Prospects for 1843 and the Tariff Revival
The piece discusses hope for better economic times in 1843, criticizing Tylerism and Locofocoism for currency inaction. It argues the New Tariff will strengthen the currency, expand industry, and move manufacturing closer to farmers, boosting prosperity while acknowledging hardship for debtors and those without work. It also critiques Tyler party officials and notes political scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
St. Louis
Chicago
Louisville
Illinois
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Otten
The Times on Hard Times and National Policy
The Times laments widespread hardship from depressed prices and debt while blaming President Jackson for bank policies. It cites a shift after 1836 from national prosperity to financial panic and argues that speculative local banks and the Specie Circular caused ongoing economic ruin, affirming Webster and Ewing's warnings.
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Adams
Jackson
Wfsirs
Congress
United States Bank
U.S. Bank
Webster
Ewing
Acquittal of Commander Mackenzie by Court Martial
The court martial and the court of inquiry have unanimously acquitted Commander Mackenzie of all charges related to the murder of Spencer and ill treatment aboard the Somers. These findings support the public sentiment regarding the somber catastrophe and uphold the officer's conduct.
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MacKenzie
Spencer
Somers
Texas to acknowledge Mexico and a Texas amnesty proposal
James W. Robinson, a Texian prisoner from San Antonio, carries despatches from Santa Anna proposing terms between Texas and Mexico. The plan calls for Texas to acknowledge Mexican sovereignty, grant amnesty for past Texas acts, form an independent Texas department for Mexico, representation in the General Congress, adoption of local laws and regulations, and removal of Mexican troops from Texas. The propositions are supported by a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas
James W. Robinson
San Antonio
Santa Anne
General Congress
Texian Debate Over Pecuniary Interests and Texas Privileges
Texian newspapers split on a proposal claimed to promote pecuniary interests and secure Texas political privileges. Some papers seek a deliberate inquiry while others denounce the proposition unhesitatingly.
Rhode Island Victory for Constitutional Party in Election
The Rhode Island election secured a Constitutional party majority, defeating the Dorrite push for Dorism and anarchy. The Providence Journal hails the triumph as saving the state, notes renewed liberty, industry recovery, and broad benefits across parties as a wave of moderated governance takes root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode-Island
LAW and Order
Friends of Constitutional Order
Constitutional Party
Providence Journal
Dorrisin
Connecticut Joins Federal Locofoco Wave in 1840
The state swings to the Locofoco banner with all congressional candidates elected and large legislative majorities. It recalls a political shift in 1839 and 1840 toward Federal principles and manifests support for manufacturing and commercial interests despite the black cockade influence.
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Locofocoa
Hertford
Locofoco
Congress
Game Party
Aright
Tippecanoe
Van Burenism in New York and party divisions
The piece notes Van Buren’s failure to secure a presidential nomination despite active effort in Albany and Congress. It describes a split among New York locofocos, dubbing factions Pig Ringers and Barn Burners and Enders, with Barn Burners loyal to Van Buren becoming his chief enemies. It contrasts with the more united Clay supporters, who are hopeful.
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Van
Law tariff imposed on lawsuits in New Orleans
The Louisiana Legislature has set a tariff on suits in New Orleans to support the city judiciary. Suits under 300 dollars are taxed one real, rising to thirty dollars for larger sums. Insolvent cases taxed 25 dollars, and unspecified suits taxed ten. Apperson may sue in forma pauperis after poverty affidavit. In Saint Domingo, the revolution appears victorious with insurgents controlling government and President Boyer fleeing to a British warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Apperson
ST. Domingo
Boyer
Defalcation and racial tensions in 1843 Norwalk
The excerpt reports Jacob Shipman fleeing with about 130000 dollars in New York and Philadelphia, as a nearby community condemns harassment of a Black man in Norwalk, calling out mob contempt and Lynch law while admonishing abolitionist rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shipman
New York
Philadelphia
Texas
Acquittal in Somers Mutiny Case Receives Presidential Approval
The Cheeland Herald reports Commander Mackenzie and the Somers mutiny case ending in complete acquittal on all specifications. The President approves the court’s findings, amid efforts to sway opinion. Also covered are a Knox county libel suit verdict for the plaintiff Powers, a severe fall causing injury at the Kremlin, Mercer Wad’s Not Guilty verdict, and Ohio legislative veto powers and Harrisburg political strife.
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Cheeland Herald
MacKenzie
Somers
U. S
Somer
Martin
United States
J. Milder
High Seas
Philip Spencer
Sanuel Cromwell
Elisha Small
Common Pleas
Knox County
John H. Powers
C.J. McNalty
Times
McNulity
Ciere. Herat
Mercer
Woodbury
Faclowd
Philadelphia
N.o. Tribune
Three Election EffortsFail to Stop Nauvoo Chatter Bill
Fragmented OCR notes describe political clashes over Nauvoo chatter and the Legion in Illinois. Mentions three election efforts and party alignments, with a bill at the state level aiming to repeal the charter of Nauvoo and disband the Legion amid Mormon support concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Legion
Bat Stare
General Scott letter on slavery and emancipation politics
The piece reports a Virginia friend’s questions about slavery and Gen Scott’s reply. It notes Scott’s mild humane tone, his view Congress controls slavery in the District of Columbia but not in states, support for petitioning, no slaveholding by Scott, and his stance for gradual emancipation without violence, urging masters and slave states to act for abolition within safety. It also contrasts Whig and Locofoco fiscal policies and mentions Ohio Zoarites and Vermont Pluck items.
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Scott
Virginia
New York
Gaz
Hanvor
van Buren
National Treasury
Detroit Advertiser
Ohio
Zoar
Vermont
de Witt
Clath
Brandot
Mont
John Tyler
Sas
Norwalk Seminar and Annual Exhibit in June
A Norwalk notice announces a seminar in the west quarter and the annual exhibit beginning June 12 and 13. The date line references April 10, 1843, with connections to E THOMSON.
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Norwalk
Joh E Thom ” Son
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New York Express
Tyler
Tyler Party
Borbe
Post-Office Department
Washington
White House
Olan Bank
Harrison
Madisonian
Custom House
Baltimore Republican
New York City
Morrie
Huron Reflector
A. Obborn
Connecticut
Noavanx
Borror
Huron County
P.O
Alexander S. Mackenzie
Alexander 3. Mackenzie
Secretary of the Navy
James L. Barton
Kremlin
Severa
Mr. B
Buff
Ohio Star
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Tyles
Kickepool
Porter
New League
Arges
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