Barnburners of '48 and New York Democrats Split
Longitudinal column recounts New York Democrat factions Barnburners and Old Hawkers, key figures like James O Smith and James Wadsworth, the Baltimore 1848 convention protest, and the Wilmot Proviso debate shaping national politics. Includes notes on Justice James Smith of Canandaigua and political maneuvering around McKinley era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ©. Smith
Canandaigua
Supreme Court
stin_fininhed
Jorist
Stidente
Arthur ©. Smith
Herald
Democratic Au
Baltimore
New York
New York State
Mr. Smith
Peter Cogger
Jas. O. Smith
Twenty-seventh
Iate
H. R. Selden
Rochester
Twenty Eighth
James
Wadsworth
Twenty-ninth
Samuel J. Tilden
James R Doolittle
United States
Wisconsin
Hee
Democracy
Union
Legislation urged to aid insane asylums and care
A civic appeal praises national blessings and urges Thanksgiving acts of charity for the sick and needy. It highlights overcrowded asylums in Ly on s View Knoxville and other Tennessee facilities, arguing for state funding and new buildings to improve humane care and reduce overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
West Tennessee
Lyon’s View Asylum
Knoxville
G. Heiskell
Nanhville
J. P. Douglas
Insano
Bolivar
Remarkable 1830s Delegation and Van Buren Nomination
A fragment recounts a 1830s delegation meeting in New York City Hall Park. It notes nominating Martin Van Buren for president against Lewis Cass and links the Wilmot Proviso to party splits that foreshadow Lincoln’s later rise. It cites historic letters about slavery’s decline and mentions a medical testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barnburners
City Hall Park
Martin van Doren
Lewis Cass
Baltimore
van Buren
Cavs
Taylor and
Fillmore
Wilmot
Lincoln
Arthur C. Smith
The
Hoo
Matthew Hale
Albany
Smith
Non-Resident Defendants Notified in Tennessee Suit
Publication ordered for four successive weeks in Tre Comer, Johnson City Tennessee, notifying complainants and unnamed heirs to appear at the Clerk and Masters office in Johnson City on the 18th Monday in January 1901.
Battle over Barnburners and Hunkers at New York Democratic Convention
The 1847 New York Democratic split between Barnburners and Hunkers escalates as factions seek seating at the Baltimore national convention. Delegates clash over restoration of slavery extension pledges, with Dickinson and Smith trading barbs and a Mass meeting in Herkimer and Utica showing fierce partisan lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Syracise
Bankera
Baltimore
South
New York
Barn[burner
Hunker
Dickenson
Daniel W Dickinson
Jas
OC. Smith
Uze
Smith
Dickinson
David
Democratic delegates clash over state rights in New York debate
A convention intense with abolitionist rhetoric debates state rights versus federal policy. A protest statement denounces exclusion from the democratic party as a test of loyalty, vowing to stand apart while preserving northern principles and Jeffersonian ideals. The speaker is later chosen to justify the delegation's stance and to draft the protest text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire
Thomas Fefferson
Northwest Territory
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
Trifferson
Mahy
Shorthand instruction offered by former Grant University principal
Mrs J Barlow, late head of Stenography at Grant University Athens, who held the post six years, teaches at her King Street residence. The notice urges youths considering a career to acquire shorthand now, saying there is no time like the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Memphis
Scimitar
Senate
United States
Taylor
Bate
Bato
Chattanooga
Imed
Mra. J
Barlow
Department of
Grant University
Athens
King
Miles
Ae Ag
Berrome
Cherryvale
Kana
Our Savior in Art Book Seeks National Agents
A lengthy advertisement touts a costly art book with nearly 100 full page engravings of Christ and the Virgin, biographies of painters, and a child’s department. It promises high earnings for agents in Massachusetts and New York and seeks state managers and territory leadership positions in hospitality to the U.S. Treasury building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Europe
Lilltops
Qointain
Gallerion
ish-American Co
Upppatta
U.S
Treashzy
Washington
Improved Queen and Crescent schedules link Meridian to Shreveport
The revised timetable connects the Alabama Great Southern line with the Queen and Crescent, offering through sleeping car service Chattanooga to Shreveport with no change. Passengers depart Chattanooga 6 10 p m and reach Fort Worth by 20 00 p m, via Birmingham Meridian Jackson Vicksburg Shreveport Dallas. Tickets available from any station agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Alabama Great Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Srieveport
Texasa
Aville Ry
Missouri
Kansas
Texas Ry
Birmingham
Jackson
Vicksburg
Shroyebatt
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
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Postasfoe al Jmem
Cox
Recorder Martin
Senda
Turnor
Aguinaldo
Bullock
Dave Weagar
McNees
Sumerers
Summers
Jas. A. Summers
Democrata
Johnson City
Republicans
Kentucky
McKinley
Yorkes
Louisville
Michigan
Judge Smith
Polk
Martin van Buren
Hanker
Gov
Silas Wright
Benjamin F. Butler
Gen
Ben
Lowell
Mass
John A. Dix
Prince
John van Buren
Princess Victoria
England
James C Smith
James 8
Henry RB. Selden
Daniel §. Dickenson
William T
Marcey
David Wilmot
Pennsylvania
Congress
Mitchell
Syracuse
Cait
Yours Truly
JAS. S. Byrd & CO
Ricltor Neen
W. W. Barry
Lexington, Tenn
Mammoth Cave
Bucklen
Amica Balve
City
Carrie L. Gilmor
Als, Va
Samuel Weir
Et Als
A. Surener
Minna
Chas, L. Pettis & Co, Cash Produce Buyers
Duane St
H. A. Sherman
Corporan
States Treasury
George Skaller & CO
Novavwails
Nervine
Mises Mepicas Co
Bikbart, Ind
Armbrust
Main
Omb
Saas
Ww. Co
J. T. Linville & CO
Jobe Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Underwood
CY H. Lyle
Tohinson City
Innesshre
Aluett
North Brad, Ste
Philadelphia
T. P. A. Livery Stable
W. C. Snapp
John K. Snapp
Cherry St
B. A. Mathes
Practical Electrician
Hart Building
Clut
Salnar City
Poe
Hood
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