Critique of the Presidents Message and Policy Criticism
A partisan review condemns the Presidents Message as faulty in literary quality and weak in constitutional fidelity. It argues the President betrayed his oath, mishandled currency and Kansas issues, and failed to unite states against unconstitutional banks while urging states to remedy federal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batra
Mondsy
Opon
Pepet
Swall-Fry Focofooo
Congress
Kansas
Walker
Uosnes
Karten
Ion
Bam
Ashe
Ins
Mayel
Beckahan
Majualieon
Costa Rica
Mora
Nicaragua
Pierce
Rivas
Tense partisan rant on loyalty, liberty, and Kansas politics
The author lambasts the locofoco party and its control over elections and appointments, accusing leaders of tyranny and corruption. Referencing McKeon, Buchanan, and Douglas, the piece condemns party discipline, alleged disenfranchisement, and the push for a Kansas state constitution amid national political strife. It decries usurpation, treacherous governance, and the erosion of American liberty under a despotic party rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brondman
Wood
McKeon
Jimmy Buchanan
U. States
Locofocus
Locotoon Party
Locofoco
Steadman
Bar Douglas
Kansas
Walker Expedition and Costa Rica Conflict Report
Fragmented dispatch notes Walker and Nicaragua stance with Costa Rica. Mormons' resolve and possible reinforcements loom. A Nashville-rail collision injures several, delaying eastbound service near Crow Creek after a rockslide.
Walker to resign governorship amid friendly ties and Kansas clashes
Reports from Washington detail Walker’s expected withdrawal from the Kansas governance dispute, with his resignation to the President likely citing undisclosed reasons. A heated exchange between Senator Gwinn and General Jensen centers on Utah Expedition funding and army provisioning, while Secretary Floyd comments on Fort Ripley sale controversy and reservations handling.
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Wasninaros
Walker
Kansas
Douglass Bill
Toombs
Kungay
Gwinn
California
Whettle
Utah
Washington
Gwit
Jensup
Mtuh
Renator
Gwio
Tennessee Legislature Adjourns Amid Debates And Petitions
In December 1857 the Tennessee House discusses road and county measures, approves a bank regulation bill, and considers a petition for Memphis Medical College funds. Delegates debate county court staffing, turnpike charters, and revenue collection, with adjournment set for the afternoon. Separately, the Chicago Times denounces Northern Democratic papers while listing allied outlets in support of Buchanan’s Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisundry
Washeadcotes
Charleston
Twilgo
Memphis Building and Loan Association
Ld and Kentucky Railroad
Louisvill and Nashville Railroad
Goodpasture
Putnam County
Lauderdale County
Manoes
House OF Representatives
Texapay
King
Memphis Medical College
Botanic Medical College of
Memphis
Richardson
Rutherford
Shrewsbury
Henderson
Decatur
14Th Judicial District
Benton
Tenneseoe
Springfield
Port Royal
Sevier County
Chicago Times
North- West
Spe
Ee Gaia Sob Teyn
Baeg
Ee Narnon
North
Dubuque
Twotana
Indisoapolis Sentinel
Lafayette Argus
Mio
Ohio Statesman
Weveland Plain Dealer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Alpinion, Excepted
TiLtvore
Quincy Herald
Bloomington Play
State Register
Chicago
Timex
Valuna Courier
Peoria News
Peoria Bulletin
Rock Island Argus
Suera
Buchanan
Wali
New York
Democratic
Albany Argus
Rochester Union
Malach Trotts
New Hampshire
Boston Pont
Calhoun
Pensylvania
Richmond South
Woshington
Kngwa
Hich
Arrival of the Europa and world market notes
A mixed dispatch reports the Europa’s arrival, British policy actions in India, and military losses at Agra with Havelock in Lucknow. London money markets ease, Bank of England and France move rates while gold flows and consols shift. Prices for cotton, grain, and New Orleans markets show weak demand with assorted quotations. A Boston secret party, Heart in Hand Clubs, forms with ritual entry and weekly dues. Col William Turnbull of the engineering corps dies in Wilmington after forty years of service.
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Tada
Northumberlaad
Durham ‘District Bank
London
Bank of England
Inten
Agra
Havelock
Lucknow
Delhi
Moirut
Oland
Bank of France
East India Company
Lord Clarendon
Africa
Turkey
Danube
Urdin
Luex
Spain
Concha
Guba
Mexico
Lonnow
Baring
Lavenporl Correy Larkin
Orleans
Manchester
Havar
New Orleans
Messrs, Richardson, Spence, & Co
Western Canal
Routhern
Ohio
Tuowlny
Seomwe Powerscat
Tuston
Boston
Dte
Boston Herald
Gallean
Col
William Turnbull
Nftoyphical Engineers
Anand
Ion
Mesxico
Contreras
Churubusca
Chayopeo
Uol
Woat Point
Pervine
Hyhan
Wilmington
Dow
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Clarksville
I. Bryarly’s
Lgvopogorsn
James Buck
Anan
Michsigan
Kaniga
Michigan
M. T. Monter
Virginia
Cizard Foot
Nowleros
Douglass
Valen
New Maven
P.P. Stanton
Raoul
Cornwall
Tom Brown
Tndia
Tames I
Teoland
George Stephenson
Tndian
Ratincap
Ty R. HT
Anderson
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Bags
Crow Creek
Stevenson
Eakin
Houston
John Ryman
Jack Natt
C. W. Washburn
Skinner
Tantalon
Chatenonga
Chattanooga
Uhion
Fort Riving Swiade
Bloyd
Port Ripley
Minnesota
Fort Snoking Reservation
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Rowles
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GA. Ligon & Co
Yannis and Revert Deavens , Cigars, &c., &c
Clarasville, Tenn
Baltimore
A. Ligon & Ca
vanMann
Beaumont & Barnes
Eason
Fis
Lake Ana Dee
Guagcaine M
Pakdanee
Thie County
Hiter
Carpea Tere
James Tait & CO
City of
Clarkaville
Withers
Adkin
Montgomery County
Nhgrors
T. Morgan
Willis Morgan
Oty
Aise
D. Seth
P. B
Lunaville
Menarate
Kansas City
Reese Cafes
G. A
Tenn
Stites
Hon
Abe Caratheen
John ‘Orrie
Clerkaville
Clussen
Manwen Wu
Dreas Goode
VAL
Turniey's
Fine Packer
Hs Aeaumont'& Barnes
Et Union Livery Stable
Carney
Ind Cross
Clarkevilla
Stella
Lyme
FOX & Carney
Hopkinsville
Pike
Linwood Landing
Charkavilis
Wm. Brydes
Marre Oo
Lafayette Ky
Omiivitie Herald
Ayor
Cathassie
Nad Sapien
Saternenia
Sears Whsiaale
Thary & Demevilia
Mathyille Retail
Thums & Bro, Clarkeride
D T. Foster
New Providescu
Ard Ali
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