Influenza a Precursor of Cholera and War’s Duty
The article argues influenza spreads with fairs of Europe near plague and cholera, warning ministers to oppose oppression and slavery while urging prudence about existing epidemic links. It cites historical outbreaks in 1580 1648 1743 1803 1831 and notes weather and animal disease patterns sometimes precede human epidemics. Utica Gazette commentary notes limited power to prevent pestilence but urges observation and forethought to mitigate impact.
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Europe
British Isles
Sicily
London
France
United States
St. Petersburgh
Great Britain
Utica
The Emperor of Russia Faces Abdication After Twenty-Five Years
The London Sun reports that on December 1 the Russian emperor marks twenty-two years on the throne. A constitutional limit would force abdication after twenty-five years, with possible heirs and political intrigue stirring in St Petersburg as nobles press for a final decision. The emperor has not confirmed his course, amid speculation of retirement or continued reign.
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Russia
Peter the Great
St Petersburg
Alexander Nicolevintsh
London Sun
Political Feuds and Boundary Claims Stir Ohio-V Kentucky Row
The Cincinnati Gazette notes Gen Cass as Democratic candidate with Whig opposition doubts. The New York Evening Post contrasts Cass positions on the Wilmot Proviso, using a kettle metaphor. The Rumond Whig discusses Taylor’s Virginia movement and local loyalties. In Kenton County Kentucky, a boundary dispute argues the river as low water mark, affecting Cincinnati land claims including ten acres near the hotel.
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Cass
Ohio Democracy
Cincinnati Gazette
New York Evening Post
Lovetown
Cags
Wilmot
Gass
Asorer Bouxparr
Kenton County
Kentucky
Ohio
Ena
Cincinnati
Kenton
Campbell
Flimsteed
Cinginnati
Kanto
An Every-day Paradox Lost All He Was Worth by Getting Rich
A man named John Littleton rises from modest life to wealth and marriage only to lose sight, memory, and peace. He becomes estranged from reality, wastes wealth on a showy lifestyle, and dies amid a hollow, spiritually empty existenc...
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Willsaal Wowitt
John Littleton
Faust
Grooma
Cary
Crawm
Michigan
Canada
Smith
Hamilton
Noble
Seneva
Denke
Cook- Jin
Mr. Perry
Select Committee
Horace P. Dunbarsom
Erie Bank Praised As One Of The Safest In Country
The Erie Gazette notes reports prejudicial to the Erie Bank, declaring the institution one of the safest and soundest in the country with no fears of litigation.
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Erie Gazette
Erie Bank
Litg Salverey
Debates On War Powers And Slavery In Congress
The record details heated House and Senate deliberations in mid January 1848 over President Polk’s war policies, requests for information on Mexican operations, and moves to curb slavery in the District of Columbia. John Quincy Adams argues constitutional limits, while a select committee is proposed. slavery cases in the district provoke strong reactions and calls for abolition or relocation of government.
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Congress
Sexato
Looer
House
Representatives
Baota Anna
Gen. Paredes—t
Slirtell
Washington
Siaith
John Quincy Adams
Mhatin
United States
Hiv Jause
Momory
Democratic Party
Idanok
Lhough
Otis House
Tsay T
Sonam
Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Stra
Thlmes
S.C
Scheuck
Adzius
House of All Save
Turaday
Senate
Magni
Gen. Scott
Mexico
Sevier
T. Bugby
Vinton
Ingersoll
Jemison
Ohio Senate and House Tangle Over Education and Prisons
The January 12 1848 Cleveland newspaper notes Senate moves to extend the Learners Institute plan across counties, debates over teacher salaries, and a measure exempting a drayman's horse from execution. House struggles with ten hour work rules and clerks licenses, while rail and court district proposals face delays. In Senate, issues include Hamilton County division and a public convention vote bill. Correspondence reports continued focus on prison discipline and medical regulation debates.
