No Title Provided in Fragmentary Speech
A lengthy, fragmented political discurso talks about civil versus military government, abolition proviso, and territorial expansion. It criticizes doughfaces, praises Northern and Southern positions, and urges unity among anti slavery allies while warning against proslavery candidates. The speaker warns against extending slavery into new territories and calls on Northern workers and philanthropists to oppose it.
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Missouri
Lean
Jlo
Judas Iscariot
Free States
Mason
Dison
Barnburners
Tocoteco
Texas
John van Buren
North
Conservative warning on revolution and state convention
The State Journal prints a Cincinnati Enquirer extract by John Brough urging caution to conspirators against the government. It warns that revolutionary methods would harm all sides, and notes Whig resistance to radical faction actions, predicting catastrophe if sedi tion continues. The piece reflects mid 19th century party tensions and constitutional fidelity.
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State Journal
The
Cincinnati | Enquirer
John Brough
Brough
Enquirer
Locofoco
Rhode Island
Supreme Court of the United States
Locofuco Party
Democratic Party
Dorrism and Levo luution in the Locofoco ranks
The Ohio Locofoco faction pushes revolutionary aims to abolish the state government and form a new one. The Enquirer insists on lawful constitutional change through a two thirds legislative vote and a popular convention. The piece notes political arithmetic, references to the Washington Union, and questions minority binding effect. It recalls a Cassius M. Clay lecture asserting Mexican states surpass the U.S. South in civilization and industry, with slavery absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofocos
Olds
Statesman
Locofoco
Washington Union
Ohio
Mt. Vernon Banner
Ohio Locofoco Party
Banner
Locofacv
Enquirer
Lecofoco
Locoleco
Revolutionary tide sweeps Europe toward republics and constitutions
European intelligence reports the Paris born revolution spreading across France and the continent. Provisional government formed, National Assembly planned, aiming for a new constitutional order. Prussia Austria and Britain show rising liberal pressure as Metternich resigns and Italy eyes reform. The age of free principles advances over the past twenty years.
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Europe
Paris
France
Chamber of Peers
Republica
Prussia
Austria
Bayura
Hiraly
Pius
Tuscany
Sicily
Despons
Great Britain
London
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Manchester
O'Connell
The Treaty and Mexico's War End In Peace Prospects
The Peace Treaty negotiated by Mexican Commissioners with Mr Trist and approved by our Government is poised for Mexico's sanction. The War Party has collapsed under our arm's success and Santa Anna's flight. A strong Peace party under Penn y Pena now leads Mexico, with most of Congress and states backing peace. The treaty appears likely to be ratified, ending war where Mexico is a party, while its consequences will shape our national interests for years.
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United States
Mexico
Tennessee
Mr. Stanton
Committee On Territories
Northwest Territory
North
Jonathan
Free States
South
Free
Trist
Republic
Santa Anna
Penn Y Pena
Congress
Sar
Lves
Bette
Cerro Gordo
Haskell
Webster
Senate
Teslas
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Texas
Massachusetts
New Territory &c
Huron
Speech of Hon J M Root on Slidell mission
The remarks of Representative J M Root on the President's message regarding Mr Slidell were delivered with marked interest and drew general press attention. He defends the Wilmot Proviso stance and asserts Whig unity in the North for the forthcoming canvass, declaring readiness to meet the forced issue.
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Congress
Slidell
Wilmot
Bank of Wooster papers suspend amid rumors of failure
A Cleveland and Cincinnati banking network blocks Wooster paper while J S Lake & Co signs suspensions in New York. Bank of Wooster reportedly lacks solvent assets. circulation about 450000 dollars, specie around 86000, deposits mostly paid off. Brokers offer 25 cents on the dollar. prospects uncertain, potential losses feared.
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Bank of Wooster
Benk
Sais
J. S. Lake & Co
Wooster
Cleveland
Herald
Teachers Institute in Norwalk Huron County Ohio
Large turnout of teachers and friends gathered in the Huron County Court House for a five day Ohio State Teachers Association Institute. Leaders Cawdery and Hurty led lectures on geography language arithmetic and vocal music with daily religious exercises and evening addresses. Resolutions praised organizers, thanked speakers, urged continued support for teaching certificates, and urged newspapers to publish the proceedings and related education papers.
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Huron
Huron County
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Court House
MM. F.cawd
J. Uorty
J. Ball
FO. Marsh
Wits
S. T. Worcester
Sawyer
Monroeville
M.F. Cowdery
J. Hury
Thos, L. Kennan
Euwti
M. F. Cowdery
J. Harty
Citiens
Ene
Tme
Norwalk
Board of Examiners
Clarion
Ole
Western School Journal
Ohio
Erie
Correspondence on Gen Scott Angers Congress Debate
Washington March 25 1848 letters from Mr Clingman of North Carolina discussed the administration’s handling of Gen Scott. The printed correspondence was laid on the table amid claims it was mutilated or withheld. Clingman accused the President of shielding the administration by suppressing part of the letters while criticizing Gen Scott. The House debated presidential candidate unity as Whigs and Locofo cos sparred. Alabama's Inger made a sharp maiden speech denouncing the Whig party.
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Washington
Clingman
North Carolina
Gen. Scott
Marcy
Scott
Suit
Locofoco
Whig
Whig Party
Locofoco Party
Mr.c
Western Reserve
Western Reserve i
Ohio
Inge Jor
Alabama
Col. Haskell
Tennessee
General Scott’s Mexico farewell stirs army and nation
In Mexico, Gen Scott’s farewell to the army follows his suspension and transfer of command to Maj Gen Butler. The episode draws praise and tears as officers debate the legality of the court and remember Scott’s long campaign from Vera Cruz to the capital. Citizens weigh the political weaponization of his glory and wonder where his career will lead next.
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Cincinnati Chronicle
Scotts
Mexico
Scottto
Vera Cruz
Wil
Cortez
Caleb Cushing
Washington
American Star
Butler
Winfeld
Scott
United States
Oder
Scott H.L. Scott
Florida
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Britain
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Cincissacue Enquirer
Sam
John B. Weller
U. S Journal
Cassine M. Clay
Baltimore
Reflector
Teesday
Seabury Ford
Geauga County
Wellington
Lorain County
Philadelphia
Medina
Lorain
Elytia
W. F. Lockwood
Lorain Co
S. P F. Fowler
J. N. Sloane
John R. Osborn
Sppinewell
Chas. Castle
H. G. Blake
Eneca
Aledinaco
Hon
J. M. Root
Rawwnoap Accinist
Newark
New York
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