Benton on Chicago canal and national internal improvements
Thomas H. Benton writes to the St Louis delegation from June 1847 defending the Chicago canal concept as a national project within federal power. He argues river system unity, Niagara ship canal potential, and St Louis as inland sea port, urging careful discernment between national and local improvements and recounting prior appropriations and discussions with War Department observers.
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Sts-Louis
Frayman
Crow
Edward Walsh
James E. Yeanan
Jefferson’City
St. Louis
Chicago
Great West
Mississippi River
Artiicles
Saint Louis
St. Louis Enquirer
Messrs. Graham and Philips
John C Sullivan
Misouri
Jorana Tine
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Illinois River
Chicago Canal
Harbar
Falls
Niagara
Liverpool
Atlantc
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Hadsco's Bay
St. Lawrence
Cadoy's Bay
Lawyor
Clark
St Louis
New Orleans
New York
Senate
Missouri River
Upper
Clareter
Treasur
Congress
Congres
Goperess
Thomas H. Benton
Webster Letter Supports Federal Power for Harbors and Rivers
Massacusetts senator Daniel Webster explains his views on federal powers to fund harbor work and river clearing, arguing the government authority rests on the commercial power and should apply broadly. He expresses respect for convention attendees and urges Congress to exercise necessary powers for internal improvement.
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MR. Webster
Massarietp
Nashville
Chicago
North West
Congress
Tom
Dan. Webster
Messrs
Liste Ssare
Justis
Buren
Abolition slur and ship news loom in DC and New York
A Lyne Democrat correspondent reports a public sale of a enslaved woman in a district open ground near a federal site, amid hostile press and labor sentiment. The piece also details the arrival of the Chinese junk Keyinz Kellet at quarantine in New York, with notes on its size, crew, and cost of 75006 dollars.
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District OF Columbia
Lyne Democrat
U. S
Hjurstern
Boying
Emancipation Law in Wallachia Slaves Record
The General Assembly of Wallachia on March 23 enacted a notable law emancipating 14 000 families and 60 000 Bohemian slaves owned by the state and public establishments. Prince Bibesed and the church leader supported the measure after a lengthy debate praising civilization and progress.
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General Assembly
Wallachia
Sun Struck Troops Face Losses On Mexican Campaign
Report describes brutal midday heat during a march between Vera Cruz and Santa Fe where six recruits died and 159 more were disabled. Commands under Gen Pillow and Gen Scott faced severe attrition, with many troops evacuated to Vera Cruz as a hospital plan formed after San Juan and Gero Gordo comparisons.
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Gox. Pillow
New Orleans
Pillow
Vera Cruz
Scott
Mear
San Juan Eo
Santa Fe
Dr Johnson praised by Ladies Committee with light remark
After a lawsuit Dr Johnson faced a committee of ladies offering praise to his work. He listened then replied with a light quip Tiddle-de le my dears. The piece shifts to a military note about 420 men in the Georgia Regiment who went to war with Mexico. about 450 mustered out at New Orleans, many died or were dismissed for illness.
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Georgia
Mexico
Chattahochee
New Orleans
Foreign Gleanings on Madrid Decrees and Irish Politics
The Caledonian and French Mail arrivals report Brunelli in Madrid seeking to reconcile Queen and husband amid divorce threats. Paris and London papers note crop prospects in Spain, Manuel Godoy’s return, Wellington, and Humboldt’s illness. Ireland faces famine fever, a new Poor Law shift, and stark electoral inequality data.
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Caledonian
French Mail Steamer Union
N.Y. Tribune
M. Brunelli
Tope
Madrid
London Globe
Madeid Guectte
Don Manuel Gody
Spain
Marshal Grouchs
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
St. Etienne
Loire
France
House of Commons
Penior
Murtty
Paryvo
Constantinople
Algeria
Mexico
Republic
Britain
Paris
Baron Humboldt
A. Fitzgerald
Tipperary
Ireland
Frances A. Amey
S. W. Railway
Windsworth
Charles Sheridan
W. Wardroper
London
Kilmarnock
Scotland
Hume
Portugal
Portugesa
John Russell
Fidgland
Rogers
Nantyglo
Wales
Whitney Hollow
Ele
Carent
Asia
Delhi
Calcutta
Coil
Ireland electors and Cork voters highlight inequality
The fragment details Irish electors, counts for counties and boroughs, noting Cork county’s 800,000 inhabitants with only 4,474 voters and broad disenfranchisement by wealth. It also reports Liverpool deaths among emigrants and church figures courageously facing Typhus. Mentions John Bright marriage, and American political summaries.
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Ireland
Manchester Examiner
Cork
Liverroor
Liverpool Chronicle
Treland
Government Ltd
Liverpool
Richard Grayston
St. Patrick’s
Grayston
Night- Ingale
St Anthony'’s
Gilbers
St. Mary's
Mr Parker
St. Patrick's
Kelly
St. Joseph's
de. Appleton
St Peter's
M. P
Manriacr
Jons Bricnr
Friends
Wakefield
Mr. Bright
Miss Leatham
Leeds Mercury
Margaret Bi Leatham
John Bright
Mavor
New York Journal of Commerce
Chamber of Representatives
St Mure
Tayti
Advices From Mexico July 29 the Puebla theater and troop movements
The dispatches describe General Scott at Puebla with reinforcements under Cadwalader and Pillow, Santa Anna’s orders to sever communication and detain anyone crossing as a spy, censorship hindering Capitol news, and forts securing entrances to the city. Details note three months of provisions in Puebla, Mexican attempts to induce desertion, and a small party of eight Americans leaving for Mexico to buy supplies.
