Mr Clay Refuses Abolition Petition In Indiana Visit
During a stop in Richmond Indiana on October 1 1312 Mr Clay received a petition from Mr Mendenhall urging immediate abolition. Clay praised hospitality while warning abolitionists and defending slavery as the law of the states. He asked what emancipated slaves would do for themselves and demanded that petitioners fund their future welfare, then parted without incident.
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Mr. Clay
Rickman
Indiana
Lecington Observer
Claying
Dayton
Ohio
Apolis
Richmond
Clay
Mendenhall
Mr Clay
Assembly
Mr Mendenhall
Indianapolis
Aghland
Kentucky
Chad
England
Virginia
Confederacy of the Revolution
Bokho
United States
Dorr
Rhode Island
Nofartmade
Charles
Canadas
Mendenledl
Learty
Yen
Jet
Retii Glen
Landeres
Adinistrtion
Rex Xpectlal
Onpeen
Speech Calls Charity Across Neighborhood Circle
The speaker urges neighbors to relieve suffering, comfort widows and orphans, clothe the naked, and feed the poor of all races. Applause follows the conclusion, praising the exhortation to aid both black and white communities.
Protection of American Industry and Tariff Debates Abroad
The piece argues that foreign papers especially British and French criticize the recent tariff, claiming it harms their exports. It cites responses from Manchester Glasgow Lyons and Bordeaux arguing the duties devastate trade, threaten alcohol and silk markets, and provoke calls for repeal while warning of increased smuggling and economic tension between Europe and the United States. It portrays an intense international rebuttal to American protectionism and domestic political pressure.
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Europe
Manchester
Glasgow
Lyons
Bordenia
Sual
Republicana
Glasgow Argus
Mayrchester
Eatons
de Lins
Manntienne
Cugrrenia Gironde
Bordent
Artieles
Rogland
Gironde
Charente
Bordeaux
United States
Bouleaut
London Standard
Congress
Trade tension and delays affect shipments from Europe
The piece notes European shipments failing to arrive before new duties take effect, risking return or diversion. It discusses how restrictive tariffs hinder consumption, the push for fair dealing, and echoes American tariff debates cited from Liveroot. It mentions English and French press reactions and anticipated harm to Birmingham and other British manufacturing centers.
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Euope
Wien
Liverroot
England
France
United States
Europe
Locofoco Critique and Political Controversy in Union Debts
The piece attacks Locofoco governance as the worst in taxes and debt, citing Mississippi Alabama Pennsylvania and three other states. It contrasts Whig success with Adams and Van Buren spending, opposes tariffs and public land revenue for schools, and denounces Locofoco economic policy. It notes Governor Porter’s arrest dispute and a legal clash over a house debt.
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Linton
Mississippi
Hlinv
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Union
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
John Q. Adams
van Buren
Adams
Maine
Georgia
Locofoco
Europe
Troy
Philadelphia rewards and public opinion in post election remarks
A reader laments political conduct in Philadelphia criticizing removal of inspectors at the customs house and the vice president’s influence on party loyalties. The piece contrasts moral refor m with lost honor and urges penitence and virtue as paths to regain reputation. It also notes a Norwalk woman’s taping operation removing ten and a half gallons of fluid, a record amount cited by physicians.
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Philadelphia
Custom House
Locofico
Tyler
Norwalk
Gazete
Mr Sanmie Weds Miss Mari Jan Legott in West
A western newspaper reports the marriage of Mr Sanmie to Miss Mari Jan Legott. The brief notice notes the couple recently united in matrimony, presenting a concise social record from the region.
The Tariff Debate in Carvalk December 1812
A heated examination of the national tariff policy argues the Whigs favor protecting American industry and labor while criticizing repeals as a path to direct taxation. The piece warns that repealing tariffs would default to funding government through taxes on every person, including duties hitting luxury goods like jewelry and watches.
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Locofuco
Wiig
Congress
Mir van Buren
Harrison
Wateruword
Ale Ready
Union
van Pigten
United States
Bucit
Slaves Claimant Case in Ohio County Court
A group of twelve alleged fugitive enslaved people from Kentucky sparked a local habeas corpus case. The court heard that five obtained certificates of claim under federal law while the remaining seven were held briefly for further testimony. Eventually all twelve were removed to Kentucky with their companions.
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Vilaze
Kentucky
S Pennewell
A. G. Suto
Caybeil County
Ohio
Fitchville
Sutton
Congress
Steamboat Vermillion Destroyed by Fire at Dock
A steamboat named Vermillion burned at its Huron dock about one o clock Sunday morning. Firemen or bystanders reportedly poured turpentine on deck which ignited and sped destruction. No lives are believed lost. the boat was primarily owned by Ene. F3The election in New York takes place today.
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Huron
Sone
Ene
Another Screw Loose in Political Winds of 1830s
Editors rebuke John Spencer and Tyler administration for shifting party loyalties and policy, dubbing Spencer a time politician who outruns factions. They mock Bank Reform and its impact on state banks, prices, and credit, noting public dissatisfaction and distrust in leadership. The piece cites Spencer’s renunciations and shifting alignments, highlighting inconsistent stance on Whigs, Democrats, and reform priorities.
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Esperment
John ©. Spence
Tyler
John
Spencer
Jackson Ad amii-Jackson
Seenerany Spencen
Clay
Calhoun Favored by Denier Presses Across Regions
A Missouri local paper favors John Calhoun, calling him the Van Buren advocate and denouncing nullification. It predicts rapid gains in public favor as presses in several sections back Calhoun and mock the reformers. The piece hints at a southern ship laden with democracy and Free Trade rhetoric.
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John
Calnoun
Union
Missouri
Advocate
van Buren
Calhoun
Extensive Land Sales Across Multiple Cities
The proclamation directs land sales to begin in Missouri and several western territories, with start dates in January and February at offices in Pay, Lexington, Springfield, Green Bay, Kalamazoo, Dixon, Chicago, Genesee, Tonia, Fairfield, and Dubuque. The sale remains open two weeks unless lands are sooner disposed, with no private entries admitted after the window closes. A separate note references Miller prophecy and a postponed event, initially set for April, now rescheduled to the 32nd next month, per Boston Travellers.
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United States
Missouri
Lexington
Springheld
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Apa
Miinais
Dixon
Chicago
Genesee
Tonia
Fairfield
Towa
Nga
du Buyne
Eoning
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Great Britain
Wernon
Richmond Enquirer
Lecefecos
Sam Medary
Baltimore
U. S
David R. Porter
Pennsnsylvania
A. Z. Rathrack
I House
Iis House
NLM
Dribene
New York
TurEsn Nor Ver
Miller Prophecy
Boston
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