Voyage and tariff reflections across the South and Ohio
A correspondent returning from a southern circuit reports efforts to find a Tyler supporter in every city and laments a lack of consistent conscience politicians. The piece rails against the executive, cites 1828 Jackson tariff advocacy, notes Ohio political pressures for protectionism, and urges adherents to Americanize and defend domestic industry. It closes urging Ohio Republicans to back true American principles and wavering Democrats to align with protective tariffs.
Gudgeons and folly in Columbus politics prompt rebuke
The Albany Journal cites a sharp rebuke of Whigs in Columbus for biting Van Buren’s political hook. It condemns the man described as marked by oppression and profligacy, arguing the people deserve no manifestations of respect while mourning the misrule and misery of the era.
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Columbus
van Buren
Albany Journal
Tippecanoe Beauty Tale From Dayton Letter
A Dayton letter describes a visit by Mr Van Buren to a Lacoface house with many ladies present. An admirer kissed the Ex President who joked it should signal him to kiss all the girls, then continued until a striking beauty drew back and quipped the ex-President must stop here. The note ends with a quip about spelling quirks and tails.
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The
Philadelphia Enquirer
Dayton
Ohio
van Buren
Lacoface
Marty
Dorr Forces Gather as Rhode Island Ends Day
From Providence troops reported arriving from Newport and elsewhere totaling 300 to 400, with Dorr force at Chepachet about 400 men and muskets. Cadets Light Infantry Marine Artillery and Sea Fencibles tally about 350, City Guards over 1000, drafts for patrols underway. Newport reports a convention bill moving to extend suffrage and voting rights to all American born residents with three years in state and one in town. No fight yet. Dorr forces claimed 500 at Chepachet to date.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Newport
Providence Journal
Dorr
Chepachet
New York
Connecticut
Boston
Shelley
General Assembly
Y. Gapress
Rhode
Indead
Bloody Rhode Island crisis warned by armed insurrection
From Rhode Island advices indicate imminent violence as 700 men assemble at Chepachet with 400 more unarmed, Dorr rumored to be returning. Martial Law proclaimed, acts shield rebels from penalties, while supporters of the government prepare to defend state institutions amid calls blaming ruffians and Park-linked agitators.
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Rhode Island
General Assembly
Providence
Chepachet
Dorr
Dutee J. Pearce
Robt. R. Carr
Chepacher
New York
Jene
Bortor
Scott’s Hill
Glocester
Weanseckes Falls
Proclamation Expected From Dorr on July Fourth
The text notes that Dorr's proclamation is expected to be issued by tomorrow, convening his Legislative body in our area as soon as July 4. It mentions several arrests and releases, with others abused and excused, and that Dorr has not yet arrived but is anticipated momentarily.
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Iday
Dorr
End of Dort’s insurrection. Brown captures Dorr camp
Providence dispatches report Col Brown’s force capturing the insurgent camp at Chepachet as Dorr fled leaving many prisoners. Details note casualties among loyalist troops, martial law in Pawtucket, and arrests of insurgent bands. The scene shifts with muskets seized, fortifications found weak, and a large pursuit across the state line.
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Rhode Island
Dork
Hawley & Co
Dort
Providence Journal
Clev
Col. Brown
Dorr
Quimen
Stedman
Green
Greenville
Chepaehet
Jarze
Pawtucket
Massachusetts
Burrington Anthony
Alexander Kilby
David Cutting
Robert Roy
Munilton
Trishman
Robert B. Cranston
Washington
P. Iml
Chepardet
Anthony Whitaker
McNews
Wim
W. Brown
Chepachet
Lieut
Pitman
Col. Browen
Connecticut
Barrisville
Deputation from New York on Dorr insurrection
A delegation from Governor Seward of New York arrived to determine if New Yorkers aided the traitorous insurrection of Thomas W. Dorr. They seek citizens involved, sources of money or arms, and identify conduits. Mr Moore, a Dorr high officer, is held as a prisoner. The inquiry proceeds to Chepachet.
