War talk and peace petitions cross the Atlantic press
Local Brethren discuss a broad range of issues from letters of marque for privateers to urging Congress for measures to prevent war with Mexico. The paper highlights petitions urging peace, editorials on Oregon talks, and notices about supporting peace efforts amid a stormy Congress session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congarsa
G. C. Beckwith
American Peace Socieity
Friends of Peace
Congress
New England
Freedom of thought and the limits of liberal society
Dr. Spurzheim notes that harsh penalties for dissent exist in this country and liberalism should permit free discussion. The piece defends Unitarian worship and warns against punishing others for conscience, imagining an atheist asking for a Temple to worship nature and arguing for toleration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsoux
Spurcheim
Spurzheim
Boston
Upjohn
Unitarian Church
Notable Remarks on School Start Times and Teacher Punctuality
The letter defends a local teacher against accusations of negligence, noting the five months of late openings and the need for punctual schooling. It argues that the educator should not bear blame for delays caused by weather and regulations, urging readers to review the almanac for changes and praising the teacher’s prior efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Torser
Robbery Clue Over House Window Break In
Nighttime break in reported at a home on Pappasquasi as a thief entered through a window. Family members who were awake raised the alarm but the culprit escaped. Also noted a Seamen's Prayer Meeting scheduled at Congregational Hall with an annual Seamen's Friend Society meeting preceding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ragere
Pappasquasi
Seamen’s Prayer Meeting
Seamen's Friend Society
News from Tampico and Mexican War Dispatches
Reports from Wusminoros and Tampico detail troop movements and fortifications as U S forces reach the region. The St Marys and Neptune navigate bar and harbor, with Fort Conner and Fort Ann named in defense, while Santa Anna plots and Mexican factions splinter amid mounting American advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wusminoros
United States
St. Mary's
Tampico
Rio Grande
Adjutant Austin
3D Artillery
Brazos
Baliga
S. W. Pass
Neptune
Col Gates
Sea
Fort Onondaga
Fort Conner
Fort Ann
Chase
Saltillo
Genera! Worth
Mexico
Santa Anna
Congress
St. Mary’s
Potomac
Princesn
John Adams
Mississippi
St. Mary
Wild Cat
Texas
Cross Timbers
Trinity
Congressional War Debates Move to Civil Government Orders
Fragmented report covers sessions in Congress with debates on Texas and Mexico, printing 5000 extra copies of the Treasury annual and a push to study civil governments in conquered territories. Davis demands President copies of orders to generals, while others defend executive actions amid ongoing Mexican War discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
House of Representatives
Congressional Library
Rathbun
Government Revenue Department
Sawyer
United States
Garret Davis
Kentucky
Taylor
Wool
Kearney
Sloat
Stockton
Enem
Davis
House
Senate
Weenespray
Greene
Rhode Island
Hannegan
Secretary of the Treasury
Messie
Blair
Rives
Outor Cameron
Pennsylvania
Mexico
Senator Webster
Mass
Harvard College
Woodbridge
Michigan
Breese
Ilinois
Oregon
Walson
Georgia
Davin
Douglass
Illinois
Mr. Davin
Mr. Haralson
Haralson
Rhett
South Carolina
California
New Mexico
Schenck
Ohio
Union
Commodore
Darragh
Taraspay
War Department
Palo Alto
Palma
Aleo
Coast Survey
United States Treasurer
Crittenden
York
Santa Anne
Stanton
Boyd
M. Clayton
Delaware
Mangum
Badger
North Carolina
Treasury Department
Vegeera
Commerce and Navigation
Itate Department
Texas
Benton
Military Committee
Milita Committee
Jos. Vanes
John Q. Adama
Jos. McDowell
Columbia
R. M. T. Hunter
Jan. Fegan
Islandy
Ficklin
Bowdan
Alabama
Relx G. McCoonell
Arrival of the Cambria Raises Quick Atlantic Passage
The Royal Mail Steamer Cambria arrived in Boston about 9 1 2 o'clock after leaving Liverpool on the 4th, completing the voyage in just over 12 days. The report notes widespread famine in Flanders, trading activity in grain and cotton, and political tremors from Russia Austria and Prussia regarding Poland. The death of Governor Grover Engen is reported with high regard, and multiple shipping lines and routes are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Midas
Cuba
Campbell
Een
Uba
U.S
Boston
Naevao
England
Mexico
Baltimore
Cranston
Baltimore Telegraph Dispatch
Europe
Camoria
Liverpool
Flanders
Cambria
Great Western
Great Britain
Egypt
France
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Republic of Cracow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cee Prenex
Bristol
Paylor
Quy Advertising
TCP
Washington
Andrew Robeson
Fall River
Smiwneck
S. L. Pease
Boq
Edgartown
Narragansett
Baker
Dennis
Gay Head
New York
Sme
Weir House
Keip Furthas
Belege
ICPA
Newport
Seether
New South Wales
Capian Powel
New Hebrides
Savage Inlands
Theo
King Philip
Brayton
Providence
Waterloo
Buffalo
Hoggart
Hercules
Jetim
Snc
N. Y. Jour
Commerce
Albert J
Tirrell Area
Bares Court
Veron
Sena
Sevier
Archer
Groxor Engen
Govyerdor
Thie State
Thie Town
Engs
Noone
Biaovelouen
Newport Herald
Tynes
Eis
Weeder
Art
Savannah
Sarvanosh
Chenga
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!