Fragmentary Journal Excerpt Reflects Travel and Letters
An 1852 diary fragment describes a long migration journey with references to Laramie, Elk Creek, and a ferry crossing. The writer notes storms, rough roads, and interactions with Indigenous groups while detailing camp life, health, and fatigue, ending with remarks on political figures and a separate editorial about Gen Cass and Thomas Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleverville
Tomorry
Marseville
Crace
Laramie
Biel Wadi
Lange Reer
Elk Creek
Joose- Créck
Aleo
Lee
Tany
Ellie Anid
Ben Ee
Tery
Angelar
Nick Furwo
Laramis
LaBouta
Rebellious German Paper Backs Scott Over Pierce
A Louisville Journal excerpt conveys a Milwauker German paper, The Ste Bote, endorsing General Scott over Franklin Pierce. It criticizes the Democratic ticket, defends Scott’s integrity, and attacks Pierce’s fitness and party alignment, urging readers to rally for Scott’s nomination and withdrawal of support for Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Bote
Milwauker
General Scott
Field Scott
Ai Causa
Franklin Pieres
Democrae Party
Bur
Blue Lass
New Hampshire
Lealer
Bigota
Wadield Scott
Salso Brown
Franklin Pierce
Tim
Winfield Scott
Chance
Democratie Demagognes
Pierce
Congress
Leewuse
Democrat
Joe
Louisville Journal
Letter From Europe on 1852 US Election Enmity
The piece discusses Gen Scott and Gen Pierce tradeoffs, European views of American politics, and how Scott's election would boost American moral influence. It notes English writers see Pierce as risking British interests, while Scott’s victory would symbolize independence and vigor. The text praises Scott’s demeanor and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Cowgars
Dauphin
Linn
Giom
Detroit Tribune
Dovorasa
Cass le A Thorugh
Orld
Gen. Case
Douglara
Nse
Abay
Young America
Gen. Pierce
Scott
Europe
Atlantic
England
Pierce
London
King
Phice
Albion
United States
Lam
France
Soult
Wellington
Republic
Whig Nominations for President and Electors
The document lists Whig nominees for president Winfield Scott and William A Granam of North Carolina, with a roster of presidential electors including Chae Anderson Hamilton, Dan Seegur Lu, H L Penn Bios, John M Williams, Wm Lawrence Logan, S Richard Sandusky, J T Van Metre Pik, W E Finck Perry, J R Stanberry Licking, John Sherman Richland, S Orr Wayne, A B Norton Knox, Alex Lewis, R B Moore, R V Humphrey Summit, W L Perkine Lake, S C Clark Mahoning, J A Bingham Harrison.
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Wm. Dennison
Columban
E_D. Mansfield
Cincinnati
Chae. Anderson
Hamilton
Dan Seegur
H. L Penn
Bios
John M. Williams
Wm. Lawrence
Logan
S. Rirhhard
Sandusky
J. T. van Metre
Pik
W. E. Finck
Perry
Fragmented 19th century party debate from London Times and Manchester Guardian
A garbled OCR style summary of Imperial era politics debating alliance with LOCOPOCO England and the United States. Mentions Liberal principles, Lord Derby, General Piccrew, and Democratic majorities. Reflects cross-Atlantic tariff models and commercial policy, with fragmented quotes from The Manchester Guardian and London Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locopoco Party
United States
England
Ax News
London Times
South
Lord Derby
Uuiv
Presidential election and local clocked polls in Locofoco county
Polls opened at six in the morning and closed at four in the evening as Locofocos in the county seek to overturn last year’s 608 majority. The piece argues for Gen Scott, cites letters and speeches rebutting foreign-born citizens’ exclusion, notes large turnout in Tilin city and Hamilton County, and previews upcoming election results and local trade notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awent
Locofove
