Whig Charge Over Holland Life of Van Buren Denied
The article rebuts claims of a spurious edition of Holland's Life of Van Buren. It asserts the genuine work was read by Van Buren supporters and that no fake edition exists, while accusing Van Buren allies of suppressing the authentic biography. It notes copies in Cincinnati and seeks buyers from Whig supporters.
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Holland
van Buren
Lafayette Eagle
Joseph L. White
Harrison
Indianapolis
the Eagle
Messrs. Owen
Peaslee
Tolland
Mr. van Buren
Martin van Buren
New York
James Madison
Rufus King
U.S
Andrew Jackson
Washington City
Cumberland Road
Congress
West
Whig Party
Cincinnati
Wm. J. Brown
Pleasant View
W. J. Peaslee
Ambitious US Furniture Bills Spark Public Critique
A 1837 and 1839 ledger of President Residence furnishings reveals costly imports and American manufacture mandates. Critics argue White House goods reflect European finery and threaten republican style, urging restraint and reform. Richard M. Johnson signs a military appeal stressing readiness for Canada and Detroit actions.
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WM. Buist
White House
New York
United States
T. L. Smith
Joseph Lowe
Broadway
Andrew Street
Ep. Burke
Martin van Buren
W. W. Chester & Co
Ogle
Mr. van Buren
Letter of Col Johnson on Gen Harrison as military man
The text presents Col Richard M Johnson’s view of Gen William H Harrison as a military leader. He recalls praise from a Harisburgh Pa address about the Thames battle and notes dispatch from Lower Sandusky July 4 1813 describing a two day march from Camp Meigs and remaining mounted troops.
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Richard M. Johnson
W. H. Harrison
Col. Johnson
Gen. Harrison
Harisburgh
the Thames
Down
National Gazette
Baltimore
Lower Sandusky
Camp Meigs
Meigs
Hard cider steers politics and postmaster talk in 1830s
The piece recalls Forsyth’s satire on the Vice Presidency and Kendall’s career shifts. It notes Kendall’s resignation from the Post Office post amid health concerns and fear of Administration discord. Niles named as a potential successor. Armstrong declines, while Paulding faces pressure to resign as Navy Secretary.
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Forsyth
Kendall
Globe
Post Office Department
Col. Johnson
Baltimore
Amos Randal
M. Clay
Jackson
Sub-Treasury
van Buren
Washington
Spain
Amos
Baltimore Patriot
12Th
Ashly Armstrong
Tennessee
Niles
Connects
Armstrong
Nashville
Ennessee
White House
Congress
Paulding
Navy
Harrison Praised Across Parties as War Debates Rattle D.C.
The Patriot Correspondent cites trouble in the War Department as Van Buren faces removal threats over Poinsett’s military plan and Virginia. Rumors swirl of Forsyth, Benton, and Johnson, while Gen. Harrison is lauded for steadfast integrity under scrutiny, drawing notable praise from political enemies. Memphis Inquirer.
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War Department
van Buren
Mr. Poinsett
Virginia
Poinsette
Woodbury
Washington
Forsyth
Johnson
Benton
Cour
Gen
Harrison
Memphis Inquirer
Discovery of the Antarctic Continent
The Vincennes under Charles Wilkes reports sighting Antarctic land in January at 64 41 S 154 18 E, with the Peacock confirming southern land and soundings. The expedition notes heavy ice, near-shipwrecks, and rock specimens weighing over a hundred pounds, praising the scientific aim and hoping for continued government support.
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Calumet and War Club
Ogle
Washington
Messrs
Vernon & Co
Green Room
East Com
East Room
L. Vernon & Co
Campbell and Coole
Hall
Campbell and Brothers
L Octagon Hall
United States
Vincennes
Charles Wilkes
Wilkes
New Zealand
Porpoise
Flying Fish
Pedcock
Specie for Office-holders and political shifts in 1840s
The Madisonian accuses Thomas H. Benton of selling £1000 in gold for $1100 in bank notes, alleging a hard money scheme to profit from pay while supporting the yellow boys. Van Buren vigilants in Lebanon, Virginia withdraw support and back Harrison. Der Deutsche of New Orleans endorses Harrison and Tyler.
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Madisonian
Thos. H. Benton
van Buuren
Yellow Boys
Cin. Gaz
van Buren Committee of Vigilance
Lebanon
Harrison
New Orleans
der Deutscche
Tyler
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Detroit
Canada
Malden
Mounted Regiment
Luton
Saxony
Ep. Burge
Brussels
Don
Royal Wilton
T. L. Chester
William Henry Chester
Webb & Tenson
Wilson
Col. R. Johnson
Sydney Hearth
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