Arrival of the Britannia and China news from Halifax
The Britannia reached Boston at 2 o clock on Thursday after a 38 hour passage from Stree. The Caledonia arrived at Liverpool on the 15th with near railway punctuality, carrying 45 passengers including Sir George Arthur. The President remained missing. underwriters refused business at 80 percent. News from China reports the English taking forts at the Bogue and Tycocklow, severe Chinese losses, and a British ultimatum involving Hong Kong cession and a $6,060,000 indemnity plus immediate payment.
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China
Britannia
Boston
Orn Stree
Columbia
Halifax
Caledonia
Liverpool
Canada Mails
George Authur
Upper Canada
President
England
Bermuda
New York
Loxvox
Paris
Marseilles
India Mail
Ubusan
Macao
Calcutta
Madras
Scinde
Bombay
Alexandria
Bogue
Tycocklow
Anson’s Bay
Her Majesty
Blenheim
Wantong
Anunghay
Elliot
Hong Kong
Whampoa
China and Britain discuss trade and settlement terms
The text outlines terms for equal official intercourse, a port opened within ten days after the Chinese New Year, and trade at Whampoa. It notes Can ton’s port, Whampoa arrangements, a garrison of the 18th Royal Irish at I Tong Kong, harbor protection by two 18 gun vessels, and opium indemnification claims to be urged on Britain with India’s concurrence.
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India
The Extra Session of Congress in Washington
The piece discusses the February extra session called by President Harrison to address treasury distress, frontier defense, and national debt. It notes expected representation from most states, projects gains for administration friends, and urges firm, comprehensive measures to restore currency, revenue, and confidence while contrasting with Van Burenism. It also reports Ohio Supreme Court rules on emancipation by soil touch and critiques the previous administration’s policies.
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Boston Atlas
Congress
Jess Han
Washington
Harrison
Treasury
Llinois
Mississippi
New York
Granger
Kentucky
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Old Congress
Aukuin
Maine
Massachusetts
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Hampshire
Rhale Island
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Delaware
Pennsylvania
Carolina
Georgia
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Arkansas
Missouri
Michigan
Admin
LF. OW. LP
Maryland
Virginia
Tennessee
Indiana
Carling
Alabama
John Tyler
Wise
Wise, Mallory, Hunter & Co
van Buren
Alfred Chesebrougili Named Postmaster at Monroeville
Alfred Chesebrougili has been appointed Postmaster at Monroeville, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of John M. Latimer. The action confirms a change in local postal leadership.
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Alfred Chesebrougili
Monroeville
John M. Latimer
Whig Defeat and McLeod Controversy in Indiana Election
The Whigs suffer losses in Indiana congressional contests with the Lucas district strong for Truth ateths, while the Sun district may profit from recent defeats. The piece also critiques the McLeod affair with replies to Washington and New York sources and notes the Saturday Evening Post’s May edition expansion and price.
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Indiana
Sun District
Congress
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Geo. R. Graham & Co
Submarine Explorer and the Mitchell Forger Arrest Report
Correspondence from May 3, 1841 describes Capt Savier’s successful underwater experiment before President Tyler and officials, blowing up a large snow formation. The piece reports the arrest of ex-M.C. Mitchell near Montreal, fleeing under false names, and delivery to New York authorities. It notes Captain Comenu and Montreal police involvement and mentions a ransom-like money package. The writer provides updates on pursuit, capture, and forthcoming details.
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Savier
Tyler
Departments
Taylor
Mitchell
M. C. Mitchell
Montreal
Fth
Gene
New Yorks
Seward
Goodwin
Forward
Cap. Comenu
Montreal Police
Bowser
Micheli
N. ¥. Herald
Hon. M.C
Lam
Bat
Iler Cumean
Poofficers
Antwe
Lawesence
Sam
Charles R. Ogden
Tami Imust
Respecttilis
Milan Ohio Flourishing Port at Milan Canal Prosperity
Milan in Erie County enjoys rising trade after the canal opening on July 1820. The town, located on the Huron River, is described as an elevated healthy depot with strong export figures including 190,080 bushels of wheat and 73,933 barrels of flour for the 1840 navigation season. Officials forecast trade and population growth, attracting eastern capital for permanent investment.
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Cleveland Herald
Milan
Erie County
Do& PL
Usc
aLit
Erie Co
Ohio
Cleveland
Sui
Huron
Lake Erie
Iit
Tidetul Lavich Agriculural
Ama' Ail
Hos
Hamilton
Milan Canal Co
Tomb of Warrison Remains to North Bend Shrine
Col C and Topp report the late president’s widow and her son agreed to move his remains to a mound near North Bend along the Ohio River. The site is praised as a fitting depository linking his civil and military legacy to the Valley of the Ohio. Nearby towns note the president’s historic ties and honor. Five births in Londonderry news describe a Ripley family mother delivering five children in one birth. The mother had previous quintuplets five years earlier.
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Warrison
Col. C. &. Topp
North Bend
Ohio River
Ilustrious
Valley of the Ohio
Teentue Obio
Indiana
Aves
Perrot
Shelbyville News
Londonderry
Ripley
Nashya Tel
Postmaster General Cuts Mail Contracts by Twenty Percent
The Postmaster General has reduced United States mail carrier contracts by about 20 percent. Favoritism is abandoned and contracts are awarded to bidders offering the best terms and adequate security.
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Ohia Repos
Tallmadge Denies Senate Exit to Join General Government
The article rebuts rumors that Senator Tallmadge will resign to join the General Government. It credits him for his role against Van Buren and notes upcoming reform measures in Congress, including public land proceeds, tariff adjustments, and a National Bank. Tallmadge states in a letter he will take no new office and will stand by the party through decisive battles.
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Supreme, Court of Ohio
Lebanon
A. T. Brooke
Iys
Court of Common Teas
Warren County
Lane
Hitchcock
Ohio
Dayton Journal
MR. Webster
New York Express
Webster
Socotoca
Senator Tallmadge
Wellmadge
Senate
van Buren
Congress
A. F. Tunes
Virginia Whigs Triumph in State Senate and Federal Shift
The piece notes the Whigs gaining control of the Virginia Senate, ending Federal Locofoco dominance and promising Whig ascendency in both legislative chambers, with potential executive alignment to Whig hands once the Assembly convenes. It also references Pennsylvania tax and bank legislation, temperance gains in New York, and other political notices from late 1830s postings.
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Virainia
Pinia
Enquirer
House of Delegates
Orsing
Richmond
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