War debates and river harbor bills dominate Senate agenda
The Senate debated a 3 million war bill as well as a relief measure for ex Governor Thompson’s heirs and river and harbor appropriations. Discussion touched on Texas, Mexico, and naval matters, with remarks by Mr. Simmons and Mr. Calhoun. attention shifted to paymasters and regimental organization.
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Houston
Senate
Texas
Mexico
anneNavy
Nouston
Cass
Critioan Sevier
Westcott
Simmons
Morrow
House
Thompson
Mu.Clelland
Jackson
Gen
Ordnance Corps
Calhoun
Seule
Monihy
Sevier Cave
Drumgoole
Virginia
Polk
Michigan
Post Office Department
Bangor
Maine
Whitelia
N.Y
Wisconsin
McClelland
William Pearce
Smithsonian Institute
Rice
Evens
Heiss
Union
Soule
Trance
Rio Grande
Ife
Men of color praised by Jackson militia officers
In December 1814 General Jackson reviewed the militia including men of color. A New Orleans era excerpt from Niles' Register lauds their endurance, loyalty, and potential to defend their country, noting Gov. of Virginia’s desire to expel such people. Also mentioned is a Dennis East house fire report.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Planche
Regiment of
Men of
Exar Livingston
Thomas L. Butler
Niles’ Register
Mobile
Virginia
Boston
Glass globe lit by sun sets fire to curtain experiment
A Yarmouth Register report describes a sun focused glass globe igniting a curtain near a window. Mr. Fity noticed smoke from the chimney and extinguished a small blaze after five minutes. Experiments showed water in the globe focusing sunlight could ignite paper, while emptying water prevented ignition, suggesting accidental fire risk.
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Hworth
Fity
Yarmouth Degister
Book notices and college commencement report in Elyria Courier
The Elyria Courier review notes the Philadelphia publication Theophilis Vick and The American Anaragth and Gendenings Terperace Magazin e as temperance era literature with engravings. It also reports the Commencement exercises of a local institution with 220 students, awarding diplomas to 52 graduates. The Nursery advertisement for MikeTolosh & Co. Cleveland Nurseries is highlighted as a leading local business.
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Deroniesars
Valuiaich
Ibis
Philadelphis
Theophilis Vick
Hr. Blain
Calimbus
Oho
Philadelphia Magacires
Piikery Jones
MkeTolosh & Co
Clevelans
Tariff Debates Spark Argued House Conscience
The discourse centers on a proposed revenue bill imposing a 20 percent duty plus a further levy on tea and iron goods, with extra charges on high priced prints. Speaker critiques include proportional tax fairness, economic impact on workers, and calls to seek peace in Mexico rather than escalating taxes. The argument features references to Astor and other figures to illustrate tax burdens on both rich and poor, urging reduction of government expenses and a commission-led settlement with Mexico.
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Metlay
Collee
Astor
VY. Bench
N.Y. Sun
Texas
Diysia Courier
Mexico
Tax on slave property to fund war effort sparks debate
The text argues for a divisive tax on enslaved people to support national expenditures and war aims. It contends Congress can protect slave property yet tax it, noting potential revenue of about 1200,000,000 dollars yielding 20,000,KG revenue and warning against impoverishing laborers further.
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Bax
Congress
Heaven
Political tensions and war debate in a fractured memo
A jumbled reflection questions who provoked a war between Mexico and the United States, noting a party line vote and constitutional doubts. It hints that President discretion, not impeachment, defines war and references Delaware moves against slavery amid broader political ire.
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Mexico
Anti slavery convention resolutions and a new Northwest work
A Presbyterian and Congregational clergy convention met at Algron on October 16 and 17 to debate duties of churches regarding American slavery. Resolutions condemned inviting slaveholders to church membership, urged ministers to preach against slavery, and supported political measures against slavery in territories. The issue of the South American slave trade and a new Northwest Territory history by Derby Bearly appears in the same issue, with details on publication and promotion. The paper notes aid for famine relief and critiques a political speech, while reporting Uruguay’s decree abolishing slavery.