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Piltsburg Gazett
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Puebla
AlaBama
Scott Wats
Cadwalader
Fillow
Santa Anna
Defencea
Gen. Scott
Tritt
Congress
Scott
Anna
Pillow
Gerro Gorrio
Benton
3D Artillery
Alvarez
Felisca
Duns
Prebia
Capitol
Pusbla
Haycienda
Mexican Band Encounter Report Recounts Prisoner Fate
A band of mules were confronted by Lancers who forced a fight. Americana were wounded, one Sapporei reportedly killed. Five were believed captured by Mexicans. An American Star letter claims prisoners were free and not disturbed near Urcan. Reincarceration suspected at Santiago. Borland possibly at liberty. rest uncertain. Rumor of Gen Scott in Vera Cruz before departure denied.
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American Btar
Liberty
Urcan
Santiago
Borland
Vera Cruz
Alabama
Scott
Pillow
Buena Vista Scout Report From June Centered On Buena Vista
A correspondent under the signature W. S. Walker reports from Buena Vista that on June 18 a scouting party from Gen Wool's command near Encarnacion was attacked with nearly all killed or captured. General Wool plans for a possible attack and keeps forces ready. The note says Gen Brave is gathering a force to strike Gen Taylor. American strength at Buena Vista is estimated at fourteen hundred. Major Dix left the camp the day the letter was written to bring confirmation of the report.
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Buena Vista
Maramores
W. S. Walker
Buena Viota
Wool
Encarnacion
Brave
Taylor
Dix
Partially Readable Elyria Concert Promises Full House
The Pailemon Bliss Batter concert at Mr Gilmore's Pupils will again sing. The exhibition aims for a full house and a lively performance centered on the title Eonyixe.
Wheat Crop Prospects Show Improvement Across Regions
Reports from Michigan insiders and similar accounts nationwide indicate wheat yields may meet or exceed expectations. Six weeks ago prospects were weak but recent observations show a favorable heading out and abundant harvest likely, easing anticipated shortages.
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Michigan
Whigs and Independents win vacant districts in new Congress
The Whigs and Independents have succeeded in both vacant districts. The result likely creates an anti-Pol policy majority in the next Congress. The balance favors supporters of the gifted Wilson.
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Wilson
The Sultana Steamboat Controversy Sparked by Editors
A debate pits Florali and Plais dealers against the True Democrat over the Sultana’s victory near Chicago. The Empire claims Harris and Gray aided the rival, hindering steam, and suggests editors be punished for aiding wood.
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Betwann
Democrat
Empire
Sultana
Chicago
Harris
Gray
Wood
Editara
Taylor and Whig Factions in Presidential Contention
The True Democrat urges unity to prevent Taylor from becoming a sole nominee without a convention. It warns of treacherous leaders and stresses adherence to principles, especially nonextension of slavery, hoping free-state Whigs will prevail and preserve the party. It notes Taylor fever waning and calls for strong demonstrations to stop compromising principled stands.
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Taylor
Entendesyor
Wade
The
True Democrat
Tyler
Povernment
Moss
Free States
The Next Governor Candidate For 1948
The Sciota Gazette suggests Seaning Foro Esq as a suitable 1948 governor candidate. Endorsed by the Cleveland Lierald and Ravenna Stur Ms, Foro is noted for deep state policy knowledge and cautious Columbus residence. His stance blends rigid economy with enlightened spending and his opposition to the so called plunder law earned him broad state confidence.
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Seaning Foro
Sciota Gazette
Cleveland Llerild
Ravenna Stur
Chicago Convention Report and European Reform Trends
The Chicago convention coverage notes extensive proceedings, grand pageantry, and hopes for independence despite vetoes. It contrasts Democratic decorum with a vivid vessel metaphor and highlights speakers like Corwin. In Europe, free principles gain traction from Prussia to Rome, with reforms in Prussia, Bavaria, Hesse, Russia, Wallachia, and the Papal States signaling a shift toward representative governance.
Despotism Eases as Peaceful Reforms Rise in Europe
Observers note reform movements led by leaders like Lim advancing representative government. Edicts create town councils and a public works grant improves Subiaco. Monasteries shrink while the Pope redirects resources to the poor. No wars accompany these gains, signaling a restrained yet real liberal progress across Europe.
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Gregory
Liz
Europe
Lim
Stheme of
Roime
Subiaco
Poland
Spain
Portugal
Frussia
Rome
Fire destroys several Philadelphia buildings in two blazes
Telegraph reports two fires tore through a Sixth Street store owned by Holt and McBride, destroying the building after an explosion from powder kegs. Four nearby structures on Sixth Street burned to ashes while roofs collapsed. A second blaze near Girard College burned four dwellings. Insurance covered the groceries stock damaged by the first fire.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Gazette
Messry
Holt & M'Bride
Sixth
Carlowhill
Siath Street
Girard Collage
Riot at Annapolis aboard steam boat Jewel s shocks town
A Baltimore pleasure party clashed with Annapolis citizens when the Jewel stopped in Annapolis. Stones and firearms caused multiple injuries. five locals were shot, two seriously. The Annapolis mayor is investigating in Baltimore with few witnesses present. Separate notes report Marietta gatherings, a potential Taylor political shift, a fatal interfamily shooting in Kentucky, and other frontier incidents.
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Baltimore
Annapolis
Edward Barres
Watkins Hall
John Brady
Townly Lockerman
Union’ Office
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Grand Duke of
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