Riots and Fire Night in Washington 1835
The National Intelligencer reports Baltimore style unrest spreading to Washington with calls for indemnity for riot losses, proclamations by Mayor William A Bradley, and militia mobilization. It notes incidents around the City Prison, arrests of incendiary pamphleteers, street assemblies, and a major late night blaze destroying Fulton and Ann street printing offices and many presses with heavy losses.
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National Intelligencer
Wasnixcron
Baltimore
Board of Aldermen
Board of Common Council
City of
Washington
Wasuixgoton
William A. Bradley
Bradley
Jones
Friends of Oyder
U. S. Telegraph
Evening Star
Druadpul Pire
Link
Fulton-street
Fulton
EL Dean
HY Anderson
Transcript
The
New Yorker
Greely
Winchester
Scott
Radfeld
Stereotype
the Mirror
Viarsave Street
Nassau Street
E. Weyman
Ball
Asa Boarling
J. ©. Hart
B. Barnes
A. Kirtland
E. Brown
F. A. Tallmadge
Edie Baker
Jno. Campbell and Co
Ann Street
Mirror
Roberta & Co
Conner & Cooke
Naneau and
Ann
Riots and bail in Baltimore as arrests continue
Report notes arrests for rioting with bail set around twenty for many. none released without bail and no confirmed rioters freed without security. Also includes foreign news from France via New York on August 12 about Spain and European political developments.
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Price
Hak i
Risbet Atten
Prsons
Brice
Baltimore
Mysterious plot against Louis Philippe attracts attention
Havre Journals report 30 to 40 more arrests in the Carlist intrigue against the French monarchy. Despatches from Washington allegedly assure the French government that explanations demanded by the chamber will be provided. Metternich curious about Russia’s Danube policy. Paris reacts to Dardanelles incident and alleged secret treaty clauses.
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France
New York
Formosa
Ogie
Havre
Duke of Bordeaux
Louis Philippe
Pyrennees
Saarsfield
Talleyrand
Spain
Bilboa
St. Sebastian
Passage
Eraso
Chamber of Deputies
Baden
Nassau and
Brankfort
Nicholas
Vilna
Dorsat
Germany
New Yon
Orleans
Sears
Journal du Havre
Washington
The
Metternich
Russia
Danube
Black Sea
England
Paris
Dardanelles
Turkey
Lord Palmerston
State Rights Nominations for Governor
A fragment referencing August 22 1895 and a gubernatorial nomination for Charles Dougmorty under the State Rights banner. The text is incomplete but indicates a party slate and a specific candidate.
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Charles Ddougmorty
Augusta Chronicle Ad Bids Sale of Oldest State Paper
The Augusta Chronicle offers for sale the paper and its complete printing establishment. It boasts a large subscriber list, strong advertising patronage, and substantial capital with modern facilities. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect books and materials before purchase.
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Augusta Chronicle
South
Bank of Augusta elects second Teller
Col. Micuast F. Botscuarn was elected second Teller in this Bank on Thursday last.
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Bank OP Augusta
Col
Micuast F. Botscuarn
Correction on Courier editor remarks about Mullifers and papers
The Constitutionalist notes disputes with nullifiers over paper distribution and alleged acts of publishing subscribers names. It condemns the unnamed person or persons as shameful and malicious and suggests only the penitentiary offers suitable associates. The editorial volley reflects partisan tension in the press.
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Charleston Courier
Wasarraton
Georgia
Georgetown
Courier
Mullifers
Allen Pace
Pace
Accusations of Nullifiers Move Through Press
The text denounces individuals labeled Nullifiers for stealing from hen roosts and condemns using false charges against any party. It pledges to publish names of anyone—Nullifier or Union man—convicted of such offenses, except those already in the Penitentiary.
Tarpan Spreads Papers in South, Provokes Excitement
The Charleston Courier prints a New York letter extract noting Tarpan distributes his papers and claims the southern excitement is the outcome he desires, taking pride in it.
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Arthur Tappan
Charleston Courier
New York
Tarpan
South
Abolition article urged to withdraw from Southern readers
The July issue contains an abolition piece titled Slavery an appeal in favor if the class of Americans called Africans. The writer urges Southern subscribers to drop the work, discard the publication, and expel it as a public nuisance for attacking Southern institutions.
American Monthly Magazine August No. praised for rich content
The August issue of the American Monthly Magazine is described as excellent and richly varied. The review notes masterful labor behind multiple articles and suggests the work maintains a high national standard, urging liberal public patronage.
The Negro Church Controversy and City Council Involvement
The piece reveals the church is linked to a city denomination and controlled by white supervision. It notes plans to abolish the church and merge members with whites, contingent on funds and public contributions to build a gallery. It invites public input and clarifies uncertainties about oversight.
North Carolina Letter Reflects Political Shifts and State Pride
Extract from a July 1835 letter from North Carolina discusses the state’s political atmosphere, Deride Van Burenism, and the election results with Davi M. Baratyosa defeated by Dr. Wat H. Moxtoomeny by 400 votes. It lauds rising State Rights youth and urges firm adherence to principles. The source also reviews Southern Literary Messenger contents and moral reflections on gambling and vice.
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Raceron
Carolina
South
Jackson van
Jackson
van Buren
North Carolina
Raleigh
Anti-biography of Pertinax Placid review in Messenger
The piece is witty and light in incidents though too frivolous at times. The poetical department shines with bright gems. The Messenger gains liberal support from the State and city, seen as a credit to both, and the reviewer hopes this patronage grows to aid literary improvement in the South. The table of contents appears in the advertising columns.
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Pertinax Placid
South
Post Office Secrecy and Abolition Debates in 1835
The Augusta Chronicle reports correspondences between N Y Gouverneur and the American Anti Slavery Society over suspending abolitionist mailings. Gouverneur defends public peace, cites Charleston Postmaster support, and vows to withhold papers until Postmaster General guidance. Northern sympathy praised while South warns against censorship.
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Post Office
Sam’t L.gouverneur
New York
N. York Evening Star
Charleston
P. M. General
E. Wright, Jr
United States
Bates
Mail Department
C. &E. Sam’l. L. Gouverneur
New-York
Gov- Venneur
South
Southern newspapers urge unity and disapproval of fanatics
The Philadelphia Inquirer asks what the South should do to show the Union that the great majority disapproves of fanatic conduct and that any satisfying mode will be promptly responded to, urging proper spirit and unity among Southern papers.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Union
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North American Review
the Negro Church
Southern Literary Messenger
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Evoan A. Por
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Huser
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