Debate Over Oregon and British Colonization Policy
In a congressional exchange, Mr Cavote and Mr Buchanan dispute Britain's Oregon interests, charter renewals, and potential war. Discussions cover British colonization rights, use and occupancy claims, Hudson Bay Company, and the 1827 treaty, with warnings against risking national honor and calls to assert U S rights now.
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Buchanan
Great Britain
Oregon
St. Paul's
Hudson Bay Company
Lord Glenelg
England
Oregon Territory
Asia
Simpson
Columbia
Degees
Mr. Simpson
Zolvermen
German Free Trade League
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Treaty of Nootka Sound
Spain
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Monroe
Columbia River
Rocky Mountains
United States
Massachusetts
Sandwich Islands
Europe
Stan
North Amnes
Erica
Thas Roese
Alicia
Presidential and Gubernatorial Ballot Remains Contested
The piece cites the Democratic National Convention decision on presidential candidates Martin Van Buren and William R. King, names New York and Alabama ties, and mentions David Tod for governor. It attacks the Bank paper editor Bennett as an Englishman and defends a Seotelan, arguing loyalty to U S interests amid criticism of bankers and foreign influence.
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Alabama
David Tod
Trumbull
New York Herald
Bennett
Vexh
Rm. Agen
Edsor
New York
British editor in Ohio opposed to American democracy
A long critical note targets John Teesdale editor of the Western Herald. The piece argues he is an English-born naturalized citizen pushing English policy and federalism, with alleged bias against democracy and American interests. The writer defends Democratic causes and mocks Whig alignment with the Western Herald’s stance.
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Torkmen
Western Herald
Chief
Federal Party of
Ohio
John Teesdale
Hall
England
Morgan County
Teesdale
Tempest in Teapot on Texas Annexation War of Words
Eastern editors ridicule rumors of a Texas treaty to join the United States while arguing over the consequences. The piece defends Texas and Oregon, criticizes federalists for backing the Webster Ashburton treaty, and portrays Britain as dangerous. It urges swift U S action to seize Oregon and Texas and denounce British power.
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Select Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
United States
Select Committee On
McCauslen
Congress
Legislative
Botte
Republic
States
Ten Miles Aquare
Texas
Union
Senate
Washington
Department of Secretary of State
New York American
Commercial Advertiser
John Tyler
John Jones
Madisonian
Daniel Webster
Lord Ashburton
England
Oregon
Basan
Webster
Ashburton
Lord Asburton
Mason
Dixon
Mexico
Europe
Great Britain
America
John Bull
Democrats triumph in city election with mayor and eight aldermen
The Democrats of the thriving western city celebrate a decisive victory in the mayoral race and eight of twelve Alderman seats. The vote stands as the largest ever polled, signaling strong party support and changes in local leadership.
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West
Bank Organ
Native Americans favor city ticket oppose foreigners
The piece notes Native Americans in New York backing a city ticket at the upcoming election while opposing granting Americans rights to foreigners. It labels the stance Whiggish and targets Irish newcomers with a 21 year citizenship wait. It then reports political and editorial remarks of the day and various local election outcomes.
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New York
Johnathan L. Coddington
New York City
Tammany Hall
Ery Moone
Bank failures plague Columbus as paper money swindle blamed
An Enquirer account from the 18th reports the Phoenix Bank of Columbus Georgia closed its doors, leaving customers with nearly worthless notes. The author denounces banks as corrupt, predicting more explosions, collapse of the paper system, and widespread financial ruin.
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Agno
Knavefraud
Phonix
Texas
Egypt
Osing
John Law
France
Funded Federalists Aid Connecticut Campaign
The federalists of New York City report sending several sums of money to be spent in Connecticut in the coming weeks. They accuse opponents of democracy of banking influence, arguing the support is to back a bad cause.
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New York
Connecticut
Banke
Buckeye Blacksmith and Kentucky Pump-Borer Speak in Richmond
The Buckeye Blacksmith and Kentucky Pump-Borer tour Richmond delivering political and temperance speeches. The Baltimore Sun condemns these wandering agitators as political blackguards and warns the temperance movement against linking with rowdyism. The piece also notes Tammany Hall nominations and the April first Tuesday election date.
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Buckeye
Kentucky
Richmond
Bear
Postrongy notice postpones military trials in Pittsburg
E Trovillo of Pittsburg prints in the Morning Post that the trials of skill in military evolutions and in target firing for the medals have been postponed to September 10. The original date fixed was April 7.
Edgar Montegut Candidate for Mayor
A fragment indicates Edgar Montegut has been mandated by the deamerste h Mew Cr foans as their candidate for mayor.
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Edgar Montegut
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