A Forgotten Speech on War and Slavery in 1847
The speaker recalls a brief five minute address defending the Union, opposing Mexican war expansion, and pledging no new slave territories. He cites 1828 and 1847 Massachusetts sentiments, condemns expansion by conquest, and urges clear terms for peace and no territorial gains to extend slavery. He praises a proviso blocking territorial acquisition and notes regional political dynamics.
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Whrief
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Witsor
Hancuil Hall
Exas
Lars Ritory
Neuces
Union
United State
Congress
Aleady
Thriee
Ofen
California
Luo Grande
Massachusets
Jt Laverty
United States
Dina
Ladd
Chihuahua
Coahula
New Leon
Durango
Acre
Ehad
Maiquehusetts
New England
North
Itenow
Mfr
A- Autenane
Mexio
Republic of
Atexiga
Goncress
Decreta
Benchey
Mire Winston
New York
Pisston Kina
Mr Coun
Mir Bo ¥N
Armas
Faye Whechea
Pia Os
Teaven
Evening Reflections and Far East Island News
An essay-like meditation extols the calm beauty of nature and memory, inviting readers to embrace life’s pleasant moments and a serene afterlife. The piece segues into a brief 19th century dispatch about a newly observed island near Loo Choo, with smoke and lights noted, followed by commerce between California and Canton and Canadian political sentiment toward independence.
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Earth
Boston Star
Philadelphia North Americag
Win
Michael
Montauk
Sidney New South Wales
Shanghe
China
Loo Choo Islands
Japan
Creenwich
M’michael
Illinois News and Iowa Congress and Local Updates
A mixed jumble of notices and items reports plans for a classroom arrangement led by Mr. A. B Campbell to share school space, Iowa Whig candidates for state offices, Pennsylvania and England financial notes, a bill protecting married women's real estate, Mt Zion temple plans, and several local notices from Janesville, Dubuque, and Mt. Morris referencing newspapers and editor changes.
Graveyard Reverie Amid Unfenced Grounds
A reflective visit to the graveyard at dusk evokes peace and memories of loved ones. The writer laments the open, unfenced grounds and lack of trees, fearing exposure of departed friends to the elements and intruders, contrasting reverent reflection with neglect.
Graveyard Protection and Independence Day Plans
A plea to fence and shield the local graveyard from vandalism urging a sturdy cast iron and stone fence for lasting protection. The piece stresses reverence for the dead, moral obligation to maintain a serene burial ground, and proposes a community meeting to organize an Independence Day observance with suitable committees.
Mechanized sewing by Brdshaw patent machine shock
The Chicago Journal reports a curious Brdshaw patent sewing machine claimed to cut sewing time by stitching with two threads and performing tasks like buttons and buttonholes in thirty minutes. It notes public skepticism and the machine's display at the Mansion House with an agent selling state rights.
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Brdshaw
Hood
Chicago Journal
Pro-slavery paper to be started in Washington
A pro slavery paper is to be established in Washington with aid from Southern Congress members. The Union is deemed unsatisfactory as aligned with a party. Elwood Misher is named as editor candidate. Slavery supporters finally enter public debate after long refusal, predicting their defeat.
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Washington
Congress
Union
Elwood Misher
Kuinv Burner Sails to Europe for Branbury Convention
The Canada, Mo ship Kuinv Burner sails for Europe returning a farewell to readers dated the 18th. From the eastern shore of this continent the first business is to outline the spellbinding arrangements for the Branbury Convention.
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Kuinv Burner
Europe
Canada
Iis
Ins
Cardinia clash and Lopez expedition amid Cuban chaos
Reports from Cardinia describe General Lopez’s forces and a volatile situation as Havana merchants move funds for safety. News notes boats Creole and Pizarro in pursuit while U S ships seek anchorage. martial law looms with thousands mobilized and Cardinas blockade ongoing.
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Lopez
Cardinia
Gan. Lopez
Resideni Cigners
Mazanthe
Havana
Lopes
Oat Island
Catospe
Yucatan
Ohio
New York
Gen. Lopes
Cardinag
Pla
Georgia
Maleon
Schent
American County
California
Panama
New Orleans
Yana
Qhia
Pizarro
Charleston
Metangas
Pez
Vues Rogues Fall Out Over Government Fraud Committee
Mr Wak worth succeeds in appointing himself to head a committee to investigate alleged fraud by the Government printer. The Locofoco press accuses Wentworth of complicity, claiming his influence ensures a chair for the critic, under the adage set a thief to catch a thief.
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Wakworth
Gen Taylor stance on California from Washington corey note
A Washington corv er notes that Gen Taylor has not wavered from his California positions. He remains steadfast to the California message with resolve and a firm rightward and leftward balance. The report suggests no abandonment of ground.
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Bama
Liverpool
M. Boidsco
Siberia
Washington
Asert
Abraham
Macphela
Sarah
Mammon’s
Gen. Taylor
Corey Dent
Taylor
California
General Lope Looms Over Cuban Strife and Spain
Narcisso Lopes, born in Venezuela around 1798, rose in South American conflicts on the Spanish side, later fleeing to Cuba in 1824 with a distinguished military career. He returned amid rumors of plans against Queen Christina and Spain, potentially signaling renewed trouble from the island.
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General Lope
Cuba
Narcisso Lopes Seas
Vencauela i
Convi Sions
Ogi
Lepea
Don Caria
Christina
Lope
Madrid
Dowes
Ife
Valdes
Valdez
Ennan
Lopes
Christina Aga
Spain
Joye
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J. W. Davis
Hong Kong
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Detroit
Smother
Illinois
Ustos Scot
A. B Campbell
Echol
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Astos Banco
Iowa
James Harlan
Johnson County
Wm. L. Seavers
Mahaske Co
Evan Jay
Henry Co
Kor
Board of Public Works
James Norslek
Wapello Co
Wriu Conarassios al
Ticker
Col
Wmn. I. Henderson
Johnson Co
George G. Wright
van Buren Co
Mt Zion
America
England
Bank of Eraine
Seymour
Ganena and
Chicano U. RR. St. Co
Ilgin
Kano County
Sth Proximo
Janesville
Otto
Codding
Dubuque
Mt. Morris
J. F. Gaosa
T. C. Aukeny
Roel Island
J. K. Brewster
Mount Morris
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