Emperor's Imperial Letter to President Opens Trade Pact
The Chinese Empire presents a silk roll letter to President, bearing Emperor’s regards and promoting lasting amity. Caleb Cushing is commended, and ministers Hwang and Chow are tasked with delivering the document to Parker for transmission to Washington. The exchange confirms a treaty framework for commerce and peaceful relations between nations.
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United States
Corre
Cushing Ki
Cory
Ke Ying
Impeér
Min
Kwang Chow
Hen Mun
Poh’ Show
Ning Po
Shang Hae
Nsz
Kwang
Boithe
Hwang
Chow
Parker
Caleb Cushing
United States of America
China
Taen Kwang
Peter Parker
Legation
The Secret of Happiness and a Slavery Resolution
An essay urges forgiveness and humane conduct citing biblical mercy and temperance. It contrasts revenge with peace and notes the power of kind acts to steady the soul. The piece transitions to a formal report: the Western Presbyterian and Congregational Convention at Detroit adopts a unanimous preamble and resolution opposing American slavery,.
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Confucius
Seneca
Socrates
Pather
David
C.oiner
Western Presbyterian and Congregational Convention
Detroit
Beman
Troy
Blanchard
Cincinnat
Beecher
Stowe
Cleveland
Remon
Convention vows to uphold principles across Universal Christian church
The convention expresses joy at the prospect of a blessed consummation and pledges to diligently pray and work toward practical conformity within benevolent associations and operations of the Universal Christian church.
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Universal Christian Church
General Meredith on the New Tax Law in Coshocton
General Meredith of Coshocton County defends voting for the new tax law, saying he acted in the best interests of the state. He argues the debt totals twenty million and revenue must rise, proposing taxation on previously exempt property while preventing higher taxes on farm and stock assets. He urges readers to consider proportional taxation and pledges to stand by his reasons, open to conviction but firm in his stance.
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Meredith
Coshocton County
Loco
Coshocton
Senate
Ohio
Messrs. Editors
Young
Jem
the Statesman
Public dispute on taxation policy and law
Jesse Meredith objects to Col Medary’s tax policy and calls for clear reasons behind unpopular laws. He questions property tax fairness and revenue provisions, urging straightforward explanations and opposing ongoing controversy from the last general assembly.
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Iwe
Econ Erapied
Col. Meen
Col. Medary
General Assembly
Jesse Meredith
Ohio State Journal laments Locofoco rule and exposed graft
In a critical review from the Ohio State Journal, readers are urged to learn the misgovernance under locofoco rule. The piece cites corrupt, incompetent officials and incomplete records, contrasting Whig and Locofoco sessions with a stark list of state- paper waste. It condemns the moral inconsistency around slavery and federal policy, calling for accountability alongside a mockery of official licenses. It also notes a Cleveland marine list and a Georgia summer fashion gag.
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Ohio
Locoloco
Republic
Gallagher
Secretary
The
Senate
House
Secretary of State
Locofoco
Norwalk Seminary Address Highlights 1845 Commencement
A Norwalk seminar y commencement reports rapid pupil progress under Mr Dwient with solid written pieces. Mr Ames of Mansfield delivers the notable address on the Present Age highlighting revolutions, democracy, and literary progress while emphasizing philosophy over mere facts. Warner Tipton and Hale feature in temperance and congress discussions. bank and political updates follow along with local sentiments on liberty and finance.
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Norwalk Seminary
Norwalk Séminary
Dwient
Ames
Mansfield
Washington
Allen
Europe
America
Wool growers urged to improve flocks through enterprising plan
Costs and profits of Merino sheep discussed as a path to higher quality wool. The article notes the opportunity given to wool-growers to improve flocks and praises the ease and affordability for local farmers to upgrade breeds, emphasizing benefits to the regional wool industry.
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Wwe
Suramit. Beacon
Printing by the Magnetic Telegraph in New York
A Newark Adv. item reports the Magnetic Telegraph moving printing into electro magnetism. It claims a specimen prints alphabet letters legibly from one end of a magnetic wire to the other faster than a compositor, potentially allowing New Orleans to be set in print remotely. The piece praises inventor progress and national advancement.
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Messrs
Perkins & Brown’s
Mechanics’ Association
Boston
American Institute
New York
Middlesex Mills
Lovell
Lawrence
Messrs.Perkins
Dc. Brown
New-York
New Orleans
Europe
Jonathan
Newark
State Printer corruption prompts calls to curb tax on treasury
A State Journal correspondent exposes alleged improper dealings by the State Printer and the Locofoco-led legislature of 1839 40. The Statutes of Ohio cost about 45000 to print 20000 copies, with only 339.75 earned in 1843 and 443 in 1844 45. Treasury records show a 1302.75 total return, while Medary’s profits are implied. The piece notes a 30000 loss to the State on this printing job and suggests motives to reduce the tax funding a political press. It then critiques a River State Review paragraph on human trafficking and slave sales, highlighting high prices and ages, including women and girls. It mentions Daniel Bird, a Revolutionary veteran, and his stance in 1844.
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State Journal
Locofocus
Ohio
Charles Scott
Medary
River State Review
Grand Sultan
Marion
Alabama
Texas
Democracy
Tribune
Court House
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Eter Parker
E Commerce
Ohio State Journal
Faber
Africa
Ald. Journal
A. R. Cobb
Z. Cobb
Cobs
Cobb & Co
Shippers
Ansel Ri. Cots
Buffalo
Georgia
T. W. Tirzos
Temperance Society
Chin
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Locos
Ichebod Goodwin
Locofeco
Concord
Hale
Franklin Pearce
Scargry
Farmer's & Mechanic's Bank
Detroit Advertiser
Brest
New York Tribune
Chepatebet
Dorr
Dimon
Montreal Courier
Fort Vancouver
Missouri
Union
Wallamette Falls
Walls Walle
Messrs. Smiths
St. Clair Bank
Necarl
Gwe
Michigan State
Scott
Bank of Michigan
St. Clairs
Weiseresese
Jesse Smith
J. O
BH. Smith
Bank of St. Clair
St. Clair
H-Shith
Michigan
Aniel Bird
Bedona
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