Arrival of the Britannia and political unrest news
The Britannia from Liverpool reached Boston and carried the European Times via Wells Co. The story covers updated riots in Philadelphia, Native American and Whig party tensions, and a large meeting of adopted citizens in Washington Hall. It contrasts Whig protectionist policies with Locofoco influence and criticizes Polk’s temperance record.
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Europe
Messrs. Wells & Co
Express
Wilmer & Smith
European Times
Britannia
Boston
Liverpool
London
Wells & Co
O’cornnell
House of Lords
Russia
Rotterdam
John Bull
Cleveland
Lorain County Whigs Seethe Over Polk Ticket
In Lorain County the Buckett Sentinel notes a wide shift away from Polk and Dallas among Locofocos. Many Whigs and former Van Buren allies join the Third party or back Clay and Frelinghuysen. Locofocoism is described as a slow yet spreading plant doomed by Whig principles.
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Lorain
Buckett Sentinel
Lorain County
Polk
Dallas
Locofoco
Clay
Frelinghuysen
van Buren
Texas
Dalles
Siz
Dorr Sentenced for Life by Rhode Island Supreme Court
Albany Journal reports Thomas W. Dorr, once a Rhode Island reformer, sentenced to life in state prison by the Newport court. The piece portrays Dorr as a demagogue who sought constitutional change through force, condemns rebellion, and ties earlier support to New York Locofocoism and pro-war factions.
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Gorvenxon
Rhodesland
Thomas W. Dorr
Supreme Court
Newport
Dorr
Rhode Island
New York
Polk
Texas
Tamimany
Gov. Dore
Imbrue
Gov. Dorr
Sthede Island
Union
Mexico
Albany Journal
Debated Annexation Claims Refuting British Domination Fear
The Galveston Civilian denounces fears of British influence in Texas amid the immediate annexation debate. It calls the Washington letters in the Enquirer a shallow, alarmist tactic by Ty-Ter supporters and bondowners to push annexation by stirring American passions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Texas
United States
Galveston
Teras
Washington
Enquirer
Senate
Great Britain and Texas Annexation Debate Quoted
The Lynchburg Virginian argues Great Britain does not want Texas and Texas will not seek protection. It urges postponing any immediate annexation while the people study the momentous issue and decide prudently with patriotism guiding deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Texas
Teras
Lynchbury Virginian
Wool and the Tariff Benefits for Farmers in Attica
Attica Democrat argues wool sales to Inquils Wells and Wells Blackinton of North Adams total about 70,000 pounds at 36 4 cents per pound, cash paid to farmers and circulated through merchants and laborers. It cites census figures and polk era debates to claim tariff policies boost wool production, with profit to farmers and regional industry, while condemning free wool.
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Messrs. Inquils & Wells
Wells & Blackinton
North Adams
Mass
Tarif
Attica Democrat
Attica
U. States
Polk
Locofoco
Mallory
Vermont
Cambreleng
Lovoloca
Cong
Barringer
J. K. Polk
Nashville Union
Formidable Native American Movement Gets Meeting in Southwark
A mass meeting of Native Americans in Southwark Philadelphia adopted resolutions of an exceptionable and anti republican nature. Grover chaired briefly as Col. Lemuel Paynter took the helm amid Locofoco influence. The piece denounces the movement and urges Whigs in Ohio to oppose it before it shakes the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Asell
Philadelphia
Locofocos
Baltimore
Ohio
U. S. Journal
Southwark
Hey
Grover
Locofocd
Col
Lemuel Paynter
Locofoco
Congress
Locofocus
O. S
Responses of the Government and Hartford Convention Federalism
The piece argues Whig economy reduced government expenses from thirty to forty million to under seventeen million under Tyler and notes decays like Swartwoutings. It criticizes Polk Dallas influence and calls out Hartford Convention Federalists led by Henry Tabbard aligning with James K. Polk in Baltimore.
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Post Office Department
Naval Service
van Buren
Tyler
Polk
Dallas
Tramiford
Locotoco
Pulkefco Party
Henry Tabbard
New Hampshire
James K. Polk
Baltimore
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Imense Whig
Imense
Ward Clay Club
Washzton Hall
Jorge Kaylor
Gerat Clay Club
G. Cilius
Ireland
Philelphia
Hige
Raine
Amera
Cory Clay
Harof
Olk
Tennessee
Amos
Jarried
Greenfield
J. Kelly
George W. Jenks
Letty Godfrey
Fairfield
Pee Sal
Phillander L. Brownell
Sebastian Venus
Norwalk
Nuron County
HS Journ
Alyle
Toutmendburgie
Laine
WS T
Stuart & Mowry
Alilon
Erie County
Wakeman
Bronson
Seneca
Crawford
Timothly Baker
Norway
Sancti Baker
Massachusetts Sabbath School
W. Chapin
Vic Barrel
J. W. Baker & CO
Une
J. Wowlett
Timothy Barer
al Norwalk
Vowlett
Ill
Penfield & Sexton
Pairfield
Steam Corners
Capitol
Renoval
FNS
Mevhinie Street
Thomas Sefton
Gilkey Morton
Boal
S. Patrick
Oliv
T’. Dunn & Son
Noveath
Mary VI
James M. Lawrence
Beneeyun
Laror Courty
Onto
Latimere
Hemared
Jenney
Portage County Niwtnal Wire Pitarrance Company
W. F. Mettredge
John MH
PPE
Columbus Insurance Company
J. R. Osborn
Aging Insurance Company
Wartford
Connecticut
THS
Etter
Co. L. Latimer
Huron County
J. Whyler
New York City
Wheler
LEE & Johnson
Norwayk
Wade
Huron
Wickham & Stevens
Vorwarding & Commission
Milan
Western Line
Transurttion Co
New Huven
A. J. Dewaldt
Ratepol
Germany
France
Clark's Tavern
Whyler
ETE
Wuron
Kairfield
Steamburgh
Osio
Palmers
Western Reserve
NLM
W. EF. Turner
Fairfield, Turon Co
J. Lowlett
le Norwalk
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