Cotton Receipts and City Notices Highlight Historic Paper
The issue notes week ending receipts of cotton with totals and stock on hand, and mentions city events including a fasting and prayer day proclaimed by the Mayor. It references the Democratic Young Men's Convention in Milledgeville and the Female Benevolent Society May gathering with an admission fee for a grand supper and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Young Men's Convention
Milledgeville
Mondy
Female Benevolent Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ae Hall
FA. Nisbet
Argus
Virginia Elections Congress Results Highlight Whig Gains
Virginia returns show Linn Banks and several Whig candidates winning in districts including Albemarle Frederick London Northern Neck and Norfolk while Democrats hold spots and Republican leanings appear in others. The Richmond Enquirer commentary notes widespread voting irregularities and shifts in allegiance as Whigs gain two seats overall and discuss the political climate after the recent national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Botts
Richmond
Thomas W. Gilmer
Albemarle
Jas. Garland
Richard W. Barton
Frederick
Wm. Lucas
Cuthbert Powell
London
W. M. McCarty
John Taliaferro
Neck
Francis Mallory
Norfolk
Henry A. Wise
William L. Goggin
A. A. H. Stuart
G. W. Summers
R. M. T. Hunter
Lewis Steenrod
John W. Jones
George B. Cary
W. O. Goode
Walter Coles
E. W. Hubbard
J. L. Hays
Shenandoah
Congress
Richmond Enquirer
The Races on the Western Course and results of the week
The Western Course spring races were held last week with windy days and good track conditions. Daily results include Monday Mile Heats for a $300 purse with Duke defeating Corydon, Tuesday Two Mile Heats for $600 won by Martha Raney, and Letty Floyd midfields. Wednesday Two Mile Heats for $300 with Nat Bradford topping Letty Floyd, Thursday Three Mile Heats for $400 featuring Duke and Letty Floyd. Friday Four Mile Heats for $600 with Count Zaldevar and Henry Crowell placing. Saturday Mile Heats best three in five with Martha Rainey winning over Dr Hossack. Also includes a lengthy political critique from Bela Badger’s appointment to Philadelphia’s Naval Office.
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Col. Robertson
Duke
T. C. Grimes
Corydon
Col. Campbell
Stapler & South
the Gimblet
T. B. Howard
Martha Raney
Crowell
Ermma Crowell
Campbell
Letty Floyd
Daniel Webster’s Democracy Questioned in Patchogue Speech
The piece argues Daniel Webster shifted from federalist to self styled democrat, citing his Essex Junto ties and opposition to Madison and war. It accuses him of denying past politically charged statements and misrepresenting his Massachusetts Convention views on voter property qualifications.
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New Hampshire
Daniel Webster
Webster
Madison
Congress
N. A
Webster on Property and Government in 1820 North American Review
The excerpted passages present Daniel Webster arguing that property should influence state power to prevent an aristocracy of wealth. He warns that concentrating property in few hands creates a natural, dangerous political caste and that property and political power are inseparable without military despotism.
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North American Review
Daniel Webster
Quarterly Review
Massachusetts
Orator Hunt
England
Marquis of Buckingham
Lord Stafford
Lord Fitzwilliam
Francis Burdett
Marquis of
Tavistock
Senator Cuthbert and the Webster controversy in Georgia
The Savannah Georgian discusses Senator Cuthbert’s defense against attacks tied to Senator Webster’s constitutional opinions. It argues he should be judged by constituents and jurors who require more than party rhetoric, urging Webster to answer questions directly for Southern readers.
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Senator Cuthbert
Cuthbert
Senate
Webster
Georgia
National Confederacy
Ipse Dixit
Carbolein fuel touted by Saint Petersburg inventor
Abielle du Nord reports M. Weschiniakoff of Saint Petersburg has discovered a new combustible named Carbolein. It promises higher heat and smaller volume than coal and is claimed to improve steam navigation. On the Sirus from Cronstadt to Copenhagen it reportedly used four and a half pounds per hour, with paddle wheels turning thirteen times per minute and a seven mile hour progress, surpassing coal-fired performance by half a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abielle du Nord
M. Weschiniakoff
Saint Petersburg
Cronstadt
Copenhagen
Stand by the Old Dominion for Virginia action on the bank
The Richmond Enquirer urges Virginia to declare for action against a national bank, warning Tyler may press a federal charter without Virginia's support. It cites New York financial plotting, Whig factions in New York, and Tennessee echoes, calling for a bold state-rights stand to shape 1844 politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Tyler
United States Bank
Virginia
Virgina
Washington
Webster
Clay
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
New York Review
City of
Gov. Seward
Assembly
John W. Taylor
Tyler
Harrison
President Tyler
United States
New York Herald
Senate
Rouse
Nashville Union
Old Dominion
The
Mercury
South
Paulding
Washington Honored by 46th Regiment in Masonry Chest Guard
A historical note recounts Gen. Washington being initiated in masonry during the 46th regiment's service in America. The masonic chest and contents, captured by Americans, were returned after a formal guard of honor. later, the 46th lost and regained the chest during campaigns with the French, and its return was celebrated amid vivid recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
46Th
America
Washington
Coun
Dominicia
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Bales
Virginia Elections
Linn Banks
Spotsylvania
Wm. Smith
Garnet Petersburg
Powhattan
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Buckingham
Prince Edward
Nelson
Fairfax
Southampton
Stafford
Richard L. C. Moncure
Fitzhugh
Hedgman
Nert
Hanover
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
White
Netrofcot
Cold Harbor
Thompson
Cold Warrior
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Sanco Panza
Lacon
New Hampshire Patriot
Bela Badger
Naval Office
Philadelphia
Journal of Commerce
Philadelpia
Wyson
Badger
New York Post
Glentwoth
Stevenson
Looney
Benjamin Bowne
Mitchell Graham
New York City
Glentworth
George W. Rhawn
Clentworth
Swini
Bowne
Graham
Tyson
Gove
Patriot
Naylor
Mitchell
John Syler
Curtis
Draper
Blatchford
Penrose
Ritner
Looneys
Saints
Oliver Majors
City
Cornelious Sullivan
Blackwell's Island
Jie Thompson
Newburyport Bank
Philadelphia Ledger
Navy
Globe
Silas M. Stilwell
Stilwell
Times and Evening Star
Arnold
Govenor
Whigery
Andrew Jackson
Republic
Jackson
Bank
Kendall
Joseph Ritner
Francis
Chamberlain
Pensacol
Hawkins
Apalachicola
Chandelain
H. Thompson
Isaac Hicks
Peter
Manilla
Robert Truxton
All Blacks
George Miller
N.Y
Skiddaw
Liverpool
Whitehaven Herald
Keswick
Shakspeare
Lake Michicaux
Lake Michigan
Milwaukie
Barrie
Perdinales
Austin
Dolson
A. Brigham
John Green
Houston Telegraph
Golconda
Ephriam
Robert Street
Chelsea
Chelsea New Church
Benedict
King’s Road
Tae Tuames
Peter Robinson
New Brunswick
Suydam
Hell's Kitchen
Mr. Edmonds
Conover
Sang Froid
Mr. Suydain
Pedler
Sam
New Jersey
Detar
Cuantes V
Charles V
Touis
Calabria
Naples
la Cava
Charles
Swinburne
Europe
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