The Honey or the West exits the Senate in farewell
The scene in the Senate Chamber was crowded beyond precedent for Menry Clay's farewell on the 31st. The Ladies' gallery showed unusual spectators as Clay delivered a graceful, well tempered address reflecting on Kentucky's affection and the long public service. Eyewitnesses report many tears and emotional moments among old Senators.
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Senate
Globe
Clay
Kentucky
Journal of Commerce
Benton
Calhoun
Albany Evening Journal
Congress
Republic
The Resignation of Mr Clay in the U S Senate
Mr Clay announces retirement from the United States Senate after a long career beginning in 1806. He reflects on his motives, defends his record against accusations of dictatorial ambition, praises Kentucky’s support, and asks the body to receive his credentials of successor John J. Crittenden as he bids farewell with hopes for future prosperity and honor.
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Senate of the
United States
Tie
U. States
Chamber of Peers
France
House of Peers
England
Commonwealths
Pevate
Congress
Harrison
Mr Clay
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Linn
Kentucky
Alls Friends
Mr. Clay
John J. Crittenden
Preston Rose
Yeast Boil Bread Starter and Consolidation Notes
Yeast boil recipe states use one pound flour a quarter pound brown sugar salt warm water ferment until milk warm bottle cork for use in 24 hours one pint yields eighteen pounds bread. The Commercial Gazette notes no lake consolidation this season steamers to be commissioned Capt Brown will command the New England and Capt Titus the Constitution.
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Tandy
Bulle
Brown
Constionion
New England
Titus
Constiation
Late From Texas Invades Mexico Amid Impetuous War Mood
From the Cincinnati Gazette April 1 1846 Texans claim Mexican force under 1000 men and retreating after San Antonio plunder. Houston reports Austin troops pursuing marching eight miles daily and vows war until independence is recognized. Editorial notes Houston may push invasion despite prior cautions.
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Texas
Mexico
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Hays l
LATER FROM TEXAS AND Mexican Invasion News
The Cincinnati Gazette reports ongoing Mexican activity toward Texas with estimates of 2,000 to 12,000 troops moving on San Antonio and Matamoras routes. It notes Texan mobilization urged by a committee and Galveston reports of 21,000 Mexicans approaching western settlements. The tone remains wary yet defiant.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Arsta
Mexico
Texas
Galveston
Temperance
Matagorda
Coes Foult
San Jacinn
Arista
San Antonio
Vexian
Township election of Whigs crushed by Locos in Warren County
In a Monday township vote about 340 ballots were cast, roughly 140 fewer than normal. Whigs largely abstained, enabling a Locofoco win and the election of C Kremer, Lester Chart, G P Binesrye, J S Ferron, James A Jones, James Cuotar as trustees and other officers including John Tirrt as treasurer, Lyes Ter Woon as constable, T Curtiss as treasurer, and Carten V Jackson as assessor. fence viewers and supervisors not fully recalled.
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Trenship
C. Kreremanm
Lester Chart
G. P. Binesrye
Ferron
James A. Jones
James Cuotar
Jonnx Tirrt
A Lyester Woon
Taeman L. Curtiss
Carten
Connecticut election and Ashburton arrival
Reports from Connecticut indicate Locos lead in returns from the election held on the 4th inst, with potential to control the State Senate and influence Perry Smith’s successor. The Whigs appear unlikely to secure the seat. Separately, the British frigate Warspite with Lord Ashburton reached Annapolis after a 52 day voyage and salutes were exchanged.
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Senate of
United States
Perry Smith
Lad Ashburton
Annapolis
Baltimore Sun
Warspite
Sir John Hay
Lord Ashburton
Washington
Herald
Norwalk Seminary Hosts Historical and Geological Society Appeal
The Historical and Geological Society of Norwalk Seminary invites patrons and Ohio citizens to share historical facts and incidents for a future state historian. People may donate minerals and natural curiosities to enrich the cabinet, with a room set aside for display and preservation. Contributions go to Rev. A. Nessox or H. Dwigist, secretary.
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Norwalk Seminary
Ohio
A. Nessox
H. Dwigist
Historien and Geological Society of
Norwalk
Qhin
Tvo
Wuran County
Norwalk Society Constitution and 1842 ship judgment
A 1842 Norwalk document outlines the Histori an and Geological Society constitution with officers and dues, plus a court note: Basher and Barney win judgment against the schooner Helen Mar owners for nearly $4000 after a prior loss, citing overloading and insufficient crew. a jail sentence for a man named Raman is noted.
Milan trial acquits man in child exposure case
In Sandusky Clarion coverage, a Milan township defendant faced accusation of abandoning a child to starvation in the woods during a hot summer. The court acquitted the accused after consideration of evidence and testimony.
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Tune
Sumner
Milan
Sandusky Clarion
Steamer Columbia's Arrival and Atlantic News From Boston
Thirteen days later from Aug. near Boston, Unicorn carries news of Columbia reaching Halifax after heavy gales and engine trouble off Banks. Trade remains dull. Bank of England discounts down to four percent. flour prices fall. Royal family rumors, Russian marriage plan, and heightened French security accompany debates on Corn Laws and troop transports to China.
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Boston
Unicorn
Columbia
Liverpool
Halifax
Unico
Banks
Bank of England
Imperial
Russia
Duke de Bordeaux
France
Nicholas
Tuillenes
House of Commons
John Rossel
Villiers
China
Temperance Meeting Calls Erie County Adjourning Session
At a Erie county courthouse gathering citizens resolved to adjourn to the last Wednesday of May at 1 p.m. for forming a county Temperance organization. The notice urges all supporters to attend and promote broad county awareness of the adjourned meeting. H D Ward secretary, dated April 8, 1842.
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Friends of Temperance
Erie County
Court House
H.D. Ward
Reflector notice on town company charter and sale of moris muluaicaulis trees
Anxiety over a local air fabric company prompts submission of charter details for a $50 000 capital stock divided into 50 dollar shares. $2000 must be subscribed before organization. Books open for stock subscriptions. J B Tillinghast announces sale of Moris Muluaicaulis moutberry trees, one year growth, at 1-2 cents each, on rented land, removal required immediately. Netwalk April 6, 1942.
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Feciow-crvizena
Aaids
J. B. Tillinghast
Netwalk
Democracy and the New Hampshire Governor Controversy
A harsh critique of democracy in New Hampshire where Hubbard wins the governorship by a large margin. The piece accuses Hubbard of war objections and links him to the Hartford Convention. It also cites Buchanan as a Pennsylvania ally and questions Democratic motives and fidelity to the nation. The tone condemns what it calls Democratic triumphs and calls out “Decrate” hypocrisy in politics.
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New Hampshire
Hubbard
Madison
Hartford
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Gov. Hubbard
Plames
Jecrate
Henry Hubbard
Hartfind
Joe
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Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Connecticut
Historical and Geological Society of Norwalk Seminary
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