Specie Expenditure Allegation Sparks Civic Debate
A virulent critique accuses President Martin Van Buren of spending 111 million dollars on silver over three years. The author computes weights and wagon lengths to lampoon the cost, claiming officers earn nothing and blaming Democratic officeholders and their supporters for the alleged excess. The piece urges citizens to consider the impact on freemen and patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren
United States
Democratic Herald
Bishop Soule Endorses General Harrison in Ohio Opinion
The Gloucester Telegraph publishes Bishop Soule D D endorsing General Harrison's character as blameless. He says Harrison has been his neighbor and that his house is among the best for ministers. Soule also suggests Harrison would govern as well as Van Buren or his allies. Mr. Griffing introduced the facts to the writer.
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Glouester
Soule
Harrison
D. D
Oblates
Leonard B. Grifling
Martin van Buren
Wim
Henry Uarrson
Gen
Jarrison
Ohio
Larrison
van Buren
Logansport
Bridge Street
W.T
Manly
New York City
Charles Scuhr
Come boys and go boys clash over Detroit and Canada
N Lampshire and Harrison argue and rally forces to retake Detroit and Canada while Van Buren and Hing debate staying with a peace party and opposing Proctor. Boon’s Lick Times notes a heated political moment and factional tension.
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N. Lampshire
Harrison
Detroit
Malden
Proctor
Canada
van Buren
Mapton
Boon
Mississippi letter signals party balance shift in 1840s
Gov Runnels of Mississippi argues for a national bank and warns against exclusive metal currency. He endorses Gen Harrison, cites his Revolutionary War pedigree, and urges support for measures to sustain the union, peace, and prosperity.
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Runnels
Misissippi
Rutinell
Administration
Mississippi
Gen
Harrison
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Sam
H. G. Runnels
Damages Awarded in Columbus Court Case McKenney v Neil
In Columbus Ohio the McKenney versus Neil Moore and Co case saw the court and jury find for the plaintiff with damages of five thousand three hundred twenty three dollars due to a coach upset caused by an incapable driver. The piece also notes Panama Isthmus ship canal progress and rising travel to South America, with 9000 annual transit workers, expecting growth as transit times fall.
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United Stat District Court
Columbus
Ohio
M’jehn
Leavitt
McKenney Vs. Neil, Moore & Co
Messrs
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Paris
Chagres
South America
Southern Chivalry Rumors Stir Jackson Street Fight
Reports from Mississippi claim Governor McNutt was severely cane‑whipped in Jackson on the 18th by ex‑Governor Runnels after a toasted remark. Runnels vowed retaliation and a street fracas followed leaving McNutt badly handled. Also noted are the Morocco Emperor gifts to President Van Buren and an upcoming Globe listing for sale in Philadelphia.
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McNutt
Mississippi
Jackson
Runnels
Gov. Runnels
Morocco
van Buren
Globe
Philadelphia
Treasury
United States
Loginsport
Phish
Dan
Redd
Sixth Grand Hreadway
Dani
Law and self mastery as path to virtue
A reflective aphorism argues greatness lies in submission to law and wisdom in distrust of self. True goodness emerges when obedience triumphs over self-indulgence.
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Specie
Southern Chivalry
Illiam Ki. Harrison
John Tyler
Virginia
Jonatitan McArty
Joseph G. Marshall
Joan W. Parr
Ricr
Ap W. Tuomeson
Joseen L. Warr
James T. Cravens
Es N. Smith
William Herron
Henry S. Lanz
Miamisburgh
D. Winters
Dayton
Geo. Winter
Mary Squirr
Indiana
Andrew Hern
James Storm
Wm.t. S. Manly
Spencer Rice
Spencer & Rice
Successere
Bingham & Parcy
Maumee City
Hioragis Ps
Biddile
Washington Hall
G. E. Adams
Esq. Bunn
J. 3d
Fisk
BLE
Mariet St
Aly
Cass Probate Court
Robert P. Gibson
Elizabeth Gibson
Elizabeth Dale
Danl, Dale
Eli Dale
Danl. Dale
Elizabeth Isiheon
Dale Decid
Cass
County of
Anid Court
John Tipton
Wright & Patterson
Charles Scuer
Tv Water Inc & Commission
Dlaler
Logansport City
Maiana
Jvoeane Dilumon
Wabash
Noau Noste
Indiz
J. L. Williams
Tee
Nathan Guritrorp
Cincinnati
Taos
H. Snreve
Louisville
Duartes D. Drakes
St. Louis
Cne
Cass County
W. L. Ross
Sh’ff. C. C
Spencer & Ric
Spencer & Rick
Avid
Qwates Scunr
Orleans
Rio
Havanna
Manilla
Kentucky
Pittsburg
Scota
North Carolina
de Fittsburg
Lue Yainscu
Cigars
Havana
New Orleans
Praia Altmluchy
Lisbos
Madeira
Teneriffe
San Lucar
Ind
N. York
Malaga
bLus
Jamaica
N. Orleans
Boston
N. E. Witiskihy
India
Israel Johnson
Soves
Broadway
A. M. Higgins
Pyelurth Br
Peru
GRST
Crooked Creek
P. Pollard
Thomas H. Wilson
Philip Pollard
Thomas EH. Wilson
Pollard @ Wilson
Rochester Iron
Samuel Henderson
Indianapolis
Eel River
Abram Reed
Peter Berry
Broadway Hotel
Humbert
Miami Co
Cabimet and Chair Factory
Aldrich, Neal and Co
Aldrich, Neal, &Co
John Hiollister
Detroit Transportation
Buffalo
Clinton
Louisiana Avenue
Perrysburg
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