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Pondence
Cleveland
Columses
Ifannis
Senate
Spindler
Sno
Leaghers
Olds, Ankenny
Renmelin
Scott
Emmo
Urcit
Reemelin
Evans
Brown
Ely. Evans
Archbold
Judiciary Committee
Ewing
Select Committee
Wilson
General Assembly
Olds
Hamilton County
Barkus
Miet
Potter
Johnson
Lorain County
Burkus
Sumit
Green
Barna
Supreme Court
Br. Potter
Savoy
Columbus
Hanns
Simich
Hamilton
Olio
Fleet Committee
Burnett
Col Weller and the Ohio Democracy in an 1830s inquiry
The article probes Col Weller’s political past in Congress and his stance on slavery, gag rules, and annexation, labeling him a Southern toady. It notes his controversial actions such as censuring Giddings, the Stewart attack, and a duelist demeanor, while previewing Whig conventions and Ohio debates on territorial policy and capital punishment.
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Col
Weller
Ace Fron
Conaresy
Delhi
Tya
Ohio
Niles’ Register
District of Columbia
United States
Congress
Giddings
Tleib
Bir
Stewart
Peen
Tle
Young Shriver
Baltimore Patriot
Mr. S.1
Shriver
Col. Weller
Montero
Velano
Tord
Cutler
Cal. Collier
Ohere
Jadze Tapurn
Eli
Cussbruiner
Bask
No Peace while Santa Anna is in the Field
Correspondence argues there can be no peace while Santa Anna remains active in Mexico. The writer critiques policy, cites Philadelphia Ledger sources, and questions President Polk’s handling, urging decisive military action to force peace through a bold cavalry movement against Santa Anna.
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Phila. Ledger
Santa Anna
Wasuixerox
Justifie
Congress of Concretaro
Jevpet Wubion
Senta Mais
Mexico
Calhoun
Santa Ama
Ledger
Buchanan
Buchannan
Park
Philadelphia
Dallas
Santa Anns
Longs
Hedda
Republic
Mr. Polk
Calvary
War aims and Santa Anna in Mexican politics
Fragmentary Buffalo Express excerpt discusses motives behind keeping war alive in Mexico and the potential use of Santa Anna by the administration. It suggests two motives: one driven by infatuation and another subtler aiming at subjugation and annexation, with the nation overrun and occupied as a lure.
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Averail
Santa Anna
Mexico
Buffalo Express
Presidential nominating politics in early state convention
The Elyria Courier reports on the Ohio state convention proceedings led by Columbus Delano and the nomination of Mr Ford, noting Delano’s strength and Ford’s antiwar stance. It highlights Ford as a respected farmer with long service and views on slave policy, banking, taxation, and public works.
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Ford
Columbus Delmnod
Jim
Coliirt
Delsna
Delano
Congress
Geauga
House
Senate
Tata
Oil Board of Public Works
C. Se
Medina Convention Advocates War, Anti Slavery Resolutions
Friends in Medina endorse vigorous national anti slavery policy and war measures. They also back Thomas Corvin for president as the Whigs of Medina reaffirm loyalty to the party.
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Ourriends
Medina
Thomas Corvin
Printers Celebrate Franklin Birthday in Cleveland
The Printers of Cleveland and visiting craft gathered at New England House on Monday January 17 to honor Benjamin Franklin. A banquet featured a Franklin transpar ency and an eagle banner as guests heard T G Turner speak and toasts followed by remarks from S M Noble about Franklin’s grave site and the need for a monument.
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Enjimin Franklin
He Printers
Cleveland
New England House
J. A. Harris
Franklin
T. G. Turner
Noble
Benjamin Tranktin
Benjamin
Deborah Franklin
The
Union
Geo. Washington
New Banks Proclaimed and Lawyer Admitted in New York
The Governor proclaims the organization of several branches to the State Bank including the Belmont Branch Knos County Branch Union Branch Marsilon and the Portage County Bank. George B. Vashon has been admitted as Attorney Solicitor and Counsellor of the New York Supreme Court and plans to practice at Cape Hallen.
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England
State Bank
Belmont
Knos County
Union Branch
Marsilon
Portage County Bank
Pittsburg
George B. Vashon
Supreme Court of New York
Cape Hallen
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Max Lewis
Hosa
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Thomas Corwin
Ohio Press
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