Mass Meeting at Andover with Daniel Webster Speech
The Whigs of Essex county Massachusetts held a large mass meeting at Andover in a grove with William Stevens presiding. Daniel Webster delivered a long speech on currency and tariff, debated a national bank, and concluded by defending his cabinet service and Whig principles amid strong applause.
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Essex County
Massachusetts
Andover
William Stevens
Daniel Webster
Boston Courier
Whigs Nominate Delegates for May Baltimore Convention
Vermont Whigs hold a statewide convention with full delegate turnout. A series of resolutions is adopted and three hundred fifty delegates are designated to attend the Young Men's Convention in May in Baltimore.
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Vermont
Baltignore
Norwalk News Summary 1843 Huron Reflector Brief
Norwalk dated November 21 1843 reports local happenings in Huron County. editor J B Onborn provides a brief municipal, community, and society note without sensational detail.
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Norwalk
What Will Our Next Legislature Do About Currency
A long 19th century editorial asks what the next Legislature should do beyond party fault lines. It argues for independence and a unified aim to improve the states currency, criticizing current banking reform and urging compromise on a banking system that preserves safe existing banks while enabling new ones. It warns that partisan wrangling may derail practical reforms.
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Senate
New York Whigs suffer in state elections and divisions
The New York elections hurt the Whigs due to lack of party concert and conflicting strategies. Western counties swung to Locofocos, while eastern areas fared somewhat better. In New York City the Locofocos lost ground with a sheriff victory and a lone assemblyman for the Whigs amid broader Locofoco gains.
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New York
Farst
Morti- Heaton
Locofeco
Locofoco
Van Buren Support Sparks Fierce New York Battle
Epived the friends of Mr Van Buren with renewed animation and the gentleman may now be considered the successful candidate before the National convention. But New York is not wedded to Van Buren. The state will wage a fierce struggle next year, potentially greater than 1840, as it declares its adhesion to Whig doctrines and repudiates his career and selfish principles.
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United States
Senate
Congress
Ganges
Commonwealth
Mr. Webster
Boston Atlas
Washington
England
Webster
Mr. W
Tjtis
National Intelligencer
Massachusetts
Faneuil Hull
van Buren
Mnayl
New York
van Burenien
Empire State
London
Republic of New Grenauda
Darien
Ior
Bri
Great Britain
China
Merica
Cape Horn
Public Schools Need Better Schoolhouses Now
The author argues for immediate improvements to public schools, noting many districts neglect building quality. He critiques cold, uncomfortable, and ill-equipped rooms that hinder learning, urging well built, properly furnished houses with comfort and safety to advance children’s education. He emphasizes the link between physical comfort and intellectual progress.
Weekly National Intelligencer Prospectus
The Editors propose a weekly edition during Congress, priced at one dollar in advance. The next session may last six to seven months. No other paper matches the Intelligencer for complete Congressional reports. Readers should subscribe now. Congress will begin its session on December 4.
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National Intelligencer
Congress
Intelligencer
Reflector Letter on Cemetery Vandalism in Nov 1843
A Reflector writer laments the cemetery’s neglected state in Noricalk. He notes swine and livestock have damaged graves and urges authorities or caretakers to repair and properly maintain the graveyard for the departed, appealing to public duty.
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Tam
PRO Bono Publico
Noricalk
Monroeville Reports Contained Small Pox Outbreak
A Monroeville committee reports small pox remains confined to one family on the west side of Main Street. Two children have died, others are convalescent, and no new cases have occurred. The committee will continue precautions and issue further reports. Signed by Edward Baker and others, Monroeville, Nov 18, 1813.
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Monroeville
Huson
Morroeville
Main Street
German Whigs urged to subscribe to German Republican
The Canton Repository endorses the German Whigs of Starke and nearby counties to subscribe to the German Republican published in Cincinnati by J. A. Scanepzk and edited by Dr. C. F. Scuwimr for $2 yearly in advance or $2.50 if paid within the year. Also notes Ohio Statesman report of John A. Bryan's dismissal from the P QO Department and potential cabinet statements. The Cincinnati Atlas describes Adams address remarks and a joke about renaming Mount Adams, with a quotation about the observatory.
