Whig of Cass Advocates Unity and Democratic Precepts
A Cass County Whig letter urges unity within the party and defends Van Buren aligned principles. It criticizes nullifying democracy, praises Whig integrity, condemns corruption, and calls for steadfast support of free trade and hard currency. The piece references the 1830s political climate and warns against factional maneuvering.
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van Buren
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County Seminary Trustees Nominated by A B
A B urges voters to elect three trustees for the county seminary. He proposes John Litle of Logansport Jesse Julian of Clay County and L F Thoman of Clinton as candidates and invites better suggestions from the public.
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Logansport
Jesse Julian
Clayfi
L. Thoman
Clinton
Union of Cass county Whigs urged at Aug election
A Cass county Whig communication laments Democratic ideas and asserts the need for a united Whig convention to defeat Van Buren era policies. It argues for unity under Harrison principles, criticizes pro Slavery and post office faction tactics, and warns against Democratic attempts to divide the Whigs.
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Telegraph
van Buren
House of Parliament
Martin van Buren
W. H. Harrison
Devotion to our country's cause and prison revolt notes
The Telegraph reports a Jefferson City penitentiary mutiny resulting in overseer William Bullard's murder and eight prisoners escaping. It lists ringleaders Berry, Johnson, and others with physical descriptions and sentences, then shifts to a separate chilling account of the ship Charles's disappearance and suspected piracy with police mobilization and public concern.
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Partizan
Missouri River
Penitentiary
Jefferson City
William Bullard
Berry
Johnson
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Wim. B. Berry
Wm. Johnsan
Jefferson County
Wm. Rogers
John O’callaghan
Tho’s. Finn
M. Boden
Wm. Myers
St. Louis
Appointment controversy over Post Master in Jefferson City
James Fugate notes public anger over the Post Master appointment driven by foreign influence, urging the people to speak at the next election. The letter attacks a trio accused of electioneering and favors recalling the office to reflect Whig will. The piece calls for local discourse and warns against broader unrest.
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P. M
Granger
James Fugate
Jefferson City
News From Europe and the London Political Crisis
The Saturday Courier reports on English political agitation and a pending dissolution of Parliament amid ministerial defeat over sugar duties. It notes the signing of East protocols, royal events in London, and signals about the President General safety, with vessels sighted at sea and the Duke of Kent departing for the Continent.
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Destructive Child Disrupts Houseplay with Nail Sketch
A young boy draws on a side-board with a tenpenny nail and scolds that Tom Racket’s house is rough. His reprimand contrasts with a scene where furniture is torn, chairs piled, and a shovel and tongue used for rough play.
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