Self-education and American leadership in the early republic
The New York Journal of Commerce extols industry over cash and lauds self-education in shaping leaders like Marcy, Webster, Adams, and Jefferson. It notes self-improvement through study above formal schools, cites historical figures who built the nation, and reflects on the enduring value of enterprise and moral virtue.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Marey
Daniel Webster
Marcy
Webster
Samuel L. Southard
Sylvester Larned
Samuel Adams
John’ Hancock
Massachusetts
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Amatizamation Democracy rebuttal on race and policy
A long excerpt from a speech by A Lincoly denounces Judge Douglas on race mixing and slavery. It cites mulatto statistics in 1850, argues segregation as a preventive of amalgamation, discusses Dred Scott implications, and contrasts Republican and Democratic stances on colonization and freedom. It ends with praise for Ohio finances and infrastructure benefits from public works.
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Amatizamation Democracy
A. Lincoly
Linois
Douglas
United States
Kansas
Free States
Slave States
New Hampshire
Virginia
Dred Scott
Dred Scote
Republican Party
Israel
Liberia
Philadelphia church counts by sect and denomination
There are 285 churches in Philadelphia not counting those unfinished. The churches are divided into 25 sects. Protestants are the most numerous with 52 churches. Presbyterians total 67 across four schools, Methodists 58, Baptists 36, Roman Catholics 47, Lutherans 15, Quakers 14.
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Puntapeputa
Philadelphia
Ohio to End Foreign Bank Dependence
The Ohio piece argues that reliance on New England and foreign bank notes hurts domestic industry by keeping interest high and funds flowing out of state. It urges replacing paper currency with a state based system, criticizing discrimination against Ohio citizens and proposing a voter decision on a new bank law aligned with 1851 Independent Bank Law changes.
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France
New York
Ohio
Miami
Olo
Cleveland
Massilon
Great Britain
Isle of Guernsey
Switzerland
Banks of
Savings Bank of New York
Savings Bank
Europe
Paris
Olio
New England
Supreme Court
Independent Bank
Sandusky Register
Death of Deanna or Tuomas Dick LL D and author
Obituary notes the passing of Deanna or Tuomas Dick LL D aged eighty three at Broughty Ferry after a life of pious study and quiet benevolence. He authored The Christian Philosopher and several popular scientific works. Survived by a widow and two grandchildren, his death follows a period of illness. Dundee Warder.
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Deanna Or
Tuomas Dick
Broughty Ferry
Dundee Warder
No policy Like Politeness In Everyday Life
A short note emphasizes that there is no policy like politeness and that good manners help obtain a name or meet a need, underscoring courteous behavior as essential in daily interactions.
Indictments in Topeka Region Alarm Kansas
Kansas correspondent reports nearly two hundred indictments in the Topeka area. Six men seized by dragoons and sent to camp. Walker protests Judge Cato's tax payment ruling as a voter qualification. Robinson ordered to appear at Lecompton on the 18th mat. for trial on the old usurpation case.
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Kansas
St. Louis
The
Democrat
Topeka
Junior
Walker
Cato
Robinson
Lecompton
Sioux and Chippewa Hostilities Rekindled in Minnesota
Dusveve Aug 20 reports renewed clashes between Sioux and Chippewas near Latroxiers. A Chippewa band struck a detached Sioux contingent, seized 30 ps, and withdrew along the Red river. S Brown Jr former Chicago bank cashier was arrested in St Paul on larceny charges involving 5000 dollars at the bank.
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Minnesota
Dusveve
Latroxiers
Red River
S. Brown, Jr
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Chicago
St. Paul
Woodworth
Defamatory claims tied to Cleveland Plaindealer editor
A Journal critique accuses the Cleveland Plaindealer of bold, falsifying reports about Henry B. Payne and Sparrow. It cites the Lloyd case of 1840 where witnesses said Payne lacked truthfulness and questions the paper’s role in the governor race and treasurer defalcation inquiry.
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Cleveland
Lloyd
Ohio
Henry B. Payne
Journal
Protestant Population in Russia by Province Declares Stronghold
The article states Russia has over three and a half million Protestants within a total population of sixty five million. Finland province holds a Lutheran majority with 1,636,000 believers and 45,000 Greek Church members, while three Baltic provinces Hastland, Liveland and Courland retain German language prevalence.
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Reesia
Finland
Baltic
Hastland
Liveland
Courland
Crop Prospects in 1857 Grain States of the West
The Cincinnati Gazette estimates 1857 yields rise 55 percent over 1849 for wheat and corn in nine major grain states. With population up about 35 percent, exports may reach twenty eight million bushels of wheat, roughly double prior shipments to the Atlantic coast. Acknowledging 1856 shortfalls, the report predicts a large surplus across wheat corn oats and hay, with railroads providing easy market access.
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Cincinnati Gazette
West
Atlantic
Ceee
Onis Acess
Sassca
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Petey
Civaccie
Mexican Extraordinary warns on emigration plan in Vara Cruz
The Mexican Extraordinary decries the proposed scheme on the Vara Cruz banks as a potential curse. It argues emigrants from Louisiana will burden the country, urging the Government to heed warnings. It notes local farmers rely on maize and cites historical fears about the African race and past colonies in St. Domingo and Jamaica.
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Vara Cruz
Louisiana
St. Domingo
Jamaica
Death of Senator Raek Stirs Texan Press
Reports note the death of Senator Raek sent shock through Texas newspapers as sorrow spreads. The senator lingered briefly after a prolonged illness, appearing unconscious before passing.
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Raew
Raek
Texa
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