Fragments on France politics and Boston tea party patriots
The passage surveys 1847 French finance and governance with emoluments and secret police, then shifts to Boston figures. It notes David Kennison’s long service and wounds, describes Chicago Canal opening and freight activity, and reports on slave trade cases, a Senator’s Senate show, English reform zeal, and moral exhortations about happiness and virtue.
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Rai
France
Chamber
National Guards
Cor
Locofoco Convention Misses Harmony Amid Fight for 1848 Nominee
The Locofoco National Convention gathering in Baltimore on the 22d aims to forge a united ticket amid divergent factions. Wentworth predicts the two-thirds rule may sidelined Calhoun and Van Buren, with New York’s Barnburners crucial to any candidacy. Southern free soil and northern slave soil aims clash over slavery stance, while Polk Cass and Woodbury lead the field. Possible compromise candidates like Worth, Walker, Dallas, Dix, Dodge, or Houston loom if Utica delegates gain traction.
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Locofoco
Baltimore
Wentworth
John C. Calhoun
Aude
John van Buren
New York
New Hampshire
Maine
Ohio
Wny
South
Utica
Barnburn
Polk
Cass
Woodbury
Clay
Washington
Cincinnati Gazette
South Carolina
Florida
N.Y. Tribune
Polk & Co
Worth
Walker
Dallas
Dix
Dodge
Houston, &c
General Taylor and his presidential letters emerge
The letters from General Taylor, written from Baton Rouge on April 18 and two days later to Capt. Allison, outline his stance on a Whig nomination, restraint in pledges, and a veto power view. He says he is a Whig but not ultra, favors constitutional interpretation, despises war for conquest, and urges respect for popular will in tariff currency and improvements. The article notes Taylor as a southern candidate aligned with slaveholders, while the North may reject him, and mentions Diaz attacking Clay and hints at Taylor abolitionist opposition forming a new party.
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General Taylor
Taylor
Baton Rouge
Richmond Republican
Editora
Henry Clay
Héliay
Mexico
Capt
Allison
Tam
Congress
Hig
Meriland
South
North
Silker Pry Casags M.diaz
New York
Benny Clay
Tln
Swan
John McLean
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Munroe
Adame
Adwing
Geo. Jackson
Adams
Jackson
Navy
War Department
Supreme Court of the United States
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New England
Corwin
Washington
Philadelphia
Teis
Scott
Clay
McLean
Sam Carolina
Laylor
Clay Ana
Mumgrh
Rewdy
Flo
Free States
Pennsylvania
Indiane
Vermont
Maine
Botts
Lexington
Gen. Scott
Fim
Treatment of Scott and the Mexico dispute in the press
The text reports on perceived injustices by the Administration toward General Scott, noting charges against Worth and the lack of a court martial. It cites a New Orleans Crescent correspondent on dispatch mishandling and a failure to convene a court. It also references Locofoco criticism of South figures and announces Philemon Bliss’s editorial withdrawal, with E. A. West taking over.
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Scott
Mexico
Worth
New Orleans Crescent
Taylor
Monterey
Villa Grande
Santa Anna
San Luis
Encarnacion
Buena Vista
Washington
N. S. Trbune
Locofoco
South
Philemon Bliss
E. A. West
Bliss
Speech on Hale and threats in Senate sparks fiery debate
A fragment from a 19th century column condemns a hawkish outburst by Mr Hale in Congress. It portrays threats of lynching and violent rhetoric against abolitionists, with reactions from Southern leaders like Calhoun and Douglas. The piece mocks the menacing tone and defends constitutional decorum amid sectional strife.
The Exile of Santa Anna at Antigua Reveals Quiet Dignity
The text recounts Santa Anna's farewell address dated March 24 in Tehuacan, praising his patriotism and sacrifice amid defeat. It notes his vow to resist enemies rather than seek conquest, his exile hardship, and his claim that his suffering will honor Mexico. Visitors observed Santa Anna and his family calmly amid adversity.
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Antigua
Waterloo
A . Saita
Tehuacan
Erro Gordo
Mexico
Santa Rona
Sesora Santa Anna
Locofoco Sympathy for France Sparks Party Firestorm
A contested defense of Locofoco sympathy for France contrasts Whig praise for French emancipation with charges that Polk era supporters wield power for party ends. The piece echoes Philadelphia editorials calling current U S leaders corrupt and compares President Polk to despots, citing Cass and French events as political theatre.
Locofoco Debt Repudiation Scene and US Bond Outlook
The piece attacks Locofoco states for not paying interest on debt and forecasts broad repudiation. It notes Mississippi Arkansas Florida and Texas with combined 26.95 million in noninterest debts as of 1844. It cites Ohio’s Whig tax law as a counter to repudiation and laments Europe’s gloom while hoping foreign capital will fund US loans. It also references potential recovery of specie exports under Polk policy and effects on American houses.
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Union
Sloan
Gocafuco
Mississippi
Arkansas
Florida
Texas
Total
Locofoco
United States
Locofco
Locofocoism
Ohio
Richard
Europe
Treasury
Spejie
National Era editor defends press freedom amid threats in capital
The National Era mourns an attack on press freedom in Washington. The editor proclaims unwavering commitment to free speech despite threats, and condemns violence as contrary to republican ideals. It cites Gen Scott’s June 4 1847 letter and notes a battery position shift against its supporters.
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Mab
Theaven
France
Secretary of War
Scott
Trist
Polk
Marcy and Pillow
Tally Ly Appreciate and The 5 Gai
A cryptic note hints at a collection titled tally ly appreciate. It mentions five entities named Gai and a phrase about settings ashore and a juhis battery and seeks interpretation within a fragmentary context.
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Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Chicago Democrat
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Shen
Wat Slater
Yain
Bill Allen
Senate
Grittenden
Patriot
Aflen
Ohie
Allen
Butler
Scioto Gaz
Abby Hutchinson
Anna Mary Howitt
William and
Mary Howitt
Lamartine
Christ
Pribirne
Seabury
FORD
Huron County
Hale
Hampely
Columbia
Messia
Calhoun
Manute
Crittenden
Davis
Cam
Tom Moore
United States Senate
Mr. Hale
Foun C. Caruoen
Douglass
Locofeco
Lecafocns
Party
Philadelphia North American
Thome
Louis Phillippe
James Sk. Polk
Russia
Atlantic
James K. Polk
New Orleans
iGen
Twiggs
Neach County
Committee of Public Safety
Root
Tit N.Y. Tribune
House of Representatives
Yucatan
Chic
Louis Philippe
Gaizot
Republic
Jwe
Crceser
Roof
M. Crosby
Harpers
Charles W. Webber
Texan Rangers
Louisville
Trinity River
Camanche
People’s Book Store
Jonathan
Wilson & Co
New-York
Messrs
Benton
Webster
Chepultepec
Jefferson
Detroit
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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