all classes, notes mild climate yet fever outbreaks, and recalls harsh living conditions for foreigners. He details hot summers, frequent rains, abundant tropical fruit, and difficulties finding comfortable lodgings with language barriers and high costs before securing a sea view room after two weeks.
A Word of Wisdom on wealth and honest labor
The late Judge Buel argues wealth fever harms society and that true happiness comes from honest productive labor. He asserts providing for family and aiding society through industry is a high duty and leads to lasting contentment, unlike wealth gained by fraud or speculation squandered by future generations.
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Buel
Fraud and reform in the Farmers and Millers Bank case
A political critique compares robbery to bank fraud, citing the Farmers' and Millers' Bank of Hagerstown. It details committee findings of deliberate deception, fake specie certificates, and pressured officials to start operations, condemning press complicity and calling for bank system reform and national bankruptcy law enforcement.
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Bank of
Hacerstown
Shakspeare
House of Delegates
Farmers’ and Millers
William W. Heard
A. J. Jones
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ and Millers’ Bank of
Hagerstown
Jones
Virginia
Internal Improvements and the Nation’s Burdens
The article critiques past internal improvements, arguing reckless funding caused current distress. It urges placing future pledges to the people for scrutiny, so lawmakers avoid bearing blame if ventures fail, and calls for independent public assent before state credit is pledged. It stresses prudence, patriotism, and legislative reform to prevent repeat crises.
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Canson
Washington
Millerite Meeting Ends With Horn Sounded Trumpet Warning
At a Providence Millerite gathering last week the minister stirred the crowd to expect the end of the world, claiming it would arrive with a trumpet. A boy blew a fish horn to punctuate the moment, causing widespread alarm and fear among the attendees.
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Tae Millerites
Providence
That's a trifling affair as preacher spots two men resting
A preacher dismisses the incident as trifling upon encountering two men at rest, treating the matter as minor and unworthy of deeper attention. The scene suggests casual judgment rather than investigation, with no further context about location or identities provided.
Parties in the Union Favors and Principles Contrast
The Nashville Union argues voters should weigh two great parties by their projects and records. It condemns the Whigs as a coalition of self serving factions in search of favors, and lauds the Democrats for political justice and equal rights. It urges choosing the Democrats to defend republican principles.
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Partizan
Nashville
Whig
Mathew Carey
Webster
Richmond
Washington
Union
Jackson
Democratic Party
Learning Earns Knowledge Through Labor Not Wealth
Learning is obtained only by labor and cannot be bought with money. It treats all men as equals and grants knowledge only to those who work for it.
Adverse Seconds Echo Duels Singly in Adverse Crowd
A compact line notes that if all seconds matched the adversities of their principals in duels, the crowd would thin accordingly. The remark points to the shared burden of mediators and supporters in confrontations.
Safe and effective loafers for daily wear
A concise note describes a new loafers style touted for safety and comfort. It emphasizes everyday use and reliability, highlighting the boot-like support and practical design suitable for extended wear.
Congress passes final bill amid deadlock on state government
A fractious Congress completes a bill after party clashes over a disputed plan. Democrats push a decisive measure as session nears end, listing the 21 districts and counties affected while asserting the measure will become law despite near overturn of the state government.
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Easot
Statesman
Hamilton
Butler
Preble
Dark
Warren
Ontgomery
Hinton
Green
Miami
Clark
Chimpaigex
Madison
Union
Logan
Mercer
Van
Sroto
Lawrence
Gallia
Meigs
Athens
Perry
Morgan
Wastai
Ington
Muskingum and Giernsey
Monroe
Belmont
Hackison
Holmes
Coshocton
Pascareanas
Jefferson
Carroll and
Cotex Mobiana
Stark and
Wayne
Trumbull
Portage
Illinois Turns Back on Bank Driven Debt Drive
The Illinois legislature condemns prior internal improvements and bank speculation that burdened the state with debt. It reports canceling 2,050,000 of public debt and freeing 491,057 in specie from the Star Bank. A bill aims to relieve Candent debt by 5,060,000 and initiate liquidation to redeem another million of public debt.
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Hlinois
Wisd
Star Tank
Cbange
Wwe
Chéllicothe Adv
American Manufactures Versus Imports in 1839 Debate
An 1839 trade summary from the New York Herald shows American manufactures valued at about 595.8 million dollars versus imports of 51.1 million, with homegrown flax and woollens adding roughly 29 million. The result, 404.9 million in domestic output against 43 million in imports, is used to argue against tariffs. Daniel Webster’s 1820 Farnell Hall speech criticizes taxes aiding one class and protecting urban capital, highlighting broader protectionist flaws.
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New York Herald
United States
Boeing
South
Daniel Webster
Farneil Hall
Boston
Wenail
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The
Baltimore
Old Ireland
C. A
Nashville Union
Hinois
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