Tecumseh killer disputed tale sparks political rivalry in Kentucky
Correspondence from Major Figg alleges he killed Tecumseh at Thames, contradicting Col Johnson. Letters exchanged in 1845 reveal a pledge to reveal the true slayer to aid political prospects. The sequence includes Johnson's warm replies and Harrison’s praise in official records.
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Céck-Robin
Tecumseh
Tecumiseh
Kentucky
Alajor
Lewis Fige
Nelson County
Major Figg
Old
Nelson
Bardstown
Thames
Gol. Johnson
Col. Johnson
Boston
Dean Cotoret
Tam
An. M. Johnson
John Pope
Harrison
Battle of the Thames
Secretary of War
Bere
Pub
Atlantic Mail: Carbria Reaches Boston After 11 Day Passage
The Carbria arrived in Boston from Liverpool, departing July 19 and completing the voyage in eleven days nine hours, the shortest Atlantic crossing on record. Trade news note improved cotton sales and higher prices, while iron markets face a downward trend and potential wage cuts. Regional distress reports include mass killings in Algiers and a deadly confrontation in Spain, with broader financial and political tension across Europe.
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Baltimore American
Europe
Atlantic
Carbria
Judkios
Boston
Liverpool
London
Inox
Staffordshire
Algiers
Athoes
Dahra
Barcelonia
Spain
Barcelona
Paris
M. Thiers
M. Rossi
Rome
France
M. Rassi
England
Ireland
Armagh
Liverpool News
O'Connell
Refieme
Pahara
Cantera
Dahara
Websster
Col. Pelissier
Sebtera |Ean
Bank Currency Crisis Spurs Political Clash in Ohio
The piece contrasts Locofoco push for immediate repeal of the state banking law with Whig backed sound Ohio banks. It cites Allen Tuppan as a leader, condemns foreign bank notes, praises tariff stability, and notes appointments including Jacob Medary as Columbus postmaster amid broader political and financial contention.
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Ohio
Locotocos
Columbus
Harrison
Cadiz
Locofocos
Allen Tuppan , Co
Namine
Sentinel
Carliz
Jacob Medary
John G. Miller
Medary
Sammy
George
Mahlon
Batavia
Washingtonery
Jacob
Coluber
Clermont Courier
St. Clair
Smiths
Michigan
Locofocns
Comnuseyonet
Bela Latham
Soentoco
Whigs of Huron County Call for Early Delegates
The Whigs urge Huron County members to assemble by August 30 to select delegates for a county convention at Norwalk September 8 to nominate candidates for Sheriff Treasurer Recorder and Commissioner. Delegates also chosen to form Milan District Convention for a House of Representatives candidate. District convention at Milan set for 10 AM August 8, 1845.
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Huron County
Norwalk
Milan
House of Representatives
Milanit
Central Committee
Huron
Edie County
Indiana
Richmond Palladium
Taye
Caleb Smith
Warne Distict
Finley
Fayetts
Union
Fayette
Kentucky
Tibbatts
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gazette
Gaines
Covington
Tibbatts Loco
Wing
Tabbatts
Journal
Boundary dispute and Locofoco stance on 1818 treaty
The piece criticizes Locofoco pressure to end the 1818 treaty by asserting exclusive jurisdiction over the disputed North Eastern boundary. It argues no solid evidence of indisputable right is presented and notes The Statesman frames the issue as territorial aggrandizement rather than principle.
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Britain
Locofoco
Locos
Great Britain
the Statesman
Young Democracy
Erie County Teachers Institute Planned at Sandusky
The Erie Association for the Improvement of Common Schools announces a Sandusky teachers institute and model school opening Tuesday morning September 2 for ten to twelve days. Hon. S. Town of New York to preside. no instruction charges. board and stationery costs only. attendees urged from Erie Itu ron Lorain Sandusky Seneca and nearby counties and Ohio residents with school books.
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Erie
Ituron
Lorain
Sandusky
Seneca
Erie Association
Europe
United States
Ohio
Friends of Common Schools
West
Evie County
E. Lane
C. G. Squire
M. Farwell
B. Uiggins
F.M. Follett
A. H. Barber
Oregon dispute divides Whigs and Locofocos over Oregon
The article argues that Whigs oppose ceding any Oregon rights to Britain and favor negotiating a settlement with Great Britain while maintaining U S ownership of the bulk of Oregon. It contrasts Whig and Locofoco positions on territorial claims and the need for cautious action under existing treaties and laws.
Lowell Factories Show Large Investment and Worker Counts
A New York Observer correspondent details Lowell manufactories with capital well over a million dollars and 33 mills employing 5420 women and 2415 men. The article notes 550 others in related shops, estimates household dependencies, and suggests a strong home market impact from factory operations, while contrasting labor pay and loco sentiments.
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Lowell
New York Observer
U. S. Gazette
New England
Deadly fire and robbery at Xenia shocks Ohio
The Xenia blaze left two clerks dead in Puterbaugh and Allen’s store after a break in and arson. The flames destroyed multiple buildings and goods, with about 15000 to 20000 dollars in losses. A reward of 500 dollars was offered for the perpetrators as Cincinnati reports confirm the tragedy.
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Ralph P. Geer
Devlinville
Erie County
Burrell Keeler
Charles Wilbur
Milan
J. H. Kennedy
Morris Homan
Huron
A. P. Chester
Milan Tribune
Judge Choate
Xenia
Puterbaugh & Allen
William Steele
Kinney
Steele
Dayton Jour
Green Co. O
Xenia Jeffersonian
AB. Beal
Samuel Crambaugh
D. D. Williamson
D. Barr
James Keaney
Cincinnati
Kenia
Silas Cox
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Lewis Figg
Free
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Massachusetts
Plymouth County Agricultural Society
Nathan Whitman
Sik
Pleasant
John W. Gill
United
Tates
John Bull
Riahs
New York Express
Texas
Donelson
Ein
Leco
Vere
Free Press
Platt Benedict
Joain H. Foster
Moses C. Sanders
A. J. Dewaldt
Alva Adsit
Whig Central Committee
Oregon
Guy
Chicago
Cleveland
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