Tampering with the Constitution in Civil War Era Debates
The Dubuque Herald argues against proposals to amend the United States Constitution, warning that centralized power and anti state provisions threaten democratic principles. It alleges radical Administrations push for direct presidential elections, currency changes, and extended terms, urging defense of the Constitution against “tinkering” amid national conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Atrong
Marl
Neas
Ile
Whose Ox Gored and The Solitary Horseman Tale
The text references James Dero winning a chevalier de perfection and two figures, a man with a black valine and a solitary horseman, noted for nocturnal sightings and frequent hotel entrances in New York. Keeley’s line about a long-haired repertorial corps is mentioned as incendiary in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.R. James
New York
James Dero
Keeley
The Oil King Seeks Capacity at Any Cost
An eccentric tale set near Center Oil Company lands follows an aging magnate, his moneyed but dim household, and a tutor who bets wealth can buy talent for his daughter Kitty. The oil king finally quips that if money buys capacity, he will purchase it to fix the lack of talent.
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Center Oil Company
David Luck
Trojan
Triutoph
Kitty
Harry
Mowrs
Hennett Motors & Co
Chicrgo
Rave
Barnett Peters & Co
U.S
Goldwich
da, Py & Co
Tell
Busines
Bankrupt Bill Support Justified Amid 19th Century Debate
A member of Congress defended backing the bankrupt bill when challenged, arguing that waves of fictitious paper money prosperity will recede and the shores of trade will face wrecks if there is a paper revolution.
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Congress
Fragmented Receipt Mentions Deadly Cabbage Exposure
Fragmentary OCR text describes a recipe like procedure for honeyed meat with cautions about mesets and a dire warning that the crew could die within fifteen minutes from exposure to celic in a Albany Knickerbocker context.
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Albany Knickerbocker-givae
Judge Pierrepont Speech Echoes French Revolutions
The opening judge speech warns that public morals govern private life, citing 1849 France and Tocqueville as parallels. He contends American public corruption may soon trigger revolution, citing New York loyal refusals and Navy Yard robberies in Philadelphia.
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Pierrepont
Pierreponthinta
Dude de Praalin
Pierrapont
France
Waa
Ilis
Louie Phillippe
Chamber of Deputies
Paia
Ds Tocquayille
Eranes
Ramaing
Louis Phillippe
Han
New York
Philadelphia
Washington Journal of Commerce on the Bankrupt bill
The Washington correspondent discusses the House passed Bankrupt bill. It treats insolvency to benefit debtors and creditors, replacing older acts. District Courts become bankruptcy courts with registers to handle cases and distribute assets. Honest debtors may receive allowances. contests arise in open court. The Senate is to act next and, if enacted, provide a path to fresh commercial life.
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Washington
New York Journal of Commerce
Hoase of Representatives
House
Massachusetts
Atc
Jenckes
Rhode Island
Supreme Court
Shebltor
Bia
Senate
Emigrant Proposal Weds Lawyer and Parlor Visit
In a fragmentary tale two young lawyers Archy Brown and Thomas Jones visit Mr Smith’s Parlor to woo his daughter Naty. Brown asks Mary to leave home and emigrate to the Far West with him, suggesting a new home to beautify together. Mary’s reply hints at reluctant agreement as the scene closes.
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Archy
Brown
Thomas Jones
Heir to Wicklow Earldom Dies in Dublin Slums
An Irish noble heir William George Howard, heir to the earldom of Wicklow, dies in a Dublin brothel after a life of luxury and misery. He left vast debts and drank heavily, leaving a dreary last hours account from a companion. The piece contrasts vast inheritance with wasted life and notes his associations with the lowest circles.
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Nic
Wicktow
Dublin
London Review
William George Howard
Wicklow
Capt. Howard
Billy
Tie
Snys
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Fartey & Christman
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Animhanks
Scales
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J. Manny
Clark
Utter
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Donogue
Lows
H, Monack & CO
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Iron Works
Stuamboata Diwrillers
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Honage
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Edward
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Chatham Squakr
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Bink Town
1St National Bank of Meaheatre
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Nly
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Rud
STOO
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Cxicas
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Rieard
Cern
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