Henry Clay on Slavery in Kentucky and Gradual Emancipation
Henry Clay argues for gradual emancipation in Kentucky with a state plan to end slavery via staged freedom dates, colonization to Africa, and public funding from freed slave labor. He discusses a timeline starting in 1850s, the need for colonization, transport costs, and the social benefits of ending slavery while considering economic and political impacts.
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Mikano Rues
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Peary
Illinois
Cangila
Cincinnati
Congress
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Iso
Kentucky Senate Letter by Tam Clay on Emancipation Duty
The speaker expresses willingness to align with Kentucky voters on gradual emancipation or oppose it if a majority rejects it. He argues duty to record his views and avoid agitation if a majority opposes reform, hoping future conditions improve the cause. Signed Tam Clay.
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Passon
Kentucky
Clay
Ruenanp Presper
J. W. Redfield
J. Redfield
Clinton Hall
Milan and Sandusky Plank Road Charters Published
The Lower Sandusky Freeman notes about 26 000 dollars subscribed toward the stock of the plank road companies. It urges citizens to invest more to complete two proposed roads benefiting Lower Sandusky and nearby areas. The paper publishes the Milan Plank Road and Dill charters regulating the Sandusky company, calling them lengthy but essential to readers.
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Sandusky
Milan Plank Road Company
Tower Sandusky Company
Dill
Sandusky Company
Letter by Henry Clay on Emancipation in Kentucky
A newspaper prints Henry Clay’s letter advocating emancipation of slavery in Kentucky. The piece argues the letter, aligned with truth and justice, could hasten abolition, praise for Clay, and urges Kentucky readers to consider adopting the ideas, hoping widespread reform across states within decades.
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Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Free States
Narry Clay
Disorderly Locofocas Over Chase Election and Boundary News
Telegraphic dispatches from Columbus accuse a dishonest Whig and Free Sailors coalition of steering Chase's victory while Locomory laments Alles defeat. Reports note the U S Mex boundary commissioner bill failing. John B. Weller may be sent home. Maumee river flooding causes damage and high waters. Boston records fifty one dogs killed in a Wednesday morning incident.
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Chase
Locofoce
Alles
Sartain's Union Magazine renewed with new engravings
The March Sartain's Union Magazine arrives with Mazzotint and steel engravings. Subscriptions offer combined rates with Lower Sandusky Freeman. New Redfield physiognomy work and Culverwell admonitory essay released. Western Watchman replaces Christian Philosopher, edited by clergy, with independent stance.
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Union Magazine
Sandusky
SFT
Sandusky City
Locofocos Question Taylor Whig Alignment
Locofoco observers say Gen Taylor proves a tolerable Whig and perhaps a little traitor as his early appointments favor men of clear Whig principles. They argue Whigs held back from voting for Taylor but now see the fallacy of that stance.
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Locofoco
Gen. Taylor
Pictorial Inauguration Sheet Celebrates Gen Taylor
Wilson & Co of New York issue a large pictorial commemorative sheet for Gen Taylor's inauguration. It features life size portraits of Taylor and Fillmore, plus engravings of Old Zack's address, Buena Vista, Calif adventurers, the Inauguration Bull and other scenes. Priced at 125 cents or ten for one dollar.
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New York
Taylor
Fillmore
Zack
California
Battle of
Buena Vista
President Taylors Cabinet Listing
Secretary of State John M. Clayton of Delaware Treasury W M Meredith of Pennsylvania War George W Crawford of Georgia Navy Wa B Preston of West Home Department T Ewing of Ohio Post Master General Jacob Collamer of Vermont Attorney General Reverdy Johnson of Maryland
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We Home
Ohio News Briefs on Taylor Inaugural and Local Matters
Crowds estimated 10 000 to 15 000 heard President Taylors inaugural address with 3 000 women among them. Engineer Ellett claims a Cincinnati Covington suspension bridge across the Ohio could cost 900 000 and bear 7 000 tons. Miss Abby Hutchison wed, Julia Dean writes a matrimony note, and Gen Taylors handshake count surpasses 25 000. Ohio banks tax data 40 733 04 in 1848. Prisoners escaped the county jail. rewards offered. Ft Stephenson Mining Association trunks opened. 60 stolen from Governor Gallagher. Liverpool ship quarantined. cholera cases decline.
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Niagara
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Covington
Abby J. Hutchison
Atchison
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State of
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Ft. Stephenson Mining Association
Gallagher
Liverpool
New York
Whiting
The Slavery Question and Americas Duty to Liberty
Editorial commentary celebrates the anti slavery movement as an era dawning in the United States and globally. It contrasts Britain and Spain with America, urges Congress to restrict slavery in new territories, and praises President Taylor while highlighting the moral, political, and historical context of emancipation and republican ideals. It also notes a local medical anecdote about a child recovering after needle removal.
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Pitt
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Maumee
Toledo
Forenon
Boston
Western Whig Standard
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Titina
A Vanviere
Thitaen
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Knobel
Miner’s Journal
Pottsville
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