Palmerston warned by past wars in new Cuba threat
A fragment discusses Lord Palmerston scolding Britain for protecting English interests amid American actions in California and Mexico. It questions if Britain and France will again seek universal empire, amid warnings of a costly future and lessons from history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Palmerston
England
California
Mexico
Birk
Cuba
United States
France
Universal Empire
The Reward of Exemplary Behavior in an 18th Century Tale
An editorial excerpt argues real charm lies in domestic virtue over finery. It recounts three Kent sisters who cared for their recovering father at Spa in 1778. Their quiet devotion, not display, leads to noble marriages and enduring esteem among English society.
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Lady I Cnn
Holy Rei
Asain Teld
Peter Burrell
Berkenham
Kent
Spa
Bia
Jim
Europe
Envi
Beverly
Duke of Hamilton
RM. Gibbs
Beebe’s Block
Cherish the heart's affection in family life
A Chamber's Journal piece urges men to abandon cold dignity and nurture warm, parental and fraternal love. It argues that genuine affection is strength not weakness, and life without heart is barren. God is love and families should be bound by warmth and empathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain Ireburg
Chamber
Burial Squalor in City Cemeteries Reported
A New York Tribune column grimly details funerals near Fiftieth Street showing bare coffins, shoeless mourners, and unattended burials. It describes two wheeled carts bearing corpses to the Dent and Dumb Asylum and other scenes of neglect on a harsh city landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Tribune
Piftieth Street
Yester
Shell
Carter
King of Terror
Digging Grave Because No Money to Pay
A man carrying his confined 9 year old son back told a bystander he needed a spade to bury his child after borrowing one, and when asked why he must dig the grave himself he replied he had no money to pay another.
Outcry Over Alabama Law on Enslaved Crews Sparks Debate
The Pittsburgh Gazette reports outrage at Alabama laws imprisoning crews from ships with black sailors. It notes bonds of 2000 dollars, costs, and detention of 29 men across three vessels, urging federal court review and warning retaliation by Southern and Northern states alike. The piece defends free-state rights and criticizes racial oppression as unconstitutional and unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union
Union
Free States
Alabama
Wesel
Shem
Cook
Louissaant
South Carolina
Sppea
High Court of the Union
Simmel Vear
Pilmatto
Louisiana
Lins
Adreenun
Tranchise
Pittsburgh
Conventriox and Freedom Hopes in Kentucky Debate
The Louisville Examiner reports a heated Kentucky Convention vote on slavery, urging bold action to end slavery’s evil. It praises motivated workers and calls for unity to influence Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with Emancipation as the goal. A Mercury Luminary note recounts a slave’s escape journey via the Mississippi, while notices praise a Starkville slave girl and compare New York City street sweeping costs to Connecticut’s state funding. Also mentions John Wilson’s retirement from Blackwood’s Magazine and travel plans.
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Keninedy
Louisville
Osly
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Louisville Examiner
Letters from Maj Gaines to his Brother from Mexico 1847
Excerpts from Maj J P Gaines and Capt Cassius M Clay published in the Picayune recount messengers and exchanges during the Mexican campaign. Gaines defends La Vega, notes Puebla inactivity, and predicts further victories. Clay defends the Encarnacion expedition and the decision to surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Picayune
Maj. Gaines
0. M.clay
Capitulation of Encarnation and noble gallantry praised
The account describes a siege ending January 22 with 71 men and officers holding a fort against 3,000 troops, claiming honorable capitulation terms. It praises Major Gaines and Gen Minan, compares to Taylor at Buena Vista, and notes proposed constitutional amendments and Polkite reflections on the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
Minon
Taylor
Buena Viste
Mexicas
Foreign Gleanings Arrivals and London Market News
The Cambria left Liverpool August 4 and arrived in Boston August 18 with telegraphed intelligence. London markets show breadstuff declines amid a calm money market. Parliament dissolves, election returns favor free trade principles. Lord John Russell expected to form cabinet. Harvest prospects are favorable with healthy wheat oats and barley, Ireland improving, repealers likely back in Parliament. Notable events include Leigh Hunt tribute in Liverpool, a Rome conspiracy foiled, France tranquil, Russian versus Circassian battles, Swiss revolution threats, and Mr. Wallace of the Times passing away.
