Oregon Question and War Bootless Deliberations
The article discusses the Oregon dispute between the United States and Great Britain, urging cautious diplomacy to avoid war. It notes Congress and the Senate clash over amendments, the risk of protracted deadlock, and calls for arbitration or new proposals to settle the issue despite political demagoguery. It also mentions local notices on sidewalks and several maritime accidents and incidents in the port.
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Oreggin
Congress
Segare Ie
Senate
Committee
Wash
Gannet
Suamense
Washington
United States
Oregon
Holworth
Polk
Great Britain
Qne
Mexican Affairs and American Policy in Early 1840s
The text discusses U S stance toward Mexico and the California region, noting the President will wait for events and revolutions. It mentions fleet orders for defense and possible strong Congressional measures if negotiations fail. It references General Jackson, President Polk, Mr Slidell, and Mr Black with ministerial powers to settle questions between governments.
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Mexico
California
Congress
Geofil Jackson
Steamboat Oregon Run Aground Near Harlgate After Collision
The splendid steamboat Oregon owned by George Law New York cost 140000, struck near Harlgate on a Saturday morning, listing center high after catching the rutke. About one hundred passengers aboard were unharmed and saved by the ferry Amuria then the Traveller from New Haven to New York. They held a meeting on board the Traveller thanking Captain Stone for his care. The Dragon was freed from a dangerous position by empty casks and timber and sent to Dry Dock for repairs.
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Oregon
St. John
Harlgate
Opoe
Amuria
Joe Stone
New Haven
New York
George Law
Wadnesday
Acquittal of Polly Bodine in Notorious Murder Trial
The Newburgh Courier reports Polly Bodine was found not guilty after a lengthy trial. The case, marked by public outrage and extensive appeals, highlighted opposition to capital punishment and juror reluctance in life verdicts.
Boy aged fourteen sculpts full length Dr Franklis figure
A New York boy of fourteen carved alabaster into a full length statue of Dr Franklis, praised as an admirable sculpture. The steamer Amouro departed Boston for Halifax on Sunday with 40 on board including passengers and sailors. The Horton Journal notes several ships are detained at that port due to a shortage of seamen.
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Dr. Franklis
Amouro
Boston
Halifax
Booard
Horton Journal
Coasters Profit from Timber Floated in Penobscot Bay
The Bangor Whig reports crews salvaging Mosting timber in Penobscot Bay after a late freshete. One jeehouer reportedly earned between one and two thousand dollars from boards recovered.
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Bangor Whig
Penobecott Bay
Freshete
Ovie
Letter Excerpt From Army of Occupation Describes Mexican Tensions
An officer of the Army of Occupation reports near Metamora that Mexicans across the river are angered and refuse talks. General Worth visits but cannot enter the town. General Mejia does not come out, sending an officer. Worth retrieves a dispatch but Mejia insists on handling it himself, signaling tense negotiations and guarded access as expectations rise for a clearer understanding soon.
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General Worth
Mojia
Worth
Taylor
Mejia
Fies
Santa Ana Plans Return to Mexico Amid Insurgent Backing
The New Orleans Tropic notes rumors of Santa Ana rejoining Mexican politics. The Mandarin, Capt Colley, reports Vera Cruz arrival and a Manila Island rumor that Dimond the U S Consul said insurgents and Santa Ana allies would declare against the government at 3 pm. Government troops were dispersed and unable to oppose.
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Mr. Dimond
A. S
Colley
Dimond
Polk to Act on Mexico Relations Reported by Union
The Union reports Polk will act in regard to Mexico after the government returns to the United States. The Mexican head refuses further ent of the United States and frames a dig at the people. The administration waits for Congress to act in Washington.
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Union
Polk
Mexico
United States
The Oregon Question and British Ultimatum Trends
The article reviews British and American positions on the Oregon dispute, noting American insistence on river control and the possibility of arbitration rejection. It discusses potential concessions like navigation treaties and the risks of war, alongside broader commercial stagnation and military recruitment in England.
Sabbath liquor sales upheld by Supreme Court ruling
The decision against several tavern and coffee-house keepers fined by the Mayor for selling liquor on the Sabbath day was affirmed by the Supreme Court yesterday, upholding the Court of Common Pleas and the Mayor’s Court ruling. The cases had been appealed from the Mayor and Common Pleas courts.
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Hey
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Mayor's Court
Cin. Herald
New locomotive Express speeds to New York area
The New York Herald reports news from C city via Mr. L Sigelow of Fitchburg and Keeno F po on the Boston and Worcester line. The Express locomotive ran to Norwich and Worcester in fifty five minutes. Mr. Clay reached 69 years old on Sunday last.
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Caguvonia
New Yoas
New York Herald
Thin City
L. Sigelow
Fitchburg and
Keeno
Mr. Clay
Oregon Territory Abrogation Resolution Passes Senate
The Senate approves a resolution authorizing the President to notify the British Government for abrogation of the 1827 Oregon Convention. The vote stands 40 to 14 with 28 to 29 in the House on related amendments. The President's message covers the right of search and secret service funds under various inquiries.
