Repeal Meeting Reflections and Dublin to New York Ride
The narrator describes a lively Donnybrook Repeal Meeting with O Connell and Father Matthew, noting disciplined agitation, temperance calls, and broad public support. A Dublin journey by jaunting car reveals a sympathetic carman eager to discuss America, Ireland’s oppression, and the hope of peaceful reform through law and constitutional methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook Green
New York
America
Leasure
Strawberry Gardens
Baltimore
Dublin
Mr. O'Connell
Bishop Hughes
Marion Square
Donnybrook
Messrs
Steele
Grattan
O’connell
Ireland
Times
Matthew
Family of Nations
Queen Popular in Ireland Amid Storm over Treland Visit
The Queen is personally popular in Ireland with warm commendations from Repeaters. Indignation grows over a government panic aimed at thwarting her Majesty's planned visit to Treland. Sir Robert Peel reportedly supported force to suppress Repeal, and Buckingham Palace was summoned when the Premier was pressed to explain the Queen's sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Treland
O'Connell
Robert Peel
Buckingham Palace
Sir Robert
Arrival of the Acadia and World News Summary
The Acadia arrived in Boston after a 14 day voyage from Liverpool with 59 passengers. Reports note the Edwards, Irish affairs, and the Canadian Wheat Bill passing Lords. Despatches claim Sandwich Islands independence, a Great Britain iron steamer to New York, and debates over Irish reform. Descriptions of Spain’s turmoil under Espartero and Franco-Bourbon tension in France follow, with Wales and Chartist unrest linked to poor laws and labor despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Acadia
Boston
Liverpool
Sto
Halifax
Margaret
India
China
Ireland
O'Connell
House of Lords
Wood
Paulet
Sandwich Islands
England
Great Britain
New York
United States
Mingland
Charles Kendall Burke
Court of Queen's Bench
Spain
House of Commons
O'Brien
Friends of Ireland
RK. Peel
Repeal Association
Espartero
Madrid
Espertero
Clere. Herald
County Whig Convention Notice and Adams Tribute
The Huron County Whig Central Committee urges township meetings on August 12 to appoint delegates for a county convention at Norwalk on August 17 to nominate county officers and appoint delegates to the Congressional Convention in Birmingham. The Norwalk delegates are urged to be punctual at 11 o'clock. A notice extols John Quincy Adams, praising his lifelong public service and defense of petition rights.
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Muron
Whig Central Committee
Huron County
Court House
Norwalk
Birmingham
Huron
Erie
J. M. Root
Miner Lawrence
George G. Baker
John Buckingham
Eben Boalt
Huron County Whig Central Com
Bergen
Genesee Co
Phinney
Pha
Catskill
Greane Co. N
T. Donn & Son
Wan
Che Norveath
Stewart & Money
Milan
Oobrough
J. Smith
Monteerilles
Burt Huron
S. Russell
Lymera Chandler
Belfecne
Adams Defies Attacks in Defense of Right to Petition
An elderly patriot endures public and private insults from southern politicians and slaveholders as he defends the right of petition and resists attempts to silence him. Despite assaults, he remains at his post, a link to the Revolution, guardians of constitutional freedoms and countrymen's rights.
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Adama
Scott
Adams
Attempted suicide by Alexander Lowther in prison
Alexander Lowther, convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life, attempted to take his own life by slashing his throat with a razor. He nearly severed the windpipe and cut major arteries, but was found and aided. doctors doubt his recovery, and he reportedly wished to be buried beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lowther
Supreme Court
Lowther
Clashes Within The Party Over a Nor Walk Clique
A historical paper laments a rumored Nor walk clique in the party office and accuses factions of steering loyal members toward following leaders against the common good. It criticizes alleged democrats and reflects on editorial manipulation to target the Whigs, urging obedience and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Locofoco
Couret
Iago
Temperance Meeting Call for Huron County Society
The Temperance audience is urged to attend the annual Huron County Society meeting at the Court House on Saturday at one o'clock. Reports on membership, reformers, backsliders, and related topics are sought, with speeches promised by the popular lecturer Mr. W. Kellogg and other speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Temperance
Huron County Society
Court House
W. Kellogg
New Bases Arocracy And Un The True Democrat
A Chillicothe based anti hard money paper named True Democrat surfaces under Allen Latham. Medary Bill Allen and Byington oppose it with strong opposition from Lacofoevism supporters. The piece notes shifts in support among Olds Medill Medary Brough and Senator Franklin amid a political contest over money standards.
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Chillicothe
Allen Latham
Medary
Bill Allen
Byington
Olds
Medill
Brough
Franklin
Political rancor and early returns from key states
The piece notes Olds’ influence, Whig and Locofoco factions, and accusations of deserters. It reports Texan and North Carolina election returns favoring the Whigs, with Governor Jones likely reelected by 5000 to 6000 votes and a favorable Senate majority. Indiana and Kentucky projections show mixed results for Whigs and Locos.
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Jones
Polk
Gen. Jackson
Cincinnati Gazette
Norwalk Whigs Choose Delegates and Storm Damage Report
At a Norwalk township meeting held at the courthouse on the 12th, James F. Owen chaired with H. P. Buster as secretary. Delegates named for the county convention included Lewis T. Miles and others. An ensuing hail storm caused extensive damage to glass, crops, and livestock across the area, with Presbyterians and Mr. Wright’s hotel front heavily affected.
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Norwalk Township
Court House
James F. Owen
H. P. Buster
Mr. Enron
N.W
Mr. Wrights Hotel
E.c
Tris
J. W. F. Greenfield Center
Frosts in Stark County and surrounding areas report record lows
Frosts touched several areas including Stark County with heavy cold in low places and crop damage seen as corn losses, while Buffalo and nearby towns also reported frosts. Paris mourns Wahnemian founder of homeopathy died July 7. Local obituaries note LaMee Jennings age 49 and Winra Fisk aged 6 months. Captain Bates to launch schooner at Milan on Saturday at 1 o clock AM.
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Suly
Austin
Canton Repository
Stark County
Seille
Buffalo
Ashtadalyie
Wasseer
LaMee Jennings
Danbury Conn
Winra
Fisx
Divighs
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Huron Reflector
Albmay
Saratoga Springs
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Auburn
Syracuse
Atcn
Albany
John Quincy Adams
Ife
Lfe
Lis
Ruggles
Bronson
New London
New Haven
Clarksfield
Wakeman
Greenfield
Greenwich
Penn
Fitchville
Ridgefield
Hartland
Richmond
Pownsend
Norwich
Ripley
Sherman
Lyme
Fairfield
Lewis T. Miles
Walker Hurd
E. W. Jacobs
Lucius Fay
Parshall Smith
Erastus Brown
Thomas E. Baker
R. Norton
Charles Jones
T. Worcester
Brailey
Philo Comstock
Eldred Cramer
M. Kelble, Jr
Ap. Preston
Pennewell
Avenuer Montanty
Maxkinn
Ushers & Hama
Wahnemian
Paris
Bates
Fredonia
N. Y
der E. Loomis
W. Baker
A. D. Berry
Moon
Bely Albawac
Sid
Ie Tai
Moon Rises & Sea
Wen
Sar
Son
Stoutenburghs
J. Stoutenburgh
Wisconsin
J. Butmay
Cis
Troy
Ihal
Anehises
Sieil
Exchange Hotel
Joseph B. Caly
J. M. Crosby
Norrath
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