Madisonian and Globe Clash Over Tyler Policy in Early 1840s
A heated exchange among Democratic and Federalist factions resumes over President Tyler and Secretary of War actions. The Madisonian and Globe blame shifting loyalties and warn of party fragmentation while predicting a bitter struggle among Van Buren Calhoun and Tyler allies. Cras cradlinus, tomorrow we believe but not today.
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Momern Coalition
John Tyler
Charlie
John’ Jones
Madisonian
van Buren
Globe
Washington
Somerset
Tyure
Tyler
Webster
Calhoun
United States
Democratic Party
Jackson
Oictory
Pennsylvania
New York
Iyler
Prospect of Liberty Par 5.1 Insists on Recovery of Prosperity
Fragmentary cry against despair, claiming sharpers seized the Pemple of Liberty and vowing to regain prosperity and happiness unjustly taken.
Power of office grants in recess exposes despotic risk
The passage argues that appointing officials in presidential recess allows the President to act without debate or accountability, labeling it despotic. It cites responsibility as vital to liberty and notes impeachment as the only reachable remedy if abuse occurs. It critiques patronage and the chilling effect on independent civil virtue.
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Baltimore American
Calhoun
Senate
Ius
Aga
Grasaden
Uueves
Partizan
Hum
Clay
Webster
Lia
Lin
New York Committee
Tyler
Massachusetts election and Texas reports from 1840s news
Massachusetts politics show governor results and legislative party balance with Whig advance. Texas news details Gen Wall retreat, Mexican forces near Presidio Rio Grande, Texan troops 1245 strong, volunteers marching, and local commerce disrupted by currency shortages in Austin and Velasco shipping.
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Texas
New Orleans
Houston
Galveston
Wall
Presidio del Rio Grande
Somervill
Rio Grande
Alhonston
West
Congress
Washington
Velasco
Mexico
Fiza
Brazos
San Antonio
Santa Rosa
van Ness
Johnson
United States
Richard Slack
Delaware
B. W. Brookfield
New York
AC Lever
Austin
Phi, Lederer
Political Upheaval in Mexico and Santa Ana Retreat
The New Orleans Bulletin notes Mexico City dates and Yucatan expedition under Don Jose Vincent Minan. Gen Brava assumes executive duties as President Santa Ana retires for health, promising to resume power when able. Congress rejects constitutional amendments amid federalist opposition, seen as a Santa Ana setback. Also mentions lime wetting horses reducing leaf fall.
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New Orleans
Mexico City
Vera Ong
Yucatan
Jose Vincent Minan
Brava
Santa Ana
Herald
Repeal Debate on Tariff and Direct Tax Plans
The letter argues against repeal of the protective tariff and warns that shifting to direct taxation would erode revenue and burden citizens. It claims Free Trade harms American mechanics, farmers, and industry, detailing economic harm from foreign competition and loss of domestic jobs.
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National Treasury
Buchanan, Wright & Co
Ross
Thanes Ritchie
Orean
Locofoco
New York Evening Post
Sluis
Yarly
Woodbury
van Buren
John Adams
Ogsa
Alna
National Convention discussed by Whig papers
The propriety of a Whig National Convention to nominate President and Vice President is discussed, with support for Clay and Davis or any other strong ticket. A Fitchville meeting on abolitionist actions draws sympathy yet condemns the violent resolutions. slavery laws and property rights are defended, urging adherence to the law and humane progress.
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Kentucky
Clay
Davis
Fitchville
Liberia
Republic
Fragmented 19th Century Meeting Report Option
A disjointed text fragment discusses a meeting and mentions slaves as matters of impartial concern. The passage questions indignation and hints at controversy over proceedings and sentiments toward enslaved people. No clear event, names, or locations are provided.
Violent Lake Erie Storm Drives Vessels Ashore
A raging storm on Lake Erie drove a seaboat, two brigantines, and schooners ashore, costing lives on one schooner and causing great property loss. The steamboat Chicago, reported lost with 44 people, was found wrecked yet with all aboard saved. Victims on the Jepy ship included a man and wife, a child, a young woman, and others. providential escape saved most passengers and crews.
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Lake
Lake Erie
Chicago
Jepy
Currency critique of banking and circulation in Ohio
The piece argues that circulating banknotes from Ohio banks fail to meet business needs. It criticizes the reliability and value of bank paper, noting dependence on outside states for money and taxes funded by residents. It references Whig predictions about bank dependence and economic risk.
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Jane
Hany
Ohio Banke
St. Clair
Pennsylvania
New York
Flamer
Tylerism at a Discount and Political Squabble
A provincial note discusses Locofocoism reduction of Captain Tyler and Guard to background while elections flush Sing Pure Democracy leaders. It cites Globe and Madisonian as arguing over credit for a victory and references Graham's Lady's Gentleman’s Magazine with engravings and an agent listing in the village.
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Tyler
Graham
Lady's Gentleman's Magazine
Gay
Mila
Via
J.P. le
The Late Gale at Buffalo Harbor Destruction Report
The Cleveland Herald reprints a letter from Buffalo detailing a severe gale on Lake Erie. Winds, snow, and heavy seas stranded and wrecked vessels, with nearly 200 ships ashore or damaged, and several lives lost including crew from the Richmond and Jefferson and other ships, as crews fought to save cargo and harbor safety.
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Buffalo
Gule
Lake Erie
Sciolo Pada
Richmond
Jefferson
Walter Joy
Connecticut
Francis Mills
Canada Side
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Massachusetts
Davi
Morton
Moron
Maj
Rence Morton
Ilunse
Norwalk
Testie
Cleveland Herald
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