Democratic Correspondence on Union Politics and Slavery
The New York Herald publishes Democratic correspondence from 1851 discussing the party’s stance on national unity, the coming convention in Baltimore, and the fight over slave expansion. Letters from Nashvi ll e and other figures argue for a broad platform, warn of disunion in several states, and urge allies to support Southern rights and California policy to avoid ruin.
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The
New York Herald
Union
Democratic Convention and Union Threats in Alabama Letter
P H Britrain writes from Monacementy Alabama on July 15 1851 to G A Donaldson noting political risks for a national democratic convention amid Alabama Mississippi and Georgia Union party advances. He defends remaining a Democrat though wary of Union party influence and pledges to act after state elections while declining other committee matters.
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Monacementy
Ala
Drak Sinz
Alabama
Democratic Party
Whi
Union
Democratic States’ Rights Party
Washington Union
Cobb
Foote
Clemens
Mississnois
Georgia
South
Union Party of
P. H. Britrain
G. A. Donaldson
Advertiser notes on subscriber laws and literary listing
The piece cites lawful points for periodical subscribers including notice to discontinue and responsibility for unread papers. It then admires Littell's Living Age and its European American harvest of literature. It reports winter quarter appearances of river steamboats near the Bay and Rapide da Croq and notes the Free Soil National Abolition Convention planned for Cleveland on Sept 24.
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Littell
Europe
America
Bay
Rapide da Crog
Free Soil
Cleveland
The Madison Convention Debates for Governor Nominee
The Madison Express describes the recent Madison Convention proceedings with crowded aisles and contested seats. Upham leads in ballots but doubts persist about integrity and future support. The piece notes Dewey’s withdrawal, mentions Timothy Gurus and Charles Robinson, and discusses the Banking question and Wisconsin’s banking laws.
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Madison
Madison Express
Express
Evey Membe
Cois
Cal Whit
Racine
Wrukesha
Milwaukee
Trove Kaucehn
Limothy Barns
Gov
Dewey
Upham
Smith
Pairchild
Bullet Fairchild
Bullott Uphsin
Don Alonzo Jum Uphurn Waedhoveler
Timothy Gurus
Charles 1 Robinson
The Compromise Measures debated in press over slavery law
A review of political debate on the Fugitive Slave Law and constitutional rights, noting calls to alter or abolish it, fears of union disruption, and Daniel Webster’s stance on secession. Also notes May and August issues of the Secpel medical journal and critiques of local school loan practices and editorial accuracy.
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Congress
Pon du Lac
Daniel Webster
Farewell poem notes on memory and departing heart
A reflective verse explores love and memory, noting how parting deepens feeling. The speaker observes attachment grows as we leave and that memories flood the heart, turning farewell into a bitter word.
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Yarewell
Phat
The Two Sacks and the Indian Lavine for Lite Butte
A fragment discusses two sacks held from our shoulders and the faults we bear under clothing. It mentions a Native American term and a satirical tone about self and friend faults. The passage hints at hidden acts and a back region within the sack.
Union ticket dominant as Mississippi votes trend strong
Vicksburg reports indicate solid backing for Gen Fonte's Union ticket with about seventy delegates elected to the convention. Disunion or States' Rights candidates appear scarce, with expectations of a double digit thousand margin in the statewide result. Williams wins New York governorship with a 1650 majority, while the Whig Senate and House majorities reflect regional political shifts. A shipboard refugee movement from Constantinople to New York is noted, along with mixed intelligence on the Pampero and an official stance on punitive actions against certain outlaws.
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Vicksburg
Ister
Fonte
Eorty
Union Lcket
Mexican war veteran linked to Cuban expedition plan
A Newark Advertiser correspondent notes a senior army officer tied to the Mexican war era was blocked by death from leading the Cuban expedition last year. It is claimed a resignation would earn him a guaranteed sum of one hundred thousand dollars plus compensation and emoluments equal to the U S president, with his name and influence reserved for service.
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Grew
Worm
Conan Tryas
Newark Advertiser
United States
Hale Versus Foote In Sharp Senate Style
The description praises Senator John P Hale of New Hampshire as amiable and sharp witted, contrasting him with Foote of Mississippi. Hale is depicted as good natured yet penetrating, able to provoke storms with wit while Foote raves. Hale’s clarity and spontaneity are praised against Foote’s declamation.
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J. P. Hise
New Hampshire
John P. Hale
Senate
Foote
Mississippi
Granite State
Hale
Porthy
Foote iv
Eulphury
Doote
Foolte
Times
Unclear historical figure described with mixed syntax
Fragmented OCR text portrays a man named Neth or Ned with a robust physique and iron temper, praised as a reliable friend, temperance advocate, and abolitionist. The passage blends garbled phrases about memory, language, and political views, with references to Cobden and May.
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Miia
Pillmore
Lina
Webster
Capture and Execution of Gen Lopez in Havana News
News from Havana reports the capture of Gen Lopez and his followers, with celebrations and lights across the city. Prisoners claim harsh sufferings, hunger on leaves, and no arms. some were executed or perished, while Capt Prarr of the sloop Alt ay visited them for details.
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Lopez
New York
Empire City
Hevana
Spain
Hudge
Prarr
Sloop of War
Altay
Eyxa
Lorig
Havana
Patform
Felo West Cube
Imiustus
Chagres
Fugitive Slave Law Critique Echoes on European Tour
Horace Greer criticizes the Fugitive Slave Law in a packed remark during his European tour, stating that repeal is unlikely but representation and moral opposition can be staged. He likens enforcement to a modern Shylock tale and warns freemen and laborers against supporting a regime that permits such coercion. He cites Butler and Napoleon era references to underscore how small events can alter history.
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Horace Greer
Europe
Antonio
Torn
Buffalo At
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