Fragments on Webster Buckeyes and Animal Magnetism
Notes from a legislative lobby in which a Webster scene is recalled with a Bretege sprig presented to him and a joke about Buckeyes. The piece mocks animal magnetism technology, citing a Providence report of a bottled fluid supposed to convey magnetism and a future commercial quart sale.
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Indian Dance Draws Large Crowds on Public Square
On Wednesday a massive crowd gathered near Fourteenth Street to witness Sioux Indian dances on the public square. Chiefs spoke as drums beat, performers wore painted skins with aprons, and the spectacle drew officials and thousands despite crowd pressure and strict access limits.
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Fourteenth Street
Mranklin Low
Indian Council at Keokuk amid Sacs and Foxes debate
Washington dispatch describes a council at Rev Dr Laurie's church where delegations from the Sacs and Foxes and the Loways confronted the Indian Bureau chief. Keokuck and Black Hawk figures are noted for presence and oratory as speakers argue over land rights, with decorum praised and a map of tribal lands shown. The political debate in Congress follows, touching Treasury Notes and leadership on the Treasury bill, including Cushman and Polk.
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Menice
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Sena
Cushman
Polk
Turbulent Times Cloud Debate Over Treasury Notes
The dispatch reports a heated session on Treasury Notes with Mr Bell of Tennessee opposing the issue. It notes debate on Mr Wise's Florida War resolution, plus overseas and domestic alerts from Liverpool to Connecticut. Reports cover Creeks returning from Tampa Bay, the Seminole war, and political turmoil in England Spain France Italy Portugal.
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Tle
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Dade
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Treasury notes and perilous debt in a debtor nation
A skeptical critique denounces treasury plans to issue paper notes as an evasion of debt repayment. It argues the treasury is bankrupt, warns of increased executive power, and urges public resistance to a potential national debt under a new name. The piece laments depreciation risks for creditors and the burden on the public.
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New York Evening Star
Treasury Aetes
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance
Senate
House of Representatives
Treasury Department
Treasale
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Treasury
Lase Elf
Opposition to Government Paper Promises in Treasury Notes
The writer condemns redeeming treasury notes as risking government credibility and harming investors. They argue redeeming at par would aid brokers and capitalists, urging opposition to government power to issue paper promises and warning of depreciation if delayed. Vegetites
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Treasury
Whig Ticket Wins County Election Amid Apathy
The county vote Tuesday chose the entire Whig slate by about 150 majority. Ridgefield stood out for Whig principles, contributing to the success as Wr Clark led Rep. with a 125 margin. Editors urge Whigs to stay vigilant to keep Old Haroe from the spoils and avoid complacency.
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Clark
Murder trial ends in first degree verdict in Perlinge county
The Court of Common Pleas in Peringe county convicts David M Kosson of murdering Mrs Lam with a verdict of murder in the first degree. The elder M Kosson is reported acquitted. The jury sentenced the prisoner to be hanged on the fifteenth of February. Election news shows 40 Whigs and 56 Van Buren men to the House of Delegates, with 15 Whigs in the Senate. joint ballot yields 20 Whigs majority. Georgia election reports three counties with a 580 vote Whig majority for Gillen.
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Peringe
David M’kosson
Iam
Brethar
P Vebruvey
M?kisson
Fitrahi
Varyland
House of Delegates
van Buren
Senate
Bali
Fragmentary 19th Century Election Snippet
Fragmented OCR notes describe Whig gains across counties with partial figures and mentions of Connecticut elections. The text references Whig ticket success, county results, and vague mentions of towns and districts, but many words are garbled and names unclear.
Whigs Hold Broad Lead in State Legislature Votes
The Whigs win a sixteen seat majority in the house of delegates and a thirty one majority on joint ballot. Portland reports Whig gains in Baldwin Sebago Hebron Oxford Waterford Sweden Albany with Parks leading in several towns. Twenty three seats remain undecided with Whigs favored to add more.
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Mavie
Boston
Portland
Baldwin
Sebago
Parks
Hebron
Oxford
Waterford
Sweden
Albany
van Buren
Land of Steady Habits Meeting in Connecticut
Correspondence from Middletown dated October 3, 1837 notes a Connecticut regenerator agenda as towns gather for an annus meeting to choose and discuss state affairs. The fragment references steady habits and regional deliberations among localities.
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