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Canton
Starke
J. A. Scanepzk
C.F. Scuwimr
Cincinnati
Ohio Staesman
John A. Bryan
P. QO
Columbus
Statesman
Bryan
Hyrald
Letter from Van Buren denounces tariff in public notice
Albany Mesmerized by political controversy as Richmond Enquirer prints Van Buren letter denouncing and disassociating from tariff details. Albany Regency rally veers toward Tyler opposition and disclaims connection with federalist notions. The piece notes Democratic loyalty and public dissemination of views dated February 28, 1843.
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Albany
Richmond Enquirer
van Buren
Troy
Albany Argus
Locofoco
Arenayy
Martin van Buren
Doubting Whigs Defect to Henry Clay Rising Tide
The piece traces Whig doubts fading as favorable signals arrive from Tennessee Georgia Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and Baltimore. It lauds Henry Clay as the figure who could champion a protective tariff and national prosperity, contrasting prior despondency with a growing belief in his presidential prospects. The narrative likens growing support to a dramatic awakening.
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Henry Clay
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Renny Cray
Baltimore
Harry of
Belshazzar
Uncertain Truths Spark Whig Conviction Over Clay
A fragment from a Philadelphia newspaper reflects on a shifting political mood as Whigs abandon doubts and admit the likelihood of electing Mr. Clay. The writer notes opponents concede with increasing certainty, dismissing lingering hesitations and unsteady human life as unreliable.
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Wwe
Mr. Clay
Philadelphia
Orn
John Tyler Praises Henry Clay in 1839 Speech
In a Virginia House of Delegates speech, John Tyler extols Henry Clay as a patriot who preserved the Constitution and Union through perilous times. He recalls Clay’s role in peace, notes Hanover’s memory, and highlights a London report on a proposed Isthmus of Darien ship canal project reshaping global trade and geopolitics.
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John Wyier
Virginia House of Delegates
John Tyler
Jean Clay
Joan
Henry Clay
Speaker
Senate
Hanover
Franklin Strong and Carmelia Hubbard wed in New England area
In Lyme on the 15th, by Rev. Barret, Franklin Strong married Samantha Davenport, both of Lyme. In Ridgefield township, Edward Baker, Esq. witnessed Alexander Harding’s marriage to CarmelIa Hubbard. Guests and bridal refreshments noted. couple to reside locally.
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E- Warried
Lyme
Mg Barret
Franklin Strong
Samanthan—Davelier
Phen Russell
Hippiness
Ridgefield Township
Edward Baker
Alexandi L, Harding
Carmelia HU Bell
Died in Ridgefield and Lyme children named Mario Elizabeth and Emelin Frances
Two death notices record the passing of Mario Elizabeth, aged 6 years 1 month, daughter of William and Mary Ann Barry, in Ridgefield on the 6th inst. and Emelin Frances, aged 4 years 10 months 13 days, daughter of Hezekiah K. in Hannah F. Smith, in Lyme on the 15th inst.
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Ridgefield
Mario Elizabeth
William An
Mary Ann Barry
Lyme
Emelin Frances
Hezekiah K
Hannah F. Smith
Weather calendar has hazy cool and cloudy days
A fragmented weather timeline lists dates with conditions such as hazy cool on the 14th, cloudy rainy spells on the 15th, mild on the 1st, and muddy rainy mentions on the 1st, with further entries for 18th cloudy cool, 19th cloudy cool, 20th cloudy cool in May.
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HURON
J.B. Onborn
Lehotin
Weekly
F. Messenger
Daor
J. C. Cole
John Hamilton
J. W. Humphrey
James Green
Chas, Barrett
Leo Deutche
Republicaner
Moor Adams
Mount Adams
Cleee
Herald
Tyler
George P. Barker
Democratic Party
Tiberal
Bank
W. ¥. Erpress
Treadwell
Russia
D&o
American Hotel
E. P. Ciesebrousie Norteall
W. R. Hoyt
B. J. Austin
Ripley Township
Henry Upton
Conoly
John Saddyson
Timothy Baker
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