The Position of a Demagogue and Public Affairs
A 1847 column cites William Bebb and the Black Laws dispute, accusing him of double dealing on emigration and colonization. It notes divisions within the Democratic party, shifts in stance at St Marys, and critiques his leadership. It also mentions local banking concerns in Troy and Allen counties, plus Oregon and W er bills in Congress with a Delano speech and Root embrace.
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William Bebb
North West
Bebb
Lima
Bis
Ohio
St Mary’s
Ghie
Allen
Congress
Senate
Benton
Poiat Hill
Delano Mande
Root
Magazine miscellany reflects war sentiment and obituaries
A fragmentary 19th century note quotes acknowledgments to supporters of a wartime cause and a publisher editor, praising kindness and urging preservation of mementos. It mentions revisions and reprint intentions tied to public sentiment, and briefly notes the death of a woman poet or author from New York aged by pulmonary disease.
Washington Senate Passes Mexico War Funding
The Senate finalizes the bill to finance the War with Mexico after a close vote. Three senators vote against: John Davis of Massachusetts, Cilley of New Hampshire, and Corwin. A dramatic Worcester Town moment is noted as the Capitol burning reference is invoked.
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Ewing
Repeal of Black Laws Moves Through Legislature
The bill to repeal the black laws passed the Houses by party vote on the 4th, with Democrats Vallandigham and Roswell voting yes. The Senate referred it to the Judiciary Committee. a majority may pass. A separate three dollar per diem bill for the 60 day session also became law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Vallandigham
Rowsell
Senate
Committee On the Judiciary
Governor Shunk Likely Unanimously Nominated for Reelection
The Statesman suggests Gov. Shunk will be unanimously renominated by Pennsylvania Democrats, predicting his subsequent election. The piece also notes political maneuvering around Kentucky and Kentucky candidates, plus amendments to the army bill and ongoing Three Military Bill debate.
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Gov. Shunk
Pennsylvania
Thor
Bill
Senate
Leslie Coombs
Actus
Kentucky
Army News Reports Shifts Toward Vera Cruz Campaign
Gen Scott commands the army in Mazigore with Gen Taylor returning to Monpee. Gen Wootte leads Saltido with 3000 men as Gen Worth reaches Bresoe with 2000. Harneys dragoons and Duncan's battery arrive at Metamoras. Patterson's division lands at Tampico to join a planned combined land and sea assault on Vera Cruz. Mexicans strengthen defense as women aid Wool's division.
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Scott Uw
Semy
Mazigore
Taylor
Victoria
Mon Pee
Pocmanett
Asajme
Duncan
Metamoras
Penntaytvenin
Arozoa
Vera Cruz
Scott
Lobes
Thingico
Sarita
Una
San Lis
Mexico
Wool
Parras
Felch Elected Michigan Senator for Six-Year Term
Governor Felch has been elected United States Senator from Michigan for a six year term beginning March 4. He succeeds Woodbridge, a Whig. Felch is described as a good democrat and will serve in the Senate.
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Michigan
Felch
Woodbridge
Court Schedule for 16th Circuit Areas
The notice lists court dates across the 16th Circuit for multiple areas including Hancock Putnam Shelby Van Wort Paulding Defiance Witliama and Mercer. Key dates feature March June October and July entries with specific day numbers for each region.
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Area
Marcin
Hancock
Putnam
Shelby
Mercer
van Wort
Paulding Alley
Defiance
Witliama
Repeal of Black Laws Left in Senate by Tie Vote
The bill to repeal the Black Laws was left in the Senate by a tie vote. The Cincinnati Herald scaringly warns Federalists for not redeeming Mr. Bubb's promise.
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Senate
Cincinnati Herald
Bubb
The Coroenaration Bill and Political Clatter
Fragmented notes report Federalists opposing the Coroenaration Bill with fears of voters overreach. James M. Mason is cited as Virginia banking president. debates touch church and state, press, and a widening market and money section. The column references Senator Squires’s death, elections in Louisiana and Pennsylvania, and assorted literary and market items.
