Campaign report and political notes from the era
The Major General commends troop performance in the campaign against Seminoles and outlines aims of Indian removal. A state election appraisal favors the Whigs with a 15,000 to 20,000 majority and hints at Van Buren opposition. News notes describe unrest in Lower Canada, militia resignations, and threats against officials amid Papineau protests.
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Washington Globe
Hirap Qeartes
Army of the South
St. Augustine
Orange Like
Ochlewaha
Writhlacoochie
Annateliga
Lake Monroe
Tampa Bay
Suwannee
St. Marks
W.B. Maj
van Buren
Assembly
Keystone
Junc
Abolition press raid and arson in Alton reported
A Cincinnati Journal letter recounts a mob attack on Godfrey Gilman & Co. warehouse in Alton on November 7. An armed defense faced stones and gunfire. a shot killed Mr Bishop, then roof fire began. Mr Lovejoy died, others wounded. a parley led to surrender. The piece condemns arson and murder as the times’ harsh truth.
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Cincinnati Journal
Alton
Godfrey, Gilman & Co
Gilman
Cin. Gaz
Pennsylvania Convention Proposes Duel Disfranchisement Clause
The Pennsylvania convention recommends adding a constitutional section to disfranchise anyone who participates in a duel as a principal or second, outlining the proposed new restriction as part of the state constitution.
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Convention of
Pennsylvania
New York Whigs Claim Victory Over Tammany and Van Buren
The New York Express reports a Whig triumph over Tammany Hall and Van Buren influence in New York City and Kings County. It praises Whig strength in New York politics, notes gains in Queens, and predicts broader state-wide shifts, with plans to canvass the full ticket and inspect election results.
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New York Express
Tirfurra
New York
Curbreirne
Flesten
Darknes
York
Maine
Vernont
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Indiana
Tennessee
Ohio
North Carolina
Tammany
van Buren
Loca Foco
Fanny Wright
Ming
Robespierre
Tammany Hall
Washington
Tekel
Upharsin
Kings County
Queens
Wrights
Congress
Wrushington
Gollan
Verplanck
Charles
Ferris
Puecim
Beard Tronmias
Wiig
Sessembly
Fifexie
Acker
Hoxie
Ogden
Local vote shows slight rise amid citywide pressure
A fragmented report notes a small uptick in votes while noting a broader surge driven by economic strain and civic urgency affecting residents across the urban area.
Defeat of Buron Locos Marks New York Assembly Election
The article reports the New York Assembly and county elections ending Wednesday, noting a sweeping defeat of the Buron Locos across the state. It highlights a statewide shift in power and the rise of reform forces as a result of the recent voting.
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York
Assembly
Bute
Napetreneth
Bhees
Alipost
New York Elections Show Assembly Strength Shifts
The Bull to Patriote reports on the New York elections with a county by county tally. It notes possible Senate balance at 12 Whigs to 20 Van Buren men, and mentions Conservative links of some Van Buren figures. The Western Star adds remarks on Gen. Houston’s Mexican invasion plan and San Juan capture notions.
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Ostoja
Oseola
Philip
Jezap
Oseoha
Josup
Jon
U.S
Cate
Jesup
United States
Republic
Louisville Journal
New York
Assembly
Senate
Van
Houston
Mexico
San Jancento
Montezuma
Venroeville
Frightful Accident and Political Turmoil Recap
Frightful wreck described with loss of life and property on Progler Bend, plus political turmoil in Michigan Pennsylvania and Virginia. Reports note whig strength, contractor disputes, and calls to rally against the spoils party as Canada faces revolutionary tensions with Papineau and colonial resistance.
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Mienie Ascette
Michigan
Janta
Detroit
Cleo
Her
Marital Announcement From Norwalk and Lyme
In this village this week by the Rev J Goshorn Mr Jorn McCarthy of Portland to Miss firsts of acad Lyme and other details from the same issue note a marriage between locals with date references and officiant.
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Oherried
J. Goshorn
Iy mi Sera
Norwalk
Masyai B. Seti
Lyme
Sponneyell
Isq
Mir
Jorn M'Car- Furty
Portland
Acad
Salved proposition on encircling ground with rope length
The text discusses salving a proposition about encircling an acre of ground with a wall and estimating rope length to feed on the area. Figures mentioned include 45 UG and 237 yards of ribbon or rope, with questions about practical measurement.
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Moesers
Burvons
Sit
Reyes
Weather Outlook For The Week With Varied Skies
The week shows seven days with mixed conditions. From Tuesday through Sunday expect hazy warm weather on several days and a few clear pleasant spells. Rainy and cloudy conditions appear on Saturday with a cooler Friday.
Wy TM 5B WNAPP Opens Dry Goods Store in Norwalk
Wy TM 5B WNAPP moves to the Brick Block formerly Beach and Breuster and offers a large variety of dry goods clothing and other country needs at low prices He invites purchases of various produce Norwalk November 20 1837.
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Volunteer Corps
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Olio
Stark County
Messilfon Gazette
Montreal
Burlingston
St. Johns
Mi'Crea
Odeltown
Naperville
É&C
Doucet
Mes Peller
Yiol
Hoye
Sez
Ades
Cayahora Base
Sto. Indivad
W. B. W. Senate
Flouse
Albany
Alleghany
Broome
Cattaraugus
Cayuga
Chautauque
Chenango
Chemung
Clinton
Columbia
Go Cortlandt
Delaware
Dutchess
Erie
Essex
Wranklin
Genesee
Ed Greene
Herkimer
Seneca
St. Lawrence
Prieuen
Suffolk
Sullivan
I'Tioga
To ' Ser Mpkinsy
Yi Ren
Westchester
Gove
Remy
Lannsaelic
Old Virginia
Frederick County
General Assembly
Joseph H. Sherrad
Winchester
Virginia
Sub-Treasury Party
Philadelphia Herald
Herald
Canada
John Colborns
F. B. Mead
Upper Province
Lower Canada
Montrcal
St. Charles
Papineau
Ratctod
America
Joseph Inrested
aeLer Ty
Asd
eBirchip Inane
Moos
Rail Road Hotel
Townsend Ash
B. Knapp
Linuel Preston
Townelup
Lewis S Keeler
Batoe
Willa
Psiaic
Lewis G. Greet
Huron
D. Giues
Marcell
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