Breeding and Inbreeding Tales Across Farm and Family
An old farmer shuns neighbors and breeds cattle from his own stock, producing ill-shaped animals. The piece notes that defects reappear over generations as crying back, with examples of poultry and a Dutch trade anecdote about Mongolian lineage. It cites General Schuyler on judging lineage and a century-old East Indies cross continuing in descendants.
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Veto power under attack and political turmoil
The piece argues the veto power is essential and warns against mob rule and lynch law undermining constitutional authority. It cites past Jeffersonian fears and Calhounian nullification, urging obedience to law and Supreme Court review. It condemns mobocracy and praises judges Grier and Kana’s opinions on preserving order and civilization. It notes a political row over Mary Dickson’s displacement as post mistress and criticizes party-rotation hypocrisy.
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Erie Weekly Observer Opinion and Steamer Michigan News
The Erie Weekly Observer discusses upcoming planked road scarcity and county blockades, notes the United States Steamer Michigan returning for winter quarters under Commander Borrus with praise for a national vessel on the Lakes, and rebuts the Buffalo Republic on the Fugitive Slave Law. It defends editorial independence and asserts steady subscriber numbers.
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Whig papers shift on Fugitive Slave Law in Detroit era
The Tribune of Detroit, once hostile to the Fugitive Slave Law, now preaches obedience perhaps even by military force. The Chief State Journal and Gazette show similar turnabouts after the law’s enactment, claiming changed positions while praising enforcement.
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Endorses General Scott Amid Delaware Speech
In Delaware last week, John M. Claston spoke to followers at a light supper, condemning Cray and praising General Scott as next president. He claimed an allowance would not have been made if Crawrony’s connections were known, suggesting Scott’s political resilience.
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Bayard Likely Elected U S Senator for Delaware
A Philadelphia Ledger correspondent from Wilmington on November 14 says James A Bayard will undoubtedly be elected to the United States Senate replacing the late Secretary of State John M Clayton. Bayard is praised as able and well cultivated and would reflect credit on Delaware and the Senate.
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Railroad Route Favorable to Jamestown New York Line
The Gazette reports Mr. with his corps prepared to disrupt routs of the contemplated Railroad to Jamestown on this side of the New York line. He believes the route practical and the heavy grade will not hinder freight transport. If Mr. Bwirr and associates report favorably, the route will be adopted to connect with the New York and Erie Road, giving Erie access to two great river railroads and their track gauges.
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Connecticut Votes on Amendments Electing Judges by People
The record notes two amendments approved by Connecticut voters, one for electing all judges and another for electing judges by the people. Majorities were 105,015 and 10,667 respectively, from about 13,000 ballots cast.
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New York Elects Democratic Slate in Landmark Result
The legislature reports daylight on statewide races with Hunt winning the governorship and the state ticket sweeping Democratic nominees including Church for lieutenant governor Benton for clerk of the court of appeals Ange for prison inspector and Mather for canal commissioner.
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