Whig gains seen in Senate and House forecast for 1841
The excerpt forecasts a Whig majority in both chambers after the 1840 elections with Senate seats tipping to Whigs and the House expected to lean heavily Whig as 1841 approaches. It cites signs of Whig strength and predicts a Whig presidency and government. The packet ship Poland burns after lightning strike off shore. passengers saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
New York Express
Poland
Anthony
Havre
Chiton
Poand
N. EK
Buckingham
Boston
Clifton
Teady
War fatigue grips Bolivia and Upper Peru as unrest grows
Marra and his party move with 10 000 men from Bolivia and Upper Peru amid ongoing intestine wars and revolutions. The period brings misery and widespread poverty as the government faces pressure and hardship on every front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marra
Bolivia
Upper
Peru
General Bankrupt Bill debate sways on banks and states
Correspondence from Hashington reports Alabama senator Clement C. Clay moved to strike the bank clause from the General Bankrupt Bill. He argues states charter banks and Congress lacks power to regulate them, signaling possible omission of the corporate provision. The piece contrasts pay scales for a New York sub-treasury head with broader fiscal criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Express
Hashington
Senate
Congress
Clement C. Clay
Alabama
Wall
Iis
Georgia
Calhoun
Sub-Treasury
United States
Locofoco
New York
Yras
Allen
Benton
Brown
Buchanan
Clay
Fulton
Hubbard
Grundy
King
Linn
Mouton
Nicholas
Norvell
Preston
Roane
Sevier
Smith
Conn
Strange
Tappan
Walker
Wright
Navs
Betts
Kentucky
Clayton
Crittenden
Davis
Dickson
Henderson
Lumpkin
Merrick
Phelps
Pierce
Prentiss
Robinson
Ruggles
Indiana
Southard
White
Ind
Petersburgh Star Editor Cuts Neutral Path for Democrats
Mr Aiam Haines, former Petersburgh Constellation editor, now runs The Star at Petersburg as a neutral paper. He cites three alleged missteps by the Administration and allies since December as key factors in the Virginia election defeat, including New Jersey policy, Van Buren-Calhoun coalition, and Poinsett militia plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginian
Aiam Haines
Petersburgh Constellation
Enquirer
Star
Petersburgh
Narties
New Jersey
van Buren
Celhoun
Poinsett
Tohose
Virginia
Fragmentary historic remark on crises and lessons
A fragmentary quotation discusses crises within a state of the union and urges ancient friends to seek wisdom from past errors, warning that regret cannot help now and suggesting timely learning for the future.
Log Cabin and Harrison Movement Across the States
The piece surveys a nationwide surge in Jeffersonian reform sentiment with large rallies from Ohio to Indiana and Illinois. It notes Jerome Morrow’s nomination, vast gatherings on the National Road and Tippecanoe grounds, and calls for driving out spoilers as Democratic ideals resurge. It also covers Cincinnati politics around General Harrison, Senator Grundy, and Postmaster Burke with contested statements. A catfish tale from the Mississippi ends the note with extraordinary measurements.
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Tou Corwin
Otis
Wilmington
Clintence
Jeremiah Morrow
Congress
Corwin
Will
Alexandria
Penn
Tippecanoe Ground
Indiana
Springfield
Ill
Harrison
West Chester
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Felix Grunlay
Tennessee
Baltimore
Burke
Gen. Harrison
John Treeves
Wm. Burke
Judge Burke
Senator Grundy
General Harrison
Grundy
Fort Meigs Victory Sparks Political Debate Across Borders
A long excerpted colonial era column mocks American triumph at Fort Meigs while lampooning Harrison and Tyler. It criticizes Democratic celebration, cites British Tory reaction from the Toronto Patriot, and warns against elevating the Fort Meigs victory into partisan glory. Also notes uproar over public figures Price and Swartwout, and advances on China's stance toward Britain with Canton rumors. The piece ends by reporting a massive 12 inch gun cast at West Point Foundry and a Connecticut supporter’s note on Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosine
Canada
Argus
New Era
Fort Meigs
Toronto
U. S
Patriot
Harrises
States
United States
Mississippi
Penobscot
America
Fort Meigsalone
West Point Foundry Association
Cold Spring
F. Stockton
U.S. Mary
A Political Plea and Local Judicial Notes
A man urges conservative strength and broad powers for the President to prevent despotism, claiming voters will widen a majority. The coroner’s inquest reports Lyman Babcock’s death by self inflicted throat cut near Greenfield. The county court adjourned. Prudden Alling named Clerk and Nathan W. Spears appointed Commissioner.
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Luke Weeler
Lyman Babeouks
Greenfield Township
Babcock
Court of Canon Pleas
PRUDDEN_ALLING
Conn
Nathan W. Spears
Hartland
John Fuller
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Payta
Troxilio
Santa Cuz
Frou
Ohio State Journal
Senator Grundy & I
Grover Carnisnr
Jonnx L. Avury
Reeves
New York Dispatch
Price
Tammany Orator
U.S
City of
Swartwout
Uncle Sam
d/bany Adv
Cuina
New York Herald
Lehigh
Rogers
Canton
England
Berthen
Macon
Gensleman
Connecticut
Gen. Jackson
North Bend
iIorrison
New
Jane
Aldrich Carver
Monroetilic
Laura
Charles Hollister
Milan
Hexay Avursius
Levi Wilkeason
Utis
Asues
Moon’s P
Tate
Werke -Peayls
George B. Goodell
London
Philander Wilgbor
Taylor
Norwalk
Joseph Lights
Joseph Light
New Haven Township
Huron County
Daniel Coleglaser
Dum
New Haven
Granger Watson
Otich
Granger Ifetson
Greenwich
Waron County
Ohio
AM Parsons
Aleazaabeth Watson
William Townsend
Peru Township
Wheev
Jacob Kremer
Pere
Redentor Olive
Bank of Norwalk
Western Bank
N.york
Lyaric
Olice
TEES
Joman J. Finn
John Gardiner
Oligo
Timothy Baker
Huron Common Pleas
John R. Finn
Luton
State OF Ohio
March County
Gravroky Sivaresanr
Switrr Exopeen
Pirpe Enorey
Richard Siruthsavey
Court of Common Pleas
Swift Eldred
Jesup Wakeman
Eldred
Wakeman
Phebe Eldead
Ruggies Township
Widred
Salisbury
Phebe Eldred
Bill
E. Andrews
Mullard & Tucker
HB. Tucker
L. Clark’s
George Ut. Hubbard
Haynes B. Tucker
L. Clark
Shakspeare
Charles the Fifth
Germany
Conover
Cicero
B. Squire
Nuremby
Q. &. Carter
Geg
T. Buckingham
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