Calamitous ship losses and political clash in Congress
A period piece account details legislative debate over congressional power to appoint commissioners for claims, with Benton opposing and other figures aligned with him. It also reports the sinking of the Charter Oak, heavy freight loss, and a fatal personnel tragedy aboard the Barbara with many lives lost and distressing scenes at sea near Halifax and Newfoundland.
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St. Lovie
Cade Landing
Cincinnati
Charter Oak
Burts
Arkansas
Indiana
Gilpin
Lu Schall
Fort Mann
St. Johns
Petty Harbor
N. F
Barbara
Skinner
County Committee Plans Delegates by Townships
The county committee proposes township officers be nominated at caucus or township elections. Delegates will attend county convention with numbers per township: Albion five, Athens four, Betble Creek six, Brd Burliggion four, Convied, Chirenden four, Claonshe four.
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Cauces
Stad
Albion
Athete
Betile Creek
Burliggion
Convied
Chirenden
Cla ‘Onshe
Geo-Hannarb
Darius Clark
Jab
A. Way
HOMER
The Presidency-Daniel Webster Whig Prospect
The union shows strong Whig support for Daniel Webster as a Northern presidential candidate. Webster is praised as a firm Whig, constitutionalist, and defender of national tariff policy, with emphasis on his long public service. The piece notes regional tensions between Northern and Southern Whigs and argues Webster could unite the party.
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Daniel Webster
Hexer Crar
Daniel Wistrxn
Websteriens
Webster
Inshio
New Hanpahire
Canady
Shayin
Mr. Webster
Pegotie
Lord Ashborian
Great Britain
Bute
Ang
England
Merdiget
Adorn
Mr Tey
Revolt Overthrows Old Order Sparks French Provisional Government
In Europe a powerful current of change spreads, with protests and revolts challenging monarchies. France’s Provisional Government issues decrees including abolition of slavery in colonies, freedom of thought, universal suffrage, and armed citizens. The era marks a shift toward liberty as nations reimagine governance and social order.
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Popelez
Hibernia
France
Gillen King
Shoal and
Aballona
Public critique of Gen Cass by a contemporary writer
A dated, critical commentary scrutinizes Gen Cass and his public life, noting his Wilmot Proviso stance and hesitation at the Chicago River and Harbor Improvements convention. It references obscurity and controversy sparked by a French court satire and ties personal considerations to his political maneuvers.
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Moore
Pnat
Geo. Cena
Cass
Chicago
Galrag
Terge
Americas
Masides
Cone
Editorial Turmoil Over Editor Race In Unearthed Fragment
Fragmentary 19th century prose discusses political rivalries and editorial power. It praises Judge Shearman and hints at a transition of influence from a prior editor while lamenting personal animosity. The piece questions identity and the impact of the change on party lines and journalistic integrity.
The Liberty Press and Its Third Party aims
The Liberty Press at Battle Creek edited by Erastus Hosery advocates third party principles like the defunct Signal of Liberty. The piece argues the party cannot end slavery by separation, condemns its impractical methods, notes its role in harming Whig candidates and Texas annexation, and urges Hosery to reconsider while praising his sincerity.
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Thas
Battle Creech
Erastus Hosery
Signal of Liberty
Ann Arbor
Nho
Texas
Union
Mexico
Hussey
Whig Gains Reported After Campaign Elocution Tour
A fragmentary report notes Gen. Houston’s speaking tour to influence New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut elections. It claims Whig electors won in New Hampshire and Connecticut, despite opposition, with Rhode Island-sided outcomes unclear. The text references Locospeoiem rhetoric and a stronger Whig majority in the Connecticut legislature.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Rhode Il
Sem
Houston
Texas
Theae Brates
Rhode Taland
Connecticut
Empire City Charter Election Echoes Mixed Results
Local comment on New York Charter Election praises a Democratic lead of about 12,000 while noting Whig aldermen gains and opposing factions. The piece questions the meaning of a decisive mayoral majority alongside a split council, referencing Brooklyn and various city figures in skeptical tone.
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Papat
New York
Empire City Democratic
Met
Union
Asaiziany
Paper Cave
Brooklyn
Buryher
Jenkins
Council
Williaweborg
Contemplations on Slavery in New Territory Debate
A writer argues for correct, principle driven action on slavery in new U S territory. He asserts Congress may restrain slavery if it harms national welfare, while defending rights of states and the Union, urging clear constitutional and political limits on territorial expansion and admission.
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Ifer de Seternon
Congress
California
New Mexico
Union
Time and policy in crisis as factions clash
A fragmented editorial discusses restraining injury and delaying decisive action to avoid escalation. It weighs North and South positions, arguing that Time should guard existing matters and prevent outward spread of error while seeking peaceful resolution. The note ends by listing appointments under the new Whig Common Council of Drtn, including William A. Cox as City Attorney.
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New Whig Common Council
Drtn
He Advertiser
William A. Coox
Mezico Correspondent Reports Widow’s Poverty in Fraserie Streets
A Mesziéo correspondent in Fraserie describes a well-dressed widow traveling from shop to shop with a child, begging after learning her late army captain husband died in Moline del Rey. With Acapulco three hundred miles away and no work, she seeks relief from passersby as her funds quickly disappear.
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Vicayuy
Fraserie Atrees
Broadway
Mezico
Eppta
Alma
Ithushutd
Moline del Rey
Acapulco
Mont
Voices from the Field in Washtenaw Whig debate
The Washtenaw Whig in Voices from the Field debates the Mexican War, detailing party maneuvers by Whigs and Locofocos. It argues about preambles declaring war by Mexico, votes on supplies for the army, and criticisms of President Polk and Gen. Taylor while tracing the influence of public opinion on policy.
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Mexico
Palo Alta Sud
Palma
Thio
Taylor
Mezica
Alee
Congress
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