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Senate
United States
Oreland
Northwest
America
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Great Britain
House of’ Representatives
United States of America
Congress
House
C. J. Ingersoll
Secret Service
McLeod
Mutiny and Murder Aboard the Bark Cactus Mutiny Ends in Death
Mutiny erupted on February 11 aboard the bark Cactus from Kennebunk as the watch refused to wash decks. Grimes led the mutiny with Mason assisting. Harding fatally struck Douglass, fracturing his skull, before Captain Day returned with pistols and forced the mutineers back to duty. Harding was secured in the hold.
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Philadelphia
Kennebunk
Sith
Grames
Mason
Mr. Mason
Grimes
Harding
Mr. Douglass
Williams
Douglass
Captain Day
Labor unrest at docks as Irish strikers clash with Germans
Tensions rise at Irish laborer protests against contractors at the docks. Irish strikers resist German replacements. 800 sheriff's officers mobilized in Ing's County to quell disturbances. General Underhill leads about 100 soldiers. demonstrations threaten ground clearance of shanties held byIrish workers, while contractors Megara, Stranahan, Voorhis & Co. refuse to rehire.
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Rios
Rat Atzantic Nocy
Baoox- Lyn
Irigh
Ing
Ures
Megara, Stranahan, Voorhis & Co
Underhill
Brooklyn
U.S
Perrons
I Aero
Pan Ae
Marsae
Took
Local Man Sentenced in Censured Murder Trial
A Wednesday court trial resulted in a murder conviction for Alfred ay. Surname Cover, alias Eudy, faced charges of murder with possible penalties in the state penitentiary. The judge sentenced him to a term with a maximum of twenty years in prison.
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Eudy
Alfred Ay
Wenty
Journal
Governor Fesner’s Battle With Heart Disease and Legacy
The Providence Journal reports Governor Fesner died from heart disease with effusion of the pericardium after eighteen months of illness. His last days showed unwavering firmness and public spirit, maintaining interest in his native state’s welfare.
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Lng
Gov. Fesner
Anne
Providence Journal
Dragoon Force Moves Near Rio Grande Amid Hostilities
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes an army officer about 2500 regulars and 900 militia in a Mexican town near the Rio Grande, with Gen Ampudia 2-3 days away and 3600 to 4000 troops marching. Two dragoons detained and a damaged exchange with Mexican officers signal rising tensions and fortifications.
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Americas
Philadelphia Inquirer
Rio Grande River
Dragovin
Mejia
Worth
Coume
Ampudia
Water levels on Detroit River fluctuate since 1829
The Detroit River water levels show a long term pattern with lows near 1829 and later rises reaching a maximum by 1838. After 1839 the level begins to fall again and has continued in a downward trend up to the present time.
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Detroit
Exerramentano Riot Over Jail Testimony in Bowling Green
The St. Louis Republican reports Major Oury was jailed in Bowling Green Missouri by the Circuit Court for refusing to testify before the Grand Jury on a suppression matter. Crowds gathered in the town at night threatening to mob the jail unless Oury was freed. The demonstrations were decisive and county property was cited as protection for release. The following day two lawyers had a personal conflict stemming from the incident.
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Exerramentano
L'Uacatexen
St. Louis
Aury
Lengihy
Suit Filed Over Post Office Letters in Greenleaf
A suit was started against D. N. Carpenter, Greenleaf Postmaster, by Truman Hicks. Hicks accuses Carpenter of opening three letters meant to locate his brother Thadeus, an escapee from jail on counterfeiting charges.
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D. N. Carpenter
Greenelt
Mase
Truman Hicks
Hicks
Thaddeus
Traman Ie
Whales Spotted Off Tuckernuck and Yard Accidents
Nantucket reports near shore sight of right whales west of Tuckernuck with an expedition planned but delayed by weather. In Brooklyn Navy Yard a derrick accident caused two booms to fall, injuring workers Peter Hansburg and Owen O’Brien. foreman Manaborg died shortly after.
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Tuckernuck
Wessel
Haring
Prese
Seat of War
Theo Sen
Nantucket Inquirer
Peter Hansburg
Owen O'Brien
James
Manaborg
Funeral of Governor Feoner Held with Broad Respect
A large crowd gathered in Whatcheer for the solemn funeral of Gov Feoner. Rev Mr Granger led religious services and the procession passed near Burisl Ground. Stores closed, flags at half mast, church bells tolled, and cannon salutes marked the tribute to his Rhode Island service.
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Goverson Fewnen
Feoner
Whatcheer
Mr. Granger
H Meacher
Rhode Island
Jimeengh
Fursdey
The New York Triitation Sheela Mystery Review
A fragment from a New York newspaper hints at a mystery involving Sheela with unclear details. The readable text references a Triitation item and a cryptic date, suggesting a local feature or column note without full context.
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