The Nativist view on naturalization and citizenship
The piece argues against longer naturalization delays and xenophobic bans. It contends that delaying or excluding foreigners harms their integration and weakens republics by depriving them of education through participation. It asserts assimilation strengthens both they and the nation, citing notable immigrant figures and the value of local self government.
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Gallatin
Morris
Jamilton
Law
Rutlege
Wilson
Emmmett
Army
Mercer
Montgomery
Navy
Jones, Blakely
Barry
Arts
Sully and
Cole
Science
Agasisz and
Guyot
Eliot
Benezet
Market and public life shape the young according to Hastern fables
The text argues that political experience must be shared by all classes and compares it to weather that stirs local notables. It recalls Aladdin Abushamat found wandering from a trap door to wealth, urged by his father to enter the market streets and trade, rising to wealth and service of Haroun al Rashid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Washington
Aladdin Abushamat
Haroun Alrashid
Terrible Manifesto from Brigham Young Revealed
A permissive critique of Brigham Young as governor and priest outlines his defense of Mormon polygamy and rights, praising his political stance on popular sovereignty and condemning outsiders. The piece compares Young to historical figures, notes his large family, and urges federal officials to support Saints governance in Utah.
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Brigham Young
Great Salt Lake
Louis Napoleon
Crimea
Solomon
Henry A. Wise
Henry Ward Beecher
Ife
Gen
Cass
Utah
Kansas
General Taylor
Hell
Zichary Taylor
Young
Father Young
Pierce
Gov Winston visits court amid fine for sheriff
A report from a Georgia town recalls Gov Winston entering a courtroom during a Circuit Court session. The judge fined the sheriff for noise. the Gov’s presence prompted laughter as the sheriff protested, later the judge remitted the fine. Also notes statewide losses from forest fires and turretrelated crop outlook. mentions a monument project in St Petersburg.
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Gov. Winston
Noara Canonina
North Carolina
Brunswick
Bladen
Duplin
Columbus
Sampson
Wayne, Robertson
St. Petersburg
William t Wofford and Thomas A Burke
The Standard reports on William t Wofford and Thomas A Burke, detailing their roles and actions within the organization. The piece outlines their involvement and presenting contextual ties to ongoing events and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 'T, Wofford, Thomas A. Burke
Cassville Gazette May 10 1856 brief editors absent
The Cassville Georgia issue on Thursday morning May 10 1856 notes the absence of both editors and apologizes for a small run of editorials and other content for the next two or three weeks.
Death of Hon Walter T Colquitt in Macon Georgia
The Macon Telegraph reports the death of Hon Walter T Colquitt in Macon on the 7th after a long illness. He died at the residence of William Ross Esq. in the city.
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Walter T. Colquitt
Macon
Wm. Ross
Central Georgian Resumes After Office Fire
The Central Georgian returns with its first issue after the office burn, now published simultaneously in Sandersville Sparta and Eatonton after acquiring the Independent Press subscription list and materials. The paper is described as handsome and well edited and wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Press
Sandersville
Sparta
Eatonton
Empire State New Democratic Paper Emerges in Griffin
The Empire State, a new Democratic paper in Griffin Georgia, is published by A A Goulding and succeeds the Georgia Jeffersonian. It is neatly printed and highly creditable, with the editor’s reputation promising influence among Spaulding County Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
A. A. Goulding
Georgia Jeffersonian
Spaulding
America for the Americans article praised in editorial
The paper devotes space to a favorable critique of an article titled America for the Americans. It calls it fair candid and well written and urges readers of all political faith to read with prejudice removed. It contends the piece seeks to warn Know-Nothing allies about the movement's folly and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politi
An Appeal for Debtors to Pay Up Promptly
An appeal urges those who owe money to pay immediately. The notice notes the need for cash to cover paper and other expenses and promises better spiritual and personal benefits if debts are settled. Recipients are asked to mail the owed amount or send more if unsure, with any overpayment credited.
Welcome the Spring Time and Democratic News
Spring praises fill this column with festive imagery of nature and May’s arrival. It also reports on political hopes for Howell Cobb in Congress and notes a California mining reward for Wood, plus church missionaries arriving in San Francisco.
Democratic meeting in Floyd endorses Pierce era policies
A large Floyd county Democratic gathering elected delegates to gubernatorial and congressional conventions. Speakers included J. H. Lumpkin and A. R. Wright. Preambles reaffirmed Jeffersonian and Jacksonian principles, support for Franklin Pierce and the Nebraska Kansas bill, local improvements, opposition to Know Nothing and secret societies, and defense of religious liberty amid sectional tensions. The notice closes noting scarlet fever in Sandersville, Georgia.
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Democratic Party
Flod
Hudsont Poms
J. H. Lumpkin
A. R. Wright
Floyd County
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Franklin Pierce
United States
Congress
H. V. Johnson
E B. W. Chastain
6Th
Nebraska- Kansas
Ireland
Cuba
Washington
American Union
New York
Union
Dodge
Lowa
Minocis
Gulf Sea
Great Britain
France
Book notices and critiques of popular children poems and stories
The page reviews Our Book Table selections by Hannah F. Gould and William North, noting Mother’s Dream and The Wave of the Lamp as child friendly verses with mixed lessons. It also highlights Karn tut Cooren and Ebert Pearce juvenile volumes with praise for Old Earl, Reinard the Wonder Child, and related tales.
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Tax Morser
Hannah F. Gould
Boston
Crosby, Nichols & Co
Miss Gould
Wmn. North
Mr. North
Snel
Cooren
Ebert Pearce
New York
Chis. Scribner
Nuss Street
Kerl
Giles Scoggin
Earl
Market prices report from wartime notes
Canal flour sold at 39s 41s 42s a barrel. White wheat valued Us 6d a bushel. White corn 42s éd and Yellow corn 48s a 43s Od per bushel. Iron prices steady and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
California steamship Star of the West arrives with specie
News from California notes the Star of the West reached New York from San Juan with 800000 dollars in specie after leaving San Juan on the 23d ult. Also Sacramento Know Nothings won by large majorities with J L English named mayor. California mint earnings exceed seven and a half million for year ending 8th inst, plus six million refined in bars. Flour at fourteen and a half dollars per barrel. Connecticut elected William T Miner Know Nothing governor with a full slate of Know Nothing officers. Ship Hero brings capture report from St Helena via New York friendship on January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Star of the West
San Juan
New York
San Francisco
Sacramento
J. L. English
United States
San Franscisco
Hero
St. Helena
Plover
State Democratic Convention and temperance debate in Tennessee
The piece notes Georgia Democrats preparing for the January Milledgeville convention with large, enthusiastic turnout. It cites opposition to English interference, hints at temperance proposals in Tennessee, and reports a Mobile Register weather forecast predicting light rains and steady temperatures with upcoming heavy showers in June.
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Mobile Register
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