Vital view on democracy dangers and party power
A Spirit of the Times piece warns that democracy invites fierce, reforming spirits to seize control, urging citizens to pause before backing violent demagogues and permanent executive influence. It compares current trends to Rome's fall, citing checks and balances erosion and the rise of a military chief, urging vigilance for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 5. Telegraph
TIMES
van Buren
Popular
Apis
Senate
Judiciary Department
Lucius Brutus
Magistrie
Tacitus
Brutus
Cassius
Republic
Pompey
Sicily
Lepidus
Anthony
Cesar
Octavius
Anti-Slavery Suit Against New York Recorder
The United States Telegraph quotes a New York paper stating R Sedgewick on behalf of the Anti Slavery Society sues Richard Riker Recorder of New York for 500 dollars over a writ de homine replegiando in the Jesse Collier case. The piece criticizes the move as fanatic and a threat to private rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Telegraph
N. York
R. Sedgewick
Anti- Slavery Society
Richard Riker
Recorder of
New York
Jesse Collier
Abraham Gosley
Wader
U. States
Anti-Slavery Society of
Nazarene
Jefferson’s Opinions on Missouri and Slavery Clash With Van Buren
The U S Telegraph contrasts Jefferson’s warnings during the Missouri controversy with Van Buren’s resolutions on slavery in new states. It questions Van Buren’s constitutional stance and warns Virginia readers that his positions threaten southern interests and the Union’s future. A Virginian adds a letter opposing Harrison and backing fundamental principles over any officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Macahte
Jefferson
van Buren
Missouri
Union
Holy Alliance
Congress
Virginia
Mr. van Buren
United States
South
Mississippi
U.S. Telegraph
Telegraph
Harrison
General Harrison
England
Ireland
Letter from Senator Calhoun declines Edgefield dinner invite
The text records South Carolina Senator Calhoun replying to Edgefield citizens inviting him to a public dinner for F. W. Pickens. He regrets distance and engagements prevent attendance, praises Pickens, and notes Old Ninety-Six District’s long history of unchanged representation. He reflects on the district’s loyalty and trust in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
F. W. Pickens
Fort Hint
Edgefield
Central Springs
Ninety-Six
Congress
South
Santee
8Aoocnnen
Wa. Mazyck
Thomas Pixekyer
Exra- Hong
Lucas
Calhoun honors Ninety-six District with steadfast support
In a public message J C Calhoun praises the Ninety-six District for years of service and trust. He credits constituents for his public career through difficult times and expresses gratitude and duty to the nation while naming local committee members and esteemed associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ninety-six
Sam
J. C. Calhoun
B.M. Blocker
D. Holland
W. Gallinan
J. C. Allen
J. Gomillion
Blair's Patent Cotton Planter and Related Notices
A lengthy advertorial lists Blair's Patent Cotton Planter and Blair's Patent Corn Planter with agent D M Wilson in Washington. It praises labor savings and suitability for southern farms and includes testimonials from RE J Shields and others. Also cited is March of Principle coverage from Wasury Grox City dated July 3 1836 and remarks on political results in the Washington News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Intelligencer
Hicung
D. M. Wilson
Washington, D.C
Blair
Capitol
Wasury Grox Crry
Tom
RE. J. Shields
Dixon H. Lewis
Alabama
Engaged on the side of liberty against a corrupt government
The speaker notes rapid progress in their cause and urges renewed vigor and vigilance. They believe great revolutions in public sentiment take time and call for patience as reforming spirit grows, aligning with liberty against a vicious regime and eventual triumph.
Money Market Pressures and Texian War News
The New-York Express notes severe money market pressure in New York despite liberal bank discounts, linked to treasury surplus distribution and English market movements. It also reports Texian military buildup, Mexican actions at Tampico, troop movements toward Texas, and a new Savannah to New Orleans packet line by Cohen and Millers with two vessels to open regular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Bank of England
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Mexico
Texas
Dallas
Green
Tampico
T'ambco
United States
Indiana
Henrietta
Labaca River
Rusk
Galveston
Passaic
Santa Anna
Bartholomew Pages
Savannah
Messrs
Collen
Miter
Gov Dan halted at Withlacoochy by strong Indian force
An express from Black Creek reports Gov Dan halted at Withlacoochy after Indian forces blocked crossing. Indian Billy was killed. Gov Call captured six Indian women and three children, retreating to Fort Crane for provisions. A Black Creek volunteer party of about 20 was sent to intercept a small Indian party with hogs but failed and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Place
Schr
Black Creek
Gov. Dan
Withlacoochy
Indian Billy
Gov. Call
Fort Crane
Florida steamer brings news of Indian skirmishes and
The James Boatwright arrived from Black Creek with reports of Captain Smith and Black Creek Volunteers clashing with eleven Indians near Sampson River Pond. Troops fired, four or more possibly killed. Col Cuthbert with 150 mounted men killed four Indians at Santafee while escorting Major Pearce’s baggage train from Black Creek to Fort Crane. Extract dated Rice Hors NSantee October 16 notes much misery and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James Boatwright
Martin
Black Creek
Jacksonville
St. Marys
Smith
Sampson River Pond
Col
Cuthbert
Pearce
Fort Crane
Santafee
Savannah
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Messia
Adams
Austin
Barnum
Barstow
Bowne
Childs
Dudley
Dayton
Ditmiss
Evans
Forthingham
Hammond
Hart
Livingston
Lounsberry
Moons
Mallor
Moore
Noyes
Paine
Ross
Rosencrantz
Skinner
Swart
Wilson
Young
Washington News
State Rights Party
Congress of the
The
Charleston Mercury
Charleston
N Santee
American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine
Coyrests von Ocronen
America
Ridsdale’s Stud
Irby
St. Tammany
Bitesville
Arkansas
Jockey Club
Emilius
West
Post Boy
John Bascomb
Goodwood
Madison County
Frederick City
Macon
Geo. Natchez
Miss
New Iberia
Lon
Bellfield
Augusta
Geo
Taylorsville
G. H. Kelsey & Halsted
Ek. D. Cooke
Broad Street
Clarendon
Vigonia Lamb’s
Luther Roll
Washington and
Reynold Streets
Eagle & Phenix
Georgia
Staffordshire
William Woodbury & Co
J. W
I.T. Heard
Jon Stone
Fannzn’s Bank
Cuarrancocuer
Columbus
Charles L, Bass
Richmond County Temperance Society
Farpar Evextye
State Temperance Society
Board of Managers
Columbia
Thomas Reeve
Medical College OF
TE State OF
Henry R. Frost
Nowden & Shear
James A. Stringer
B.C
Inferior Court
Columbia County
Columbia Court House
Wrightsborough
Joseph Barnes
Kitty
Edmund
Gabriel Jones
R. A
Executrix
Louisville
Wm. Schley
W. Battey
W. Robbins
Asa Holt
John McKinney
Jim
Fanny
Arthur
Frank
Henry
Jefferson County
Elizabeth Pennington
Court House
Waynesborough
Burke County
Hale, Dick
Martha
Arthur Bell
John Reddick
H. V. Mulkey
Thomas 8
Burke
Michael Wiggins
Munters
Thomaston
W. T. Conway
T. Kidder
Court-street
Hanover Street
Boston
T. Kider
W. T. Coswar
Court Street
Veene
Turpin & D'Antignac
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