Is Harrison the Better Democrat and Patriot
The piece compares Harrison and Martin Van Buren, praising Harrison as a war hero and true patriot while painting Van Buren as self‑serving and opportunistic. It cites Democratic newspapers and Democratic figures to argue Harrison merits the presidency over Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jefferson
van Buren
Madison
Jackson
Columbia
Bolivar
England
Philadelphia
Democrat
Editor Praises General Harrison’s Integrity and Patriotism
The Cincinnati Ad vertiser lauds General Harrison as an honest, open, candid leader. It asserts his personal character is esteemed, admirable, and free from hypocrisy, noting he does not pretend to hold principles he does not possess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Advertiser
Harrison
Gen
Character of Gen Harrison Defended Against Mercenary Motive
The speaker argues that Gen Harrison will not seek office for personal gain and that his public actions were for the country’s benefit, not advancement of wealth. He urges readers to judge Harrison by character, not by profit-seeking rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Harrison
Dreams and political dreams across early republic figures
The sketch lampoons 19th century leaders from John Quincy Adams to Van Buren by recounting dreams in which they rise to power or face absurd fates. It pairs each figure with a fantastical awakening and a satirical moral about political fortune and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sun
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Hartford Convention
de Witt Clinton
Madison
Daniel D. Tompkins
Dornier
New York
Somerset
Union
Gen. Jackson
New Orleans
Republic
Great Clinton
Erie Canal
Mr van Buren
Erie
Atlantic
Clinton
Grimalkin
Congress of the United States
Bethesda
John Q. Adams
Charleston
Gen
Jackson
United States
Andrew Jackson
Harrisburg Chronicle
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party of the Union
Senate of
Wilkins
Bank or Pontiac inquirer notes bank’s solvency
Unfavorable information about a new bank reaches the city and prompts brokers to stop purchasing its notes as before. The inquirer letter from Penney notes the institution is new but apparently solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Pontiac
Mrenican
Penney/oanta Inquirer
Surplus Revenue Fight to Restore People’s Money
The article reports Congressional debate over the surplus revenue, accusing leaders of withholding thirty million dollars from the people for corrupt purposes. It condemns administrators who refuse to return the funds, portraying them as using the money as an electioneering fund while citizens murmur about freedom and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oork
Congress
Ambiguous Passage Declares Vassal Fate in Journal
An excerpt argues that certain subjects are fit only for vassals and deserve their fate, challenging notions of freedom or independence within the journal’s context. The wording marks a stark, polemical stance from a historical source.
Texans Capture Santa Anna in Texas Campaign
An 1836 report from N O Bulletin and Texas dispatches describe the defeat and capture of Santa Anna by Gen. Houston at San Jacinto. Houston led a decisive charge with 600 men, the Mexican detachment of about 1,200 suffering heavy casualties, and Santa Anna taken after fleeing to a swamp and later disguising as a soldier. Propositions for Texas independence and Mexican recognition are noted, with caution on source accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Gamble
Tallahasse
St. Augustine
Abraham Dupont
Matanzas
Joseph Long
U.S. Artillery
St. Josephs
Dimick
M’call
Florida
Charleston
Creek
Russell
Barbour
Alabama
Hatchabhubba Creek
Clay
Shearer
United States
Mt. Vernon
Flournoy
Globe
Columbus
Columbus Herald of the 10Th
Hobbs
Georgia
J. E. Dawson
Rev
E. Glenn
Dr. Richardson
Col
A. B. Dawson
Pitts
Battle
Col. Richardson
Abercrombin
N. B
Charleston Courier
South Carolina
Florida Line
Ohio State Journal
Texas
Santa Anna
Hovstox
Lynch
San Jacinto
Houston
Bexar
Mexico
Narcarrocnes
Sim
Gaines
Fort Jessup
Fort Bend
San Felippo
Ile
Ilouston
A. P. Morse
Jackson Reform Club Organizes in Perry Caucus
Nine eight original Jackson men in Perry caucus call a meeting to form a Jackson Reform Club with the motto no transfer and death to the Treasury bloodsuckers. Perry gave a strong Jackson majority, the Bleeters. Feho remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boys
Comina
Jackson
Perry Caual
Jackson Reform Club
Treasury
Perry
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Daily Buffalo Journal
Harrison and Liberty
Harrison and
Liberty
America
Hardin
Kentucky
Orleans
War Party
War Department
Federal Road
Ochee Bridge
John Quincy Adams
Daniel Webster
Alexander H. Everett
Spain
Isaac Jill
Nonenity
Richard Rush
St. James
the Globe
King Biddle
Francis P. Blair
Benton
Nashville
Jesse
Ritchie
Tecumseh Johnson
Martin
N. O
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!