Unfettered Press Debate on Liberty and Responsibility
A long argument on press freedom contrasts the power of newspapers with government. It cites a British ministerial note on British and American fishing rights under 1818 and notes the US response with the steam frigate Mississippi deployed to protect fishermen. Key figures cited include Casueron, Mr. Weparty, and Mr. Cannon, with debate over treaty interpretation and the dangers and duties of the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casueron
Weparty
United States
France
North American
Admiralty
New Branewick
Nova Scotia
Prince Bachard
Tela
Gulf of St
Lauwrénce
Smaall Gailing
Gisinnen
Asthall
Acarnanen
Atatda
Penor
U. S
Missiewippi
Cots
Pir Davis
Masa
Great Britain
Hawlin
American West
Dahener
The Burning of the Henry Clay and Witness Accounts
A passenger describes the Henry Clay disaster with harrowing detail of the fire, passengers leaping into the river, trunks saved, and the boat’s rapid destruction. He notes racing on the voyage, heat and smoke, and the crew’s poor response as the vessel burned aboard near Kingston. The report also covers related Harbor and Inland Waterways appropriation votes and a parliamentary speech on universal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnndor
Ohio
Kingston
Activg
Thor
Zunger
Jand
Silver
Sal Seoing
Thair
Pierce's Suitor for the South Cited in Congress Debate
Fragmentary remarks discuss Gen. Pierce as a preferred candidate for the South in a congressional exchange. The dialogue questions party alignment and political fit, with references to North versus South and Democratic versus Whig factions. The passage cites journals and opinions as guidance.
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Coty Grous
Alwys
Gan
Pieren
Pierce
Judge De Tar Mur Goetit and Taynes Board of Pomyc Works
A fragment mentions Judge De Tar Mur Goetit and 2D A Ta ynes from Meantgomary county and David H. Urarnsley of Winga ca involved with a Pomyc works board.
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de Tar Mur Goetit
A. Taynes
Meantgomary
Comntys Board OF Pomyc Works
David H. Urarnsley
Winga Ca
Free Democracy and Local Political Winds in Alyria
In Alyria August 1852 the Independent Democrat highlights shifting allegiances within Free Democracy and Locofoco movements, noting Salmon P. Chase’s stance and contrasting it with past party actions. A Wellington Journal critique of the anti slavery address is urged, while E H Norton promotes a concert by Monsieur and Madame Canderbeck at the Court House, praising their harp and violin talents and urging attendance.
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Citase
Samme Caase
Free Democracy
Sawuru
Lewis
Gov Woon
Free Soil
Ciase
Lorain
Townsien
Jor
Wellington Journal
Courier
E. H Norros
Mors Korrons
Monsieur
Madame Canderbeck
Monsieur C
Ole Bull
Madame C
Myxia
E H Norton
Yandeinage
Segard Ib
van Hitch
Tocofptoitin
Political club meetings unfold in a New Hampshire village
In a Toledoreport from a New Hampshire town, a meeting at the Courthouse drew larger attendance as delegates debated presidential candidates and slavery, with speakers praising and condemning figures like Pierce and Pruner. A letter from Manchester defends Pierce while others challenge the party platform and anti slavery stance amid local political maneuvering.
Rise and fall of Gen Scott in anti slavery debate
A Democratic abolitionist in New Hampshire critiques Whig unity and Gen Scott's presidential candidacy. He recounts editor reviews, defends anti slavery principles, compares Scott and Pierce platforms, and argues for national focus amid sectional pressure. The piece cites the Independent Democrat and National Era in contrasting platforms and urges informed voting.
Free Soil and Scott Pierce Views Split in Whig South
The writer traces the split over slavery in 1848 and 1852, criticizing the Buffalo Platform and Van Buren, praising General Scott and Franklin Pierce, noting Whig bolting in the South, and predicting the next president while commenting on English politics and naval readiness. He contrasts South and North stances, condemning anti slavery positions and urging concrete leadership.