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ECF
Timtihe
James M. Mason
Virginia
Another Battle and Kentucky Senate Ballotings
A letter dated Mazation notes two battles between Americans and Mexicans with American victories. The report adds that the Kentucky Legislature had 22 essential ballotings for a United States Senator amid alarm around action.
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Kentucky
United States
Hon. WM Sawyer Of Ohio Praised For Merit Based Rise
The author extols merit over heredity, citing Franklin and Sherman as examples. He highlights Hon WM Sawyer of Ohio as a man who began as an apprentice to a blacksmyth and rose to public honor through diligence and skill, illustrating the productive value of talent and effort.
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N.Y
Wm, Sawyer
Ohio
Franklin
Roger Sherman
Avery
Sample of Modern Whig To Ryism
The passage cites Marsachueotte as slow to raise troops for the war in November last and alleges collusion between the pulpit and press to sway public support against the war. It quotes the Massachusetts Spy from the town of John Davis to illustrate patriotism in the cradle of liberty.
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Marsachueotte
Liberty
Massachusetts
John Davis
Volunteers and the call to arms in the Mexican conflict
The article notes Massachusetts volunteers may perish or be slaughtered in Mexico while reporting suffering among troops. North Carolina Greensburgh Patriot denounces fear and calls to sustain the President, warning against abandoning families. It mentions a late rush of volunteers from Carolina and an extra Pennsylvania regiment filling its place.
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Massachusetts
Mexico
North Carolina
Greensburgh
Guilford County
Joshnese
Pennsylvania
Bank at Troy Promises New Finance Hub
The Miami County Branch of the Late Bank at Troy is poised to begin operations with Mr Barbee as president. Piqua plans a rival bank as two more banks emerge in the area boosting capital and stimulating local speculation amid tense financial expectations. The Dayton Empire notes New Jersey legislators elected Jacuel W Alternwhig to the United States Senate.
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Pinus
Troy
Pequods
Trust Company
Allen
Wyon Jenk
Banka
Spaculatore
Troy Bank
Wari
Miami County
Barbee
Piqua
Alfa
St Hind
Dayton
New Jersey
Jacul W
Loss of Captain May's Rear Guard in Mountain Pass
From Victoria New Orleans Dells Jan 1, 1947 report details Col May's dragoon force including Captain May's rear guard. The group traversed a dangerous mountain pass where stones and a steep drop halted the rear guard, leaving many killed or captured while May and the lieutenant and sergeant escaped to report the loss.
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May
New Orleans Dells
Victoria
Claven
Monte Morales
Linares
Meg
Ater
Pass Aga
Leutenant
Honey Coated Pills and the Public Health Joke
An 19th century notice promotes honey coated pills as a safer sugar coated remedy for bile issues liver complaints and other ailments while warning against inferior pills. It claims the product offers gentle relief without stomach griping and invites trial to prove its virtues amid a sheriff sale listing for land in Allen County with terms and dates.
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David
Camimaniea
Jom Davies
Per Foranle
LINNS
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Lina Argus
T. Hbaily
Wm. Sawyer
Valusbie
Way
Lawrence Boyr
Edgar A. Poe
York
Barkness
Geof News
The
Waliington
Ar. Benton
Army News
Cincinnati
Finch
Megson
Enquirer
Priss
Eseum
Boston
Mesicy
Willewesker
Hartford Conterton
New England
Pierre Soule
United States Senate
Louisiana
Berox
Lancames
Lei
Lancesian
Fen Old Beck
Hwas
Senator Squires
Squires
Xenia
Teis
Acai Tession
Love
Laboh
Clinton County
Henry Clay
Clay
Sun Agase
Monroe Edwads
Napoleon
Sing
Sat
Jaye Paca
Astate Prieai
Andy
Bank AT
Andrew
Este
Allen County
Obie
Lam's
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