Petition vs Union: Predominant push toward dissolution
A Senate debate warns against dissolving the Union by petition and outlines dangers of civil war, military rule, and constitutional limits. The speaker defends the right to petition but argues only lawful actions fit constitutional powers, urging gratitude for liberty and caution against breaking the Union. The speech extols General Scott's moderation and cautions about war, division, and a future military despot.
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Chase
England
House of Lords
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New York
Mr. Seward
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Davis
William Penn
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Tee
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Historiana
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Sia Caxnous
Thera Wee
South Carolina
Mr. Bornen
General Scott
Pir
Scott
Vera Cruz
Auch
Sanato
Hale
Cass
Messrs
Seward
Stitlat
Great Britain
Europe
London
Diaunion
Dianvion
California Federalism Scheme Reported Amid Turmoil
A mixed paper imports a scheme to convert California to Federalism with Taylor administration backing a Whig San Francisco newspaper. Reports claim $3,000 subscribers at $10, led by Taylor and cabinet, plus $1,000 for editor's salary, and a Richmond Virginia editor chosen. Also recounted are a deadly powder explosion at Summit harming several, a Philadelphia lamp accident at a wedding, and Mississippi Pacific Rail Road charter news.
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Gen. Taylor
Leza
Embryo &Tile
San Francisco
Atlantic States
Taylor
Boston
General Taylor
Clayton
Atao
A. M. Crane
Richmond
Virginia
F. W. Rice
Union
Minnesota
Rhode Island
Pacific
Nissouri
Pacific Rail Road
St. Louis
Jefferson
van Buran
Cass
Pacific Ocean
Horrible murder at Lawrence burns town rumor ties to Darius Taylor
The body of Caroline Adams, a well regarded young woman from Shawmut Street, was found in a Lawrence river enclosed in a sack with a towel over her mouth. Coroner's jury reports no signs of surgical violence though head injuries were noted. Suspicion centers on Darius Taylor, a Lawrence stable keeper, with possible involvement by a Boston resident. The case echoes in Lowell and Buffalo area railroad notices.
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Demetrius A. Lucket
Martha Lucket
Mahon
Hoover
Adams
Anid Hose
Demetrius A
John Lucket
Washington Township
Licensburg Sentinel
Snockine
Weppine
Philadelphia
Mra. Murphy
Gray's Alley
Second Street
Bridget Lynch
Jaquirer
Bosior
Caroline Adams
Lawrence
Shawmut Street
Boston
the Herald
Miss Adams
Darius ‘Taylor
Sinter
Lowell
Iti
Darius Taylor
Sean
Niagara
Lightning Telegraph
Washington
Lafoyth
Indiana
Lite
Washington correspondent defines General TaxLon position in compromise talks
The Herald’s Washington correspondent explains why neither Gen. TaxLon nor allies have achieved clarity, signaling expected compromise. Clay’s plan and Zack’s approach fail. Zack stays neutral, fearing political ruin. Also noted is a four-volume work by Louis Philippe titled Eighteen years of Royalty revealing prominent political figures.
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Washington
TaxLon
Clay
Zack
Pourrtretans
Louis Phillippe
Wran
Senate
Jaz. Watson Webb
Austria
Messrs
Bell
Dorrien
Dawson
Mangum
Spruvance
Seward
Wales
Mr. Clay
Philadelphia Ledger
Scott
Gen
Taylor
New quarto on literature and politics in Philadelphia
Cre Weekly Observar notes a new sixteen page weekly quarto by L. Lockwood & Co. New York edited by Joan J. Bamer and Wiltiam Ross Wallace. A call by about 400 Democratic citizens for a February 22 meeting at the Chinese Museum to sustain the Union against abolition, with bold comment on Union loyalty and political fault lines. The column also discusses Indiana marble for the National Monument and rebukes disunion talk, plus notes on Senatorial votes on ministerial confirmations and party fault lines in Washington.
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L. Lockwood & Co
New York
Joan J. Bamer
Wiltiam Ross Wallace
Sylvanian
Philadelphia
Free Self and Abolition
Democratic Party
Amos Merrino
Wealing Penn
Indiana
Washington
National Monument
Wrrant
Crawford County
United Democracy of
Crawford
Court House
Byondville
Bronday
Sterling Democrat
Wilmer Baprie
M. B. Lowny
Poonsylvania
Wm. Porter
Joseph Patton
Williamsport
Democratic Nosusattoxa ix Consecucur Nominates State Ticket
The Democratic state convention at Middletown nominated Col. Szymoun for Governor Canures H. Povo for Lieutenant Governor Hmas Weep for Secretary Henry D. Sarria for Treasurer and Aures G. Piney for Comptroller The same ticket stood last year and ran well Col Seymour received 162 of 290 votes and a Hartford Times dispatch predicts his election.
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Middletown
Col. Szymoun
Canures H. Povo
Hmas
Henry D. Sarria
Aures G. Piney
Springfield Post
Col. Seymour
Hartford Times
Seymour
Sharp talk and misfortunes in Fredonia harbor chatter
The Fredonia Censor sharp yet not sharp enough, discusses shallow harbor waters at spring tide and ships leaving due to debts. Notes New York creditors sending steamers here, sheriff with writs, and water too low for entry. Mentions Erie Bank and United States Bank as whigs, and a Buracranny gun shop theft with $100–$200 value and a $25 reward. Also references Tariff politics and Edward A. Hannegan arriving in Europe.
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Fredonia
Eric Harbor
New York
Erie Bank
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