Domestic Manufactures and Education Reform Discussed
The Buffalo Ady and Journal extols manual labor schools linking schooling with work to aid indigent youth, praising Quaker farming for reforms and moral instruction. It argues for broad domestic manufacturing growth, urging home production of cotton, copper, and other goods, and criticizes federal mismanagement. It notes a remarkable Sussex family with twins and a dramatic long-lived patriarch, and reports a lost child incident near Quebec where two boys survived three days in the woods.
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Society of Friends
Indiana
Europe
England
Bank of England
United States
France
Brown
Hastings
Sussex
Teadon
Stepa
Royal George
Deadly Encounter in Alexandria Two Editors Shot
A New Orleans Times report says J. W Moore editor of the Red River Whig was shot and killed in Alexandria on the 1st. King Nelson, tied to the Republican office, is named as the author of the deed after a bitter feud over a published letter about Mr. Martin Gordon. Holson challenged Moore, fired first, Moore was armed but did not shoot, dying minutes later. Also news notes McMills corrects 1816 doom prophecy for 1940.
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New Orleans Times
Boad
Rodney
Alexandria
J. W Moore
Red River Whig
Stolt
King Nelson
Republican
The
Whig
Martin Gordon
Holson
Moore
Helson
Violent assault reported on two schoolteachers near Jersey shore
An 1839 New York report describes two young schoolteachers Sab and Ann attacked while crossing a lot after sailing from Fulton Place to the Jersey shore. One escaped, the other was abducted and assaulted in a cave before being left on shore. Runners pursued from New York toward the New York shore. victim conveyed to police, delirious with injuries. A suspect was arrested after a clue involving the victim’s hymn book. The article also notes political dispatches from Santa Anna, Bravo, and Mexican–American context.
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Foud Feligwe
Febton Place
Jersey Shore
Sab
Pete
New York
Partes
A. J. No
Ann
Fulton Place
N. Y. Express
Rumors of Mexican Troops Near Matamoras Stir Texas
From Houston dated the 11th instant rumors say four thousand Mexican troops may be approaching Matamoras. Texans prepare to meet them while detachments move toward the northern frontier to deter an invasion feared by Indians. Cushatt[e] Indians issue amiable terms. Houston disturbances ease after recent quelling, with a Galveston Star remarking on civic dignity and order.
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Texas
Houston
Matamoras
Galveston Star
Gougge F sep elected Houston mayor. election set aside
Gouge F sep initially won the Houston mayoral berth but the result was challenged and set aside on points of law. A pew canvass was subsequently ordered to review the outcome and determine the proper victor.
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Gougge F . Sep
Houston
Pew
Agricultural education and wheat crop notes in 1239 issue
The issue discusses labor-based education, the Graham system, and farm experiments including orphan children on a 160 acre Michigan farm. It reports a disappointing wheat harvest due to rust and cites advice from the St. Catharines Journal. It notes Yankee enterprise at Niagara Falls and railroad receipts on the Utica and Syracuse line. It also projects a future Mississippi Valley population under cultivation.
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Maxial Labor Schools
Graham
Michigan
St. Catharines
U. U
Yankee Enterprise
Buffalo Commercial and Journal
Chopin and
Robinson
Niagara Falls
Outraged Passenger Case Against Steamboat Captain
Police records from Buffalo report Captain Gilman Appleby of the Constitution arraigned for violating a fifteen year old girl traveling from Detroit to Ontario County. He allegedly lured her to a state room on the upper deck and locked her in as protection for steerage passengers. details deemed revolting, with examination ongoing. Public indignation overwhelmed the city as the case drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Gilman Appleby
Detroit
Ontario County
Appleby
Tussaay
Court Postpones Bail Amid Mob Hiatus and Appleby Remand
Citizens packed the courtroom as Appleby faced the police justice after a warrant from Justice De Forrest. The examination lasted long into the day, provoking public outrage and threats of violence before Appleby was committed and later remanded to await an executive requisition for trial in Ohio. Also noted is the fatal accident at Jamestown’s cabinet works, Oliver Shumway killed by machinery. Gov. Seward reportedly traveled to the Sunday School celebration aboard the steamship Sandusky, with a special boat arranged for his exclusive use.
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Barton
Justice de Forrest
Appleby
Court House
Stryker
Stevens
Executive of
Ohio
Oliver Shumway
W. & T. C. Breed
Jamestown
Rochester Daily Advertiser
Gov. Sewarp
New York
Sandusky
Brainard
Com. Adv
Journal
The Habits of a Republican President The First Draft
A Western State Journal piece outlines perceived flaws in a Republican president. It alleges detaining a company of dragoons for bodyguard duties and exclusive steamship travel. It accuses running tavern tabs paid from public funds and guarding against lower-class intrusion with bayonets. It claims supporters show servile deference and exclusive dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western State Journal
United States’ Service
Letter of Gov Seward Defends Dignity in Van Buren Invite
Governor Seward writes a calm dignified reply to the Common Council after an invitation to Van Buren’s reception drew sharp public critique. The Whig Young Men of New York secured a copy, praising the governor for conduct worthy of his office and constituents. The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser presents the letter as appropriate official discourse.
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Gov. Seward
Seward
Common Council
Mr. van Buren
General Committee of
Whig Young Men
New York
Gov. Sewarp
State of
Buf. Com
Letter from July 1830 to New York reception invitation
A dated July in Atraxy 1830 letter from a chair of a New York Common Council committee explains inability to attend the reception of the President, noting other duties and potential misinterpretation, with respectful clarification.
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City of
New-York
United States
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L. M
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Thomas Davis
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Quebec
Quebec Gaz
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Bravo
Essex
Cottrell
New Orleans
Matamoros
Mexico
New Orleans Bee
Bustamente
Tampico
Lemus
Canalizo
Monterey
Saltilo
Freemam Amd Messemger
Devil
Utica and
Syracuse Railroad
Mississippi
Massachusetts
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