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Tartige
Summit
Metin
Aluve- Walters
Tabla
Presbyterian Churches of the
Derby, Bearly & Co
Gincinnati
Tacos Bursey
North-Wistern
Iupatignee
Great North-West
Yong
Boston
Tentneres
Cincinnati
Slavery payments debated and state printing clash in Ohio
The article notes decrees on slave reimbursement at war end and critiques U S and other nations on slavery. It lists Ohio delegation votes on the Wilmot Proviso, and discusses Medary’s push for state printing pay, questioning legality, budgeting, and the role of appropriation versus special legislation. It laments bad Central-Ohio roads and criticizes capitol access.
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Medary
Senate
Meiary
Supreme Court
Bin
Tam Big
Aés
Iis
Madary
Groans of the Wounded on Wilmot Proviso Debate
The piece discusses the Wilmot Proviso and sectional voting in the Senate and Committee of the Whole. It notes Southern Whigs passing or abstaining on the Proviso and mentions Kentucky figures such as Davis Young McHenry Grider and Lrombo with varying votes. It suggests if the named Southern Whigs had voted with the South the Proviso would fail by lack of a majority.
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Morris
McClelland
Kenney
Marvis
Maint
Moromed
Iediac Sais
Jacob Thompson
Warns
Mississippi Regiment of
U.S
N. Orleans
Me Ashman
Ar. Thompson Jaid
Tibbetts
Ayclath
Caryl Dromwoole Havine
Winthrop
Navy Department
Seuate
Ther Ritchie
Senate
Wilmot
Taracr
Wiste
Attor
Jtran
Yeas
Messrs
Davis
Young
McHenry
Grider
Lrombo
Kentucky
Resignation Call Against Federalist Tactics Amid War
A period railing at Federalist party tactics seeks to expose a plan to plunge politics into convulsion. It condemns attempts to split the nation and urges public indignation against leaders who would exploit the unsettled question during wartime. The piece warns the North of the risk to constitutional balance and compromises, urging unity over sectional inequities.
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Democratic Party
Nvmbie
Odd Felines in Action and Local Notes
A fragment from the Odd Fellows of N ark about charity, a street incident where a boy claims his marbles were stolen, and a tale of a blacksmith’s son facing abuse. Also questions on private money cure and treasury notes, plus Dr Edson the Skeleton Dead and a fire at St John s New Brunswick causing major losses including customs residence loot.
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Odd Fellows of
N_ ark
Jyshe
Stich
Edson
St. John's
New Brunswick
Collector of Customs
Foreign News From England and Europe in Troubled Times
Reports from England note major parliamentary measures, mercy on duties, and high Bank of England rates due to grain imports. Ireland famine drives liberal subscriptions, while France and Prussia face famines and distress. Robberies rise in Prussia’s manufacturing districts as turmoil grows across Europe.
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Bank of
Hiss
Busi
Pest
Ireland
Prussia
Manwuing Turking
Mexican and US troop movements amid Tampico action
Reports from Washington on February 24 describe the Southern Mail in good order. An arrival from Mexico notes Tampico dates to February 6 and describes the transport Ondiaka wreck off Tampico with four Louisiana Volunteer companies saved. The Mexicans seized the wreck. Gen Scott and staff remain at Brazos Santiago. Col Price reportedly defeated a large Mexican force at Chibeabur and took the town, while Gen Patterson forwards despatches suggesting peace talks. The Catharine with troops reached Tampico alongside other ships.
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Washington
Orleans
Tampico
Ondiaka
Vera Cruz
Louisiana Voluntee
Scott
Brazos Santiago
Col. Price
Chibeabur Jand
Jone
Tie
Gen
Patterson
Com. Conner
Easvernment
Catharine
New York
Tempico
Tel. Pitts. Gaz
Destructive Fire Ravages Water Street Warehouses
A very destructive fire in New York today consumed large quantities of produce and property in Warehouse No. 206 on Water Street and spread rapidly to four adjoining warehouses. The blaze, fed by vast stocks and combustibles, caused extensive damage to the storage facilities and surrounding assets. Further details on the extent of losses were not immediately available.
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New-York
Water Street
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