Debates on Federal Amendments and Popular Sovereignty
The text discusses how amendments to a constitution should be proposed and ratified, noting a departure from pure federalism. It contrasts representation in the national House with Senate selection, arguing for reliance on the people and states to balance power while avoiding consolidation or confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
House of Representives
Senate
Nicholas
Mir Webster
Patrick Fears
Wane
Hema
Virgromian
Jong
Treaty with Pan park Seizure Compensation Agreement
A United States Telegraph report describes a treaty in which the King of Pan park agrees to pay 1,650,000 dollars for seizures affecting U S citizens. Payments occur in three instalments with four percent annual interest, and a Board of Commissioners will meet in Washington within two years to determine the total amount and allocate shares among claimants.
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United States
King of Pan Park
Comiestanersy
UN United States
Senate
Washington
Native Indians and broken federal promises spark protest
An 1830 letter from Arkansas Territory denounces the US government for failing to deliver $50,000 pledged to Cherokee and Creek tribes under a treaty. It laments withheld funds, appeals for clothing and tools, and accuses officials of pressuring tribes to emigrate to favored lands, endangering Native welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Congress
Indian removal bill opposition and political appeals in Virginia
A Virginia article rails against a proposed Indian removal bill in Congress, urging opponents to block treaties and fund Internal Improvements only after the measure is defeated. It warns of vast costs to the nation and harm to Native peoples, urging senators to resist and influencing the 1816 election. It also reports the death of John S. Tale ferro in an accident, noting his family losses.
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Congress
Bores
Theos
Jackson
Maysville
Pune
John S. Taleferro
Ning Georee
Theo
John Taliaferro
Rappahannock
Gov. Barbour
South Silem
Richard Prost
Wis
Fragmented Proclamation on National Honor and Flags
A garbled excerpt extols national unity and the enduring symbols of the Republic. It praises the flag’s integrity and asks Americans to defend the glory of the nation, rejecting corruption and dishonor in a rhetoric of patriotic duty.
Providence Reed Making Machine Impresses Locals
A new machine at Providence for producing steel reeds completes a forty beer reed in under one minute with superior finish. Invented by Jeptha Wilkinson, a native of this state, it first operated in Manchester, England, where its efficiency was confirmed.
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Psession
Wentz
Vranera
InGonin parGcdar
Winkisas
Providence
Jeptha Wilkinson
Manchester
England
Patent sales and a Providence operation record
John Bull eagerly embraced Yankee ingenuity and skills. Mr Wilkinson traveled to France and sold his patent for eighteen thousand dollars. He then returned home and began an eight year operational venture in Providence, according to the Pawtucket Chronicle.
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John Bull
Mr. Wilkinson
France
Providence
Pawtuc’et Chronicle
British Emigration Figures Reach U S Across England
The issue reports vast emigration from England to the United States and Canada. It cites Glasgow and Sheffield papers on tariff-driven drains, Kent farmholders at risk, and Cobbett noting industrious movement. Figures quoted include hundreds from Yarmouth, Yorkshire, and Lancashire, with many carrying large sums, and comments on immigration to Nova Scotia and Canada.
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Niles’ Weekly Register
Ois
Pall, Gleisens &c
Emsbark
United States
Canada
Glasgow
America
Kent
Sheffield Courant
Derbyshire
Straffordshire
Cobbett
Horton
England
Nova Scotia
Newt
Sussex
Yarmouth
Boston
Liverpool
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Ebull
Quebec
Wilmot
Malthus
Corbett
Bridegroom Assaults Officer Over Early Marriage Plan
A man faced a breach of law after attempting to wed a girl underage. A nearby officer intervened, rescuing the bride and returning her home. The groom was indicted the next day and to stand trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce le
Uening
Green
Troy Budgy
Riot and shootout in Tar Township leaves several wounded
In Tar Township a violent confrontation involved AL Clivtieks and Maza ffanna with two cousins. Wounds ranged to the breast and abdomen with entrails protruding. Three McClinticks were jailed after examination by Justice Colle ay. their ringleader remains at large while Major and another man have partially recovered and may return home.
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Penn
Tar
Ffanna
Meet Tanna
The Ship Bostox Struck by Lightning
A packet ship named for its city departed Charleston for Liverpool laden with cotton when struck by lightning last month, causing damage during its voyage and prompting emergency measures at sea.
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Bostox
Charleston
Liverpool
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N.Y. Spee
Allgemene Zeitung
Pacha
Bespt
Alger
Mibtean
Cube
Portes
Algiers
Dey
Corfu
Cairo
Porte
Egypt
Mehemet Ali
Gazette de France
St James’ Palace
Brighton
Leopold
Peil
Eadie
Constantinople
Greece
Jespress
Cereece
Cape
Istria
Ancona
Saxe Coburg
Denmark
Den
Byrren the Concenante
Daceste Rms
Hiecoranon
Grams Matton
Jneanness
Clonestine Mooffee
Junny
Saya
Tie
Wilmington
N. C
U. State
Ife
Acconnyhie
West Indies
Buz
India
Daricn
Newbern Ren
Jonathan
Darien
Raleigh Register
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