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Cambria
Liverpool
Boston
Pittsburgh Gazette
London
John Russell
Coursties
Ireland
Daniel O'Connell
Bakenhead
Dublin
Yeass
Leigh Tunt
Charles Dickens
Daughes Jerrold
Mark
Lemon Cruikshank Foster
Leech
Rome
Naples
France
Medina Nomination and Local Notices in Ohio Journal
Notices report a postponed meeting with Mr Wells lecturing on Elyria history, legal admissions for local attorneys Irvine Burke Fisher Cush Porter, a commencement hint, Medina county support for Rep. Blake, and a magazine depot offering numerous periodicals with prices and delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anerrow
Wells
Elyria
Grand Jury Indicts Drugstore Proprietor and Clerk
Grand Jury of New York returns indictments against Dr Guion proprietor of a drug store his clerk Wim Brayton and an apprentice over the death of a body caused by selling a quantity of Tandanum for tincture of rhubarb. Public protection and safety drive the action. Lawrence Institute report notes A A Lawrence funded a ten thousand dollar school in the Territory. Details on the location of the first station are not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
New York
Guion
Wim
Brayton
Disaster at sea claims 130 lives aboard Shenango collision
The Shenango arrived in Boston from Liverpool on August 17 and collided with the Swedish steamer Idu mia from Hamburg to New York on the Sthinsty. The Idu mia sank in 30 minutes, with 130 emigrants and the captain among the dead. The Niagara engineer faced manslaughter charges after a North River boiler burst and was bailed at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Liverpool
Hamburg
New York
North River
Tie
Indiana canvass praise for fallen gentleman in politics
The text congratulates a man who fell in the Indiana canvass praising his intelligence and public service. It notes he stood in Congress above colleagues, professed democracy, and acted for the masses, though the overall sentiment is ambiguous and unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Indiana
Congress
Mac
Contested Reformers and Tennessee Election Notes
A fragmentary 1840s political summary critiques Robert Dale Owen and the Wilmot Proviso, notes Tennessee election results with Whig gains and a contested Memphis district, and outlines a Supreme Court view on Ohio license laws. It discusses reformer reliance, party progress, and Liberty versus laborer degradation in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dale Owen
Higaald
Owan
Wilmot
Owen
Polk
Fall Election Sparks Ohio State Tax and Banking Debate
The piece argues during fall elections the Whigs praise a new tax law and banking system as salvation from previous debt, urging supporters to defend Whig achievements against partisan foes amid fears of backsliding if opponents gain the next legislature. It emphasizes revenue gains, sinking fund creation, and avoidance of repudiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stae
Ohio
Lorca Focos
Gerrymander and Military Glory Debates Sparked by Cushing Era Speech
A historic critique questions gerrymandered power and party advantage while exposing the romance of military glory. It contrasts officers' celebrated exploits with the hidden sacrifices of ordinary troops, arguing true courage lies with the rank and file rather than elevated leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Cushing
Monterey
Mnertia
Co. A
Cushing
May
Palo Alto
la Vega
Ife
Tax Law Impacts Farmers Citing Ohio State Article
A Statesman inquiry notes the new tax law burdens farmers while favoring cattle, horses, and firms. It questions exact tax increases and calls for honest reporting on the old versus new valuation differences. A Liberty Convention is planned in Buffalo on October 10 to nominate presidential candidates. A statue project for Lord MonDe Chalmers is planned at Edinburgh for a new college.
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Ohio Statesmatt
Statesoman
Buffalo
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