Debated frontier defense in the U S House
Correspondence from the Baltimore American describes an 1840 debate in the House over Mr Hand's resolution to obtain frontier defense information. Wise Adams and others argued for broader defense needs and arming the Atlantic and frontier borders, withArbitration and Maine concerns featured in discussions about peace and submission to international disputes.
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Baltimore American
House OF Representatives
Hand
Wise
Adams
Smith
Maine
Thompson
Secretary of War
Atlantic
Atlantic States
Great Britain
Rhett
8. C
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Adama
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pickens
Senate
Peculiarity of Female Monarchs
The article notes that among England’s four ruling queens none bore an heir. Mary I married Philip of Spain, Mary II ruled with William III, and Anne wed Prince George of Denmark. none left a crown heir. Elizabeth I never married. no child inherited the throne. British Force in the Canadas. The United Service Journal lists on March 1, 1840, British troops in Canada: Dragoon Guards, Vassars, Guards battalions, Foot regiments, totaling about 20,000 men.
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England
Mary
Philip
Spain
Boyne
Anne
Prince George
Denmark
Elizabeth
Canadas
United Service Journal
London
Reg. Dragoon Guards
Vassars
Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
1St Foot
Guards
Foot
Hard Times Prompt Clergyman Quote Echoes Paper Shortage
A Hartford area clergyman reportedly told his congregation that times are so hard he cannot obtain money to buy paper for writing new sermons. The remark, cited by the Christian Secretary, reflects local fiscal strain and printer shortages impacting religious publishing.
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Hartford
County Whig Shift Fanned by Harrison Fever
Raleigh dispatch notes several county changes seen favorably by Whigs. Converts pledge support for a change to improve times, hoping new rulers will bring better conditions.
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Raleigh
A. C
Public Service Integrity and Money Safety Debate
Worwalk April 21 1849 report discusses the Constitution One presidential term and the integrity of the public servant, the safety of public funds, and the general good of the people as central themes of governance. Masrixon and Liberty are referenced in connection with these public interest concerns.
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Masrixon
Europe
England
Debates on Sub Treasury and prices in Harrison era
The piece critiques Buchanan and Benton on a Sub treasury plan, arguing real prices must align with hard money and warning of Southern influence. It discusses labor vs capital, wage impacts, and compares U S to European standards, urging Northern restraint and financial reform.
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France
Germany
Buchanan
Senate of the
United States
Sub-treasury
van Buren
Davis
Senate
Benton
Calhoun
Russia
Turkey
Spain
Barbary
England
Holland
Cuba
Frince
Congress
Europe
Walker
Pickens
John Catiline Calhoun
New York
Baltimore
Potomac
London
Paris
Hamburgh
Lowell
Providence
Rufus P Spalding Appointed Clerk Pro Tem Summit County
Ohio Star notes Rufus P Spalding late representative from Portage County is appointed clerk pro tem of Summit County. It questions prior packing of associate judges of Huron County and hints at political maneuvering for the clerkship. It also mentions a judge Ives and a committee of the Ohio Legislature and hints at misdeeds by a state printer.
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Rufus P. Spalding
Van Buren Favored by Locofocos in Post Election Rumors
A political snapshot notes Locofocos claim Van Buren gains but caution. It cites Connecticut returns with towns like Niles Fairfield New Haven and New London, showing Whigs sweeping the Senate with 19 of 21 seats and a Whig majority in the House.
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van Buren
Old Connecticut
Niles
Partford
New Haven
Pairfield
New London Co
Ussue
Litchfield Co
Tolland
Windham Co
Susi Ellaworth
Land
House of Representatives
Harrison and Harrisonite shift in Ohio politics
A long letter from a former Democrat recounts a turning point toward General Harrison, denouncing Van Buren. The piece hails Jacksonian principles, condemns party dictation, and invites Jackson friends to seek him out as a free American citizen ready to vote for Harrison in the upcoming election.
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Ohio
M’exvain
Niagara Frontier
Harrison
Northwest
Jackson
Oho
Orleans
van Buren
Joux M’envarn
Soi-Disant Democratic Party
Congress
J. Ridgeway
Hare
M’enwain
Mr. Enier
Gen. Jackson
Gen. Tharrison
Mr van Buren
General Jackson
van Buren Party
Gen Jackson
Gen
Whig
White House
Thad
Democratic State Central Committee
Fort Meigs
Thames
Tsoon
Central Committee
Migsel
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Worsyth
Treasury
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TOR
Worwalk
William Henry Harrison
Joan Tyler
Thomas Corwing
Warren Cousty
Recorder Johnson
Democratic Party
Union
Hamony
Richard
Bosworth Field
Tippecanoe
Ohio Confederate
Nottingham
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