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Carridge
New York
Seward
Thomas W. Dorrialao
Chepachet
Mr Moore
Dorr
Corwin Named Governor as Rhode Island Martial Law Held
Norwalk reports ongoing Rhode Island crisis with Governor King enforcing martial law. Dorr faction clashes leave several state soldiers dead or wounded. Suffrage supporters denounce violence and back a new constitutional convention. Foreign recruits from New York Connecticut and Massachusetts alleged to join Dorr’s forces to plunder Rhode Island.
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King
Dorr
Suffrage Party
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Islind
Europe
Geographical Enigma from Fairfield Ohio Puzzles Nations
A puzzle lists numbered letter slots forming names of world places and figures. From Fairfield Ohio, the reader deciphers islands, rivers, cities, mountains, and a sovereign, promising a grand solution by mapping 26 letter clues to geography and history.
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Iva
United Provinces
Axa
South Armerica
Mediterranean
Tuckey
Spain
United States
Mesiin
Ohin
Caribbean
Oho
Amazon
Russia
Greece
St. Paul
Portugal
China
Madagasta
Africa
Asia
Europe
Connecticut
Vermont
South America
Ilinois
Sandwich Islands
Tennessee
Alabama
p_t Fairfield
Heron County
Ohio
Duel in Delaware Leaves Webb Wounded in Leg
A duel between T. F. Marshall from Kentucky and James Watson Webb of the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer occurred near Marcus Hook Delaware. They exchanged two shots at ten paces. Webb was wounded in the left leg, and Marshall pressed for a third shot, which Webb’s friends blocked. The cause of the challenge is not stated.
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Marshall
Webb
T. F. Marshall
M. C
Kentucky
James Watson Webb
N. ¥. Courier and Enquirer
Marcus Hook
Delaware
Col. Webb
Locofocos misstate Jackson fine dates in New Orleans incident
A reader note corrects Locofoco charges about Congress declining to reimburse Gen. Jackson for a New Orleans fine and costs. The battle occurred January 8, the contempt of court for the fine was on February 5, more than five weeks later.
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Locofoco
Congress
Jackson
New Orleans
Conrad
Ornament of American statesman passed away in retirement
The obituary honors a venerable American statesman, recounting a life of public service from early youth to high office. Born in New Jersey, he rose to Chief of his state, served as U S Senator, and was Secretary of the Navy under Monroe. He died after a protracted illness surrounded by family.
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American Statesman
Fredericksburgh
Senate
Miter
N. J
Southard
United States
Monroe
Navy
Acan
Negotiation Settled and Senate Expectation
The Rochester Democrat notes a Washington letter stating terms to settle Anglo American difficulties, excluding the Oregon dispute, agreed by Lord Ashburton and Mr Webster. The Senate has the treaty and action expected in a day or two. Also reported: Hastings’s death announced in Congress, and a national salute from Buncker Hill Monument. A Wooster fire destroys warehouses and stables with about 4600 dollars loss. Calhoun emerges as locofoco favorite, Van Buren criticized for a poor tour west of Indianapolis.
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Hamer
Rochese Democrat
Washington
England
Oregon
Lord Ashburton
Webster
Senate
van Buren
Indianapolis
Detroit Advertiser
Norwalk Seminary Annual Examination and Exhibition
The Norwalk Seminary will hold its annual examination on Wednesday and Thursday the 3rd and 4th inst with an evening exhibition starting at 7 o'clock. Addresses by Dr Hubbard Elyria and T W Bartley Mansfelé listed for morning sessions, with a public adjourned address at 4 PM. An address by Mr Goonrtow is scheduled for the evening of the 5th inst before the Jefferson Association. Citizens invited to attend.
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Norwalk Seminary
Hubbard
Elyria
T. W.bartley
Mansfelé
Norwalk
Jefferson Association
Goonrrtow
Dunn
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