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Gen. Scott
General Scott
U. States
Gon Scott
Ny 03
Virginia
Tean
Scott
Pierce
Avery
Independent Democrat
van Buren
Pittsburgh
Gen
Taylor
Philadelphia
Martin van’ Buren
Martin van Bulren
Baltimore
The
Buffalo
Martin van Buren
Free Soil Movement
S. P. Chase
Iowa
Gen Scott
Congress
South
Judge Branderson
U. S
Miss
Jackson
North
Mason & Dixon
Franklin Pierce
Fragmentary Editorial Speculates Gen Scott Victory in September
The Tribune notes scattered opinions across states on Gen Scott with high confidence in a September election win and ongoing efforts to raise his profile among the people. It predicts his likelihood of success extending to the November vote.
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England
Paliament
Derby
Beott
Seror
Gen
Scott
N. ¥. Tribune
News Briefs From August Global Field Report
August news digest notes British and American maritime activity with vessels America and Union involved in Newfoundland waters. Reports hazards incl squalls sinking Tascy with four lost and rescue by Thomas Hat. cholera death of Judge DeAarran. stock market notes with Bond prices and trade in New York. Also politics in Maryland with Col McKaig joining Pierce King camp and early discussion of European affairs and unrest in Italy and France.
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MOMAT
Bostos
America
Jobus
New Brunswick Papere
Seymour Hae
Union
Gulf of St. Lawrence
New Brunswicker
St. John's
U.S
Tascy
Martin
Governor's
James Stiff
Thomas Jackson
James McGlue
James McGregor
Michael Doran
Lazelle
Thomas Hat
Hagerty
Judge DeAarran
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Betees
Press of
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Iit
Rasyn
Nultiniemas
Reid
Congervatiam
Mom
Eunad
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Reese
House of Land
Commons
Sar Tirven'axn Hirnon Brwi
Howse
Senate
Chicago
Michigan City
St. Joseph
Michigan
St. Clair Flats
Sandusky
Mack River
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Erie
Athony
Nidgara F Alls
Niagers County
House
Free States
Slave States
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Siyms
Toney
Guild ‘Hall
Prin‘eipiles
Janve
Universalenfliage
Elyria
WO. G. Washburn
General Winfield Scott
Wihaliam A. Gratlam
Rolana
Arya
Wanari
Roy Wulllan Denaleos
A. Dasthgens
Soyer
Witton Winden
William Lawrence
John L. Vatmeter
Allan Ls
Eevee IJ Stutaon H Bhanhary
Sean
Ltinie Nurtan
Alevanndor Lewis
Robart B
Monin
Van
Wuimypiey
Hyp Whitt
Perkin
Ins O Charl
Jalan
Daniel R. Tilden
Rome
Berne Cax
Ety
Tee Newnes
J Huywrens
DL Hinks
Salmon P. Chaser
Alyria
Hierce and King Club
Pruner
Kina
Coc
Hampshire
Bea
Hoy
Pernen
Prenen
Kea T Mo
Announthat Gon
Scorr
Moweo
Supin
Gen. Price
Achangao
Dir Tisher
Manchester
Toledo Republic
Pieres
Preece
Argus
Mancaisten
N Fi
Manchester Democrat
Gonword
New Boston
Inge
John Atwood
Gen Pierce
Democratic
Mattwood
Whellington
Sam
Bowayer
Hon H Hrmoanp
M. C
Washington
J. M. Campbell
Nel
General Pierce
New Bostop
Tneed
Boston
Raptr & Bastion
Calimbris
Epcht
Scarr & Bascom
Tao AW Irlehmaty
Gunden
Desorter
Reviow
Engilvs Electem
New York Herald & Bayn
Antista d Forte
Otei
Fis i Steatie
Thera
Frei
Rhode
Olaml
Vermoot
Tonmensee
Deleware
Cungrer
Ningers
Exouaxp
House of Commons
Cowes
Arrow
Bullier
Baden
Caroline Pevans
Morocco
Percona
Montua
Rivera
Tancred Mosto
Spezzia
New York
Catton
Orleans
Genesee
Do Westerme
Rio
Maryland
Col McKaig
Pierce & King
Cumberland
Gen. Beott
Gov. Seward
N. York
Gov. Johnston
Penn
House of Representatives
Lavy
Ot Tate
Albany-Adlaazis
Frank Pierce
Frank
Ywan
Ee Sardohn G. Sase
Vermont
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