Havana Romance and a Bold Escape Tale
In Havana, two New England friends plot a dangerous elopement to thwart a wealthy Count. Bertram defies an arranged marriage by proclaiming Isabel his betrothed, aided by Noland's quick intervention. The plan ends with Count Alvar desiring the couple, and Bertram returns to New England with Isabel as his wife and a son named Conde de Alvar.
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Vic
Cuba
New England
Promie
Olinte
Armericans
Ferdinand
Bertram
Dinand
Nother
Pam
Alvar
Calle del Obispo
Conde Alvar
Marrage
Oby
Noland
Hugene Bertram
Vavana
Isabel
Eugene
Nolend
Eugene Bertram
Conde de Alvar
Majestic Hower tree and debts urged in ragalia satire
The piece surveys worldly pleasure versus soul, cites a Petersburgh Statesman account of a rare Hower tree in Ceyton with a towering golden crown display, and repeats a long verse on debt payment. It also recalls a Yankee conference anecdote about salvation and includes woolen garment washing tips from Nashville.
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Petersburgh Statesman
Ceyton
Vegetable Kingdom
Nashville Agriculturiat
Witty quips on marriage and wealth in old banter
A string of terse, satirical lines on marriage, fashion, and social norms. A bachelor jokes about trading wives and shocking deceit while a gentleman flirts with a married woman. The piece ends with a remark on wealth and lineage.
Ball rolling to clear the way for Henry Clay rally
A partisan polemic on Henry Clay's presidential bid. The piece mocks Van Buren supporters, praises protection for labor and industry, and argues for free trade dangers while defending manufacturing investment. It cites Meigs Journal and Michigan Whigs as context for political sentiment.
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Henry Clay
van Buren Clat
Hearty Clay
van Boren
Tan
van Buren
Manist Locos
Van
Clay
Elenry Clay
False Whig Loyalty and Van Buren Critique
The True Whig Spirit denounces Whigs who back Van Buren and his administration. It condemns proscriptions, profligacy, and national harm, arguing that Van Buren deserves no homage for past or present actions. The piece laments Whig complicity and urges independent stance against the administration’s harms.
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Detroit
Michigan
van Buren
Lake Erie
Ium
Congress Record Defeats Locofoco Claims on Duty
The Whig column declares Congress has surpassed prior sessions in industry and public service. It cites official figures: 460 bills reported and 202 passed in the long session of the 20th Congress, 21 Senate bills, 129 printed reports, plus for the 27th Congress six bills reported and 82 Senate bills, with dense committee reports and extensive research surpassing earlier houses.
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Congress
van Buren
Locoface
Washington
N. W
House of Representatives
Locofoco
Whig Congress
House
Toke
Why Congress May Stay In Session Says Albany Journal
The Albany Journal outlines why Congress drags on. It blames Whigs for responsibility yet faces opposition from Locofocos, the President, and factions loyal to Van Buren and Tylerism. It decries perceived treachery by some Whig voters while noting widespread obstruction to government business and Whig aims for prosperity.
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Saratoga
The
Argus
Wise
Cushine
Gilmer
Profit, Sr
Dugers
Cave Johnson
Kay
Pickens
Congress
Harrison and Johnson
Battle of the Thames
Puccron
Tream
Cushing
Albany
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C. A. Preston
Advertisementa
Geeopitstore
Tesatan
Saturday Evening Post
Havana
Ouro
Statue
Hger
Adhire
Qivy
Taffim
Yankee Land
Nuar
Sal Shinner
Sexton
John
Peter
Menry Lam
Tiha
Europe
Nemamebeck
Journal
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