Poem and Political Sentiment from 1832 to 1839
A fragmentary text blends a poetic lament on pestilence with a lengthy political tract critiquing the U.S. presidency, calling for opposition to Andrew Jackson, praising constitutional limits, and citing bank vetoes. It includes letters from Alexander Cook defending reform and a Philadelphia meeting resolution against Jackson’s re-election.
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aise Bagh
United States
Pennnsylvania
U. States
Andrew Jackson
Moses
Alexander Cook
Tennsylvania
Angver 2d
James McHteniy
W. Wointy
Esyrs
Jackson
supreme court of the
U. S
Public Auction of Fountain Rock Washington County Estate
Paving bids to dispose of real estate at Public Auction held at the Mansion Mouse Fountain Rock on Monday October 8 at 10 AM. Parcels include Fountain Rock 700 plus acres, a 53 acre wood lot, 44 acre timber lot, a near 200 acre farm adjoining, 100 acre tract with one third timber, 140 acre tract with timber, a 321 acre farm once occupied by George Tilghman, plus details on improvements. Viewings by Marmaduke W. Boyd in Hagerstown. Frederick Md Aug 4 1832 E T C.
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Washington county
Fountain Rock
George ‘Tilghman
Maryland
Marmaduke W. Boyd
Hagerstown
Williamsport
Conacocheague Manor
Meeting notice for Sam's Creek Railroad incorporation
A meeting of the Commissioners named in the act of assembly incorporating the Sam's Creek Railroad Company is requested at the house of Benjamin Bond on the old Liberty road three miles south of New Windsor on Saturday the 18th instant at 2 o clock PM. Named gentlemen include James Hood, Jno James Sykes, Portens Gillis, Evan Leawford, Witt Shipley, Robt Jacob Lan, Alexander Warfield, John Dudderar, Milliam Gaither, John Clemson Jr, Evan McKinstry, William Shepherd, John Rin, Henry Waesche, Abram Nall, Francis Spalding, John Stoner, Aug 2.
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Votice
Sam’s Creek Railroad company
Benjamin Bond
old Liberty road
New Windsor
sre
James Hoodee
Milliam Gaither
John Clemson
Evan McKinstry
William Shepherd
John Rinhee
Henry Waesche
Abram Nall
Francis Spaldini
fieie Spalding
John Stoner
Vetoes and New Democratic Diction From Niles Register
The piece argues for coining American terms to fit changing society, praising new words like vetoes and velage while critiquing strict English usage. It claims presidential sanction and a broad press support justify a distinct democratic lexicon, envisioning multiple veto types and phrases to govern legislation.
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Niles’ Weekly Register
Magik
America
Johnson
Spain
American
France
England
United Kingdom
Louis Philip
republic
congress
clay
Meeting of the Irish Seceders in Independence Square
A large meeting of Irish naturalized citizens seceding from Jacksonism convened yesterday in Independence Square. Jas Gowen chaired with Dennis Sweeney and others as vice presidents, while Samuel Haly led the resolutions denouncing misgovernment, executive corruption, and attempts to tilt elections via patronage and intimidation. The gathering condemned measures seen as despotism and urged defense of free expression against government influence and press manipulation.
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Fhifedchia
Independence Square
Jas. Gowen
Samuel Black
Dennis Sweeny
fho
Laird
John Maguire
William J £uris
happy
New York
senate of the
United States
Pennsylvania general assembly
Andrew Jackson
Pennsylvania
Jetter
the treasury
treasury
custom house
Philadelphia
Editorial Tension With Jackson Support Shapes Outlook
The Snow Hill Messenger editor expresses fatigue with the phrase greatest and best and notes a shift in stance on supporting Andrew Jackson. The paper credits his independence and views his veto against the bank recharter as a factor in changing posture toward his continued presidential re election.
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YEraxoruru
Snow Hill Messenger
Worcester county
Brom the
Snow Lid Messenger
Jacksony
téure Bretthata
United States
bank of the United States
oncy
Presidential Electors and apportionment in 1832 data
The notice lists state by state electors and representatives under the new apportionment for 1832, 1828, and 1824, noting origins in New York through Missouri. It also reports methods of electors, a steam carriage experiment between Birmingham and London, counterfeit notes in Baltimore banks, a beaver hat sent to Carrollton signer, convictions for forging pension certificates, the death of Joseph Jefferson senior, and the death of George T. Mitchell with party nominating details for national Republicans and Dicksonians.
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United States
congress
bank
George the third
House of Representatives
New York
Carolina
Birmingham
London
Philadelphia
national republicans
Thomas W. Feasey
Cecil county
dicksonians
Sewell
Nariford
George TL. Mitchel
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National Intelligencer
Balimore Patriot
York Recorder
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Williamsport Banner
Frederick Herald
Commercial & Farmers Sank
Baltimore
Bank of
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Ezekiel F. Mastman
Edward Jones
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