Despatches on Rio Insult and Mexican Threats Stir Washington
Correspondence reports Cabinet discussion of Brazilian and Mexican tensions after seizure of the Porpoise. President may summon Congress extra session. Wise may delay return until action is decided. Notes appointments of Gorham Parks to Rio and Maj. Davezac to The Hague and Mr. Stiles to Vienna.
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N. Y. Herald
Washington
Department of State
Sawai
Biingells
Rio
Raritan
Mexico
Wise
White House
Leonard
New York
Empire State
van Buren
Wright
Texas
Gorham Parks
Congress
Maine
2Lxpress
War talk from Brazil and a deserter’s grim tale
A 1845 Cleveland Plain Dealer letter from Rio de Janeiro describes rising tensions with Brazil, ship movements, and the seizure of an American slave brig the Porpoise with gold and slaves. It recounts a brutal 1814 execution of a deserter near Greenbush New York, detailing the firing squad, coffin burial, and officers’ revelry.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rio de Janeiro
Washington
Brunswick
Greenbush
New York
Peart
Yankee Doodler
Political Turmoil and International Dispatches Highlight Detroit Adv.
The Det Adv reports cabinet struggles as Gov Barry’s fortunes falter and plans for new offices unfold. John J. Adam may join the Free Press as editor while Hammond seeks the Custom House, Eldridge eyes a small post, and advisory figures speculate on future diplomacy. Revolts in Guatemala and San Salvador, annexation hints for Texas, and London fire fallout are noted with a Times appraisal of Fusiliers aiding firefighting efforts.
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Rata
Barry
John J. Adam
Free Press
Genersl Hammond
Washington
Custom House
Eldridge
Mt Clemens
Lucifer
Jay
London
Robinson Hall
the Times
Regiment of Fusiliers
Adv
Trivial Causes of War Cited In Historic Examples
A fragment discusses how minor offences sparked large wars, citing a 13th century quarrel off Bayonne where a dagger clash escalated into extended conflict. It notes vast casualties and cites Solomon on beginnings. The piece references Abolitionist stories and a Millerite meeting broken up by masked opponents in Bucksport Maine.
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Edward I
England
Bayonne
Scote
Solomon
Bucksport
Maine
Statesman price cut and postage notice to readers
A historic notice declares the Statesman will drop price to 1.60 and offer free postage within thirty miles of Marshall after July first. It urges Whigs to subscribe, pay in advance, and supports independent printing, with penalties for arrears and discounts for producers.
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Statesman
Marshall
Capnih
Governor Barry and the Internal Improvements Debate
The article analyzes Governor Barry's annual message and vetoes, arguing the administration misrepresented the state of internal improvements. It describes legislative resistance from the northern wing, a clash over selling public works, and the ensuing disappointment of Gen. Hays and allied figures while noting the governor’s rising influence and party dynamics.
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Barry
Ueon
Teazon
Gover- Nur
Hays
Teras
Suillon
Bane Creek
Sureas
Central
South
Thie Hai da
Central Road debate and political fury in Michigan
A verbose speech praises the Central Road project as a defense of state wealth and calls for opposing its sale to a corporation. The orator warns of democratic decline and pleads for public welfare, while critics urge retrenchment and label the legislature a disgrace. Local notes cover stationery, new transit car, freight contracts, and mixed political tidbits.
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Mic Aguey
Abraham
Speaker
Jerusalem
Michigan
Belshazzar-ture
Seoiernly
Jaceface
Dettoit Advertiser
Legislature Scandal Echoes in Sober Editorial Fire
A harsh critique targets the sergeant at arms and legislators over extravagant stationery and alleged plunder. The piece accuses Moses Littlejohn and allies of misusing funds, sketches charges against the Senate and Legislature, and questions accountability, while noting sensational ties to the St Clair Banner and local papers.
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Senate
Moses
Littlejohn
Littlejoha
St. Clair
Pen
Legitat
Vibe Senate
Nimrod
Rick
West
Barry
F. J. Littlejohn
Argus
Ann Arbor
Peace Conquest: Cast Down War and Bloom of Justice
Analysis of a visionary plea for peace, outlining how human prosperity would replace war’s ruin. The piece argues war drains wealth, causes misery, and harms nations, while peace would foster industry, happiness, and a universal harmony under Christendom. It contrasts a tranquil world with the current desolation of combat.
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Christendom
Christ
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