Corwin on Cabinet Appointments in 1849 Letters
Letter excerpts discuss cabinet selections under President Tyler and General Taylor. Thomas Corwin weighs prudence and party harmony, warns against alienating the Senate, and favors careful choice of trusted allies for the administration. Included are references to sentiments on honor, glory, and political balance.
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Dean Sim
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Senate
T. C. Flournoy
Comwix
Duan
Taylor Atle
Taylor
Trily
Thomas Corwin
How They Blubber O That Mime Head Were Watered Mine
A free column excerpted from the Cleveland Plain Dealer laments postwar politics. It scathes the southern administration and its press, mocking crybaby rhetoric, waxes about officeholders, and urges Democrats to accept constitutional change without lament. The piece mocks Ritchie and claims the press feeds on government provender while voters withhold support.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Zion
Ritchie
Nile
South
Maritsana
Glerks
Father Ritchie
Ington
Washington
Spd
Democrata” Bist
Slavery Debate Cited by Virginia Whig in Public Forum
A Virginia Whig running for the Xth House voices strong abolitionist views in the Huron Reflector. He declares shivery an evil that harms labor, industry, and state interests, arguing it should be exterminated to protect free workers and the mechanic classes against slaveholder power.
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Virginia
Faulkn
Huron
Valedictory of Speaker Winthrop Years Adjourning House
The House of Representatives stands adjourned sine die in a valedictory address praising colleagues for support during a turbulent era. The speaker pledges gratitude for kindness and a united future, reflecting on constitutional stability and hopes for concord among states and people.
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Winthrop
Representatives
San Raceme
Mankix
Europe
American
Friends of Liberty
House of Representatives of
United States
Address and oath of a Senate presiding officer from historical text
The speaker explains the duties of presiding in the Senate with humility and gratitude, praising the dignity of the chamber and the peaceful transfer of power. He thanks the nation and hopes for enduring constitutional‑order while inviting courtesy and patience from colleagues. A second fragment shows a impulsive vow to skin a rival if needed.
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Death of Hon St Dickinson Member of Congress
The Lower Sandusky Freeman reports the death of Hon. St. Dickinson, member of the Lower House of Congress. Telegraphic news reached his family Wednesday, shocking readers who expected him out of danger. In Washington his remains were laid to rest after a large citizen turnout and Senate resolutions. He was valued for his straightforward, honorable service both in Congress and at home.
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Pratt's Landing
Olentangy
C. & Jour. Cautrorsta
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U.S
Ohio
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California
Peru
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China
San Sil
United
Cass
United States
Washington Union
New York
Manhattan Bank and Mechanics Bank
City of
N. York
Constitution or no Constitution
A Republican era letter contends the Democrat misframes the constitution question, arguing the people have not debated revision, condemns the Whigs for alleged infringements, asserts only a few push for changes, and credits the Whigs with supporting electing state officers and a constitutional convention under cautious conditions. The piece accuses the Democrat of stealing Whig ideas.
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Aloes
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Cain
France
Mexico
Bastamenta
Santa Anna
Temple of Freedom
Whig Party
Aawhanti
Seldon
The Plank Roads Stock Drive and Rights Rules
The prospect of building the Plank Roads looks favorable with about $3 of stock taken and roughly ten thousand dollars yet to secure. Stockholders meet on April 10 to adopt regulations before commencing construction. A short communicated poem is featured on the first page, with a note asking authors to identify themselves for publication.
Wisconsin Ahead Builds Charcoal Road Beds In State
The article claims Wisconsin pioneers a method of road building by laying logs, burning them to form coal beds, then covering with dirt to complete a plank road. One road from Port Allen to an unknown Dodge county point is under construction with contracts at $1.56 and $1.625 per rod, about $499 to $510 per mile, noting average plank road cost around $1,500.
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Washington County
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Iate
Board of Public Works
Western Reserve
Mauriee
Ohio
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United States
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N.Y
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Detroit
Congress
Colt
California
Buffalo Harbor
Chicago
Boston
Clyde
Bissell
Connecticut
N. Orleans
Isaac van Tassel
Plain Township
Wood County
Pittsburgh
Blackstone
Massachusetts
Appointment of Hannegan Opens Old Political Wounds
The piece decries President Polk’s Sunday appointment of Mr. Hannegan as unconstitutional and corrupt, labeling Locofocoism in Washington as vicious. It cites public hatred of Hannegan, notes possible relocation to Mississippi or Louisiana, and hints at a plantation future with slaveholding. It mentions a census bill, a York township barn fire, and Minnesota territorial status, plus Gen. Taylor’s terse war-time communications.
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Washington
Oho
Polk
Senate
Cass
U.S. Senate
United Voice of the People of
Indiana
Locofoco Papers
Hennegan
Mississippi
Louisiana
Islary
Boots with spring heel prompt cross street leaps
A satirical note rails at a patent for a boot with a spring heel that would let wearers jump across street widths in mud filled American cities. It mocks the inventor as a benevolent citizen seeking a fortune and mentions Col Bliss and President Taylor in passing. The item blends humor with contemporary political chatter.
General Taylor As He Is A Favorable American Portrait
The New York Tribune editor, quoting Washburne, sketches General Taylor as urbane and frank. He is described as intelligent, kind hearted, sternly honest, and devoted to duty, with no rough bearing, contrasting the harsh caricatures of his appearance.
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Taylor
Sines Washi 'Dee
Ohio House scene over printing yawns and threats emerge
In a heated Ohio House session on the 12th, Montfort cursed the Whigs and threatened to remove heads, tossing documents into the lobby as laughter rose. The Washington Union notes President Polk hosted a formal dinner for the incoming president, vice president elect, and guests, praising courtesy between administrations.
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Washington Union
Col. Bliss
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