Mississippi Rights Denied as House Forces Void Elections
An address from SUS Prentiss to Mississippi citizens laments House action voiding July and November elections and disfranchising the state. He accuses federal despotism, urges voters to reassert their right to elect representatives and defend constitutional rights amid House blunders and political maneuvering.
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Nations Intelligencer
SUS. Prentiss
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Mess
Clathorne
Ghelson
House
Congress
Vilsell
James K. Polk
Arkansas
Yau
Capitol
Proceedings in the Ohio Senate and House in late February
The record outlines daily actions from Feb 22 to Feb 28 including bills on common schools and state offices, incorporations for churches and rail lines, road and canal projects, and a contested Senate inquiry into Curtis Bates. Debates cover residency questions, judiciary amendments, and adjournment timing amid extensive committee work.
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Senate
First Presbyterian and Congregational Society
Monroeville
Huron
First Baptist Church
Ridgefield
Ffuron
HOUSE
Aleport
Mr Curry
Library Committee
Geological Corps
W. W. Mather
Geological Fund
Thomas
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Curtis Bates
General Assembly
Vance
Curtis Bales
Seneca County
Wade
Judiciary Committee
Green
Western Reserve Wesleyan Seminary
King
Clark
Iluron
Milan
Black Fork
Mohican
Collings
Judiciary
Brovelt
Marc Sih
Mareh
James
Finance Committee
Geird
Columbia , and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Paris
Richland County
Auditor of State
Ohio
Cuyahoga Falls
Medina, Wellington
Norwalk
Richmond
Canal Fund Commissioners
Board of Public Works
Duel near Washington City ends with fatal injury
A duel between Mr Graves of Kentucky and Cilley of Mc. near Washington City left Cilley fatally wounded in the abdomen after three shots. Graves challenged and was aided by Wise and Dr Duncan of Ohio as seconds. The incident follows hostility sparked by an editor's controversy.
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Graves
Kentucky
Cilley
House of Representatives
James W. Webb
Duncan
Ohio
Duel ends in death in Washmerton confrontation
Correspondence from Baltimore Transcript reports a fatal duel in Washmerton between Graves of Kentucky and Gilley of Maine. Gilley is dead, body brought to the city. Webb of the National Courant reportedly challenged Gilley after disputed remarks about a WashingtonSpy debate and newspaper integrity.
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Baltimore Transcript
Washmerton
Messrs
Webb
Graves
Cilley
Mir Cilley
Gilley
Genteman
Miller
Col. Webb
N. ¥. Courant
Mr C
Wise
Washington
Globe
Courier and Enquirer
Tragedy in Congress Over Cilley Graves Duel
A report describes a duel between Messrs Graves and Cilley after a challenge over Webb’s conduct. Cilley was killed, Graves unhurt, events unfolding as Congress met amid fear and conflicting accounts. The incident disrupted House proceedings and drew national attention to a fatal punctilio between two members.
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Congress
Cilley
Gholson
Webb
Messrs
Graves
G. Loages
Menefee
C.’s. Lodgings
Maryland
Jones
Wisconsin
Duncan
Bynum
Messrs. Wise
McGraves
Wise
Culley
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Canada War Battle at Point au Pel ee Island
Mortecalli reports a bloody clash between Patriot and Royal forces at Point au Pel ee Island beginning at sunrise on Saturday, with Patriots retreating to the peninsula near Sandusky City after gallant fighting. Patriot losses about 15 killed and as many wounded. Royalist losses 50 to 100 in varied reports. Unconfirmed word places Van Rennselaer at Kingston after Brockville.
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Point AU Pellee
Lawn
Point Au Pellee Island
Sandusky City
U. S
Kingston
Ere County Bill Delayed Until December
Legislative reports from Columbus show the bill to create Ere County postponed to the first Monday of December by a 36 to 30 vote. The delay follows debate over the new county’s boundaries and governance, with supporters urging rapid establishment and opponents warning of funding and administrative impacts.
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Spangler
Treat
Clark
Iluron
Messrs Hubbard and
Hughes
Iluton
Kelleyton
Erie County
Huron
Gruber
Columbus
Ere
Ohio Legislature Adjourns On the 12th Instante
A resolution has passed both chambers of the Ohio Legislature to adjourn on the 12th instante. The action formalizes the end of the current session as authorities set the date for final sine die.
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Ohio
Canada War Report From Upper Canada militia landing
From the Monroe Gazette dated Feb 25 1838 a letter from Dr Duncombe describes Gen McLeod landing with arms and munitions of war at Sandwich and the provisional government proclaiming its constitution and policy The army applauded the new principles and the uncolored flag flew while Gen McLeod and Gen Van Rensselaer are cited as capable leaders Provisions hay and shelter kept the troops comfortable with quiet conditions prevailing.
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Sandusky Clarion
Canada
Michigan
Fiis
Monroe
McLeoud
Upper Canada
Republic of the Canadas
God Save
van Rensselaer
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Cleveland Herald
Prentiss
Washington City
Kelley
Wubbard
Parish
Plymouth
Richland
Winton
Milan Canal Company
Washtoton, Peb
Mortecalli
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