Napoleon's Grave in Wilde's Verse From The Southern Literary Messenger
Poem laments Napoleon's fall with vivid imagery of moonlit seas and ruined glory. The speaker questions moral failings of rulers, contrasts laurel with guilt, and contrasts heroism of Desnix and his soldiers with the treachery of foes. The text critiques Gaul and asks where true loyalty and courage remained.
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Napoleon
R. H. Wilde
Gronnis
St. Helen's
Natorion
Executive Patronage and Surplus Distribution Debate
From the U S Telegraph 1835 an extended report on executive patronage argues against surplus revenue distribution as a temporary remedy to end fiscal excess. It urges constitutional amendment, audits of officers, and post office reform, warning of patronage’s rise and proposing a distribution plan and related measures to curb power.
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U. S. Telegraph
Cauuoun
Samates
Ain
District of Columbia
Congress
Confederacy
Senate
United States
General Post Office
Iittenage
Post Office Department
Laine
Louisiana
Atlantic
Addi- 1901
Peparte
Army
Navy
Calitoun
House of Representatives
United States of America
Caliloun
Mae
America
U.S. Telegraph
Benton
Calhoun
Missouri
Bledhoed
Gov. Poindexter
Webster
The Georgia Journal on Judge White and Van Buren
A political argument warns against elevating Judge White over Van Buren, condemning both candidates’ Proclamation and Force Bill stances, and warning that backing White could corrode party principles and threaten republican ideals. A long civic appeal condemns liquor licenses and dram shops, urging Louisville officials to protect families from ruin.
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Edgefield Carolinian
Whit
White
Mr. van Buren
Judge White
Tts
State Rights Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Georgia Journal
Louisville
Editor argues for non intercourse with France in war debate
The New York Star cites past British outrages to argue that after failed pacific attempts, retaliation should be non intercourse with France. It warns against rash action while noting ongoing Washington debates and a spark that could ignite conflict. The item also notes the death of Lady Oldmixon in Philadelphia and recalls Sir John Oldmixon’s rural life and farm near Philadelphia.
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Christopher Cofon
Columbus
Isabella
Spain
Molloy de Jure Maritime
London
Genoa
Portugal
Antilles
Cuby
Jamaca
Terra Firma
Isabella of Spain
iIt
The
New York Star
France
Great Britain
Pacific
United States
Washington
Lady Oldmixon
Sir John Oldmixon
Philadelphia
Miss George
Mandane
Garrick
M. VY. Star
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Tes
Pavssra
Avarata
Exotann
Parra
Moxon
Tirax
Cesar
Gaul
Desnix
Wasuiseron
Secretary of War
Georgia
F, Foster
Prince Ragland
Gate Oliver
Lewis
Wm. A. Alcott
Light & Horton
Boston
Oh. Courier
Burges
Adams
Char. Mercury
Clifton
Times
Belvidera
William
Queen Adelaide
Columbia
Byron
Pope
Manfred
Court Journal
St. Maurice
Lord Byron
Covent Garden
Devil
Baron
Satan
Silton
Lord B
Cuthbert
New York Evening Star
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