Era PMENEX and Political Comment in June 1848
A colonial era column reports on local union into a new court probate arrangement and warns of highway robbers while noting the first trip of the Empire State line between New York and Fall River. It cites General Cass possibly resigning, Jefferson Davis, troop needs in Mexico, and annexation debates. It also covers publishing highlights from Brother Jonathan, a Whig convention in Philadelphia, and a ship launch by Crandall.
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Laundy
Crandall
North Ship
Providence
Philadelphia
New Fireland
Democratic Nomination Trials at Baltimore Convention
The Baltimore Democratic Convention struggled to nominate a President and Vice President. Four ballots occurred with New York abstaining, Barnburners and Hunkers at odds. Lewis Cass led early votes for President, while the Vice Presidential ballot showed Butter and Williamson among leaders.
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Baltimore
New York
Contested Convention Ballot Ends With Cass Nomination Feud
Report on a disputed convention where Gen Cass secured a nomination amid factional splits. Critics argue the body was packed and deferred public will, with Alabama and Georgia delegates resisting the nomination and concerns over slavery policy shaping the outcome. The NY Evening Post questions the legitimacy of the two thirds tally and process.
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Mason
W. K. Kieg
James J McKay
Davis
Butler
King
Commander
South Caroline
New York Evening Post
Cans
New York
Casa
Washatin
Trim Souk Cacuhoa
Ata
Gathiing
Cass
Alabciia
Georgia
Wass
Geo. Cass
Fredom
True Greatness and Moral Principle
The piece argues true greatness lies beyond flashy displays and political power. It praises enduring virtue, intellectual achievement, and universal brotherhood, urging courage to defend truth and act by strong moral principles even against public opinion.
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Chariol
Pesius
Greatness through virtue and biblical study urged
The text extols lasting greatness as a virtue rooted in equity and moral character. It cites historical examples from Paul and Martin Luther as models who chose truth and study over personal gain, urging readers to seek wisdom in the Bible above other sources.
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Anus
Ile Aible
Tarsus
Nagarine
Ile
Wittemberg
Ialeoia
Rome
Adams
Greece
Arrival of the Hibernia and European news summary
The steamship Hibernia arrives in New York with Liverpool papers to the 13th and London to the 12th. Reports say French politics move toward a five member Executive. Lamartine may push a European Congress to regulate Poland Germany and Italy. Commercial life shows cautious improvement with ample money, falling cotton and corn prices, and large cotton imports affecting markets.
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Hibernia
New York
Liverpool
London
France
Assembly
Lamartine
Ledra Hollin
L’rance
Ieper
Poland
Germany
Italy
Prague
United States
Papal Crisis and Italian Unrest Reports Rise in Rome
The narrative describes Pope Pius IX facing pressure from German bishops and civic guards as calls for abdication grow. Provisional government threats emerge, Mamiani named Foreign Minister prospect, and disputes over war with Austria test the Vatican. Madrid also experiences a deadly military insurrection with high casualties.
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College of Cardinals
Chelny
Haly
Pius
Austria
Terenzio Mamiani
Rome
Antonelli
Ancona
Anonia
Clly
Pola
St. Angelu
Journal Des Debats
Home
Bin
Elnistry
Poni
Arrival of the steamship from Europe reports Paris unrest and market notes
The steamer arrived at Quarantine New York six o clock morning May 18 13 hours from Liverpool bringing English papers to May 17. News from Paris describes an unsuccessful Communist attempt and National Assembly expulsion. Verona battle yields heavy losses with unclear outcome. Denmark Prussia dispute seen as solvable via England. Lord Ashburton dead. Chartist assembly dissolved. Cotton steady breadstuffs rising. Acadia arrived Liverpool May 1 after 131.2 days. Paris advisories warn of renewed upheaval and potential civil war if Provisional Government fails to concede. Slavery news from Brazil reports two hundred African captives landed from captured slavers and sixty-two slavers captured recently. Honolulu reports loss of Maria Helena and Mozart ships in the Pacific.
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Hackstaff
Quarantine
New York
Liverpool
Paris
National Assembly
National Guard
Verona
Italy
Denmark
Prussian
England
Lord Ashburton
London
U. States
Acadia
Stone
Clase
Mobs Rise as Haitian Revolt Sparks Martial Executions
A chaotic Haitian uprising near Port au Prince sees soldiers rule, executions by order of the president, and a mass arrest of merchants.Rumors claim a large-scale counterattack with 5000 troops marching south to quell the revolt while foreign consuls urge restraint.
Robbery and murder reports from Cranston and nearby towns
A Cranston man, M. Richard Knight, was attacked and robbed by a Black suspect and others on a Saturday evening, leaving him badly beaten with three or four hundred dollars stolen. A $150 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of participants. Additional items note a brig’s chase near St Domingo, executions in Poughkeepsie, counterfeit banknotes in New Haven, and various local hazards including mad dogs, a boiling accident death, and maritime notes from Havana and Grose Tool.
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Hienway Rosine
Richard Knight
Cranston
Shendot
Fenner
Sprappe
Negra
Hin Dowt
Hin
Dewd
Knight
Providence Journal
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Mexico
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Jonathan
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Wilton & Co
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New York City
Europe
Nashon
New Hedfayd
Marilia
The
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Journal of Gémmeres
Herald, Courier & Enquirer
Express News
Naushon
Foucen Arnegrep
David Elwell
Mardwick
Maas
Morristown
N. J
Dele Balla
Léwis Casa
Michigan
Bang
Phary
Pahavigg
Democratic Party
Uni
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Butter
Quilinas
Tothallot
Woodbury
Dalles
Valens Worth
Potgs
Phenix
Spain
Madrid
Fulgosiv
Maria-Chriatina
Rio Janeiro
Africa
Pacific
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
New Bedford Mercury
Boston Journal
HAYT
Melaiblet Betas
John L. Wilson
Cape Hayties
Cape
Heathe
Mra
Barbadues
Lewin
Hayti
Volcan
Mulaito
Speett
Walt
Dvlyntaig
Hatha
Port
Aniset
Poughkeepae
Wesley Pine
Rueselly
Pleasant Valley
Duchess County
Poughkeepsie
Joel Divine
Lave
Ponghkeepsie
Pough-keepsie
Ptantly
Villsny Prue. Journal
Massachusetts Corporation
Lyseell Courice
Alexander H. Everett
U.S
Schive
8. C. Claytoy
Huth Tanitfes
Chios
George Stedman
Norma
Havana
Itis
New York Journal of Commerce
Quebec
Grose Tole
Guternot
Laas
Londonderry
Aytphire
Eling Ana
Lowile
Misdourt
Far
Jury
St. Loatw
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