Locofocos
Old Churubusco
Bett
Scott Willow
United States
Tim
National Intelligencer
Americas
General Beatt
Sigm Gan
Scott
Americus
Cone
Metvion
Hivenantey
Republic
New York
Mexico
Gabe
Mixion
Nantes
Gon
Seoty
Himeelf
Hervic Haring
Wutferings
Gen
Svatt
Tilin City
Campbell
Harrison
Whit
Hamilton County
Wade
Giddings
Free Soil
Disney
Lulies
Lecnfueus
L Swank
Indiana
Scott & Graham
Prrentiventa
Miriabko
Baltimore
Mawrn de Grace
Var
Ream
Erie
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Dallas
Polk
Taylor
Sean
Gri
Grahan
Flan
Urabe
Whig Attacks and Political Promises Across the Union
A Baltimore to New Orleans political broadside denounces Whigs, touts Democratic accountability, and cites a list of alleged funds and offices. It condemns Locofoco presses and references Gen Scott, Florida campaign charges, and a growing narrative of party corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peemee Cos
Jackson
van Buren
Wingate
Bath
N. F. Williams
Baltimore
Jexandria
J. Smithh
Way
Asa Rodgers
Camden
J. Broadgood
Wilmington
R. Cochran
Lean Tiulmes
Charleston
Ed. Mounger
Savannah
R. Wall
A.B. Fannin
Andrew Erwine
Teno
Benj
Wall
W. Brown
New Orleans
P. F. Dubourg
J.G Morgan
B. Triet
Thos Hatret
E.R Hopkins
St Louis
David Duncan
Mackinaw
Nathaniel Deby
Law Navy
Marselles
France
Emt
Navy
A Washinghun DG
Efi Moore
the Southers
New York
Pater Colling
Cincinnati
Ispel
New Ensland
A State Redeemed The March is onward
The piece reports Delaware shifting toward the Whigs in an 1848 style state election context. It lists county results and identifies Whig and Free Soil supporters, naming figures from Kent and other counties and noting majorities for various candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Scott
Joe
B. Crocket Po
Poe
Regina
Crugheit
Caliucnis
Secet
Grra
Graham
Natibeal Gimventiun
Wikreier
Nulden Gate
Cromde
Simeson Eutiners
Frayne
Delaware
General Scott
New York
Newcastle
W. Free Sollers
Campilt
Butler County
Kein County
Hartshorn
Fall and Winter Goule sold at no charge to patrons
A reprint‑style report recounts a local dealer offering Fall and Winter Goule without fees, then shifts to a political scene about a committee, accusations against Mr Cowie deemed BLAMELESS, and a Senate debate over Lieuten General office with General Scott praised as Conqueror of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treawary
Sr. Corwin
New York, Courier and Enquirer
House of Representatives
Thirelsim
Corwin
Inq Airy
Thoras Corwin
Trews
Try
Gardiner
Thomas Corwin
United States Senate
Waddy Thompson
Ciardiner
Ginrdiner
Robert G. Corwin
Hell
Claire
W. W. Cureorim
Thomaa
New York
George Law
Cramael
Gardiner Elainn
Thomas Cormin
Jarb
Lith
George Sue
Jacob Little
Mears, Corcorn & Higgs
Alan
Thomas Cormis
Saardimer
Connix
Ind Omer Bileums
Loeutaecon
Ohioos
Conmiy
Cowie
Conwir
Sols
Calhour
Senate
Mexia
Scott
Moruy Biey
Mesina
Trop Whig
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Aden
Leamet
Philadelphia
Bre
The
Journal of Shoemaker
Calty
Orrmond Rowte
Terfzerr
Anil lialFe
Jane Hh
Pinute
Cross
Enery
Nome Sousant
Pivece
Lucia
Scott Paws
Eertee
New Jersey
Ma Wee
William A. Granam
North Carolina
Imerian Friends
Manchester
Piccrew Ji al
Democratie Majunite
Nfs
Liberal Cownmeriat Polices
Amy
I.T. Moss
W. & J. Kindler
Saniusky County Agricultural
Prutey
Dernham
Starr
D. Wette
Winfield Boot
Allusdor
Gawle
Fremont
Mij
Riley
Green Creek
Rive
Washington
Woodville
Mailison
Ballville
Ae Townsend
A Jackson
Beait
York
Rey
Lenton Deepatel
Free Trade Party
Univer States
J. M. White
Florida
Gen. Scott
Colonel White
Locafoes Press
Nashville American
Locofoco
Ryne
Knonville
Sentt iv
Firth
L. Nimshaa
Ehibiting
Kidder
Passon
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